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'Gravity' and Reality: History's Worst Space Disasters

In the space thriller "Gravity," audiences witness the terrifying prospect of an astronaut adrift in space. The film, which set an October-opening record with $55.6 million over the weekend, stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney as astronauts cut loose after satellite debris cripples their space…
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What archaeology tells us about the Bible
The workday is just beginning in Jerusalem, 20 miles to the northeast over folded ridges and misty valleys, but the sound of clinking trowels and creaking wheelbarrows has been echoing across this hillside since dawn. Dust billows up in the morning sun as a worker sweeps away a section of the…
Christian Science Monitor
Religion
Israel


10 Things You Should Know About Feeding Your Pet

If you're like most pet people, this post should strike a chord because, at some point in your life, you'll live with a pet whose weight or appetite is problematic.
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10 DIY Decorations to Make Your Halloween Frightfully Fun(11 photos)

These ghoulishly-inventive DIY Halloween decorations prove that you don't have to break the bank to scare the pants off of treat-seeking visitors. | By Jennifer Noonan, BobVila.com

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Julian Draxler U-turns, “dreams” of playing for big club

The 20-year-old Schalke sensation may well move to a big club in the future after all.
NBC Sports
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Social Security raise to be among lowest in years

For the second straight year, millions of Social Security recipients, disabled veterans and federal retirees can expect historically small increases in their benefits come January. Preliminary figures ...
Associated Press
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Rockets top Pacers 107-98 in NBA preseason game

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — It was a perfect homecoming for Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin in Taiwan.
Associated Press
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Lost Kings: DNA Fails to Illuminate Royal Mystery

A skeleton buried under a parking lot. A grotesque mummy head. A gourd encrusted with mysterious blood.
LiveScience.com
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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Attend Bootcamp Class Together

Kim Kardashian and beau Kanye West took some time out from baby North West to attend bootcamp class together on Friday, Oct. 11
Us Weekly
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Muslim hajj crowds thinned by virus concerns

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Muslims from across the world poured Sunday into a sprawling tent city in the Saudi desert before the start of the annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage, but the number of the pilgrims this year has been reduced in part by concerns over a respiratory virus centered in the…
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Talks to End Shutdown, Raise Debt Ceiling Deadlocked

Talks on ending the government shutdown and preventing default have once again deadlocked, but this time it is Democrats who are demanding changes to current law as a condition for ending the impasse. With the two sides now negotiating to extend government funding until at...
ABC News
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Pharrell Williams Marries Helen Lasichanh, Usher and Busta Rhymes Perform: All the Details!

Record producer Pharrell Williams married his longtime girlfriend Helen Lasichanh in a star-studded wedding in Miami, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 12, Us Weekly can confirm -- all the details
Us Weekly
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German 'luxury bishop' flies to Rome for decision on his job

BERLIN (Reuters) - A German Catholic bishop under fire for huge cost overruns on a luxury residence and alleged lying under oath has flown to Rome to meet Vatican officials and possibly Pope Francis to decide if he can stay in office. A spokesman confirmed on Sunday that Limburg Bishop Franz-Peter…
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Muslim pilgrims throng Mina as annual hajj begins

MINA (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Some two million Muslims streamed into Mina Valley from the holy city of Mecca on the annual hajj pilgrimage Sunday, their numbers reduced over health fears and Saudi cuts.
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Blues Museum to Call St. Louis Home, Sweet Home

Chicago has the St. Louis blues: Museum dedicated to genre's history to be built in Missouri
ABC News
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Texas upsets No.12 Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry (17 photos)

Case McCoy led the Texas Longhorns in a 36-20 victory over the ranked Oklahoma Sooners. The Longhorns will take home the coveted golden hat trophy.

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Fall Night Sky Guide: Eclipses, Comets, Meteor Showers and More

The fall night sky in the Northern Hemisphere brings a veritable harvest of amazing celestial sights and this year is no different, but you do need to know when to look up to see them.
SPACE.com
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Twitter Explodes Over Charlie Hunnam’s ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Exit

Was "Fifty Shades of Grey" too hot for Charlie Hunnam? The "Sons of Anarchy" star bid adieu to the sexy title role of Christian Grey in the film adaption of the sex-tangled bestselling book by author E.L. James, and fans … Continue reading →
Movie Talk
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AP Top 25 college football rankings: Upset Saturday leads to poll commotion

A busy week of upsets in college football has led to a wildly different AP Poll in Week 8 -- while the teams in the Top 25 remain largely the same, the order has significantly shifted, with the SEC becoming the first team to ever have eight teams ranked at once in the regular season. And this…
SB Nation
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6 Great Chicken Pot Pie Recipes

