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A year after Superstorm Sandy, federal aid trickles in
(Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, only a fraction of the aid money earmarked for recovery has been used, in what some claim is a painfully slow and opaque process.


T Magazine The Making Of | A Marionette Production of Sleeping Beauty, Created With Centuries-Old Techniques
The Milanese artisans of Carlo Colla Sons Marionette Company who create sets, bodies and tiny costumes will also serve as puppeteers in a performance at the New Victory Theater in Times Square, beginning Nov. 1.


Breakingviews Carney's faith in financial regulation
Oct. 25 - The Bank of England governor's sensible new liquidity regime is part of an 'open for business' approach to banking. Carney must not overestimate the ability to deal with crises, says Breakingviews.


Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades
Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed.


AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge
(Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, when booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines.


The Assistants The Motivator
Kerry Coombs, Ohio States special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach, worked at the high school level for 24 years.


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


UK's Prince George christened
Prince George made his first public appearance in three months Wednesday, as he arrived with his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, for his christening at St. James's Palace.


Sued Over Pay, Cond Nast Ends Internship Program
The publisher took the action after two former interns sued, complaining they had been paid below minimum wage for summer jobs at W Magazine and The New Yorker.


French to Strike, but This Time Owners Call It
A group representing Frances professional soccer owners plans to cancel matches next month to protest a tax on salaries of more than one million euros.


Tennessee judge cited for ordering baby's name changed from Messiah
NASHVILLE (Reuters) - A Tennessee judge who ordered a baby's name changed from Messiah to Martin, saying the former was reserved for Jesus Christ, has been cited by a court panel for an inappropriate religious bias in violation of the state judicial code of conduct.


Ronan Farrow The Youngest Old Guy in the Room
Mr. Farrow, 25, the son of Mia Farrow, already has the rsum of someone twice his age and in the last year has come into his own as a public figure.


Is mystery girl missing U.S. child?
Sanjay Gupta interviews the parents of Lisa Irwin who disappeared from their home two years ago at 11 months of age.


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.


Golf Capsules
Luke Guthrie took only 19 putts in his round of 7-under 65, giving Americans the top three spots on the leaderboard Thursday in the BMW Masters.


Clint Eastwood's wife files for divorce
Clint Eastwood's wife wants out of her 17-year marriage to the actor, and she wants their daughter to stay with her.


The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | cohort
This word has appeared in 258 New York Times articles in the past year.


Well Vitamin D Ineffective for Preventing Osteoporosis
A new analysis suggests that taking vitamin D supplements does not help prevent osteoporosis in middle-aged adults.


SapuraKencana surges 5.4 percent after buying Newfield's Malaysian oil and gas assets
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Shares in SapuraKencana Bhd jumped more than 5 percent on Wednesday after the Malaysian oilfield service provider agreed to pay $898 million to buy Newfield Exploration Co's...


UPDATE 1-Italy eyes Eni stake sale in privatisation drive-sources
MILAN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The Italian government plans to start selling state-owned assets by the end of the year to reduce its debts, with a stake in oil and gas major Eni top of the list, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.


QA With iOS 7 Upgrade, Podcasts Move to an Apple App
Questions about Apples new Podcasts app, and how Google is able to read your mind.


Well New Years Baby? You May Pay More
While medical conditions and encounters dont care whether its 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Having a child early in the year presents some special challenges.


China's Huishang Bank sets price range for up to $1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO source
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Huishang Bank Corp Ltd plans to launch its Hong Kong IPO next week, seeking to raise up to $1.3 billion to bolster its balance sheet after years of steep growth in lending, in...


Czech left poised to win election, may face tough coalition talks
PRAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The main opposition centre-left Social Democrats looked set to win most votes in a Czech parliamentary election ending on Saturday but new protest parties were also...


Telecom equipment maker CommScope's shares rise slightly in debut
Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares of CommScope Holdings Co Inc , which is backed by private equity firm Carlyle Group LP, rose 3 percent in their debut, valuing the telecommunications equipment maker at $2.86 billion.


No rest yet for the Marvel superhero, Norse God or not
LONDON (Reuters) - Launching his 20th blockbuster in a decade in London on Tuesday, studio exec Kevin Feige is dismissive of any suggestion that the superhero movie is near its sell-by date.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Ferguson Faults Beckham
The longtime Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson criticized what he considered David Beckhams preoccupation with fame in a new autobiography.


Four People Charged in Brawl at Jets and Patriots Game
Both a man and the woman he was seen punching in the face in a widely seen video were among the four people charged with assault.


Violent clashes in South Africa township
Oct. 25 - Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes with people protesting against poor services in township south-west of Johannesburg. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Fantasy Football How Rookie Wide Receivers Have Fared
Keenan Allen, Kenbrell Thompkins and DeAndre Hopkins have been the most fantasy-relevant rookies so far in 2013.


Movie Review | 'the Pin ' The Pin, a Romance Set in World War II
In The Pin, Naomi Jaye tells a tale of two young Eastern Europeans hiding in a barn during World War II and creates a mood of unadulterated romance.


Well Home Births Pose Special Risks
Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies.


UK's message to immigrants Stay out
Is the UK's plan to 'ward off invaders' a losing strategy?


Why the Indian protests were not a surprise
Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies.


Transformers versus the triads
Suspected triads again try to extort crew filming new Transformers film.


Hans Ephraimson-Abt, Air-Crash Victims Crusader, Dies at 91
Mr. Ephraimson-Abt became an internationally known advocate after the death of his daughter on Korean Air Lines Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet fighter planes in 1983.


World Briefing | Africa Mozambique 1992 Peace Pact Collapses
The Renamo opposition movement said that it was abandoning its 1992 peace accord with the governing Frelimo party, raising fears of a renewal of the old conflict.


Russia reduces charges against Greenpeace activists over Arctic protest
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday dropped piracy charges against 30 people involved in a Greenpeace protest against Arctic oil drilling, replacing them with lesser offences and cutting the maximum jail sentence they face to seven years from 15.


Turkish assets slip, Fitch says tapering delay gives respite
ISTANBUL, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Turkish assets slipped on Friday after Fitch Ratings affirmed Turkey's credit rating but said the economy remains vulnerable to capital outflows even though delays to U.S. stimulus withdrawal have given some respite.


Dashboard Today in Small Business Why Loans Are So Hard to Get
The business of fake eyes. Why stocks may fall. How to deal with clients who dont want to pay.


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