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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Stan the Man' makes mark Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer. Serving up a winning diet The legendary Bjorn Borg fueled his success with a daily diet of steak and potatoes. But the modern tennis star is more likely to be teetotal and to stick to a gluten free diet. Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. Beijing's smog artist A Dutch artist and designer has come up with a device he hopes will suck pollutants from Beijing's smog-cloaked skies, creating columns of clean air for the city's surgical-mask wearing residents. Blackhawks Score 3 Straight to Down Jets 5-1 Brandon Bollig, Patrick Sharp and Nick Leddy scored within a 455 span in the second period to lead Chicago to a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday that extended the Blackhawks' winning streak to three games. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil leads Latam currencies lower on Fed worries RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real led Latin American currencies down on Friday as investors tested new technical levels after the currency sold off about 2 percent in the previous... 'Do his phone,' Murdoch editor told journalist hunting celebrity scoop LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Coulson, an editor of Rupert Murdoch's now defunct News of the World newspaper, instructed a journalist working on a story about a celebrity to "do his phone", a jury trying Coulson and three others for conspiring to hack phones was told on Friday. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. 10 things India does better than anyone How does Indian outshine the world? Start with jewelry and barbers then keep counting. Theater Review Brechts Good Person of Szechwan Opens at Public Theater Foundry Theaters sublime production of Bertolt Brechts Good Person of Szechwan reopens at the Public Theater. Snipers 'target' moms-to-be Pregnant women, children, even unborn babies are being deliberately targeted by snipers in Syria's worsening civil war, says a surgeon who works to treat their wounds. A-Rod Accuses MLB of 'Gross, Ongoing Misconduct' With the World Series over, Alex Rodriguez resumed his criticism of Major League Baseball and Commissioner Bud Selig for its investigation that led to a 211-game suspension that the New York Yankees third baseman is trying to overturn. Ronan Farrow The Youngest Old Guy in the Room Mr. Farrow, 25, the son of Mia Farrow, already has the rsum of someone twice his age and in the last year has come into his own as a public figure. Is Pinterest worth $3.8B? Social media site Pinterest just received another $225 million in funding. The offering, led by Fidelity Investments, puts the company's valuation at a staggering $3.8 billion. Russell Simmons 'Evolve or die' CNN's Richard Quest speaks with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons about why he chose to move into the digital media world. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Brazil FX intervention program has no set end date -central bank SAO PAULO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank's current intervention program in foreign exchange markets has no set end date, the bank's director of monetary policy, Aldo Mendes said on... France confirms two French journalists killed in Mali PARIS, Nov 2 (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry confirmed on Saturday that two French journalists were killed in the north Malian town of Kidal after being taken by armed gunmen. Internet Subscribers Aid Growth by Comcast Increases on the broadband side and decreases on the television side are again evident in the cable companys financial results. T Magazine At the Milan Interiors Firm Studio Peregalli, Old World Traditions Live On The partners Roberto Peregalli and Laura Sartori Rimini have a knack for conjuring bygone historical eras, while adding a gentle, personal touch. Student Newspapers Scurry to Make Ends Meet College newspapers have until recently managed to stave off industry challenges. Now many traditional papers are struggling for survival. Hundreds of cannabis workers fall ill in Albanian village TIRANA (Reuters) - Doctors in Albania say hundreds of people have fallen ill from harvesting cannabis in a lawless region that for years has been out of bounds to police, Albanian media reported on... Denmark's badminton duo Opposites attract in brutal 'hobby' Mathias Boe is smiling, like a lot of people do when he explains that badminton is his full-time job. It may seem to many like a hobby, but the Dane has become a national hero with his playing partner Carsten Mogensen -- and their success is proof that opposites do attract. ArtsBeat Cirque du Soleil Facing Fines in Death of Performer The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed fining Cirque du Soleil $25,235 in connection with the death of an acrobat in June. Stastny's 2nd Goal Gives Avs OT Win Over Stars Paul Stastnys second goal of the game in overtime gave the Colorado Avalanche and troubled goalie Semyon Varlamov a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Georgian PM names successor, ties with Russia a priority TBILISI (Reuters) - Georgia's prime minister named Interior Minister Irakly Garibashvili as his successor on Saturday, handing a close ally the task of treading a political tightrope between Russia and the West. Shaw's 4 TDs Lead No. 14 Gamecocks to 34-16 Win Connor Shaw threw for four touchdowns, Mike Davis ran for 128 yards to move past 1,000 yards this season and No. 14 South Carolina tied a school record with its 15th straight home victory, 34-16 over Mississippi State on Saturday. Common Sense High Income, Low Taxes and Never a Bad Year Even in 2009, when the global economy hit the wall, the richest Americans were able to cash in thanks to regressively low rates on capital gains. UPDATE 1-Italy justice minister faces calls to quit over influence allegations * Opposition 5-Star Movement to present no-confidence motion World pirate hotspots 2013 Where are the world's most dangerous waters? Hint they're not off the coast of Somalia. New York steps up security ahead of marathon Nov. 1 - New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the city will have additional officers on the street as well as increased video surveillance ahead of this weekend's marathon. Nats' Williams Describes His Style as 'Aggressive' When he was earning Gold Gloves and making All-Star appearances and winning a World Series as a player, new Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams certainly made an impression on Jayson Werth. QA China's restive far west A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in northwestern China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 40. Facebook shares back on roller-coaster, but analysts see value (Reuters) - More than a dozen brokerages increased their price targets on Facebook Inc shares on Thursday. The Week Ahead | Television He Knew Men, He Knew Women Men like to look, Bob Guccione said. I think if you took that away from them, they wouldnt enjoy participating as much. Tennessee NCAA Rules Couch Permanently Ineligible The NCAA has ruled Tennessee defensive lineman Maurice Couch permanently ineligible following a September report that he received improper benefits. Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Trip tips Melbourne, Australia's vibrant cultural capital MELBOURNE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Vibrant and multicultural, Melbourne brims with galleries, cafes, restaurants and a lifestyle that give Australia's second-largest city a distinctly European feel.

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