6 delicious chicken pot pie recipes everyone will love
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Abigail Hernandez Search Intensifies

The parents of a missing N.H. teen plea for her safe return.
ABC News Videos
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German bishop under fire for spending now in Rome

BERLIN (AP) — A German bishop under fire for lavish spending has traveled to Rome for talks at the Vatican, church officials said Sunday, placing his future in the hands of a pope who has espoused a simple lifestyle.
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Iran rejects West's demand to ship out uranium stockpiles

Iran on Sunday rejected the West's demand to send sensitive nuclear material out of the country but signalled flexibility on other aspects of its atomic activities that worry world powers, ahead of renewed ...
Reuters
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'Saturday Night Live' Best and Worst Sketches: Bruce Willis Returns to Host After 24 Years

So much has happened in the 24 years since Bruce Willis hosted "Saturday Night Live." But one thing hasn’t changed: Willis is as charming and quietly funny as he was back then.
Fall TV
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In Jerusalem, the politics of digging up the past

As the heart of Judaism, the setting of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, and the third holiest site in Islam, Jerusalem is home to many colliding interests – including anything involving dirt.
Christian Science Monitor
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Obama Shoots Down House Proposal: Senate Up To Bat

All heads turn towards the Senate for an acceptable solution to the shutdown and borrowing authority standoff after Presidents Obama's rejection of the the GOP's House proposal Friday.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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Kristin Cavallari Says She and Jay Cutler Are "Doing All the Necessary Things to Get Pregnant"

Kristin Cavallari revealed on Oct. 11 that she and hubby Jay Cutler are "doing all the necessary things to get pregnant" and give 14-month-old Camden a sibling
Us Weekly
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Rome vows to block funeral of convicted war criminal Priebke

ROME (Reuters) - Civil and church authorities have moved to prevent a funeral in Rome for Erich Priebke, a Nazi war criminal convicted of one of Italy's worst wartime massacres, who died last week at the age of 100. Priebke, who never apologized for his role in the killing of 335 civilians in the…
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Box Office: ‘Gravity’ Pulls Down Record Hold, With $44 Mil; ‘Captain Phillips’ Scores $26 Mil

As one of the biggest box office phenoms in recent years, Warner Bros.’ “Gravity” displayed outstanding pull with audiences in its second frame, dropping just 21%, with an estimated $44.3 million. Pic’s hold is the best-ever (during a non-holiday) for a film that opened to $55 million-plus…
Variety
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Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Caused Southern Africa Warming

The infamous hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica may have caused warming in southern Africa over the past two decades, researchers say.
LiveScience.com51 mins ago
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Rob Gronkowski’s teammates questioning the severity of his injuries, according to report

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is officially listed as “questionable” on the team’s injury report. It appears that same designation can be used to describe the skepticism of Gronkowski’s teammates. Gronkowski is currently recovering from back and forearm … Continue reading →
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Arrest made in 1991 'Baby Hope' killing

Police say the decades-old cold case killing of four-year-old girl finally solved
KTRK – Houston
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Giffords to Attend 1st Gun Show Since Shooting

Giffords to attend 1st gun show since shooting, will highlight agreement to monitor gun sales
ABC News
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India seizes armed 'anti-piracy' ship owned by U.S. security firm

By Anupama Chandrasekaran CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - India has detained an armed ship operated by a U.S. maritime security company and the 35 people on board for failing to produce papers authorizing it to carry weapons and ammunition in Indian waters, the coast guard said on Sunday. Coast Guard…
Reuters
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UK Police Follow New Leads in Maddie McCann Case

McCann Went Missing in 2007
Good Morning America
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History museum beyond pack-rat mentality

Go behind the scenes with ABC7?s Ravi Baichwal at the Chicago History Museum where they go beyond the pack-rat mentality and systematically hold onto the things that made that history.
WLS – Chicago
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UK Police: McCann Disappearance Timeline Changed

UK police say new timeline of events in McCann; call for more information from public
ABC News
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5 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Monsanto

Some say Monsanto is the world’s most evil corporation. Even if that’s the case, the following five facts might be surprising.
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Ferrari guru turns rusted metal into millions

Meet Wayne Obry, the Ferrari guru, who does extreme makeovers on some of the rarest Ferraris on the planet and has a year and a half long waiting list.
CNBC
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10 things Coke, Pepsi, and soda industry won’t say

While soft-drink sales may have lost fizz, soda isn’t going away any time soon. A decade ago, 80% of Americans consumed at least one such beverage every two weeks. Today, 72% continue to do so.
MarketWatch
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Google’s Chromebooks Could Be the Future of Personal Computing

More PC OEMs, like Heweltt-Packard, are releasing Chromebooks, laptop's running Google's radical operating system. That could put pressure on Microsoft's Windows business.
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2013 BCS Top 25 rankings projections, Week 8: How high for Missouri?

