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Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain?
Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed.


Is Google behind mystery barge?
Moored on the waters of San Francisco Bay, just east of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, is -- well, a mystery.


Israel shoots down Gaza rocket, readies prisoner release
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired two rockets at a southern Israeli coastal city on Monday and Israel's Iron Dome interceptor shot down one while the other fell into the sea, a military spokeswoman said.


Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts
NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope.


Special Report As Egypt's Brotherhood retreats, risk of extremism rises
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Reuters) - In Egypt's second city, medical student Ahmed Nabil lives in fear that the police may come and arrest him any day. As a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, he is part of a movement facing an onslaught by the security forces which toppled Islamist President Mohamed Mursi in July.


Brazil's Sports Minister to Resign Before World Cup
Brazil's Sports minister is to stand down in December just six months before the country hosts the World Cup.


Embattled G4S rejects $2.5-billion offer for cash delivery unit
LONDON (Reuters) - G4S , the world's largest security services firm which is fighting to restore its reputation after a series of contract scandals, has rejected a $2.5-billion offer for its cash transport business.


20 greatest franchises for travelers
Stop kidding yourself -- 14 gigazillion customers can't be wrong. And like it or not, you're one of them.


COLUMN-Beyond the Glitches Profiting from Obamacare
CHICAGO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - In the shadow of the bungled rollout of the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges, a handful of companies are quietly profiting from the biggest expansion of...


Macau 11 things to know
It's the gambling capital of the world, but there are plenty of ways to spend your winnings or forget about your losings. Here's a primer.


Sports Briefing | Winter Sports Favorites Lose in World Cup Slalom
Lara Gut of Switzerland held on to her commanding first-run lead to win the season-opening womens World Cup giant slalom in Slden, Austria.


Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFA Looks at Racism Claims
Jeffrey Webb, the head of FIFAs antiracism task force, will meet with Manchester City midfielder Yaya Tour on Sunday.


Israel strikes Gaza, claims hits on rocket launchers
An Israeli air strike hit two concealed rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip Monday, the military announced.


Belafonte sues King estate, daughter over ownership of documents
(Reuters) - U.S. singer and social activist Harry Belafonte has sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. in a dispute over ownership of documents that Belafonte said were given to him by the late civil rights leader and his wife, according to court documents filed on Tuesday.


U.S. parks that are still open
Want to marvel at California's giant sequoias or hike the Mount Katahdin section of the Appalachian Trail? With most of the United States' national parks still shuttered, the country's stunning state parks are getting some well-deserved attention.


Tiger's agent threatens 'cheat' lawsuit
Tiger Woods' agent says he may take legal action after the world's No. 1 golfer was accused of cheating on the course this year.


WRAPUP 2-Storm kills five in UK and Netherlands, causes travel chaos
LONDON/AMSTERDAM, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered Britain and the Netherlands on Monday, killing five people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys before the storm barrelled further into mainland Europe.


Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town
Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports.


No Relief Cards' Maness Gives Up HR in Game 4
Lance Lynn faced the minimum the first four innings, then got yanked after encountering trouble against the Boston Red Sox lineup in the next two innings.


The Learning Network Blog Whats Going On in This Picture? | Oct. 28, 2013
On Mondays, we publish a New York Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by posting about what you see, and why. Live moderation is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time.


Rock musician Lou Reed dead at 71
Oct. 27 - Rolling Stone reports legendary singer-songwriter Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground dies at age 71. Linda So reports.


Football 'Ghost' goal result will stand
Hoffenheim fail in a bid to get a 2-1 Bundesliga home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen replayed despite the controversial 'ghost' goal scored by visiting striker Stefan Kiessling.


Golf Capsules
Ryan Moore birdied the first hole of a playoff with Gary Woodland on Monday to win the CIMB Classic after an overnight wait caused by thunderstorms.


Barracuda Networks files for IPO of up to $100 million
(Reuters) - Barracuda Networks, a security and data protection company, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday.


Prison Official Guilty in First Major Conviction in Georgia Corruption Cases
The ruling came a day after presidential elections in which a big issue has been the criminal prosecutions of more than 10 former ministers.


INSIGHT-Delays, clashes hinder attempts to salvage Batista's OGX
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A ttempts to save Eike Batista's flagship oil company, the business most responsible for the meltdown of his once high-flying industrial empire,...


UPDATE 1-Higher insurance rates boost Hartford Financial's profit
Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter operating profit beat analysts' average estimate as pricing rose 8 percent in its property and casualty commercial...


Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming
Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports.


Powerful winds batter northern Europe
A major Atlantic storm packing hurricane-force winds pummeled England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands early Monday, knocking out power to 220,000 homes in England and blocking roads and railways with fallen trees.


T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Rihannas Abu Dhabi Moment, 50 Shades of Jamie Dornan and New Model Rules
Plus, Giorgio Armani Day comes to New York, the fall of the necktie, the latest in Kanye West news and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture.


U.S. FCC adopts access deal involving ATT, Dish, others
* Order will improve service of rural, regional wireless providers


Battering Britain
Oct. 28 - Britain's strongest storm in a decade batters southern regions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Aquiline explores sale of global payment provider
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm Aquiline Holdings LLC is exploring a sale of Clear2Pay, a Belgian financial services electronic payments company it invested in four years ago, according to...


Drone strike kills at least two in Somalia residents
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A suspected U.S. drone strike killed at least two Islamist al Shabaab insurgents driving in a car south of the Somali capital Mogadishu, residents said on Monday.


British Open Spots Up for Grabs in Australia Under New System
Three slots at next year's British Open will be up for grabs at the Australian Open in November as part of a new qualifying system for golf's oldest major championship.


UPDATE 1-National Oilwell's profit beats estimates as margins recover
Oct 25 (Reuters) - National Oilwell Varco Inc, the largest U.S. oilfield equipment provider, posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as margins in its rig technology business, its largest,...


It's a dog's high life French design for pets
PARIS (Reuters) - Parisian poodles are used to being pampered by their doting owners, groomed to perfection and adorned with luxury leashes and collars.


The War That Ended Peace, by Margaret MacMillan
The historian Margaret MacMillan probes the origins of the Great War.


WRAPUP 2-U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam
* Manufacturing production edges up 0.1 percent * Pending homes sales tumble * Higher interest rates seen weighing on economy By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's momentum ebbed as the third quarter ended. The reports on Monday showed economic activity was on weak footing even before a 16


The Devil Is in the Details, but Few Take Notice
Many visitors to haunted houses are too scared to notice the attention to detail, like intricate costuming and props.


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