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Author In China, 'everyone' is corrupt
Beijing faces a hard task in rooting out corruption from a society in which the use of guanxi, a person's network of connections, makes everyone guilty, writes author Lijia Zhang.


DealBook Twitter Sets I.P.O. Price at $17 to $20 a Share
The price range was below what some analysts had expected. Including options and restricted stock units, the company would be valued at more than $12 billion.


Breakingviews Credit Suisse shoved into more restructuring
Oct. 24 - The Swiss bank's Q3 was marred by a bigger fall in fixed income than most U.S. peers. Achieving decent returns from lower risk is a struggle. But reducing pay faster would help, says Breakingviews


McIlroy hoping for a good weekend
It's not the biggest tournament in the world but Rory McIlroy will take a win anywhere he can get it and the former No. 1 is in contention through two rounds at the Korea Open.


Russias World Cup Spotlight Dimmed by New Racism Accusations
Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the international tournament in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans.


Deal With Union Prevents Closing of Scottish Plant
An eleventh-hour settlement of a dispute between Ineos and the Unite trade union will preserve hundreds of jobs at the petrochemical plant.


In Transit Blog Walkabout Record Numbers for American Tourism in Cuba; TripAdvisor Plans Expansion
A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.


Tech CEO dares staff to fail
How Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen turned international failure into an opportunity to carve out a new business strategy, writes Kristie Lu Stout.


Bats Highlights and Analysis World Series Game 2 Cardinals 4, Red Sox 2
The Boston Red Sox made a mental mistake that would cost them the game and give the win to the Cardinals to even the series, 1-1.


Design Notebook House Haunters
For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares.


White House says 'Obamacare' website will be fixed by end of November
Oct 25 (Reuters) - The White House official brought in to fix the U.S. government website created to enable Americans to buy insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law said on Friday...


Singing therapy brings solace to snorers
Oct. 15 - Persistent snorers and sufferers of sleep apnea could get relief from their debilitating symptoms with a program of daily singing exercises. A British clinical trial of 120 volunteer snorers has demonstrated that adherence to the exercise routine can significantly reduce snoring and improve the quality of life for sufferers, and their families. Jim Drury has more.


Apple slammed for pulling app
Apple has been accused of kowtowing to the Chinese government by pulling from its China App Store a product enabling users to circumvent firewalls and access restricted sites.


Sources Teen followed teacher into bathroom, killed her
There is a spot in the halls of Danvers High School that will always remind students and teachers of Colleen Ritzer. The bathroom, where the math teacher was killed on Tuesday.


U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO
Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group.


McIlroy hoping for a good weekend
It's not the biggest tournament in the world but Rory McIlroy will take a win anywhere he can get it and the former No. 1 is in contention through two rounds at the Korea Open.


Panic on the streets of suburban Damascus
Oct. 25 - A car bomb explodes outside a mosque in suburban Damascus, purportedly killing 40 people. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


Economic cost of shutdown may be half $24B estimates- Vitner
Oct. 24 - While there was some pullback in economic activity during the first couple of weeks of October, Wells Fargo senior economist Mark Vitner says the costs were greatly overestimated. Bobbi Rebell reports


Britain calls for EU to set tougher climate goal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from 1990 levels by 2030 to avoid the worst effects of climate change, according to a British government paper, likely to fuel debate on whether deeper cuts are affordable.


JR Alters the Blocklong Layout Its Known For
JR Music and Computer World has abandoned its familiar horizontal shopping bazaar on Park Row in Lower Manhattan for a vertical one.


EXCLUSIVE-Orrick and Pillsbury in talks to form top 10 U.S. law firm
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two top U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen.


As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win
MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election.


UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off
Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done.


Special Report Economy-class activist investor crashes the corporate party
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shareholder activists come in different flavors. One is the deep-pocketed investor, such as Carl Icahn or Dan Loeb, who takes big stakes in companies and forces management to...


Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant undamaged after quake
TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said on Saturday there was no damage or spike in radiation levels at the station after a large earthquake struck in the ocean east of Japan, triggering a small tsunami.


Hitting the Wall For Marathon Charities, Numbers Are Slowing
Some race and nonprofit organizers are worried that charitable fund-raising tied to marathons may be wheezing like a runner at Mile 25, with fewer charity runners and less money raised.


URGENT-Nasdaq says claims in Facebook IPO capped at $41.6 mln
WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The total value of the claims that market makers can recover after suffering losses due to Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's botched handling of Facebook Inc's initial public...


Dance therapy could help treat dizziness
Oct. 22 - Scientists have discovered differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid dizziness while performing pirouettes. The findings could lead to the development of dance therapy to treat patients with chronic dizziness, a condition experienced by one in four people during their lives. Jim Drury has more.


Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly
The T.S.A. has at its fingertips a large range of personal records to prescreen passengers, including past travel, property records and vehicle registrations.


Augusto Odone, maker of "Lorenzo's Oil," dies
ROME (Reuters) - Augusto Odone, whose invention of "Lorenzo's Oil" to prolong the life of his son was made into an Oscar-nominated film, has died at the age of 80 in Italy, his family said on...


Will Kimi deliver success?
CNN's Ben Wyatt looks at Ferrari's decision to bring Kimi Raikkonen in to partner Fernando Alonso in 2014.


Some Iranians Seek to Renew an Old Chant
Several hard-line groups have announced plans for a Down With U.S.A. conference next month, with an award for the best photograph, poster, video, song or caricature.


Time Warner Cable Reaches Agreement to Distribute Al Jazeera America
The contract is vital for Al Jazeera because Time Warner Cable supplies television to millions of households in New York and Los Angeles, essential markets for cable channels.


What I Love Dani Shapiros Provident Move to the Country
The author and her husband left the city for Connecticut and found a more spiritual life.


UCB says gets EU clearance for Cimzia in psoriatic arthritis
BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Belgian pharmaceutical group UCB said on Friday that European regulators have recommended approval of its Cimzia drug for treating psoriatic arthritis in adults.


Woman is dog's best friend
No one knows exactly how long the 2-year-old pit bull had been left to die alone in the Arizona mountains.


Inside the Walls of Fez
Relying on instinct, hospitality and a bit of technology, the author discovers the rewards of exploring the Moroccan citys medina without a guide.


Art Review A Christopher Wool Show at the Guggenheim
An exhibition of Christopher Wools paintings and works on paper at the Guggenheim Museum offers lessons about the act of looking as exploration.


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WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher
* Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares)


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