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General News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-General News:

  • A victim of hurricane Sandy takes blankets from a aid distribution site in the Staten Island borough of New York
    Cold hits storm victims ahead of election Reuters - 8 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victims of superstorm Sandy on the East Coast struggled against the cold on Sunday amid fuel shortages and power outages, two days ahead of an election that polls suggest is a dead heat between President … More »Cold hits storm victims ahead of election

    A victim of hurricane Sandy takes blankets from a aid distribution site in the Staten Island borough of New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Victims of superstorm Sandy on the East Coast struggled against the cold on Sunday amid fuel shortages and power outages, two days ahead of an election that polls suggest is a dead heat between President Barack Obama and his Republican rival. Fuel supplies were rumbling toward disaster zones and a million …

  • FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 file photo, waves wash over a roller coaster from a Seaside Heights, N.J., amusement park that fell in the Atlantic Ocean during Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
    Will Jersey shore ever be the same after Sandy? AP - 5 hrs ago

    It is one of the icons of America, the backdrop to a thousand stories — the place where Tony Soprano's nightmares unfolded, where Nucky Thompson built his "Boardwalk Empire," where Snooki and The Situation brought reality … More »Will Jersey shore ever be the same after Sandy?

    FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 file photo, waves wash over a roller coaster from a Seaside Heights, N.J., amusement park that fell in the Atlantic Ocean during Superstorm Sandy. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

    It is one of the icons of America, the backdrop to a thousand stories — the place where Tony Soprano's nightmares unfolded, where Nucky Thompson built his "Boardwalk Empire," where Snooki and The Situation brought reality TV to the ocean's edge and where Springsteen conjured a world of love and loss and cars and carnival …

  • U.S. President Barack Obama greets supporters during a campaign rally in Dubuque
    Obama knocks Romney over Mass. health care law The Ticket - 13 hrs ago

    In one of his final campaign speeches in Iowa before Election Day, President Barack Obama hit the major themes from his normal stump speech but also took a quick shot at Mitt Romney for the health care law he championed while … More »Obama knocks Romney over Mass. health care law

    U.S. President Barack Obama greets supporters during a campaign rally in Dubuque

    In one of his final campaign speeches in Iowa before Election Day, President Barack Obama hit the major themes from his normal stump speech but also took a quick shot at Mitt Romney for the health care law he championed while governor of Massachusetts. Obama has made it a staple of his campaign address [...]

  • Romney sprinting to finish in key states
    Ann Romney gets emotional in campaign's final stretch The Ticket - 11 hrs ago

    Mitt Romney isn't known for his dramatic entrances, but in the campaign's final stretch, he's stepped up his game. As several thousand people waited for the Republican presidential nominee at an airplane hanger here on Saturday … More »Ann Romney gets emotional in campaign's final stretch

    Romney sprinting to finish in key states

    Mitt Romney isn't known for his dramatic entrances, but in the campaign's final stretch, he's stepped up his game. As several thousand people waited for the Republican presidential nominee at an airplane hanger here on Saturday afternoon, a campaign aide switched on the soundtrack to the film, "Air Force One, " known for …

  • In the final hours of a four-state campaign day, President Barack Obama arrives at a rally at Jiffy Lube Live arena, late Saturday night, Nov. 3, 2012, in Bristow, Va. Virginia is one of the most closely contested battleground states.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

    President Barack Obama has a problem with Florida's important Puerto Rican voters, and it has little to do with the immigration and deportation issues that dominate so much of the national debate involving Hispanic voters.

  • Workers adjust the finish line of the 2012 ING Marathon after the race was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy, in New York

    Hundreds of runners in New York City are refusing to let a canceled marathon spoil their Sunday plans and are channeling months of preparation into informal runs intended to benefit victims of superstorm Sandy. Amid criticism from victims of Monday's storm that the race would divert resources away from efforts to help flood-ravaged …

  • Law enforcement personnel embrace early Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, as others investigate the scene of an Atlanta Police Department helicopter crash that killed two officers aboard the aircraft when it crashed near a shopping center late Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/David Tulis)

    A police helicopter flying low over Atlanta on a nighttime search for a missing 9-year-old boy plunged to the ground in a northwest neighborhood of shops and apartments, killing the two officers aboard, authorities said Sunday.

