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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers. AlphaMetrix records reviewed by firm whose founder owned stake CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The founder of an accounting firm that reviewed internal controls at fund manager AlphaMetrix owned a small slice of the company until recently, when he sold it to avoid a... Dutch museum masterworks may be Nazi loot, survey finds AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A commission investigating the looting of Dutch property during the Nazi era said on Tuesday it had identified more than 100 works of art, including two 17th century portraits... Currents | QA A Blueprint for Misery The artist Michael Elmgreen, on his design with Ingar Dragset of an apartment for a fictional failed architect at the Victoria and Albert Museum. UPDATE 9-Oil drops on Libyan export resumption hopes * Market awaits clues on policy from Federal Reserve meeting 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. Senator Paul plans 'hold' on Yellen Fed nomination WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul threatened on Friday to put a 'hold' on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be chair of the Federal Reserve unless he gets a vote on a bill he... The New Old Age Blog The Long Trip Into a Dark Season Just when you thought there couldnt be another caregiving memoir worth reading, The Fifth Season arrives. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. 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. On Tennis Much Left to Learn for Younger Version of Federer Although he has slipped to No. 6, Roger Federer had little trouble in his first meeting with Grigor Dimitrov, a young Bulgarian opponent sometimes called Baby Fed. WRAPUP 2-Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up... Books of The Times The Siege Describes the Attack on the Taj Hotel in Mumbai The Siege is a ticktock account of the attack on the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, in which 33 people were killed, during a terrorist attack in Mumbai in 2008. A Quiet Drink At a Steakhouse Bar, Less Volume Cant Be Ordered The bar behind the steak side of Harrys Cafe and Steak is a pleasant place to have a drink if the noise level is reasonable. Economic View From Summer Camp, a Parable for Washington A psychologists long-ago experiment shows how two groups of 12-year-olds rose above taunting and name-calling by facing goals that transcended group concerns. Government leaders might learn from it. Motherlode Blog A.D.H.D. Medication Is a Hit for Red Sox Hero Shane Victorino of the Red Sox is like many athletically talented children with A.D.H.D. who are not just impulsive or energetic, but also perpetually one incident away from being asked to skip Little League tryouts next year. Without medication to manage his condition, its unlikely hed be playing in the major leagues. Few Problems With Cannabis for California At a time when polls show widening public support for legalizing marijuana, Californias 17-year experience as the first state to legalize medical marijuana offers surprising lessons, experts say. World's tallest man gets hitched October 29 - Couple overcomes vertical challenges and tie the knot in Turkey. Sharon Reich reports. Opinionator | The Stone Is the Dumb Jock Really a Nerd? In a seminal brain study, a cultural bias that separates knowledge and physical skill skewed interpretation of the results. Philosophy can help overcome that bias. Mallya F1 needs India GP Vijay Mallya lives for Formula One. He runs his own team and is proud to have it race on home soil at this weekend's Indian Grand Prix -- but will it be the country's last chance in motorsport's elite division? New Google Glass is on the way A new version of Google Glass, the company's breakthrough entry into the world of wearable tech, is on the way. Artist creates 3D faces on pumpkins Oct. 17 - Ohio graphic artist Deane Arnold has developed a passion for carving 3D, life-like expressions into pumpkins. Jillian Kitchener reports. L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. The real 'Wolf of Wall Street' Susan Harrigan says Leonardo DiCaprio plays him in the upcoming Martin Scorsese movie, but the real "wolf" was more like a cockroach. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. South Koreans Say They Fled to North Korea for Better Life The six men, who were returned Friday, said they had entered North Korea through China because of troubles at home, South Korean officials said. T Magazine By the Numbers | Giorgio Armanis Dolce Vita A look at the multibillion dollar empire and sweet, sweet life of the titanic Italian designer. Vision of Prairie Paradise Troubles Some Montana Ranchers Some ranchers who fear the region will lose its identity object to conservationists plan to create a vast grassland reserve where 10,000 bison roam and fences are few. Your Stories of Life in High-Rises Photographs and personal reflections from people who live in high-rise buildings in cities around the world. Browse the gallery and submit your own story. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. UPDATE 4-JPMorgan's $13 billion deal hits stumbling blocks -sources Oct 29 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and the U.S. Justice Department have hit snags in working out the final details of their $13 billion settlement over the bank's mortgage bonds, two people... Texas attorney general asks court to reinstate abortion measure AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court judge to immediately reinstate a restriction on abortion that a lower court judge had ruled unconstitutional, according to a court filing. 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. U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers. How to do business in Seoul Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. On Comedy For SNL Cast, Being Diverse May Be Better Than Being Ready For a show of topical parody rooted in politics and mass culture, diversity is a question not just of fairness, but of art. British Open Spots Up for Grabs in Australia Under New System Three slots at next year's British Open will be up for grabs at the Australian Open in November as part of a new qualifying system for golf's oldest major championship. Extra week of sports events helps Buffalo Wild Wings beat estimates * Same-store sales at company-owned restaurants rises 4.8 pct

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