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News Feed Latest worldwide news Five designs inspired by sharks Engineers have used sharks as the blueprint for everything from sports cars, to swim suits to antibacterial material. Fed's Stein talks policy and bubbles, but doesn't back a specific approach BOSTON (Reuters) - An influential Federal Reserve governor said on Friday that monetary policy theoretically could be used to battle asset-price bubbles, but he did not specifically back that... Seoul shares seen inching up; China worries, firm won may cap SEOUL, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are seen opening modestly higher on Monday, but investors are unlikely to buy aggressively due to worries over tight credit conditions in China and a stronger won currency. Investors are also likely to be cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy-setting meeting this week, though markets expect the Fed to hold off on any move to scale down its $85 billion monthly bond-buying programme. Korea Securities said in a note to clients that buyi Building Blocks Relics of the Domino Sugar Refinery, Frozen in Time and Syrup What amazes visitors to the shuttered Williamsburg plant whose sign would get a prominent new location in a redevelopment plan is how palpable its history remains. With Whiff of Nepotism, Knicks Tiptoe Toward Opener The Knicks are neither the healthiest nor the deepest team in the Eastern Conference, and the roster cuts on Friday did little to address some pressing needs. Traveler tried to check loaded rifle A man was arrested Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport after checking a loaded rifle and three other illegal weapons, according to a Port Authority spokesperson. Chris Brown arrested for assault Chris Brown and a bodyguard were arrested Sunday morning and charged with felony assault, the Washington Metropolitan Police Department said. Crime Scene A Thief Struck Many Banks, but Never Took a Dime The police believe they have captured a man who took 37 of the little rugs banks put inside the door. The suspect disagrees. UPDATE 3-AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge Oct 25 (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, as booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines. The Caucus Republicans Name 23-Year-Old to Head Youth Outreach Elliott Echols, a recent college graduate, is the latest hire as the Republican Party tries to correct the mistakes it made in 2012. Music Review Handels Aci, Galatea e Polifemo at White Light Festival This years White Light Festival began with Handels little-known dramatic cantata Aci, Galatea e Polifemo. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serena Williams Advances Top-ranked Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-4, to move toward the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul. Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades. Bottled Water Sales Rising as Soda Ebbs By the end of the decade, sales of water whether plain, flavored or carbonated will surpass those of sodas like Coke and Pepsi. A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels. 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. Abrams and Kasdan Take Over Writing of New Star Wars Movie Michael Arndt, who wrote Toy Story 3, has been replaced as screenwriter of Lucasfilms new movie by its director, J.J. Abrams, and Lawrence Kasdan, a Lucasfilm veteran. Art in Review Annette Kelm Ms. Kelm shows obvious debts to Dsseldorf School photographers like Candida Hfer, but her affinities lie with American post-conceptualism White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Starting pitchers have plenty to prove in Game Five ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals and Boston's Jon Lester will reprise their Game One duel in Monday's crucial fifth game of the World Series with both pitchers going in with something to prove at Busch Stadium. J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst Collaborate on a Book, S. The director-producer J. J. Abrams (the recent Star Trek movies) has collaborated with Doug Dorst on a hardback book, S., that operates on several levels. Secrets to calm, easy travel Has 'busy' become your catchphrase? CNN caught up with leading travel experts to find zen on the road. The trick? Remember, it's the journey that counts. Obstruction Call Gives Cardinals 5-4 Win in Game 3 The Cardinals rushed to the plate to congratulate Allen Craig. The Red Sox stormed home to argue with the umpires. Vodafone challenges Czech 4G auction PRAGUE, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The Czech unit of Vodafone filed a motion against the Czech telecoms regulator CTU's auction of radio frequencies for 4G high-speed wireless networks, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Weatherman eats cat vomit A WFSB meteorologist found out the hard way why eating something off the floor is never a good idea. WORLD-NEWS-SCHEDULE AT 2200 GMT/6 PM ET Editor Will Dunham + 1 202 789 8015 Global Picture Desk + 65 6870 3775 Global Graphics Desk + 65 6870 3595 TOP STORIES Billionaire PM cements Georgia grip, ally elected president TBILISI - A little-known ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili wins a landslide victory in Georgia's presidential election, cementing the ruling coalition's grip on power after Mikheil Saakashvili's 1 White House Officials Career Twitters Out Colleagues of Jofi Joseph, a National Security Council employee unmasked as an acerbic commentator on Twitter, say he was funny and smart. But many also saw a negative tendency. No. 3 Florida State Rolls Over NC State 49-17 Famous Jameis did it again, putting on a show reminiscent of some of the Florida State greats who were on hand Saturday to honor Bobby Bowden. China Tries to Clean Up Toxic Legacy of Its Rare Earth Riches Export restrictions have done little to slow the devastation resulting from rare earth mining, including contamination that threatens the water supply of millions. Hundreds march in Washington against NSA spying Oct. 27 - Hundreds of demonstrators march on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to protest against the government's online surveillance programs. Sarah Toms reports. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? The manager of a Nairobi apartment complex speaks about former tenant and terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, dubbed the "White Widow." No. 13 LSU Dominates 2nd Half, Downs Furman 48-16 Sloppy play by No. 13 LSU had its fans grumbling and feisty Furman believing until Odell Beckham Jr. and Terrence Magee added a few more big plays to their personal highlight collections. Obama tells Americans Healthcare.gov to be fixed in "coming weeks" Oct. 26 - More than a week after a government shutdown, fueled by House Republicans against Obama's Affordable Care Act, the President seeks speedy recovery for healthcare.gov. Gavino Garay reports. In Mumbai Case, a Group of Assault Suspects Had Little Fear of the Law The details of a gang rape case in Mumbai reinforce the notion that rape remains a largely invisible crime in India. Radiation can pose bigger cancer risk for children - UN study VIENNA (Reuters) - Infants and children can be more at risk than adults of developing some cancers when exposed to radiation, for example from nuclear accidents, a U.N. scientific report said on Friday. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Superstorm Sandy Lessons not learnt Adam Sobel says the immediate response was effective but not enough has been done to counter long-term threat of more flooding and severe storms Theater Review Eager to Lose, Burlesque at Ars Nova Eager to Lose, a play that combines rhyming couplets with burlesque, is running at Ars Nova. App Smart Apps to Protect Your Array of Passwords Five apps that allow a user to manage (and remember) passwords and keep other sensitive information safe.

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