After six weeks of relatively upset-free football, and no major shocks so far, the 2013 college football season was put on its ear in Week 7. A few teams -- Stanford, Oklahoma, Michigan -- were stunned and knocked from the league of unbeatens by unranked teams, but Missouri, perhaps the most…
SB Nation
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Arrest in notorious 'Baby Hope' cold case brings closure

Detectives had been working to identify the girl and make an arrest for 22 years.
USA TODAY
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The Smart Social Security Strategy Nobody Knows About

The file-and-suspend Social Security strategy gets most of the attention among experts, but an alternative known as the restricted application strategy can give some married couples even better results. ...
Motley Fool
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Aldon Smith not expected to return to 49ers this season

The San Francisco 49ers are not expecting outside linebacker Aldon Smith to return this season amid felony charges and rehab, according to Adam Schefter.
SB Nation
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Couple's Wedding Memories Tarnished by Anti-Semitic Rant on Video

Claudia and Stan Gocman were in “utter shock” to find that their wedding video came, they said, with an anti-Semitic narration, apparently by the videographer who was shooting what was supposed to be their “special day.” In watching the raw version of the ceremony, the...
ABC News
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Hope amid the ruins as bankrupt Detroit seeks rebirth

Detroit (AFP) - The hollow hulk of Detroit's once majestic train station draws a steady stream of tourists to see how far the mighty Motor City has fallen.
AFP
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Hundreds of Syrians flee from besieged suburb

BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of Syrian civilians, some carried on stretchers, fled a besieged rebel-held suburb of Damascus following a temporary cease-fire in the area, activists and officials said Sunday.
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Vera Wang Fall 2014 Wedding Dress Collection: First Look (5 photos)

by Lauren Frankfort For Vera Wang's Fall 2014 wedding dress collection, the theme was "think pink!" And we're not talking about a muted blush or rose. The gowns that walked Wang's runway featured strikingly bold corals and punchy peony (with oversized rosettes hidden underneath layers of…

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NASCAR Charlotte 2013: Mysterious debris caution foils Jimmie Johnson

It was a race Jimmie Johnson knew he should have won; just as well as he knew he should be leaving Charlotte Motor Speedway with the points lead.
SB Nation
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Is Shell's Shocking Revelation Good News for Tesla?

How often do you see a company tout the technology that could run them out of business?
Motley Fool
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VW's Secret Profit Weapon Gains Again

Volkswagen's Audi brand has been an immense source of profits for the German auto giant -- and Audi continues to rack up big sales gains.
Motley Fool
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Buchwald Attends Wedding at Kelly Family’s Invitation

Many people expressed surprise to see us at the Rainier-Kelly wedding after our feud with the Grimaldis.
The New York Times
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New Maddie McCann Video May Help Authorities Crack the Case

Officials continue to narrow down what might have happened to the missing child.
ABC News Videos
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Delta and Other Airlines Turn a Buck Right Over Our Heads

Some may not realize that airlines such as Delta Air Lines are capitalizing on the limited availability of overhead compartments -- people are paying for more than just fancier peanuts.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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Were McDonald’s French Fries Born to Fit in Cup Holders?

KFC's Go Cup could be the catalyst for industry competitors to jump in on the action. Since the drive-thru contributes 60-70% of all sales for the major chains, it only makes sense if others, like McDonald's, ...
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Gamecocks in the polls - South Carolina

South Carolina is moving up in the polls after its 52-7 win over Arkansas on Saturday in Fayetteville.
Rivals
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Millennials’ Biggest Enemy: The AARP

The AARP is one of America's most powerful lobbying groups, and they're doing all they can to hurt millennials.
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Apple's Best Fortune Tellers See Bigger iPhones (And Much More) For 2014

The iPad 5 isn't out till next week, but it's already old news. (Photo credit: Sonny Dickson) With last week's iPhone launch behind it, and next week's iPad announcement ahead, 2013 product introductions are basically a wrap for Apple. While we still await the final details of the newest iPads --…
Forbes
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Will Obamacare Make Insurance Cheaper for Older Adults?

