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Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening
From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe.


Censors pounce amid crash intrigue
Authorities appear to be sweeping away all talk of a jeep crash in the heart of Beijing, which killed five people and injured 38.


Check-In Hotel Review The Marker Hotel in Dublin
This luxury property, which opened in April, is part of a vibrant new commercial district in the citys docklands.


Dining | New Jersey Tailgate Parties Far Beyond Burgers and Dogs
Some football fans are turning to caterers to help elevate the banquet-style celebrations that occur on stadium parking lots.


The Week Ahead | Television A Grand Old Name With a Gory Past
Investigation Discovery presents Bloody Marys, about murders linked only by the coincidence that they were committed by women named Mary.


In Transit Blog Feeding Fliers With Local Fare
A number of airports across the country are opening restaurants from high-profile hometown chefs, offering local flavor to fliers.


NSA spying claims 5 things
It's not as sexy as a spy novel, but things are heating up after the latest reports of espionage by the U.S. National Security Agency.


Rory McIlroy in good shape after Korea
Rory McIlroy leaves South Korea in "good shape" despite what might have been at Korean Open.


Del Potro dashes Federer's final hopes
Juan Martin Del Potro put on hold Roger Federer's hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by inflicting a second straight defeat on the Swiss maestro in the final of his hometown tournament in Basel.


A Vulnerable Age Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors
Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans high interest rates can strain the finances of people on fixed incomes.


Editor's Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Old Gray-Beard Ross Lifts Red Sox to Verge
Davis Ross, a gray-bearded baseball journeyman, has nearly completed his long-and-winding trek to a World Series title.


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.


U.S. passes up firms' offers to help healthcare website -committee
WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Obama administration appears to have passed up offers from Amazon and Microsoft to help fix the federal government's troubled healthcare enrollment website, according to documents released on Tuesday by a Republican-led congressional investigating committee.


Cilic ban reduced by CAS
Former top-10 player Marin Cilic had his doping ban reduced to four months Friday, leaving the Croatian with a sense of "justice" but the head of tennis' world governing body seeking answers.


Today's Economist The Midterm Grade for HealthCare.gov
Its extraordinary how the rollout of HealthCare.gov was bungled and how little control over it the president seemed to have, an economist writes.


Analysis Peyton Manning Halfway to Another M.V.P. Season
In a midseason assessment of N.F.L. awards, the Broncos quarterback stands above all others. Jamaal Charles of the Chiefs and J. J. Watt of the Texans are the best players on each side of the line.


In Transit Blog The Latest Getaway Holiday? Halloween
The VooDoo Fest in New Orleans and Horror Nights in Orlando are just two events that have made Halloween a weekend destination.


U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements
Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers.


Autonomous RoboBee no flight of fancy
Oct. 29 - Researchers from Harvard University say the tiny robotic bees they unveiled last year should be ready for work in the real world by 2023. Called RoboBees, the miniature drones are being developed by Harvard's School of Engineering and Wyss Institute, to assist in crop pollination and search and rescue. Ben Gruber reports.


Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV
It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012)


Solar sail set for deep space voyage in 2015
Oct. 23 - NASA has plans to launch a lightweight, highly efficient solar sail in 2015 to explore as far as three million kilometres into deep space. The sail, propelled by the Sun's rays, will also be tested as an early warning system for potentially damaging solar emissions headed for Earth. Rob Muir reports.


Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election.


NY Post must face bias lawsuit linked to Obama chimp cartoon
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Post and its top editor must face a bias lawsuit brought by a woman who said she was fired for complaining about harassment at the newspaper and a political cartoon that some people said likened President Barack Obama to a chimpanzee.


Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list'
LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses and in private sales around the world to fill its new museums.


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.


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.


Inspectors Visit All but 2 of Syrias Declared Chemical Sites
International inspectors say they have been unable to reach two chemical weapons sites because they are in contested areas in Syrias civil war.


New Jersey residents say they've been forgotten in recovery
Oct. 29 - An estimated 26,000 New Jersey residents are still without homes and say tourist spots have been given priority in the reconstruction, a year after Superstorm Sandy. Deborah Gembara reports.


Get the strength of Hercules
The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength


Sports Briefing | Tennis Serena Williams Romps in Opener
Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul.


Jets Forgo Film Review When Woes Are Obvious
Coach Rex Ryan skipped watching tape of the Cincinnati Bengals rolling over the Jets on Sunday, a move he used in 2010 after the Patriots embarrassed the Jets.


Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo
Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record
Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League.


Your Money An Intriguing Product Thats Too Complex for Many
Alternative mutual funds have been gaining in popularity, but some advisers urge caution.


News From the Advertising Industry
Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies.


Cape Verde appeal to CAS over World Cup expulsion
ZURICH (Reuters) - Cape Verde have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over the FIFA ruling which resulted in them being kicked out of the World Cup qualifying competition.


Meet the Rules of the Internet
Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around.


Paperback Row
Paperback books of particular interest.


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.


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