  • Winner Guan holds a certificate of invitation to the 2013 Masters Tournament as runner-up Pan poses with a certificate of entry to International Final Qualifying for the Open Championship, during the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Chonburi

    (Reuters) - Guan Tianlang is poised to become the youngest golfer to play at the U.S. Masters after the Chinese 14-year-old won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Thailand on Sunday. Teenage hot-shot Guan earned an invitation to the 2013 Masters at Augusta after firing an even-par 71 to win by one stroke from Taiwan's …

  • You wouldn't have known it was the Saturday before the election on "Saturday Night Live."

  • Security agents are seen inside of Hyatt hotel in Mexico City

    MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Finance chiefs of the world's 20 leading economies are ringing alarm bells over the U.S. fiscal cliff and Europe's debt woes at a meeting in Mexico this weekend as they look to push back deficit reduction targets to help boost growth. Unless a fractious U.S. Congress can reach a deal, about $600 …

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Sports News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Sports:

  • Samokhval, daughter of Khlystov, embraces her crying mother in front of their partially demolished house in the Black Sea city of Sochi
    Bulldozers clear the way in Russia's Olympics showcase Reuters - 4 hrs ago

    SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - The workers arrived at Sergei Khlystov's gate on a Friday evening to bulldoze his home and clear a path for sewage pipes to the Olympic village being built in the Russian city … More »Bulldozers clear the way in Russia's Olympics showcase

    Samokhval, daughter of Khlystov, embraces her crying mother in front of their partially demolished house in the Black Sea city of Sochi

    SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - The workers arrived at Sergei Khlystov's gate on a Friday evening to bulldoze his home and clear a path for sewage pipes to the Olympic village being built in the Russian city of Sochi. Khlystov and his 33-year-old son-in-law, Maxim Samokhval, at first tried to block the bulldozers but then stood …

  • McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton celebrates after taking pole position in the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island
    Hamilton on pole while Vettel starts last Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel will start Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand prix from the pit lane as punishment for a fuel irregularity that could blow the Formula One title … More »Hamilton on pole while Vettel starts last

    McLaren Formula One driver Hamilton celebrates after taking pole position in the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit on Yas Island

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel will start Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand prix from the pit lane as punishment for a fuel irregularity that could blow the Formula One title battle wide open. Stewards stripped the 25-year-old of third place on the grid after post-qualifying checks on Saturday …

  • Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel covers his ears as he watches the European F1 Grand Prix from the pit wall of the Valencia street circuit
    Vettel down but not out after qualifying blow Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel was down but not out after his hopes of winning Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix disappeared as fast as a Formula One car roaring into … More »Vettel down but not out after qualifying blow

    Red Bull Formula One driver Vettel covers his ears as he watches the European F1 Grand Prix from the pit wall of the Valencia street circuit

    ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel was down but not out after his hopes of winning Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix disappeared as fast as a Formula One car roaring into the distance. The double world champion, 13 points ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with three races remaining, will …

  • Barcelona's Alba celebrates with team mate Villa after scoring a goal against Celta Vigo during their Spanish First division soccer league match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona
    Barca beat Celta to equal best La Liga start Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona equalled the La Liga record for the most points after 10 games and moved three clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo on … More »Barca beat Celta to equal best La Liga start

    Barcelona's Alba celebrates with team mate Villa after scoring a goal against Celta Vigo during their Spanish First division soccer league match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona

    MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona equalled the La Liga record for the most points after 10 games and moved three clear of Atletico Madrid at the top of the table thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday. A resurgent David Villa netted himself and also created a goal for Jordi Alba after Adriano had opened the scoring …

  • Inter Milan's Rodrigo Palacio scores past Juventus' Kwadwo Asamoah during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the Juventus stadium in Turin
    Inter end Juve's unbeaten run at 49 matches Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    ROME (Reuters) - Juventus's Serie A unbeaten run came to an end after 49 matches on Saturday when Diego Milito's double helped Inter Milan win 3-1 in a pulsating 'Derby of Italy' clash in Turin. The win … More »Inter end Juve's unbeaten run at 49 matches