By eliminating pre-existing condition exclusions and imposing limits on age-based price differences, the Affordable Care Act could make health insurance much cheaper for older Americans. UnitedHealth, ...
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Near-Term Game Plan; Yellen Nomination: Best of Kass

NEW YORK ( TheStreet ) -- Doug Kass of Seabreeze Partners is known for his accurate stock market calls and keen insights into the economy, which he shares with RealMoney Pro readers in his daily trading ...
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Glendale Police Seek 3 Missing Teen Sisters

Police are asking for the public`s help in finding three missing teenage sisters who were last seen Friday at their home in Glendale. Courtney Friel reports on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013.
KTLA - Los Angeles
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Wash Cycle 101: Tips to Help You Win at Laundry

Here's how to prevent white shirts from turning gray, sort your bright clothing (hint: you need more than one pile), undo the damage when colors run, and perform many other tricks that will keep your clothes and linens in near-original condition.
At Home
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7 MLB Teams That Hand Out Fat Paychecks

Money may not buy love, but for the four teams in the 2013 MLB League Championship Series, it does seem to have bought success.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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Taylor Swift opens $4M Country Hall of Fame center

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It might as well be Taylor Swift weekend in Music City.
Associated Press
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Thousands of pilgrims attend Pope mass

Pope Francis celebrates mass in St. Peter's Square together with thousands of pilgrims from around the world. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Reuters Videos
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Flipcase Adds Some Fun And Games To Apple's iPhone 5c Case

Apple may not have hit a home run with its iPhone 5c case, which in my view would've been better off without the cut-out dots on the back, but those holes have proven inspiring for at least one enterprising ...
TechCrunch
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Baidu Bearish Bets Rise to One-Year High: China Overnight

Options traders are the most bearish in a year on Baidu Inc., China’s biggest search engine, on concern acquisition costs will reduce profitability.
Bloomberg
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Should Investors Be Concerned About Boeing’s Troubling New Trend?

First it was the F-15, and now it’s the 777X: Is it time for investors to bail on this defense contractor?
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Weekend Box Office: 'Gravity', 'Captain Phillips' Both "Win"

This weekend is a prime example of the relative irrelevance of box office rankings. Gravity's astonishing second-weekend total would be just as impressive had it been in 10th place, while Captain Phillips still performed to peak potential while coming in second to Gravity. Once again, film box…
Forbes
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5 Foods that Should Never Have Been Canned

Seriously, these have got to go
Shine Food
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Obama's 'End Times' Foreign Policy

The congresswoman says the president's stance on al Qaeda foreshadows the end of the world, plus more brilliant insights from our fearless political leaders.
The Daily Beast (RSS)
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Legal or not, industrial hemp harvested in Colo.

Southeast Colorado farmer Ryan Loflin tried an illegal crop this year. He didn't hide it from neighbors, and he never feared law enforcement would come asking about it. Loflin is among about two dozen ...
Associated Press
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'Thinking Big': Saatchi auctions major contemporary sculptures (19 photos)

The Saatchi Gallery and Christie’s are holding a special auction of major contemporary sculpture and installation to support the Saatchi Gallery’s policy for free entry to all exhibitions, and free education program for schools. Thinking Big features the work of 50 artists who have been shown at…

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Chris Kaman injures finger tobogganing at the Great Wall of China

The Lakers are in China as part of the NBA’s Global Games schedule, with two preseason games on tap against the Golden State Warriors. Part of the excursion involves the team taking in some of the sights, although Chris Kaman seemed to get a little too aggressive with one of the attractions, and…
NBC Sports
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Climate Change Fight Needs Game Attitude

Game theory suggests that punishment for pollution has to come at the local level. David Biello reports
Scientific American
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Cruz, Palin join protesters at WWII Memorial

Cruz said President Obama is using veterans as pawns in the shutdown.
USA TODAY51 mins ago
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Twitter pays engineer $10 million as Silicon Valley tussles for talent

By Sarah McBride SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Among Twitter Inc's highest-paid executives, Christopher Fry's name stands out. The senior vice president of engineering raked in $10.3 million (6.4 million pounds) ...
Reuters
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Wall St. Week Ahead: Debt-ceiling battle may overshadow earnings

U.S. stock investors, hoping to leave politics aside to focus on fundamentals, aren't going to get their wish yet as talks over raising the debt ceiling and reopening the government broke down over the ...
Reuters
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Owen Wilson Expecting Baby With Married Fitness Trainer Caroline Lindqvist

Owen Wilson is preparing to welcome a baby with his married former trainer Caroline Lindqvist; he's also dad to son Ford, 2, with ex-girlfriend Jade Duell
Us Weekly
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No iPad Mini? No Problem!

