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Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause
The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities.


World's most extreme courses
From Greenland to Afghanistan to Bolivia playing golf in some of the world's wildest, most beautiful and most dangerous places.


Music History at Caff Lena
Since 1960, this venue in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been an important outpost of the folk music revival.


The rising force in world football?
France's multicultural stars shone brightest at the World Cup 15 years ago -- now could it be Belgium's turn to do the same in Brazil next year?


My photos North Korea deleted
As the sole Western journalist covering a unique bicycle race in North Korea last month, I was provided with a personal guide, a car with a driver and the promise that I was free to take any photographs I wanted. As a journalist, it seemed like an incredible opportunity to document a small snapshot of what North Korea was really like.


Teenager defies the odds
17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick.


Solar sail set for deep space voyage in 2015
Oct. 23 - NASA has plans to launch a lightweight, highly efficient solar sail in 2015 to explore as far as three million kilometres into deep space. The sail, propelled by the Sun's rays, will also be tested as an early warning system for potentially damaging solar emissions headed for Earth. Rob Muir reports.


U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options
The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year.


Tepid U.S. job growth supports Fed's cautious stance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers added far fewer workers than expected in September, suggesting a loss of momentum in the economy that will likely add to the Federal Reserve's caution in deciding when to trim its monthly bond purchases.


Citing Shutdown, I.R.S. Says Tax Season Will Start Late
The revenue service will start accepting 2013 returns between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, though the deadline for filing remains April 15.


Try the poor man's space travel
Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever.


Tunisian blogger fights censors
Zied Mhirsi talks about his blog which earned global attention and played a role in the country's revolution.


Murray to step up comeback
Andy Murray is set to step up his rehabilitation program by returning to practice next month.


QA Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail
Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name.


Music Review Charles Buschs Cabaret Show at 54 Below
Charles Buschs Ridin High cabaret show at 54 Below welcomingly brings to life a caricature of a needy would-be diva.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Raonic Upset in Stockholm
A French wild card, Benot Paire, beat second-seeded Milos Raonic, 7-6 (3), 6-3, to reach the Stockholm Open semifinals.


At War Blog An Afghan Interpreter Seeks a Visa That Is Unlikely to Come
A Marine argues that if leaders applied more industriousness to the special visa program for Afghan nationals who help with the war effort, they could prevent more linguists from being trapped in paperwork.


First look Disney's Avatar land
Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development.


U.S. Construction Spending Climbs
Construction spending approached a 4-1/2 year high in August, fueled by increases in both private and public outlays, a hopeful sign for third-quarter economic growth.


Brazil gives some exporters more time to settle FX contracts
SAO PAULO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Brazilian exporters facing financial problems will be given more time to settle their foreign exchange contracts, the central bank said on Wednesday, adding that the...


Clashes in Tunisia; 8 killed
Six Tunisian national guard officers and two militants were killed Wednesday in clashes between government forces and an "armed terrorist group" in the turbulent North African nation, a state-run news outlet reported.


Sao Paulo choking on its own smog study
Oct. 21 - Sao Paulo, host city of the first World Cup soccer match next year, has a major pollution problem. A recent study says air pollution in the southern Brazilian city causes three times more deaths than breast cancer or traffic accidents and costs the state US$160 million per year. Tara Cleary reports.


Kerry, Netanyahu discuss Iranian nuclear program in Rome
Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will not let up its pressure on Iran over its disputed nuclear program despite recent diplomatic overtures between the two countries.


CGI blames another contractor for Healthcare.gov bottleneck
WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - CGI Federal, the main contractor for Obamacare's troubled Healthcare.gov website, blamed early problems on another contractor's software, according to written testimony posted to a congressional website on Wednesday.


Tv Sports Anticipating His Next Play, McCarver Is Closing Out an Era
Tim McCarver, whose career in the booth was marked by his strong opinions and uncanny ability to predict plays, will be calling his 24th World Series, and probably his last.


Europe's energy challenges
Isa Soares meets Antnio Mexia, CEO of Portugal's largest national energy provider, EDP.


Beauty of vanishing tribes
A photographer has recorded the lives and customs of some the world's last authentic tribes, before they disappear.


Alireza M., 'executed' once, wins reprieve in Iran
Alireza M. is a lucky man. First, he survived a hanging. Now, he has survived a judicial review over whether he should be hanged again.


Bank of America liable for Countrywide mortgage fraud
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp was found liable for fraud on Wednesday over defective mortgages sold by its Countrywide unit, a major win for the U.S. government in one of the few trials stemming from the financial crisis.


World's best fireworks displays
From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks.


Protests as City College Closes a Student Center
Officials at City College insisted that a rooms charged history was not a factor when they decided that it would be better used as an annex for the schools career services office.


U.S. FDA says 580 pets have died from jerky-caused illness
Oct 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has turned to pet owners for help in an ongoing investigation into jerky products, most made in China, that have killed nearly 600 dogs and cats.


The 30-Minute Interview Dana L. Moskowitz
She and three other principals bought Winoker Realty after its founder died in an accident; they renamed it Evo Real Estate Group.


UPDATE 1-Eneva, ex-MPX, starts operating Brazil gas-fired power plant
(Adds detail about Eneva shareholders, Batista stake reduction, share price)


Kenyan Leader Can Skip Parts of Hague Trial
President Uhuru Kenyattas request to participate by video link in his trial on charges of crimes against humanity was rejected.


Sketch Guy When the Financial Past Is Not Prologue
Relying on historical averages to plan for the future is not as useful as basing decisions on values, goals and resources.


Tv Sports Anticipating His Next Play, McCarver Is Closing Out an Era
Tim McCarver, whose career in the booth was marked by his strong opinions and uncanny ability to predict plays, will be calling his 24th World Series, and probably his last.


All Systems Ko as Protege Sheds Amateur Status
New Zealand teen Lydia Ko disclosed the most open secret in golf on Wednesday with her decision to join the paid ranks, closing the book on a glittering amateur career that saw her win four professional titles and rise to number four in the world.


UPDATE 2-Germany says U.S. may have monitored Merkel's phone
* U.S. official won't comment on whether it happened in past


EPA hits the road to seek input on power plant rules
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday kicked off an 11-city "listening tour" as part of its effort to craft emissions rules for existing power plants under the Obama administration's strategy to address climate change.


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