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News Feed Latest worldwide news Monthlong Chase Around New York City for Banksys Street Art A little army has been scurrying to wherever in New York the anonymous street artist and trickster known as Banksy has placed his almost daily graffiti. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. Farro or Bulgur With Black-Eyed Peas, Chard and Feta A spiced up version of a classic Greek preparation black-eyed peas cooked with greens. Critics Notebook Arcade Fire Lightens Up (a Bit) on Reflektor Reflektor, Arcade Fires new album, sways to Haitian-influenced dance rhythms, but its lyrics revolve around big subjects love, death, individuality, the afterlife, technology. Legg Mason, in turnaround bid, says profit up despite outflows (Reuters) - Asset manager Legg Mason Inc on Friday said its quarterly profit rose 7 percent compared with a year ago as assets and performance fees rose, but reported an outflow of investor cash from... UPDATE 2-Starboard asks chipmaker TriQuint to consider unit sale Oct 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value LP asked TriQuint Semiconductor Inc to consider selling or restructuring its mobile power amplifier business, which it said was a drag on the... 'Rush' actress Olivia Wilde expecting first child report LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Rush" actress Olivia Wilde is pregnant and expecting her first child with fiance and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Jason Sudeikis, People magazine reported on Sunday. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs on stimulus hopes, IBM * Consumer confidence sinks on worries about government shutdown 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. Hitting Pay Dirt on Mars The first rock examined by Curiosity last year turns out to be an uncommon alkaline rock, with a tiny amount of water. Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member. CNPC nears deal to buy Petrobras assets in Peru for over $2 billion report (Reuters) - China National Petroleum Corp is close to a deal to buy Petrleo Brasileiro's assets in Peru for more than $2 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing three people with knowledge of the... Well Children, Too, Need Flu Shots Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents dont think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child has no health problems. 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. Bomb Mailed To Official Of Britain In Ulster The parcel, which was defused and caused no injuries, was the fourth letter bomb sent to Northern Ireland authorities in the past week. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. India Ink Morality and Mobile Phones in India Cheap mobile phones in India present possibilities for emancipation and change for women and oppressed classes. Does power make you mean? We all know the story. Someone gets promoted at work and suddenly they turn into a bully. Now research suggests that a default brain mechanism may cause us to lose empathy when we gain power. Mexico tax reform plan clears hurdle, now needs Senate approval MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Two Mexican Senate committees approved a package of measures on Tuesday aimed at boosting Mexico's weak tax take, sending the fiscal bill unchanged to the Senate floor... Tool Kit Gadgets to Help the Party Host A robotic bartender will soon join a group of gadgets to help you throw a holiday or tailgate party to remember. 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. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) U.S. Disrupts Afghans Tack on Militants Afghanistans attempt to gain leverage over Pakistan by cultivating an alliance with the Pakistan Taliban was discovered by the United States, which raided a convoy carrying a senior militant in the latest flash point between the nations. Investors flood U.S. stock funds at fastest pace since 2000 -TrimTabs NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Investors sent $45.5 billion into U.S.-based equity mutual funds and exchange-traded funds from the start of October through Friday, the fifth-highest month on record,... 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. First look Disney's Avatar land Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development. U.S. Publisher Said to Have Acquired Morrissey Autobiography People involved in the negotiations said an imprint of Penguin Random House would release the singers memoirs, already a success in his native Britain. Ukrainian Chocolates Caught in Trade War Between Europe and Russia A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. UPDATE 2-LinkedIn's revenue tops Street but gives conservative forecast SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp announced strong user growth and better-than-expected third quarter revenue of $393 million on Tuesday, a 56 percent jump from a year ago, but issued a conservative revenue forecast for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2013. Observatory Algorithm Can Identify Dolphin Whistles In the past, researchers charted the signature whistles of bottlenose dolphins on a spectrograph, which maps sound waves visually. But the algorithm, also used to identify songs, is much faster. Reuters Today Not-so-super Tuesday for banks Oct. 29 - Deutsche Bank and StanChart stumble on a weak day for bank earnings, but Lloyds manages to beat forecasts. Janet Yellen circles Nov 14 in her diary as Senate hearings loom. Bookends How Has Twitter Changed the Role of the Literary Critic? Adam Kirsch and Anna Holmes discuss social medias effect on criticism. Vettel eyes fourth world title in India Sebastian Vettel's extraordinary sequence of performances at the Buddh International Circuit continued on Saturday as the Red Bull driver secured a third straight pole position for the Indian Grand Prix. Judicial Retirement Ballot Measure Said to Divide Cuomo and Top Judge A referendum to raise the retirement age for some jurists to age 80 has put Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman in conflict. Redbox helps Outerwall beat Street; shares rise (Reuters) - Outerwall Inc reported third-quarter results above Wall Street estimates as its Redbox video rental kiosk business improved in the last few weeks of the quarter, and the company forecast... Ally settles U.S. regulators' mortgage securities claims NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc, the former parent of bankrupt Residential Capital LLC, has agreed to settle lawsuits by two U.S. regulators over alleged misstatements about its... Media Outlets Embrace Conferences as Profits Rise Once shunned for the fear of implying a casual relationship between journalists and their subjects, live media conferences have now been embraced. Abyei, Sudan welcome UN-backed referendum in disputed region * Referendum staged by Abyei is non-binding on Abyei future 'Stan the Man' makes mark Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer. Neymar stars for Barca in El Clasico win Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to consolidate their lead at the top of La Liga.

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