While Apple is expected to unveil new iPads later this month, observers aren't sure whether it will be able to deliver a new iPad Mini on time.
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GOP senators pessimistic on shutdown, debt deal

The Senate is now leading talks on government finances after House talks collapsed.
USA TODAY19 mins ago
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Gabby Giffords' Gun Control Group Hopes to Go Head-to-Head With NRA in 2014

Former astronaut Mark Kelly started the anti-gun group Americans for Responsible Solutions ten months ago, when, while visiting China, he learned of the deaths of 21 children in Newtown, Conn. It was almost two years after his wife — former Rep. Gabby Giffords — had...
ABC News
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The 8 Least Expensive Places to Live in the United States

If you're thinking about moving somewhere a dollar can go further than where you are now, here are some of the least expensive places to live in the country.
Wall St. Cheat Sheet
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NFLPA believes Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano leaked Josh Freeman’s information; wants him questioned

The NFLPA vowed to uncover who was leaking medical information about former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman. They are now accusing one person of being the informer. Bucs coach Greg Schiano. According to Tom Pelissero of USA TODAY Sports, … Continue reading →
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3 Stocks That May Get Sold Soon

No matter how great a company is, it may present a reason to sell its stock.
Motley Fool
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Man charged in Wake County armed robberies

Authorities say the 28-year-old man is responsible for eight incidents around Wake County since Sept. 22.
WTVD – Raleigh/Durham
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Will, Kate and baby Prince George star in new books

Publishers think the royal family can sell books, so get ready for more.
USA TODAY
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Go inside a $50 million 'billionaire beach house'

Step inside what's been called the ultimate "billionaire's beach house." The La Villa Contenta beach house is currently listed on the market for $54 million.
CNBC
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Acne remedies that really don't work (8 photos)

Home remedies for acne just don't seem to work for the most of us. Here, we call out seven so-called acne remedies that you shouldn't waste your time trying. | By Augusta Falletta More from Beauty High: 10 Beauty Treatments to Try Before You Die 10 Beauty Quotes That Will Make You Feel Amazing…

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Djokovic beats Del Potro in Shanghai Masters thriller

Shanghai (AFP) - Novak Djokovic overcame a fierce challenge from Juan Martin del Potro Sunday to defend his Shanghai Masters title with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3) victory, improving his phenomenal winning streak in China to 20 matches.
AFP
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Vietnamese bid final farewell to war hero General Giap

Hanoi (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese lined the streets Sunday for the funeral of independence hero General Vo Nguyen Giap, who orchestrated the country's stunning wartime victories over France and the United States.
AFP
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Apple’s iPhone 5S Has This Unwanted Windows Feature

It appears that Apple’s iPhone 5S includes a surprising and unwanted Windows-like feature.
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Israel to make helmets for US F-35 fighter

Jerusalem (AFP) - An Israeli company has been selected to take part in manufacturing hi-tech helmets for pilots of the US F-35 stealth fighter, Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon said Sunday.
AFP
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5 Crazy Movies That Almost Made It to the Big Screen

Some of the best films never made are also among the strangest. Here are five of the craziest films that almost made it to the big screen.
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5 Stocks That Will Make Big Moves This Week

By looking at stocks with a high short interest, we can anticipate big moves when earnings come out.
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Kenya's Dennis Kimetto wins Chicago Marathon

CHICAGO (AP) -- Dennis Kimetto of Kenya broke the course record Sunday in capturing the Chicago Marathon, and compatriot Rita Jeptoo was the women's winner in the first major marathon in the United States since the Boston bombings.
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Moroccans stage 'kiss-in' to support accused teens

Rabat (AFP) - A few dozen Moroccans staged a symbolic "kiss-in" Saturday in support of three teenagers arrested for posting pictures on Facebook of two of them smooching.
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Jeremy Lin has huge game in Taiwan (VIDEO)

Right at the start of Sunday’s exhibition game in Taiwan, Jeremy Lin stepped up and knocked down a three. Linsanity never really died in Lin’s ancestral home of Taiwan and by the end of the game Sunday it felt like New York at the peak of the craze. That opening three sparked a first half…
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Crews search for missing hunter in Burlington County, NJ

Police are searching for a hunter who went missing in a state forest in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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Disney's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Just Created its First Supervillain

A supervillain was born in the third episode of Disney's Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Here's what fans need to know.
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NFL Sunday actives/inactives; Lions’ Calvin Johnson active and Seattle’s Marshawn Lynch expected to play

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson (knee) is active and will play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Johnson missed Detroit's previous game against the Green Bay Packers due to his knee injury, but was listed as questionable. Detroit's standout receiver … Continue reading →
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Q&A: What happens if US breaks borrowing limit?