    Inter Milan's Rodrigo Palacio scores past Juventus' Kwadwo Asamoah during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the Juventus stadium in Turin

    ROME (Reuters) - Juventus's Serie A unbeaten run came to an end after 49 matches on Saturday when Diego Milito's double helped Inter Milan win 3-1 in a pulsating 'Derby of Italy' clash in Turin. The win leaves second-placed Inter one point behind champions and league leaders Juve and is a sign that Andrea Stramaccioni's …

  • Poulter of England celebrates on the 18th green after winning the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament at Mission Hills in Dongguan
    Poulter champion in China Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    SHENZHEN, China, Nov 4 - Ian Poulter carded a final round of 65 to seal a two-shot victory in the HSBC-WGC Champions Tournament at Missions Hills on Sunday, becoming the first Englishman to win two World … More »Poulter champion in China

    Poulter of England celebrates on the 18th green after winning the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament at Mission Hills in Dongguan

    SHENZHEN, China, Nov 4 - Ian Poulter carded a final round of 65 to seal a two-shot victory in the HSBC-WGC Champions Tournament at Missions Hills on Sunday, becoming the first Englishman to win two World Golf Championships events. Poulter started his final round four shots behind joint leaders Louis Oosthuizen and Lee Westwood, …

  • South Africa's Steyn bowls in the nets at Sydney Cricket Ground during practice
    South Africa get good workout in Australia A draw Reuters - 5 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - South Africa's batsmen got valuable time at the crease ahead of the opening test against Australia after their three-day match against Australia A petered out to a draw on Sunday. The visitors, … More »South Africa get good workout in Australia A draw

    South Africa's Steyn bowls in the nets at Sydney Cricket Ground during practice

    (Reuters) - South Africa's batsmen got valuable time at the crease ahead of the opening test against Australia after their three-day match against Australia A petered out to a draw on Sunday. The visitors, who had spent almost five sessions in the field as Australia A amassed 480 for seven, batted out the first two sessions …

  • Boise State's Joe Southwick (16) calls out a play against San Diego State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)
    Boise State's Joe Southwick (16) calls out a play against San Diego State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)

    San Diego State beat Boise State at its own game.

  • Boise State's Joe Southwick (16) calls out a play against San Diego State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)
    Special teams key San Diego St 21-19 over Boise St AP - 7 hrs ago

    Adam Muema rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown and San Diego State's special teams had a hand in two other scores in a 21-19 upset at No. 19 Boise State Saturday night. More »Special teams key San Diego St 21-19 over Boise St

    Boise State's Joe Southwick (16) calls out a play against San Diego State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Matt Cilley)

    Adam Muema rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown and San Diego State's special teams had a hand in two other scores in a 21-19 upset at No. 19 Boise State Saturday night.

  • Kansas State wide receiver Tramaine Thompson (86) is forced out of bounds by Oklahoma State kicker Quinn Sharp (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) blocks on the play. Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 44-30. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
    Klein hurt while leading No. 3 K-State to win AP - 8 hrs ago

    Third-ranked Kansas State's perfect season remained intact Saturday night. More »Klein hurt while leading No. 3 K-State to win

    Kansas State wide receiver Tramaine Thompson (86) is forced out of bounds by Oklahoma State kicker Quinn Sharp (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) blocks on the play. Kansas State defeated Oklahoma State 44-30. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

    Third-ranked Kansas State's perfect season remained intact Saturday night.

  • LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
    Yeldon TD leads No. 1 Alabama past LSU 21-17 AP - 8 hrs ago

    With Alabama's hopes of a second straight national title slipping away, A.J. McCarron shook off a dismal second half and guided the Crimson Tide right down the field. More »Yeldon TD leads No. 1 Alabama past LSU 21-17

    LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Alabama in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

    With Alabama's hopes of a second straight national title slipping away, A.J. McCarron shook off a dismal second half and guided the Crimson Tide right down the field.

  • Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa hits on the 18th fairway in front of a Buddhist Guanyin statue during the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament at Mission Hills in Dongguan
    Golf: China Champions event elevated to full WGC status - Finchem Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - The HSBC-WGC Champions tournament in China will be elevated to full World Golf Championships status from 2013, the U.S. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has said, while prize … More »Golf: China Champions event elevated to full WGC status - Finchem

    Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa hits on the 18th fairway in front of a Buddhist Guanyin statue during the WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament at Mission Hills in Dongguan

    SHENZHEN, China (Reuters) - The HSBC-WGC Champions tournament in China will be elevated to full World Golf Championships status from 2013, the U.S. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has said, while prize money will increase to $8.5 million. The event, held in China since 2005, had been given WGC status in 2009 but was below …

  • Workers adjust the finish line of the 2012 ING Marathon after the race was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy, in New York
    Disappointed NYC marathoners to run in aid of Sandy victims Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hundreds of runners in New York City are refusing to let a canceled marathon spoil their Sunday plans and are channeling months of preparation into informal runs intended to benefit … More »Disappointed NYC marathoners to run in aid of Sandy victims

    Workers adjust the finish line of the 2012 ING Marathon after the race was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy, in New York

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hundreds of runners in New York City are refusing to let a canceled marathon spoil their Sunday plans and are channeling months of preparation into informal runs intended to benefit victims of superstorm Sandy. Amid criticism from victims of Monday's storm that the race would divert resources away from …

  • Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani tries to pass between Brooklyn Nets Brook Lopez and Gerald Wallace in NBA game in New York
    Nets celebrate Brooklyn opening by beating Raptors Reuters - 9 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The Brooklyn Nets baptized their new Barclays Center home with a 107-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday as the first major professional sports team in 55 years to call Brooklyn … More »Nets celebrate Brooklyn opening by beating Raptors

    Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani tries to pass between Brooklyn Nets Brook Lopez and Gerald Wallace in NBA game in New York

    (Reuters) - The Brooklyn Nets baptized their new Barclays Center home with a 107-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday as the first major professional sports team in 55 years to call Brooklyn their home. The Nets led by 13 points in the third quarter, but had to hold off the Raptors, who closed within 97-95 with …

  • Jockey Velazquez celebrates aboard horse Wise Dan after his first place win in the running of the Breeders' Cup Mile thoroughbred horse race in Arcadia
    Wise Dan, Fort Larned shine at Breeders' Reuters - 10 hrs ago

    ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Wise Dan cemented his credentials as America's top-ranked race horse while Game On Dude spectacularly failed as the 2012 Breeders' Cup ended in glorious sunshine at Santa … More »Wise Dan, Fort Larned shine at Breeders'

    Jockey Velazquez celebrates aboard horse Wise Dan after his first place win in the running of the Breeders' Cup Mile thoroughbred horse race in Arcadia

    ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Wise Dan cemented his credentials as America's top-ranked race horse while Game On Dude spectacularly failed as the 2012 Breeders' Cup ended in glorious sunshine at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Game on Dude, the overwhelming favorite for the marquee Breeders' Classic, finished a surprising …

  • File- This July 26, 1952 file photo shows Milt Campbell, center, of Plainfield, N.J. getting set to clear the final hurdle to make him the winner in the fifth heat of the 110-meter hurdles event in the Olympic decathlon at Helsinki, Finland. Campbell, who became the first black to win the Olympic decathlon in 1956 and went on to play professional football and become a motivational speaker, died Friday Nov. 2, 2012 after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 78.   (AP Photo/File)
    Campbell, 1st black Olympic decathlon winner, dies AP - 10 hrs ago

    Milt Campbell, who became the first black to win the Olympic decathlon in 1956 and went on to play professional football and become a motivational speaker, has died after a battle with prostate cancer. … More »Campbell, 1st black Olympic decathlon winner, dies

    File- This July 26, 1952 file photo shows Milt Campbell, center, of Plainfield, N.J. getting set to clear the final hurdle to make him the winner in the fifth heat of the 110-meter hurdles event in the Olympic decathlon at Helsinki, Finland. Campbell, who became the first black to win the Olympic decathlon in 1956 and went on to play professional football and become a motivational speaker, died Friday Nov. 2, 2012 after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 78.   (AP Photo/File)

    Milt Campbell, who became the first black to win the Olympic decathlon in 1956 and went on to play professional football and become a motivational speaker, has died after a battle with prostate cancer. He was 78.

