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DealBook Sale of Dell Closes, Moving Company Into Private Ownership
The closing comes more than a month after shareholders approved the deal and means that Dell shares will be delisted at the end of the day.


Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27
The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points.


Cilic Makes Winning Comeback at Paris Masters
In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters.


Personal Health Scoliosis Can Hit Well Past Adolescence
Often thought to be a problem of young people, scoliosis, an asymmetrical curvature of the spine, is far more prevalent among older adults.


Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series
The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage.


Global Soccer From Mutineer to Magician for Liverpool
The decision by Liverpools owner and its manager to retain the services of Luis Surez is looking like the right call, despite his formerly rebellious ways.


UPDATE 4-New York retailers, police trade blame on 'shop and frisk'
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police and retailers Macy's Inc and Barneys New York Inc traded blame on Tuesday over complaints by black customers who were stopped by police after making luxury purchases, in a case that has roiled civil rights leaders.


The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Hurricane Sandy, One Year Later
What signs of rebuilding and recovery did you see in the documentary?


Motherlode Blog Have You Ever Thought of Adopting?
I am not ready to give up. And right now, thats what adoption seems like to me. For me. Right now.


Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes
The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look.


European science satellite to tumble back to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A European satellite that spent four years mapping Earth's gravity ran out of fuel on Monday and will plunge back into the atmosphere in about two weeks, officials said.


Off the Charts For Some, Joblessness Is Not a Temporary Problem
People who do not find a new job quickly tend to remain unemployed for a long time.


Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final
Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year.


Spy chief explains spying on Europeans
The head of the NSA denies that the United States collected phone and e-mail records directly from European citizens but admits some data was collected.


Microsoft shareholders advised to vote against director Thompson
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended that Microsoft Corp shareholders vote against the re-election of lead independent director John Thompson, who is in charge of the company's efforts to find a new chief executive.


Chile court freezes Glencore hydro project to weigh appeal
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A Chilean appeals court has preventively blocked a recently approved $733 million hydroelectric dam to weigh an environmental appeal, a surprise setback for owners Origin Energy and Glencore Xstrata PLC.


How Does a Tick Do Its Dirty Work? Research Video Offers a Clue
Just in time for Halloween a video made by researchers shows how ticks that carry Lyme disease cut into skin and hang on for days.


Nominee for U.S. telecom regulator heads to Senate vote as Cruz lifts hold
WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is expected to take on the nomination of Tom Wheeler to be the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday after Republican Senator Ted Cruz lifted his hold on the vote.


Dreamworks Animation Profit Falls, Though Shares Stay Strong
Executives worked hard during a call with analysts to focus attention on the companys film pipeline and an aggressive expansion into consumer products.


In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps
Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment.


Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot
James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history.


C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76
A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia.


Cilic Makes Winning Comeback at Paris Masters
In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters.


Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause
The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities.


UPDATE 1-ADM says GrainCorp deal delayed; adjusted profit misses view
CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co said on Tuesday its planned A$3.0 billion ($2.8 billion) acquisition of Australian grain handler GrainCorp Ltd will likely be delayed until early...


Initial price thoughts set on CaixaBank subordinated Tier 2 bond
LONDON, Oct 29 (IFR) - CaixaBank is marketing a subordinated Tier 2 bond in the area of mid-swaps plus 415bp, after receiving indications of investor interest above EUR750m, a banker involved in the...


Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase
The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible.


Fed to hold its fire this week, wants clearer economic view
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials are unlikely to make any shift to monetary policy this week as they wait for more evidence of how badly Washington's budget battle has hurt the U.S....


'Lost world' of Australian rainforest yields up three new species
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Scientists have discovered three new species of animals in a rainforest 'lost world' in Australia, protected for millions of years by almost impenetrable stacks of granite boulders.


Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover
The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour.


Empowering Africa from the US
The CEO of the Africa-America Institute, Amini Kajunju, on all the opportunities offered on the African continent.


Arch Coal cuts metallurgical production view; shares drop
(Reuters) - U.S. coal miner Arch Coal Inc on Tuesday reported disappointing third-quarter results and cut its production outlook for steelmaking coal for the second time this year while rival CONSOL...


Turkey's tunnel links east to west
Oct. 29 - Turkey opens a long-awaited rail tunnel under the Bosphorous connecting Istanbul's European and Asian sides. As Hayley Platt reports it will effectively connect "London to Beijing" bringing economic benefits to many.


Nokia sees life in remaining business after Microsoft phones sale
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia predicted a more profitable future for its NSN networks equipment business on Tuesday, raising hopes for growth in what will be the Finnish firm's main business after its former flagship phones division is sold to Microsoft for $5.2 billion in the new year.


U.S. Treasury gives more detail on offshore anti-tax evasion law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foreign banks and investment funds got more detail from the Treasury Department on Tuesday about how to comply with a new U.S. anti-tax evasion law, including a draft agreement...


Police Mom sold daughters' virginity
A mother of 14 in Colombia tried to make ends meet, police say, by selling her daughters' virginity.


Mideast prisoner release
Oct. 29 - Anger and joy over planned Palestinian prisoner release by Israel under U.S. sponsored peace talks. Paul Chapman reports.


Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track
The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.


Syria Meets Deadline for Submitting Destruction Plan for Chemical Weapons
The watchdog charged with monitoring and destroying Syrias chemical weapons program said it had received the nations formal declaration on its arsenal ahead of schedule.


Health Site Chief Expects Low Initial Enrollment Number
Despite the snags, Marilyn B. Tavenner argued against calls for delaying enforcement of the requirement that most Americans carry health insurance.


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