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News Feed Latest worldwide news Paul McCartney plays surprise concert in N.Y.'s Times Square NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Beatle Paul McCartney performed a surprise mini-concert in New York's Times Square on Thursday to the delight of throngs of workers, tourists and fans. UPDATE 3-'Frustrated' Obama promises fix for malfunctioning healthcare website WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Monday to limit political damage from the problematic launch of the government website for his signature healthcare law as Washington became embroiled in a new uproar days after a possible debt default was narrowly averted. Kanan Bhatt and Ravi Shah The bride and the groom have M.B.A.s; hers is from New York University and his is from Stanford. Bruno Metsu, Coach Who Took Senegal on World Cup Run, Dies at 59 Metsu, a Frenchman, was a midfielder on European teams for nearly two decades, but he achieved his biggest success working in Africa. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. Q. and A. With Red Bulls Mike Petke The Red Bulls rookie coach has his club in the playoffs and competing for No. 1 over all as the M.L.S. regular season nears a close. Top Syrian Army General Reported Killed in Battle One of Syrias most powerful military officers was killed in fighting with Al Qaeda-linked fighters in an eastern province largely controlled by the rebels, Syrias state-run television reported. One year after Sandy, mini-drones seen as storm warning solution Oct. 17 - With the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy fast approaching, scientists say they are moving closer to developing more effective early warning systems for future storms. Engineers at the University of Florida are building small autonomous vehicles that fly into and under hurricanes to provide real time data about their intensity and track. Ben Gruber reports. Sebelius expected to appear at U.S. House panel on Obamacare rollout WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee said on Monday that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is expected to appear before the panel on Oct. 30 to answer questions about the troubled rollout of President Barack Obama's healthcare law. Australia scorched as 56 fires rage Hundreds of homes have been destroyed or damaged by dozens of major bush fires raging in eastern Australia, fire officials said. UPDATE 2-Qatar to ease Palestinian debt, peace talks intensify -Kerry (Adds intensification of peace talks, Kerry quotes, background) Russia 2018 'Nothing to hide' Organizers of the 2018 Russia World Cup insist they have nothing to hide ahead of an investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Oily gunk found on Louisiana shore surges three years after BP spill NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - The amount of oil found on Louisiana's coast has surged this year, three years after BP's Macondo spill in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the state's Coastal Protection Restoration Authority said. Russell Arrested for Carrying Gun at Airport The Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was arrested last week at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after Transportation Security Administration officials found a loaded gun in his luggage. Sun Devils Roll Over No. 20 Huskies 53-24 Arizona State's run defense was supposed to be weak, unable to stop much of anyone, much less the nation's leading rusher. Obama picks attorney Jeh Johnson for Homeland Security chief Oct. 18 - President Obama nominates former Pentagon attorney Jeh Johnson, a national security expert who had a role in ending the military's ban on gays in the military, to be Homeland Security chief. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Hungry City Shalom Japan in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Shalom Japan in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, combines the cultural heritages of the owners and chefs. Man indicted for murder in death of son of NFL's Adrian Peterson (Reuters) - A South Dakota grand jury has indicted a Sioux Falls man on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, a county prosecutor said on Monday. 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. U Sein Win, Champion of Myanmar Press Freedom, Dies at 91 Mr. Sein Win, who was the Yangon correspondent for The Associated Press from 1969 to 1989, was jailed three times during his career but lived long enough to see censorship lifted. Obama Pushes Health Law but Concedes Web Site Problems President Obama expressed frustration on Monday with the failures of the governments health care Web site, but defended the law itself. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | retinue This word has appeared in 41 New York Times articles in the past year. UPDATE 2-VMware forecasts strong licensing revenue growth for 2014 Oct 21 (Reuters) - Cloud software maker VMware Inc reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it sold more licenses to enterprise customers and indicated that strong licensing revenue growth would continue into next year. Hawaii's Kauai Island moves to curb gene-altered crops, pesticide testing Lihue, Hawaii (Reuters) - Lawmakers on the tropical island of Kauai, Hawaii, on Wednesday approved a hotly contested measure aimed at reining in widespread pesticide use by companies testing new genetically modified crops on the island. Marlin Equity to take network gear maker Tellabs private (Reuters) - Tellabs Inc, which helps telecommunications carriers manage traffic on their networks, said it agreed to be bought by private equity firm Marlin Equity Partners for $891 million as it struggles against nimbler rivals and a shrinking customer base. Republicans press U.S. officials over Obamacare snags WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in Congress chastised President Barack Obama's top health adviser on Thursday for declining to testify before an oversight panel about problems in rolling out the president's signature healthcare program known as Obamacare. Darkest place in the world? At night, the ancient, barren Namib Desert is free from light pollution. The complete darkness makes it a perfect place for astronomers. Norwegian may be suspect in Westgate mall attack Kenya sources Kenyan counterterrorism sources are looking at a Norwegian citizen of Somali descent as a possible suspect in the Westgate mall attack last month, the sources told CNN on Friday. Tennessee Titans' Bud Adams dies K.S. "Bud" Adams Jr., the founder and owner of the Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers football franchise and a co-founder of the American Football League, died Monday morning at his home in Houston, the team said. Norway pursues suspect in mall attack Suspicion that a Norwegian was involved in the deadly Westgate Mall attack "has been strengthened" but is not yet confirmed. World Cup 2014 Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs. Bits Blog Seeking Online Refuge From Spying Eyes For some entrepreneurs, a new goal offering online interaction without a chance of surveillance. UPDATE 1-Brazil's OGX in talks for merger options; Vinci denies SAO PAULO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the ailing Brazilian oil producer controlled by tycoon Eike Batista, said on Friday it is in talks with potential investors for... Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Netflix Hits Subscriber Milestone as Shares Soar The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations. Pogue's Posts Blog T-Mobile Hands Consumers a Pleasant Shocker T-Mobiles plan to eliminate international roaming charges is bold and transparent. And it suggests that weve been paying those insane charges for nothing. U.N. sued over cholera outbreak Human rights lawyers filed a class action law suit in a U.S federal court accusing the United Nations of gross negligence and misconduct on behalf of victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti in 2010. Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong.

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