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Global Soccer Time for UEFA to Stand Up, Not Back Off
If Yaya Tour's allegations of racial abuse by fans in Moscow hold up, the ruling body of European soccer needs to stand up for human rights.


ArtsBeat Snowden-Inspired Play to Be Part of Donmar Warehouse Spring Season
Josie Rourke and James Graham, the author of the hit political drama, This House, at the National Theater, have spent a year researching the impact of social media and online data gathering to create Privacy.


'Walking Dead's' special effects
Special effects wizard and director Greg Nicotero discusses his outlook on the future of "The Walking Dead" and how they keep the quality up.


No. 11 Auburn Rolls Past Florida Atlantic, 45-10
Jeremy Johnson threw two long touchdown passes to Sammie Coates after replacing injured starter Nick Marshall and No. 11 Auburn overwhelmed Florida Atlantic 45-10 on Saturday night.


France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali
France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements.


Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day.


Uh-oh... Robots learning from insects
Scientists building teams of robots that work semi-autonomously together in space, under the sea and in the bloodstream


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. Obamacare data hub 'experiencing an outage', Connecticut says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government's Obamacare data hub was "experiencing an outage" on Tuesday evening, the Connecticut state healthcare exchange, "Access Health CT", announced. It was the second such outage in three days.


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


Michael Douglas calls his new film a unique situation
Oct. 29 - Douglas, Morgan Freeman, and Robert De Niro celebrate the opening on "Last Vegas." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm
Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects.


Building Blocks A Modern Flood Barrier Aims to Protect Verizons Landmark Building
The portable wall should protect Verizon equipment from inundation and keep stock exchange communications open should another hurricane strike.


Assad Says Foreign Support for Syrian Rebels Must End
A meeting between President Bashar al-Assad of Syria and the special United Nations envoy illustrated the wide gulf between the various sides in Syrias conflict.


Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year
Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year.


Behind scenes with Solheim stars
Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf.


Hurricane Sandy, on Instagram
A twisted boardwalk, a glowing carousel flooded with water and a cresting river breaching its banks. Instagram reached saturation as Sandy hit, turning it into a storytelling medium for the superstorm.


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


Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast
(Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents.


Augusto Odone, Father Behind Lorenzos Oil, Dies at 80
Mr. Odone, who had no medical training, helped concoct an experimental medicine that extended the life of his son and inspired a Hollywood film.


Did Obama keep drone promises?
Peter Bergen says the President has restrained the drone program, but changes still need to be made to ensure safety of civilians.


How EU can 'deserve Nobel'
The migrants that died on the shores of Lampedusa in early October have yet to change the European approach to migration and refugees -- and protecting Europe against refugees rather than protecting the refugees themselves is unfortunately still the guiding principle.


New dolphin species spotted swimming off Australian coast
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A newly discovered species of humpback dolphin has been seen swimming off the northern Australia coast, an international team of scientists reported this week.


France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali
France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements.


No. 11 Auburn Rolls Past Florida Atlantic, 45-10
Jeremy Johnson threw two long touchdown passes to Sammie Coates after replacing injured starter Nick Marshall and No. 11 Auburn overwhelmed Florida Atlantic 45-10 on Saturday night.


Exclusive Syria peace talks face delay as big powers split
AMMAN (Reuters) - International powers are unlikely to meet their goal of convening peace talks on Syria in Geneva next month as differences emerge between Washington and Moscow over opposition representation, Arab and Western officials said.


Think positive and win
Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone.


Senate banking panel eyes November 14 for Yellen hearing Senate aide
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee is considering holding a hearing on Janet Yellen's nomination to head the Federal Reserve on November 14, a Senate aide said on Monday.


Jellyfish prompt nuclear shutdown
There's been another shutdown, but instead of spineless politicians, you can blame invertebrate sea creatures.


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.


UPDATE 1-French online start-up Criteo shares pop in market debut
NEW YORK/PARIS, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Shares in French online advertising firm Criteo rose more than 30 percent in its stock market debut on Nasdaq on Wednesday, showing investor appetite for technology...


CSKA Moscow hit with racism sanction
CSKA Moscow will play its next home European Champions League match with part of its stadium closed as punishment for racism offenses.


'New' Korean look captures world
Long in the shadow of the kimono and cheongsam, the Korean hanbok is enjoying a revival in international fashion circles.


AMC Orders a Fifth Season of The Walking Dead
The zombie apocalypse drama is more popular than anything else on AMC.


T Magazine Home/Work | In Belgium, a Housewares Designer Finds Transcendence in Simplicity
After stints as an industrial design student, a runway model and a handbag designer, Michael Verheyden found his calling as a maker of wonderfully elemental objects.


Barrick has looked at options to raise cash -Bloomberg
TORONTO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp has considered selling part of its copper business or taking a strategic equity investment to reduce its debt, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing...


Artist Banksy 'clueless about NYC'
UK graffiti artist Banksy doesn't understand how One WTC helped New York heal, says Errol Louis.


PwC gobbles up Booz Co as Big 4 rebuild in consulting
(Reuters) - PricewaterhouseCoopers said on Wednesday it agreed to buy Booz Co., ratcheting up an aggressive move by large audit firms back into the lucrative consulting business more than 10 years...


From China to Los Angeles, Taking the Electric Bus
China-based BYD has contracts to provide electric buses, built at its plant in Southern California, to transit agencies in Los Angeles and Long Beach.


UPDATE 5-U.S. demand for trucks, other vehicles drives strong GM profit
* Europe loss narrows, sales in region rise for first time in 2 yrs


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