  • Oregon running back Kenjon Barner (24) scores a touchdown as teammate Rahsaan Vaughn (10) blocks Southern California cornerback Nickell Robey (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)
    Barner, No. 2 Oregon beat No. 18 USC 62-51 AP - 10 hrs ago

    Kenjon Barner rushed for a school-record 321 yards and five touchdowns, Marcus Mariota threw four TD passes, and No. 2 Oregon produced another landmark offensive performance in a 62-51 victory over No. … More »Barner, No. 2 Oregon beat No. 18 USC 62-51

    Oregon running back Kenjon Barner (24) scores a touchdown as teammate Rahsaan Vaughn (10) blocks Southern California cornerback Nickell Robey (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Bret Hartman)

    Kenjon Barner rushed for a school-record 321 yards and five touchdowns, Marcus Mariota threw four TD passes, and No. 2 Oregon produced another landmark offensive performance in a 62-51 victory over No. 18 Southern California on Saturday night.

  • Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams (8) passes away from Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
    Nets beat Raptors 107-100 in Brooklyn debut AP - 11 hrs ago

    Brooklyn made a winning return to major pro sports on Saturday night, as the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 107-100 in the first game at Barclays Center. More »Nets beat Raptors 107-100 in Brooklyn debut

    Brooklyn Nets' Deron Williams (8) passes away from Toronto Raptors' Kyle Lowry (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Brooklyn made a winning return to major pro sports on Saturday night, as the Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 107-100 in the first game at Barclays Center.

  • Hernandez Jr. celebrates after he won first place aboard horse Fort Larned in the Breeders' Cup Classic thoroughbred horse race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia
    Fort Larned storms to Classic win Reuters - 11 hrs ago

    ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Fort Larned, a 9-1 shot, stole the limelight from overwhelming favorite Game on Dude with a storming start and strong finish to record a stunning upset win in the $5 million … More »Fort Larned storms to Classic win

    Hernandez Jr. celebrates after he won first place aboard horse Fort Larned in the Breeders' Cup Classic thoroughbred horse race at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia

    ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Fort Larned, a 9-1 shot, stole the limelight from overwhelming favorite Game on Dude with a storming start and strong finish to record a stunning upset win in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday. Brian Hernandez Jr piloted the four-year-old colt past the celebrated field by the …

  • Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) rushes against Nebraska's Eric Martin during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
    Nebraska beats Michigan St 28-24 on last-second TD AP - 12 hrs ago

    Taylor Martinez lofted a pass up the right sideline toward Kenny Bell. Darqueze Dennard was back in coverage, the ball fell incomplete — and a flag was thrown for pass interference. More »Nebraska beats Michigan St 28-24 on last-second TD

    Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell (24) rushes against Nebraska's Eric Martin during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

    Taylor Martinez lofted a pass up the right sideline toward Kenny Bell. Darqueze Dennard was back in coverage, the ball fell incomplete — and a flag was thrown for pass interference.

  • Shanghai Bobby, right, with Rosie Napravnik atop, crosses the finish line ahead of He's Had Enough, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, to win the the Breeders' Cup Juvenile horse race, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
    9-1 shot Fort Larned wins BC Classic in upset AP - 12 hrs ago

    Fort Larned, a 9-1 long shot, led all the way to win the $5 million Classic by a half-length on Saturday, capping a weekend of upsets at the Breeders' Cup. More »9-1 shot Fort Larned wins BC Classic in upset

    Shanghai Bobby, right, with Rosie Napravnik atop, crosses the finish line ahead of He's Had Enough, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, to win the the Breeders' Cup Juvenile horse race, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

    Fort Larned, a 9-1 long shot, led all the way to win the $5 million Classic by a half-length on Saturday, capping a weekend of upsets at the Breeders' Cup.

  • West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) is tackled at the goal line by TCU's Kevin White (25) and Joel Hasley (36) during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)
    TCU edges No. 23 WVU in 2 OTs on 2-pt conversion AP - 12 hrs ago

    Despite a disappointing debut season in the Big 12, TCU is turning out to be pretty tough on the road. More »TCU edges No. 23 WVU in 2 OTs on 2-pt conversion

    West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith (12) is tackled at the goal line by TCU's Kevin White (25) and Joel Hasley (36) during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson)

    Despite a disappointing debut season in the Big 12, TCU is turning out to be pretty tough on the road.

  • Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson celebrated after scoring the winning touchdown in the the third overtime period against Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Dame defeated Pittsburgh 29-26 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
    Golson leads No. 4 ND to 29-26, 3OT win over Pitt AP - 13 hrs ago

    Down 20-6 in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame was going to need some big plays and a little luck to stay undefeated and keep its national title hopes alive. More »Golson leads No. 4 ND to 29-26, 3OT win over Pitt

    Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson celebrated after scoring the winning touchdown in the the third overtime period against Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Dame defeated Pittsburgh 29-26 in triple overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

    Down 20-6 in the fourth quarter, Notre Dame was going to need some big plays and a little luck to stay undefeated and keep its national title hopes alive.

  • Injured New York Yankees closer Rivera throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of their MLB ALDS baseball playoff series against the Baltimore Orioles in New York
    Recovering Rivera plans to play for Yankees in 2013 Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - Baseball's all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera plans to return next year after missing most of the 2012 season with a knee injury, the New York Yankees said on Saturday. "He called me yesterday … More »Recovering Rivera plans to play for Yankees in 2013

    Injured New York Yankees closer Rivera throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of their MLB ALDS baseball playoff series against the Baltimore Orioles in New York

    (Reuters) - Baseball's all-time saves leader Mariano Rivera plans to return next year after missing most of the 2012 season with a knee injury, the New York Yankees said on Saturday. "He called me yesterday and told me that he'd like to play in 2013," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman told Major League Baseball's website. …

  • Horse Shanghai Bobby with Napravnik in the irons rides back to the winniers circle following winning the running of the Breeders Cup Grey Goose Juvenile thoroughbred horse race in Arcadia
    Unbeaten Shanghai Bobby claims Juvenile Reuters - 13 hrs ago

    ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Kentucky bred colt Shanghai Bobby maintained his perfect record by holding off a surprise challenge from He's Had Enough to claim the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile at … More »Unbeaten Shanghai Bobby claims Juvenile

    Horse Shanghai Bobby with Napravnik in the irons rides back to the winniers circle following winning the running of the Breeders Cup Grey Goose Juvenile thoroughbred horse race in Arcadia

    ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Kentucky bred colt Shanghai Bobby maintained his perfect record by holding off a surprise challenge from He's Had Enough to claim the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. The 6-5 favorite with four previous wins from as many starts, Shanghai Bobby appeared to …

Business News

Yahoo! Reuters Headlines-Business:

  • Greece's PM Samaras shakes hands with his lawmakers at the headquarters of conservative New Democracy party in Athens
    Crucial votes will end talk of Greece exiting euro: PM Reuters - 2 hrs 8 mins ago

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Talk of Greece exiting the euro will end after critical votes in parliament this week on new austerity measures, labor reforms and the 2013 budget, … More »Crucial votes will end talk of Greece exiting euro: PM

    Greece's PM Samaras shakes hands with his lawmakers at the headquarters of conservative New Democracy party in Athens

    ATHENS (Reuters) - Talk of Greece exiting the euro will end after critical votes in parliament this week on new austerity measures, labor reforms and the 2013 budget, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Sunday. The three-party government will submit the package of measures to parliament on Monday and must approve …

  • Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron delivers his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham
    Britain wants reform of EU cohesion funds: paper Reuters - 2 hrs 50 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will demand changes to the European Union's regional development funds in budget talks this month, including stripping wealthier nations of … More »Britain wants reform of EU cohesion funds: paper

    Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron delivers his keynote speech at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham

    LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will demand changes to the European Union's regional development funds in budget talks this month, including stripping wealthier nations of access to money intended to help poorer areas, the Sunday Telegraph reported. Prime Minister David Cameron's government suffered an embarrassing defeat in …

  • Canada's PM Harper speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa
    Harper says could block other foreign investments Reuters - 21 hrs ago

    OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in some of his toughest remarks on foreign investment yet, signaled a willingness to block foreign purchases of Canadian … More »Harper says could block other foreign investments

    Canada's PM Harper speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa

    OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in some of his toughest remarks on foreign investment yet, signaled a willingness to block foreign purchases of Canadian companies if other countries are not open to Canadian investment. Speaking on the eve of a trip to India and other parts of Asia, Harper said in an interview …

  • Biggest NY harbor oil terminal resumes partial operations Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    (Reuters) - The 16-million-barrel International-Matex Tank Terminals oil terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey has partially re-opened following power losses due to superstorm … More »Biggest NY harbor oil terminal resumes partial operations

    (Reuters) - The 16-million-barrel International-Matex Tank Terminals oil terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey has partially re-opened following power losses due to superstorm Sandy, its operator said on Saturday. The fuel terminal, the biggest in the New York Harbor, is still "coming back online," said terminal manager Richard …

  • Facebook COO Sandberg laughs at the Iab Mixx Conference and Expo in New York
    Facebook's Sandberg sells $7.4 million in stock Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and two other executives at the social networking company sold millions of dollars worth … More »Facebook's Sandberg sells $7.4 million in stock

    Facebook COO Sandberg laughs at the Iab Mixx Conference and Expo in New York

    SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and two other executives at the social networking company sold millions of dollars worth of stock this week as restrictions on insider trading expired. Sandberg netted about $7.44 million by selling roughly 353,000 Facebook shares on Wednesday, …

  • File of job seekers standing in line to meet prospective employers at a career fair in New York City
    Economists say jobs data to have little impact on U.S. elections: Reuters poll Reuters - Fri, Nov 2, 2012

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected hiring by U.S. employers in October and a small increase in the jobless rate will have a neutral or insignificant impact on … More »Economists say jobs data to have little impact on U.S. elections: Reuters poll

    File of job seekers standing in line to meet prospective employers at a career fair in New York City

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stronger-than-expected hiring by U.S. employers in October and a small increase in the jobless rate will have a neutral or insignificant impact on U.S. presidential elections next week, according to most economists surveyed in a Reuters poll on Friday. Twenty-four economists said the payrolls data would …

  • A BYD (Build Your Dreams) logo is seen on the front of an e6 electric vehicle during the press days for the North American International Auto show in Detroit
    BYD lures e-taxi operators with financing incentive Reuters - 6 hrs ago

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Taxi operators in China interested in electrifying their fleet can pay the full price of BYD's (002594.SZ> e6 in installments, saving them the hefty … More »BYD lures e-taxi operators with financing incentive

    A BYD (Build Your Dreams) logo is seen on the front of an e6 electric vehicle during the press days for the North American International Auto show in Detroit

    BEIJING (Reuters) - Taxi operators in China interested in electrifying their fleet can pay the full price of BYD's (002594.SZ> e6 in installments, saving them the hefty upfront full payment they have to make for a gasoline-powered car, the Warren Buffett-backed Chinese car maker said on Sunday. They can sign a rental agreement …

  • New York National Guard personnel prepare to pump gas into a vehicle as up to ten gallons of free gas is given away in the Jamaica neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Trucks are being provided by the U.S. Department of Defense at the direction of President Barack Obama and are being deployed in coordination with the New York National Guard at the direction of the governor. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
    Electricity explains why some have gas, some don't AP - 15 hrs ago

    It's a question that's rankled and bewildered many in the Northeast: Why do some areas struck by Superstorm Sandy have plenty of gasoline and others still don't? More »Electricity explains why some have gas, some don't

    New York National Guard personnel prepare to pump gas into a vehicle as up to ten gallons of free gas is given away in the Jamaica neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Trucks are being provided by the U.S. Department of Defense at the direction of President Barack Obama and are being deployed in coordination with the New York National Guard at the direction of the governor. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

    It's a question that's rankled and bewildered many in the Northeast: Why do some areas struck by Superstorm Sandy have plenty of gasoline and others still don't?