Negotiations in Congress to raise the nation's borrowing limit are up against a deadline of Thursday. If the limit isn't raised by then, the government will no longer have authority to borrow to pay its ...
Associated Press
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McLellan optimistic about Hertl after worrying collision

The coach is more concerned about Hertl's shoulder than head.
NBC Sports
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Once Upon a Time @ NY Comic-Con: Talking Kissing, 'SwanQueen,' Life in Storybrooke & More

Once Upon a Time creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis, along with series star Jennifer Morrison, held court at New York Comic-Con on Saturday afternoon, in a panel discussion moderated by yours truly. RELATED | Once Upon a Time — […]
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Soccer: Spain on the brink but still searching for punch

By Iain Rogers MADRID (Reuters) - Spain coach Vicente del Boaque is eager to see more clinical finishing and some goals from world champions Spain who need only a point against Georgia on Tuesday to clinch a place in next year's World Cup finals. The world and European champions have had little…
Reuters
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100 Books Every Kid Should Read By Age 14

The British reading and writing charity...
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Updated 2013 bowl projections, Week 8: LSU to BCS, Bama-Oregon still on

Two SEC teams are probably going to the BCS. It's happened six of the last seven years. The conference's champion has an excellent chance at the national championship, and its second most desirable team should land in the Sugar Bowl, a traditional conference tie. These are the things we know.
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Rose McGowan Goes Bridal!

Rose McGowan is a girl who knows what she wants. Though she has only been engaged since July, she's already a married woman! The 40-year-old actress tied the knot with fiancé Davey Detail in Los Angeles on Saturday. The former … Continue reading →
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Ives Galarcep: Two years after Mexican reign supposedly began, it is the USA wearing CONCACAF's crown

As recently as a year ago, Mexico was perceived as the king of CONCACAF after Gold Cup and Olympic triumphs. But the USA has stepped up to leave no doubt who wears the crown now.
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Man charged in Christiana Mall parking lot robbery

The Delaware State Police have arrested a Newark man in connection with robbery at the Christiana Mall.
WPVI – Philadelphia
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North Korea warns of 'all-out war'

Seoul (AFP) - North Korea on Saturday issued a fresh warning of an "all-out war", urging the United States to stop military drills and what it described as "nuclear blackmail".
AFP
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6 Films That Started Hot and Stayed Hot

Now that 'Gravity' is poised to smolder in its second weekend, here's a list of the top six films with the lowest declines from opening week to second week.
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The President Of Venezuela Is Starting To Get Scary

Chavez's successor will not tolerate rule from a shadow.
Business Insider
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Soccer-South American and CONCACAF group by group scenarios

LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) - With countries having one WorldCup qualifying match to play before the end of the group stage,this is the situation in the South American and CONCACAF Zones. (* qualified) P W D L F A Pts * 1. Argentina 15 9 5 1 33 12 32 * 2. Colombia 15 8 3 4 25 12 27 3. Ecuador 15 7 4 4…
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You’ve Got to Hide That Flub Away: Finding The Beatles’ Secret Messages and Mistakes

No musical catalog in history has been more scrutinized than the Beatles', not just because it represents the apotheosis of pop music, but because there are so many hundreds of easy-t0-miss things buried therein. And we don't even mean Paul himself, since "I buried Paul" might count as the greatest…
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Bradley vs Marquez live results: Round 1

The HBO pay per view bout between Timothy Bradley and Juan Manuel Marquez got under way with both men looking to take the center of the ring with the crowd chanting "Marquez, Marquez, Marquez!"
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BART, union negotiations resume Saturday

BART and its unions will be back at the bargaining table Saturday morning to try to hammer out a deal before Sunday's midnight deadline.
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NASCAR Charlotte 2013 results: Brad Keselowski wins at Charlotte

Brad Keselowski proved once again Saturday night that quality -- and timing -- trump quantity.
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Here's A Sign Of Just How Much The Government Shutdown Has Blown Up In The Republican Party's Face

Senate leaders are still reportedly negotiating...
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Microsoft Hints At Cross-Platform Opportunities Between Xbox One And PC

It's a simple question. Why can't PC and console players play against each other if both own the same game? The answer of course, is quite complex. Despite being a requested feature by gamers for years, the technical side of making this happen is a lot of work, and the differences [...]
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Google Files Patent for In-Car Gesture Recognition

The term “in-car gesture” is more commonly known for communicating disapproval for the drivers around you via a middle finger. But Google wants to change that, and has filed a patent for gesture-based in-car controls. Much the same way that Xbox Kinect works, this system would allow the driver to…
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No One Will Guess What's Coming on 'The Walking Dead': 11 Big Questions With Norman Reedus

"It's very, very clever," he promises. x
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NFLPA says Greg Schiano leaked Josh Freeman info, per report

The NFL Players Association believes that Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is the man behind the leak of confident information regarding former quarterback Josh Freeman, according to Tom Pelissero of USA Today. The union reportedly said they have "no confidence" in the NFL's separate…
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Italian Navy Rescues Survivors of Migrant Boat Capsize

A migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean on October 11, approximately 120 kilometers off Lampedusa, resulting in the deaths of at least 34 people. Over 200 others were rescued from the water. The Marina Militare (Italian Navy) released footage on October 12 showing their participation in rescue…
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African Union's call for war crimes court 'deplorable': Amnesty

