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T Magazine Inside the Many Houses of Not Vital, Maker of Dreamscapes for Adults
The world is finally catching up with the veteran artist, once a part of the 80s New York scene with Julian Schnabel and Ketih Haring, who has created a singular wonderland in the mountains of Switzerland.


Hitting Pay Dirt on Mars
The first rock examined by Curiosity last year turns out to be an uncommon alkaline rock, with a tiny amount of water.


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.


Retro Report Not Just a Hot Cup Anymore
In 1992, McDonalds coffee was at the center of a lawsuit revisited in a Retro Report video. For consumers, much has changed since the uproar over the case.


T Magazine In Fashion | A Line of Luxe Basics Made for Dancing
Nili Lotans performance-based presentation of her spring collection was a refreshing alternative to the usual fashion shows, and highlighted the clothes simple, utilitarian grace.


Currents | Events A Look Toward the Future at National Design Awards
The founder of the Citi Bike program is honored, as is TED.


On Baseball Molina Helps Cardinals Pitch Beyond Their Years
Catcher Yadier Molina, 31, is a defensive and offensive star, but his handling of the Cardinals young pitchers has made him indispensable to the teams success.


US STOCKS-Wall St nearly flat on lackluster earnings
* Netflix shares rise after market close on earnings report


Yeng-Tse Wu, Edward Palmisano
The bride and groom are consultants.


BuzzFeed Hires Pulitzer Winner to Head Investigative Unit
Mark Schoofs has been hired away from ProPublica to lead a new team of about half a dozen reporters.


Brent's premium to U.S. oil widens as U.S. oil stocks build
NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Brent's premium to U.S. oil widened to touch the 200-day moving average for the first time in seven months after government data showed a build in oil inventories at U.S. oil storage hub Cushing for the first time since late June.


Roma Couple Ordered Jailed by Greek Authorities
The couple faces charges of abducting a girl who was found in an encampment in central Greece last week.


Poor coping skills hurt kids' quality of life
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who dwell on or "catastrophize" chronic stomach pain are likely to have lower quality of life than children with a better attitude, but parents can help their kids learn to cope, German researchers say.


Dispatch Maam, Your Burger Has Been Paid For
Drive on through. Its taken care of.


UPDATE 2-Mozambique faces uncertainty as Renamo ends 1992 peace pact
* Renamo leader Dhlakama in undisclosed location - spokesman


Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase
The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible.


Dance Review Nora Chipaumire at the Crossing the Line Festival
Nora Chipaumire explores the notion of the black primitive in rite riot.


Television Review Many Rivers to Cross, on African-American Experience
The Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. recounts the full arc of black history in the PBS series The African Americans Many Rivers to Cross.


Analysis Washington budget battle may delay Fed taper until 2014
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve may have to wait until early next year before it sees sufficient strength in the U.S. economy to begin scaling back its bond-buying stimulus, after a...


Mario Cuomo, Vocal Foe of Italian Stereotyping, Finally Sees The Godfather
Mr. Cuomo, who had refused invitations since 1972 to see the movie, finally relented for a film forum at Fordham Law School.


London's coolest gravestones
The best -- and wackiest -- tombs in this great cemetery city don't always belong to the most famous.


SAP Maintains 2013 Profit Forecast
The business software firm, buoyed by strong demand, bucked the trend among rivals by keeping its profit forecast, though it said that volatile exchange rates could hit its results.


The greatest F1 driver ever?
Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN.


Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others
Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes.


Ill health keeps Canadian author from Nobel ceremony academy
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Canadian Nobel Prize winning author Alice Munro will be unable to attend the Stockholm awards ceremony in December because of ill health, the head of the Swedish Academy said on Friday.


Kenyan president excused from regular presence at ICC trial
The International Criminal Court has excused Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta from his "continuing presence" at his upcoming trial on charges of crimes against humanity.


The simple pleasures of Eid
For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations.


CFTC asks Citigroup, Deutsche Bank to inspect records - WSJ
Oct 21 (Reuters) - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked major currency dealing banks, including Deutsche Bank AG and Citigroup Inc to search their records as part of a global probe into possible currency market manipulation and hand over any evidence of wrongdoing, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter.


US STOCKS-Wall St nearly flat on lackluster earnings
* Netflix shares rise after market close on earnings report


Jana unveils 7.5 percent stake in oil producer QEP
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Jana Partners LLC has taken a 7.5 percent stake in oil producer QEP Resources Inc , according to regulatory paperwork filed on Monday.


Meet the 'Half of a Yellow Sun' star
"Half of a Yellow Sun" stars Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and is one of the most eagerly awaited films to come out of Africa in recent years.


Grambling Officials Meeting to Resolve Dispute
Grambling university officials are meeting this weekend in an effort to reach a resolution with disgruntled football players and avoid any more forfeits.


Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician.


Footballer on time in Qatar 'I feel like a hostage'
Qatar's kafala system means migrant workers cannot leave the state without their employer's consent. CNN looks at the impact of the restrictions ahead of the football World Cup.


Gay rights activists stage first Montenegro march
PODGORICA (Reuters) - Montenegrins staged their first gay pride march on Sunday in the capital under heavy police guard, part of the Balkan state's efforts to bolster its application to join the...


Glenn Greenwald to join media venture backed by eBay founder
Pierre Omidyar, founder of online auction site eBay, said Wednesday he is teaming up with journalist Glenn Greenwald, who has led reporting on secret U.S. surveillance programs, to create a new online mass media venture.


Ballot Breakdown FSU's Statement, Top-10 Makeover
Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 8 of the regular season.


Red Sox beat Tigers to reach World Series
(Reuters) - Shane Victorino belted a seventh-inning grand slam to put the Boston Red Sox into the World Series with a 5-2 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers that clinched the American League Championship on Saturday.


Whats on Sunday
Television highlights.


Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny
The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees.


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