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Browsing Fall Fashion Is All About the Soft and Furry Bits
The latest in retail trends including pullovers and cardigans with furry bits, metal belts, cozy knit caps, and Alexis Bittar adds a fine jewelry collection.


China's state media says suspects Tiananmen car incident was "terrorist attack"
Oct. 30 - China's state media announces that a car crash and fire on Beijing's Tiananmen Square was a "terrorist attack" and five suspects linked to the incident have been captured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Buckingham Palace hosts football
Queen Elizabeth's London residence will host its first and perhaps last official soccer match Monday.


Born in Mexico, Living in Florida, Tiants Wife Is a Fervent Boston Fan
Maria Tiant, who met the former pitcher Luis Tiant through softball teammates in 1960, said of the Red Sox, I want them to win so much.


T Magazine Countess Marina Cicogna, a Woman of the World
The 79-year-old Italian who is also an award-winning movie producer, photographer of the jet-set and hostess of truly legendary parties continues to live her life on her own terms.


Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81
As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program.


U.S. attorney opens review of Georgia teen's wrestling mat death
ATLANTA (Reuters) - A federal prosecutor launched a formal review on Thursday to determine if the death of a Georgia teenager found in a rolled-up wrestling mat in his school gym in January warrants a criminal investigation.


World pirate hotspots 2013
Where are the world's most dangerous waters? Hint they're not off the coast of Somalia.


High-tech Halloween costume tricks
Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.)


Marvin Gaye's family sues 'Blurred Lines' composers
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Family of late soul singer Marvin Gaye sued RB recording artists Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copyright infringement on Wednesday, accusing them of stealing from the Motown legend's musical composition for the hit single "Blurred Lines."


Dream Chaser space taxi debuts in California skies
Oct. 29 - A privately owned prototype space plane aces its debut test flight in California but runs into landing problems on the runway. Nathan Frandino reports.


U.S. home prices rise in Aug, yearly gain best since 2006 SP
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. single-family home prices rose in August and also posted their strongest annual gain in more than seven years, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday.


T Magazine Market Report | Timeless, Feathery Finds
From cocktail dresses to jewelry, blue feathers are marking their territory as a timeless wardrobe addition.


Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Panel Backs Earlier Final Four Start
The N.C.A.A. womens basketball committee is backing a move to play the Final Four two days earlier, starting next season.


Movie Review Mariel Hemingway Pursues Health in Running From Crazy
In a Barbara Kopple documentary, Mariel Hemingway discusses the struggle against a genetic predisposition to mental illness.


Newsmaker Osborne on the UK recovery
Oct. 22 - UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne talks exclusively to Reuters Editor-at-Large Sir Harold Evans on the UK recovery, ahead of Q3 GDP figures.


World Briefing | Middle East Egypt Inquiry Opened Into Satirist
The countrys general prosecutor opened an investigation into Bassem Youssef stemming from citizen complaints including that he had insulted the military on his popular weekly television show, state news media reported.


Libya's footballers in the firing line
Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013.


Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack
Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers.


Senate panel passes plan to restrict, not end, surveillance
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation on Thursday to tighten controls on the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs, but allows them to continue.


India aims for Mars
India joins an elite space club as it prepares to send its first orbiter to the Red Planet.


Inside Art Renaissance Prayer Book Is Set for Auction
An illuminated Renaissance prayer book which once sold for $13.3 million is scheduled to come up for auction in January.


Banksy
Elusive graffiti artist Banksy made his mark on a painting bought for just $50 from a NY thrift store.


Last year's top ten
The top 10 Heroes In their own words


Jury acquits Florida sheriff who freed gun-toting man
BRISTOL, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida sheriff was acquitted on Thursday of charges that he committed misconduct and falsified public records when he freed a jailed man who carried a loaded gun without a permit.


UPDATE 2-First Solar results soar past estimates, stock up 6 pct
* 2013 revenue forecast cut as some projects may be moved to 2014


Royal baby a retail giant
UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million.


RPT-UPDATE 1-China demands U.S. explain spying allegations linked to Australian missions
(Repeats story published late Thursday; no change to text)


India Ink A Conversation With Jazz Pianist Vijay Iyer
A conversation with celebrated Jazz pianist, composer, and scholar Vijay Iyer.


FOREX-Euro slumps after data, dollar broadly higher
* Euro-zone inflation at four-year low, unemployment high


Was it "wipeout of the year"?
Carlos Burle may have surfed a 100 foot wave, but longboard legend Laird Hamilton says he didn't finish the ride.


Counting ships, cargos - the guessing game in trading China oil
* Oil traders hunt for smarter ways to assess demand, supply in China


Closing of Live Poultry Markets Is Called Effective in Flu Fight
However, experts warn that shutting such markets permanently would be impractical because consumers in many countries demand live birds, and small farmers cannot afford refrigerated slaughterhouses and trucks.


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.


O'Connor Performs Same-Sex Wedding at High Court
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has officiated at the wedding of a gay couple at the Supreme Court, at least the second such ceremony at the court since its June decision that expanded federal recognition of same-sex marriage.


High Low Finance After Fraud, The Fog Around Libor Hasnt Lifted
Regulators who wanted to change Libor have been outmaneuvered by those who did not want to risk damaging one of the biggest and most lucrative markets around.


Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd"
Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it.


Madonna's 1990 conical bra and corset adorn 2014 Barbican season
LONDON (Reuters) - The corset and conical bra Madonna wore for her 1990 world tour will go on display at London's Barbican Centre next year as part of an eclectic 2014 season.


China state media calls for strong action after Tiananmen attack
Oct. 31 - Chinese state media and residents demand severe punishment for those behind what China has said is a holy war aimed at Beijing, which it has blamed on Islamist militants from the restive Xinjiang region.Sarah Toms reports.


BoE's Tucker warns of risks from non-banks
LONDON (Reuters) - Securities regulators in Britain and elsewhere need to do a better job of regulating hedge funds and so-called shadow banks, Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker said in an...


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