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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Golf L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering songwriter and musician behind the Velvet Underground, one of the most influential rock bands which fused art and music in collaboration with artist Andy Warhol, died on Sunday at the age of 71, his literary agent said. Cuban city struggling to recover a year after Hurricane Sandy HAVANA (Reuters) - A year after Hurricane Sandy left Santiago de Cuba in shambles, the streets are clear and power, communications and water are back to normal, but residents of Cuba's second city are still struggling with the aftermath of the mighty storm. Text of MLB Obstruction Rule Cited in World Series Text of Major League Baseball's obstruction rules, cited by third base umpire Jim Joyce in the ninth inning of Game 3 in the World Series on Saturday night. The play gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. Finding affordable hotels in pricey cities Unless you have an unlimited budget (lucky you), deliberating about where to stay on vacation can be an exercise in financial frustration. On most trips, a major chunk of the kitty will be spent on where you sleep. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals. Fitch Downgrades Zambia to 'B'; Stable Outlook Link to Fitch Ratings' Report Zambia - Rating Action ReportLONDON, October 28 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has downgraded Zambia's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'B'... EU environment ministers call for action on climate policy LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Thirteen European environment ministers and dozens of business leaders urged the European Union on Monday to adopt "ambitious" energy and climate goals for 2030 to create a low-carbon economy in Europe to spur investment. UPDATE 3-AMC to buy most of Liberty Global's int'l content unit * AMC to distribute programming through Chellomedia networks Gray Matter Scent and the City Architects should use their noses as well as their eyes. Deadly storm hits UK, Europe A major Atlantic storm pummeled southern England early Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes and blocking roads and railways with fallen trees. Canada scandal deepens as prime minister accused of cover-up OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian legislator at the heart of a spending scandal on Monday accused Prime Minister Stephen Harper of being involved in a cover-up deal, deepening a crisis that has engulfed the Conservative government. GLOBAL MARKETS-Brent crude rallies on Libya output; stocks flat NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures rallied 2.5 percent on Monday after Libya's oil exports dropped, while stocks were little changed near record highs on expectations the Federal... Immigration Poses Threat of Another Republican Rift A push to bring legislation to the House floor, led by a coalition of executives, conservatives and evangelical leaders, could affect campaign contributions before the midterm elections. UPDATE 2-White House sees need for 'constraints' on NSA spying WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The White House moved on Monday to reassure U.S. allies and Americans concerned about the sweeping nature of the National Security Agency's surveillance practices by... ArtsBeat Fleetwood Mac Cancels Tour as John McVie Undergoes Cancer Treatment The band canceled a 14-date tour of Australia and New Zealand, saying that the bassist John McVie will be seeking treatment for cancer. Secret to Vettel's dominance? Former Red Bull F1 driver David Coulthard explores the story behind Sebastian Vettel's dominance. Amanda Davies reports. Cheese trade thrives in the UAE Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Striving Immigrants Find Long Distance Running Far From Lonely in New York City The membership of West Side Runners, a top New York City running club, is made up of mostly working class immigrants who find marathons less of a trial than their hardscrabble lives. Tech boss dares staff to fail How Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen turned international failure into an opportunity to carve out a new business strategy. Before Carnage, Frantic Warnings of Relatives Odd Behavior A woman and her four children were killed at their home in Sunset Park, and a cousin of the childrens father was arrested in the attack, the police said. Ralph Pellecchio, James Wernz A special counsel for Citigroup in Manhattan and an attending physician at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn are married by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Study higher temperatures coming Average annual temperatures will start to consistently exceed the highest levels previously recorded in as little as seven years in tropical hotspots and within four decades for the majority of the globe if nothing is done to stop climate change, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Nature. Work for free, advertize yourself Relative to any other generation, millennials are suffering more than most right now. Large numbers are unemployed and despondent about the future. Author Dan Schwabel highlights eight ways millennials can improve their economic prospects. F.C.C. Seeks Better Phone Service for Rural America The commission wants to eliminate the 20 percent of long-distance landline calls that go astray. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish. Healthcare site developers point fingers Finger pointing over the technical blunders that gummed up the Obamacare website launch will ensue on Thursday, it appears. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. 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. India, U.S. preparing satellites to probe Martian atmosphere CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct 28 (Reuters) - Two new science satellites are being prepared to join a fleet of robotic Mars probes to help determine why the planet most like Earth in the solar system ended up so different. Wealth Matters Twitter Tantalizes, but Beware the I.P.O. Some offerings get so much attention they can cloud peoples judgment, but investors must understand how a companys stock will fit in their portfolio. Forging an Art Market in China In Chinas growing art market, now the second largest in the world, outsize auction results often overshadow false sales data and forged art. High-profile British phone-hacking trial begins LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch's former British newspaper chief and Prime Minister David Cameron's ex-media head went on trial for phone hacking on Monday at the start of one of Britain's most high profile court cases in years. Apple Profit Falls Despite Strong iPhone Sales Apple earned $7.5 billion down from $8.2 billion during the same quarter last year. The lower profit may be because sales of its Macs being slightly down. Stastny's Late Goal Lifts Avalanche Over Jets 3-2 Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist in the third period, Semyon Varlamov stopped 24 shots, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Sunday night. RLPC-Crossover lending taking off in Europe LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - European companies including German healthcare group Fresenius are choosing to keep non-investment-grade credit ratings and loan structures to keep access to a liquid and... Memo From Britain British Tabloids on Trial, Along With Ex-Editors The trial of former editors in Rupert Murdochs media empire is expected to be aggressive and detailed, with the potential for more revelations about the inner workings of British tabloid journalism. 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. Vigilantes Defeat Boko Haram in Its Nigerian Base Fed up with the attacks by homegrown Islamist extremists, young informer-vigilantes have driven the group from Maiduguri, the city from where the group sprung.

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