London (AFP) - The African Union's call for the International Criminal Court to defer the crimes against humanity trials of Kenya's leadership is "deplorable", Amnesty International said Sunday.
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Walmart divorce highlights pitfalls of business in India

New Delhi (AFP) - The divorce between US giant Walmart and its Indian partner, the latest in a string of foreign corporate alliances to founder, will have a further "chill effect" on vitally needed foreign investment, analysts say.
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Michael Douglas Had Tongue Cancer, Not Throat Cancer: My Doctor Said To Lie

Michael Douglas has revealed he actually suffered from (and successfully battled!) tongue cancer - not throat cancer.
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Drummond leads Pistons to 99-88 win over Nets

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and the rest of the Brooklyn Nets are still trying to mesh on the court.
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Nobel Prizes: Who Won & Who Got Snubbed - Discovery News

All of the 2013 Nobel prizes have been announced! This year's prizes went to people doing amazing work, but not everyone can be a winner. Trace looks at who won, who was snubbed, and which deserving scientists from the past never took home a medal.
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WikiLeaks combats 'The Fifth Estate' UK opening with 'Mediastan' documentary

WikiLeaks has been vocal about its distaste for The Fifth Estate's dramatization of its founder and service, and it's now challenging the film with a film of its own, which anyone in the UK can watch for free. For the rest of this week, Mediastan — a behind-the-scenes documentary on how WikiLeaks…
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Report: 49ers not relying on Smith returning

The San Francisco 49ers are not depending on linebacker Aldon Smith to come back to the team this season, according to ESPN.
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Impunity feared in Colombia military justice law

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The crimes were shocking, even for a country hardened by the atrocities of decades of internal conflict.
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UK police explore new line of investigation over missing McCann

LONDON (Reuters) - Police conducting a global search for Madeleine McCann, the British girl who disappeared in 2007, have pieced together a different version of events surrounding her suspected abduction and wanted to speak to a number of individuals. McCann, then aged three, went missing from her…
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Week 6 Rankings

Patrick Daugherty breaks down Chris Johnson's disappointing start while ranking all of Week 6's top plays.
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Matt Sorum Marries Ace Harper: All the Wedding Details!

Former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum married his girlfriend Ace Harper in Palm Springs, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 12, his rep confirms to Us Weekly
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Texans will bench Matt Schaub if he struggles, per report

The Houston Texans will bench quarterback Matt Schaub if he struggles once again on Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, according to a report on NFL.com.
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Duchovny and Anderson say they want more 'X-Files'

NEW YORK (AP) — After 20 years, it's possible for the details of a relationship to get fuzzy.
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THE BIG SLEEP: Why The Stock Market Will Crash In A Few Months, Then Go Nowhere For Years

Nearly all of Wall Street is optimistic about...
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The 10 most expensive Pokemon cards (10 photos)

Nintendo will trigger another round of obsessive capturing, training, and fighting when they release Pokemon X/Y for the 3DS on Oct. 12. But you can also collect them in the real-world too, of course, courtesy the long-running card game. Since its debut nearly two decades ago, some 15 billion…

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NYFF: Could Warner Bros Holiday Entry ‘Her’ Be Poised To Make Oscar History?

The New York Film Festival closed Saturday night with the World Premiere of Spike Jonze’s fourth feature, the irresistibly charming romantic fantasy, Her, about a man who falls head over heels for his “operating system”. The studio held a simultaneous screening on the West Coast Saturday afternoon…
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Michael Vick injury: Eagles QB out vs. Buccaneers, has long road back

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from ESPN's Phil Sheridan.
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Vietnam pays last respects to 'Red Napoleon', Vo Nguyen Giap

By Nguyen Phuong Linh HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnamese poured into the capital on Sunday to bid farewell to Vo Nguyen Giap, the general who masterminded historic defeats of France and the United States to become one of the 20th century's most important military commanders. Crowds lined the streets of…
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Iraq Kurd chief ready to hit militants in Syria, Iraq

Arbil (Iraq) (AFP) - Iraqi Kurdistan is prepared to strike militants anywhere, including neighbouring Syria, but the Kurds must avoid being drawn into its civil war, the autonomous region's president Massud Barzani told AFP.
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College football news: Stanford, Georgia fall on a Saturday marked by major upsets

Two top ten teams fall
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‘Oldboy’ at New York Comic-Con: 5 Things You Need to Know

Revenge is the name of the game of "Oldboy," the Spike Lee-directed American remake of the popular 2003 South Korean thriller (itself based on a Japanese manga), which stars Josh Brolin as an ad exec who's kidnapped and put in … Continue reading →
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Police make arrest in Baby Hope case

