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FACTBOX Netflix stock soars after earnings beat
Oct 21 - Netflix added 1.3 million streaming customers in the United States during the 3rd quarter, beating HBO in total subscribers and sending the stock to record highs.


RPT-Packer's Crown resort-casino in Sri Lanka faces delay after tax changes
* Packer urged to invest more in country, but not casinos


Twitter to End Its Music App, Which Never Made Much Noise
A rare flop for Twitter, Twitter Music was intended to introduce users to new acts, and see what their contacts were listening to.


An open letter to texting-mad teenagers
Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear.


Gadgetwise Solidly Built Earbuds With a Few Quirks
The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic.


Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott
Readers wonder why they are repeatedly inundated with the same ads.


UPDATE 1-Ferrovial sells part of Heathrow stake to UK pension group
MADRID/LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Spain's Ferrovial has sold part of its stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings (HAH) to a British pensions group as part of a 392 million pound ($636 million) deal.


What price golfing perfection?
Pitch up with your credit card and your clubs if you want to walk the fairways at 10 of the world's finest golf courses.


Carl Icahn cuts Netflix stake, pockets $800 million profit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has cashed in big on Netflix Inc, taking advantage of a 457 percent gain in its shares since he bought more than 9 percent of the streaming video company only 14 months ago.


Small-Business Guide Tips on Talking to and Tapping Potential Investors
Entrepreneurs stress the importance of making a crisp presentation, sizing up rivals and knowing what kind of information potential investors require.


Movie Review Jackie Chans Latest Stunt Chinese Zodiac
Jackie Chan revisits a quest for totemic animals in Chinese Zodiac.


Baz Luhrmann I'm just warming up
Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann reflects on his career journey and making more time for family.


Chinese Court Says It Will Rule on Bo Xilais Appeal
A decision is expected Friday in a case that brought down a highly placed official and shook the countrys political establishment.


USDA to assist South Dakota ranchers recovering from blizzard
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Tuesday it would provide assistance to South Dakota livestock producers to clean up from an early winter blizzard two weeks ago that killed tens of thousands of cattle.


Global Health A Start to Saving Lives Treating Sore Throats
Doctors say that, particularly in poor countries, getting parents to take the sore throats more seriously could cut strep throat and ultimately rheumatic heart disease.


'Fat Albert,' 'He-Man' producer dies
Lou Scheimer, a pioneer in Saturday morning and weekday afternoon television cartoons with hit shows such as "Superman," "Fat Albert" and "He-Man," has died at 84, according to his biographer.


Saudi Arabia warns of shift away from U.S. over Syria, Iran
DOHA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Upset at President Barack Obama's policies on Iran and Syria, members of Saudi Arabia's ruling family are threatening a rift with the United States that could take the alliance between Washington and the kingdom to its lowest point in years.


Report slams continued antibiotic use in U.S. livestock
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators and livestock producers have failed to curb the use of antibiotics in cattle, pigs and poultry despite concerns that excessive use in meat production will reduce the drugs' effectiveness in humans, a panel of experts said.


T Magazine Art Matters | Two Artists, a Chevy Astro Van and a Statue of Michael Jackson
This was the scene outside of the Kitchen in Chelsea a few days ago as the sculptor Fawn Krieger and the performance artist Neal Medlyn got ready for Medlyns new show, King, which opens Wednesday.


Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast
(Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents.


CFTC may drop appeal on commodity trading limits, Wetjen says
WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. derivatives regulator is considering dropping its appeal to defend a rule that would severely limit Wall Street's ability to speculate with commodities, a...


The cost of the war on rhinos
As organized crime syndicates take rhino poaching to brutal new levels, conservation parks are struggling to keep up.


Judge stalls sale of Boston Globe to Red Sox owner John Henry
BOSTON (Reuters) - A Massachusetts judge has temporarily blocked the sale of The Boston Globe and Telegram Gazette to Boston Red Sox owner John Henry because it could complicate a pending class action lawsuit, according to court documents.


Breakingviews The Dimon dilemma
Oct. 21 - Breakingviews editors discuss why, despite a looming $13 bln fine, JPMorgan shareholders are willing to keep Jamie Dimon as CEO and how the board should prepare a successor.


The man who sleeps with sharks
Meet Brett McBride, a 46-year-old shark wrangler who's not afraid to get up-close and personal with some of the fiercest creatures on the planet. And all in the name of science.


Tool Kit Going Contract-Free Finding a Phone and Plan That Fit
No-contract cellphone plans are on the rise, with plenty of options available. Making the best choice means doing your research before making any move.


Fake papers a 'cottage industry'
Bogus court papers that allowed two convicted murderers to walk out of a Florida prison are part of a "cottage industry" that enabled one other jailbreak and several more attempts, the state's police chief said Monday.


Coach sandbagged by handbags
Oct. 22 - Coach's profit fell as sales of handbags and fashion items dropped in North America. Fred Katayama reports.


In Practice Judge Allows Legal Challenge of Law to Continue
A judge in Washington says four plaintiffs can continue their legal challenge to the health care overhaul.


Wimbledon hero Murray receives royal honor
Andy Murray was greeted by drug testers Thursday morning, delaying his departure to Buckingham Palace. But the tennis star got there in time to receive his OBE.


Its the Economy I Am Woman, Watch Me Hack
How do you persuade young women to enter one of the most lucrative, flexible fields in the economy? Duh Create a TV show.


Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes Cited in Report
The study asserts that the C.I.A. drone campaign in Pakistan has at times killed civilians indiscriminately. In interviews, residents spoke of terror and strain within a society caught between militants and the drones.


SeaWorld responds on captive orcas, 'Blackfish' film
This week, CNN will present the premiere of "Blackfish," a documentary that traces the history of killer whales in captivity leading up to the 2010 killing of Sea World trainer Dawn Brancheau by Tilikum, an orca previously associated with the death of two other people.


On Location | Portland, Ore. Putting Their Stamp on It
A couple switches coasts, settling into what was once a library. Apparently, a former occupant approves.


Hopping mad Crickets fight it out at China's championships
BEIJING (Reuters) - Goaded with small sticks, the fighters went into battle, pushing and shoving until Red Tooth overpowered Black Foot to win the match and cheers from the crowd.


CNN Heroes announced
Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes.


Hedwall makes dream a reality
"I remember walking to school and saying, 'Who wants to be a lawyer or a doctor when you can be a professional athlete?' " Caroline Hedwall pursued that dream and became an unlikely star of the Solheim Cup against some of the best players in women's golf.


Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages
The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public.


EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 22)
BRUSSELS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process


UPDATE 2-CN Railway results get boost from energy, market share gains
TORONTO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Canadian National Railway Co , the focus of fresh scrutiny after one of its trains derailed and caught fire last weekend, reported a market-beating third-quarter profit...


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