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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kanye West, Kim Kardashian engaged on her birthday (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West popped the question to his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's Major League Baseball stadium he rented for her 33rd birthday. White House Officials Career Twitters Out Colleagues of Jofi Joseph, a National Security Council employee unmasked as an acerbic commentator on Twitter, say he was funny and smart. But many also saw a negative tendency. Art of Byzantium From Greek Collections An exhibition at the National Gallery of Art takes a processional sweep through Byzantine iconography, with about 170 items for many centuries. Iran Executes 16 Sunni Insurgents in Retaliation for an Attack Though the insurgents were not believed to be connected to an attack that killed 14 border guards the day before, an official described the Sunnis as bandits linked to groups against the system. The New Old Age Blog Hiring an End-of-Life Enforcer A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf navigate the health care system. Have to Ask What the App Costs? Its Not for You Apps and digital concierges are reaching out to the affluent with carefully curated and vetted offerings. Shaped by sharks Predator designs If you could harness the power of any animal, what would it be? The speed of a cheetah? The dexterity of a spider? What about the eyesight of an eagle? It's not as close to science fiction as you may think. In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment. Well Concussions and the Classroom The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion. Check In Hotel Review Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro A piece of Old World elegance by Copacabana Beach, this 232-room hotel is more than just a place for cleaning off the sand. Billionaire rocketeers duke it out for shuttle launch pad CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Four decades ago, NASA's Launch Complex 39A was at the center of the Cold War race to the moon. Ecuador sees GDP growth of 4.5 pct to 5.1 pct next year QUITO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Ecuador's economic growth will accelerate to as high as 5.1 percent next year, despite less revenue from the oil industry, and inflation is expected to slow to 3.2 percent, President Rafael Correa said on Saturday. Telecom Italia shares extend losses amid capital hike talk MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Telecom Italia accelerated losses on Friday afternoon after a report said the debt-laden company might propose a rights issue for up to 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion). Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. 10 things about South Africa With apartheid two decades behind it, South Africa has claimed a spot as a top Africa destination. Here's why. Sports Briefing | Tennis Gasquet Takes 10th Title With Kremlin Cup Victory Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France won the 10th title of his career by rallying to beat the qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan in the final of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. How to be Parisian a cheat sheet Paris can be intimidating -- don't worry, says a writer who lived there for almost 20 years. Follow a few rules (actually 11) and you'll fit in. SEC releases 'crowdfunding' rule WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Entrepreneurs and start-up companies looking for investors will be able to solicit over the Internet from the general public under a new proposal issued by U.S. regulators on... Celebrating Ned Rorems 90th Birthday Ned Rorems birthday isnt passing by unnoticed. The New York Festival of Song, for one, is presenting three concerts of his compositions. 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. The Trouble With Blue Is the Warmest Color It isnt sex that makes Blue Is the Warmest Color problematic; its the patriarchal anxieties about sex, female appetite and maternity. Fantasy Football Week 8 Matchup Breakdown Jarrett Boykin is suddenly a wanted man on fantasy rosters, as injuries to other Packers receiving options have created a valuable opportunity. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Mahindra's focus on innovation At India's Mahindra Group, innovation is not an accident. CNN's Mallika Kapur reports. Syrian rebels clash with government forces in Damascus (WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT) Oct. 26 - New amateur videos posted on social media websites appear to show military strikes and deadly clashes throughout Syria. Nathan Frandino reports. Analysis Apple, Facebook options reflect hopes for stock gains (Reuters) - The options market is reflecting a higher probability of large upside moves in Apple Inc and Facebook Inc stock when both companies report quarterly earnings next week. French clubs plan tax strike French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship. On Video Welles Peaks The Stranger and PBSs War of the Worlds Two Orson Welles peaks are celebrated on DVD PBS offers American Experience War of the Worlds, and Kino has a Blu-ray edition of The Stranger. Every Game Brings an Extra-Large Challenge for Jets Allen After defending New Englands Rob Gronkowski last week, safety Antonio Allen faces two more imposing tight ends Sunday at Cincinnati. Turkish entrepreneur opens first online 'halal' sex shop ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish entrepreneur has opened what he says is the country's first online sex shop for Muslims, selling everything from lubricants to herbal aphrodisiacs and offering advice on how to have "halal" sex. Congress votes on stem cell research Jun. 7 - Congress defied President Bush and approved a bill to roll back his restrictions on federally funded embryonic stem cell research. Pirates Abduct Two Americans on Oil Ship Off Nigerian Coast The piracy attack in the Gulf of Guinea appeared to be the first involving American hostages in at least two years. No Party Wins Majority in Czech Election A special parliamentary election held in the Czech Republic left no party with a majority on Saturday, which could lead to protracted negotiations aimed at forming a coalition government. One Play Saved a Game and May Have Saved the Jets Season If not for speedy linebacker Demario Davis, whose tackle in the Sept. 8 game against the Bucs helped them win the game, the Jets would not be contending for a playoff berth. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Rihannas Abu Dhabi Moment, 50 Shades of Jamie Dornan and New Model Rules Plus, Giorgio Armani Day comes to New York, the fall of the necktie, the latest in Kanye West news and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. Xinhua Journalist admits fake stories A Chinese reporter who was arrested last week on suspicion of damaging a business' reputation has confessed to releasing fabricated stories about the company for money and fame, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. South Carolina 27, Missouri 24 (Two Overtimes) Gamecocks Change Passer, and Fortune Trailing, 17-0, in the third quarter, South Carolina replaced Dylan Thompson with Connor Shaw at quarterback, which spurred a comeback against Missouri. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-China Construction Bank earnings slow on increased bad-loan provisions (Corrects Q3 net profit to 56.8 billion yuan from 56.5 billion, percent change to 9.4 from 8.9) Four People Charged in Brawl at Jets and Patriots Game Both a man and the woman he was seen punching in the face in a widely seen video were among the four people charged with assault.

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