Lisa Colagrossi reports a relative has been charged in the girl's murder
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Fantasy football projections, Redskins vs. Cowboys: Tony Romo, Robert Griffin III the top options

The Washington Redskins are set to take on the Dallas Cowboys as the featured Sunday Night Football matchup for Week 6. It's a matchup that features a 1-3 team (Washington) and a 2-3 team (Dallas), but it is still plenty significant. It's early on in the season and though the NFC East is looking an…
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Fantasy Football Projections, Week 6: Panthers vs. Vikings featuring Adrian Peterson, Matt Cassel and Cam Newton

The Week 6 match up between the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings features two teams with question marks at the quarterback position. We've got all the fantasy projections for you courtesy of numberFire.
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Motor racing-Team by team analysis of Japanese Grand Prix

SUZUKA, Japan, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Team-by-team analysis of Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix (listed in championship order): - - - - RED BULL (Sebastian Vettel 1, Mark Webber 2) Vettel's fifth win in a row, ninth of the season and 35th of his career. He has now won four times in the last…
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REVIEW: The New Kindle Fire Is Amazon's Best, But Still Not The Best Tablet You Can Buy

Amazon crowned itself the king of tiny tablets...
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Colin Kaepernick injury: 49ers QB probable, should start for fantasy owners Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is listed as probable on the official injury report. San Francisco will host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Kaepernick was a surprise appearance on the injury report, but he has been a full participant in practice. There is no word on what exactly…
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Tigers vs. Red Sox, 2013 ALCS Game 2: Time, TV schedule, starting pitchers and more

The Boston Red Sox will hope to avoid dropping a second straight playoff game at Fenway Park when they face the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the ALCS on Sunday. Detroit won the first game 1-0.
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Walk held in Merced to remember victims of violence

A Merced mother whose two sons were killed in separate attacks is holding out hope for justice, and she's calling on the community for help.
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Mass evacuation saves Indian lives as cyclone leaves trail of destruction

A mass evacuation saved thousands of people from India's fiercest cyclone in 14 years, but aid workers warned a million would need help after their homes and livelihoods were destroyed. Cyclone Phailin ...
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Casting Christian Grey

With Charlie Hunnam exiting, who should be cast as Christian Grey in the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie?
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1-0 LCS games provide lots to talk about

The unusually compelling playoffs continued with a pair of 1-0 games on Saturday.
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Israel finds tunnel dug under Gaza-Israel border

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Sunday it discovered a concrete-lined tunnel dug from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip into Israel, alleging militants planned to use it to attack or kidnap Israelis.
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'Gravity' eclipses 'Phillips' at box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Gravity" won't be held down.
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10 Fun Facts About the Government Shutdown

Including a whopper of a prediction on when this will all end.
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Saints vs. Patriots 2013 game preview: Drew Brees, Tom Brady face off

The New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints are set to meet up for what might be the most anticipated Week 6 matchup on Sunday. That is to say, it's the most anticipated matchup if you're not attracted to one-sided beatdowns, given that the Denver Broncos take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on…
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Fantasy football projections, Week 6: Steelers vs. Jets featuring Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell and Geno Smith

Sunday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets features two teams with records nobody expected. We’ve got all the fantasy projections for you, courtesy of numberFire.
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Eagles inactives: Foles starts, Vick available

TAMPA – As expected, Nick Foles is officially the Eagles’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium, the team announced Sunday morning. Michael Vick, who suffered a hamstring pull during the second quarter of the Eagles’ win over the Giants Sunday in…
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20 Trade Targets & 15 Stashes

Evan Silva unveils his Top 20 Trade Targets and Top 15 Lottery Ticket Running Backs.
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The Shutdown Isn’t a Game, But People Are Still Losing

The longer the government shutdown continues, even average, non-furloughed Americans may feel the pinch.
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10 Fast-Food Joints that Treat Their Workers Well (10 photos)

Emily Saladino Profitability and stunning global expansion aside, now is not an ideal time to be a fast food corporation. Recent studies link fast food prices to child obesity rates, and this past summer thousands of employees of national chains like McDonalds and Burger King staged…

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As Senate wrestles over debt ceiling, Obama stays out of sight

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will stay out of the public eye on Sunday as Senate leaders try to work out an elusive deal ahead of a Thursday deadline for lifting the U.S. government debt ceiling. Just before noon, the White House gave the pool of reporters and photographers who…
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Fierce cyclone rips into India; 550,000 flee to shelters

A fierce cyclone tore into India's coast, killing at least five people, forcing half a million into shelters and threatening to devastate farmland and fishing hamlets. Cyclone Phailin was expected to remain ...
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