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News Feed Latest worldwide news An Odd Alliance in Patagonia The great potential of an oil field called Vaca Muerta, or Dead Cow, has united an American oil giant and a politically volatile country. Megacable profits rise nearly a quarter on new subscribers MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mexican cable operator Megacable Holdings said on Monday that third-quarter profit rose 22.7 percent from the year-earlier quarter, as the company signed up more new subscribers. T Magazine About Last Night | Tennis and Modern Architecture Converge in Beverly Hills A fund-raiser at the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence, the house featured in The Big Lebowski, brought out a diverse assortment of guests, including Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan and Doug Aitken. F.D.A. Urging a Tighter Rein on Painkillers In a major shift, the Food and Drug Administration recommended new limits on prescriptions for widely abused narcotic painkillers like Vicodin and Lortab. UPDATE 1-Canada won't clamp down for now as housing prices rise OTTAWA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The Canadian government has no plans for now to clamp down on the housing market even though prices are rising again, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Monday, but he pledged to investigate whether the price uptick looks to be more than temporary. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. Sports Briefing | College Basketball Jamaican to Play for UConn The University of Connecticut said Kentan Facey, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward, had been granted a waiver to play this season by the N.C.A.A. Retro Report Storm Still Brews Over Scalding Coffee Hundreds of wide-ranging and intense reactions followed the Retro Report video revisiting a 1992 case of Liebeck v. McDonalds. Duke Stuns No. 16 Virginia Tech, 13-10 The numbers suggested it was the same old Duke 0-for-11 on third-down conversions, a 387 to 198 deficit in total offense, and a whopping 3927 to 2033 disadvantage in time of possession. QA With iOS 7 Upgrade, Podcasts Move to an Apple App Questions about Apples new Podcasts app, and how Google is able to read your mind. Bangladesh poll protest violence kills 15 in four days DHAKA (Reuters) - At least 15 Bangladeshis have been killed and hundreds wounded in all-too familiar political violence, police said on Monday, the second day of a strike led by opposition supporters demanding elections be held under a non-partisan administration. 10 of world's 'blobbiest' buildings 'Blobitecture' is a thing, apparently. A new survey finds the most impressive examples. Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul. T Magazine In Fashion | Minimalist Dressing Made Simple Its easy to be dressy and pared-down at the same time the trick lies in the cut and the fabric. High-tech dummies help save lives "Trauma Alert! Trauma Alert! Gunshot Wound." CEE MARKETS 2-Post-election noise weakens Czech crown, CEE assets flat * Crown drops as victory of Czech Social Democrats slim * Other CEE assets flat, Hungarian cbank meeting watched By Karolina Slowikowska and Sandor Peto WARSAW/BUDAPEST, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The crown dipped on Monday after weekend elections in the Czech Republic are expected to lead to messy coalition talks, while other Central European assets were treading water. Czech markets were closed for a holiday, but in international trade the crown shed 0.1 percent to the euro after a sl ArtsBeat Wynton Marsalis to Lead Jazz Studies at Juilliard Mr. Marsalis, the managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, will help strengthen connections between that organization and the Juilliard School. Caroline Huddleston, Brian Haley The bride manages real estate development projects; the groom is an associate at an investment firm. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. A Reason for Hope in Congos Perpetual War Defeats last year jolted both the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations into action, bringing new leadership and vigor to the fight. 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. Media Decoder A Fans Mission Resurrect a Little-Watched Movie A television editor has organized a screening and discussion with the director of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and the event is prompting strong interest. South Koreans intrigued by repatriation of 6 who defected to North The repatriation to Seoul of six citizens who defected to North Korea in recent years has intrigued a South Korean public accustomed to the flow of refugees in the opposite direction, an observer says. UPDATE 1-Federal spending worries weigh on Riverbed's forecast * Expects 4th-quarter adj earnings/share .26-.27 vs est .27 App Smart Apps to Protect Your Array of Passwords Five apps that allow a user to manage (and remember) passwords and keep other sensitive information safe. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Scientist reveals secrets of laughter Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Giants Hillis Goes From Watching Monday Night Football to Playing in It Peyton Hillis, who had been discarded by three teams in the last three years before the Giants signed him last week, scored a pivotal touchdown in the their first victory of the season Monday. Fleetwood Mac's John McVie has cancer, band cancels part of world tour (Reuters) - Fleetwood Mac bass guitarist John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer and the rock group has canceled the Australian and New Zealand leg of its world tour so that he can undergo treatment, the band said on Sunday. UPDATE 1-MBK puts S. Korea bottle maker Techpack up for sale -sources SEOUL/HONG KONG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Asian private equity firm MBK Partners has put Techpack Solutions Co Ltd on the auction block, people familiar with the matter said on Monday, in a deal that could... The Learning Network Blog Whats Going On in This Picture? | Oct. 28, 2013 On Mondays, we publish a New York Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by posting about what you see, and why. Live moderation is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time. After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener. Golf Capsules Ryan Moore birdied the first hole of a playoff with Gary Woodland on Monday to win the CIMB Classic after an overnight wait caused by thunderstorms. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Transformers vs the triads? For the second time in a week, suspected Hong Kong organized crime syndicates -- known better as triads -- have targeted the production of "Transformers Age of Extinction" being filmed in the Chinese territory. Theater Review In The Downtown Loop, the Audience Goes on a 3-D Tour The Downtown Loop, Ben Gassmans new play at 3LD Art Technology Center, immerses the audience in a tour bus experience with video projections and a guide who strolls up the aisle. South Africa Know before you go With apartheid two decades behind it, South Africa has claimed a spot as a top Africa destination. Here's why. KISS, Nirvana among Rock Hall nominees "Teen Spirit" and "Good Times" may be coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- sealed with a KISS. A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels.

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