  • IRS not enforcing rules on churches and politics AP - 20 hrs ago

    For the past three years, the Internal Revenue Service hasn't been investigating complaints of partisan political activity by churches, leaving religious groups who … More »IRS not enforcing rules on churches and politics

    For the past three years, the Internal Revenue Service hasn't been investigating complaints of partisan political activity by churches, leaving religious groups who make direct or thinly veiled endorsements of political candidates unchallenged.

  • Newspaper discloses new Cameron text messages AP - 2 hrs 14 mins ago

    A British lawmaker says he's asked the country's media ethics inquiry to consider newly disclosed text messages sent between Prime Minister David Cameron and Rebekah … More »Newspaper discloses new Cameron text messages

    A British lawmaker says he's asked the country's media ethics inquiry to consider newly disclosed text messages sent between Prime Minister David Cameron and Rebekah Brooks, the ex-chief executive of Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper division.

  • In this March 1976 publicity photo released by Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM, director, George Lucas, and actor, Mark Hamill, who portrays young Luke Skywalker, are shown on the salt flats of Tunisia during principal photography of the original "Star Wars." There’s no mistaking the similarities. A childhood on a dusty farm, a love of fast vehicles, a rebel who battles an overpowering empire, George Lucas is the hero he created, Luke Skywalker. (AP Photo/Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM)
    George Lucas' filmmaking rooted in rebellion AP - 14 hrs ago

    There's no mistaking the similarities. A childhood on a dusty farm, a love of fast vehicles, a rebel who battles an overpowering empire — George Lucas is the hero he … More »George Lucas' filmmaking rooted in rebellion

    In this March 1976 publicity photo released by Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM, director, George Lucas, and actor, Mark Hamill, who portrays young Luke Skywalker, are shown on the salt flats of Tunisia during principal photography of the original "Star Wars." There’s no mistaking the similarities. A childhood on a dusty farm, a love of fast vehicles, a rebel who battles an overpowering empire, George Lucas is the hero he created, Luke Skywalker. (AP Photo/Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM)

    There's no mistaking the similarities. A childhood on a dusty farm, a love of fast vehicles, a rebel who battles an overpowering empire — George Lucas is the hero he created, Luke Skywalker.

  • Gov't: BBC could face public inquiry over Savile AP - 2 hrs 32 mins ago

    Britain's culture secretary says the government could order a full public inquiry into the British Broadcasting Corp.'s handling of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scand … More »Gov't: BBC could face public inquiry over Savile

    Britain's culture secretary says the government could order a full public inquiry into the British Broadcasting Corp.'s handling of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.

  • Union: Raley's talks break down, strike called AP - 2 hrs 59 mins ago

    A northern California labor union says contracts talks with Raley's supermarkets have broken down and a strike has been called. More »Union: Raley's talks break down, strike called

    A northern California labor union says contracts talks with Raley's supermarkets have broken down and a strike has been called.

  • Canada to take more time on CNOOC takeover AP - Sat, Nov 3, 2012

    Canada is taking more time to review Chinese state-owned CNOOC's takeover bid for Canadian oil and gas producer Nexen. It would be China's biggest overseas energy a … More »Canada to take more time on CNOOC takeover

    Canada is taking more time to review Chinese state-owned CNOOC's takeover bid for Canadian oil and gas producer Nexen. It would be China's biggest overseas energy acquisition.

  • In this photo taken Oct. 23, 2012, a ship is seen in the distance moored at the BP oil refinery in the Strait of Georgia just beyond the location of a proposed coal exporting terminal in Ferndale, Wash., near Bellingham, Wash. The progressive college town of Bellingham is at the center of one of the fiercest environmental debates in the region: should the Northwest become a hub for exporting U.S. coal to Asia? A proposal to build one of as many as five coal terminals here has divided the town, pitting union and businesses that welcome jobs against environmentalists who worry about coal dust and greenhouse gas emissions. A trade group is running TV ads touting the projects, while numerous cities such as Seattle and Portland are opposing coal trains through their communities. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
    Fight intensifies over NW coal exports AP - 17 hrs ago

    The progressive college town of Bellingham, Wash., is known for its stunning scenery, access to the outdoors and eclectic mix of aging hippies, students and other residents. … More »Fight intensifies over NW coal exports

    In this photo taken Oct. 23, 2012, a ship is seen in the distance moored at the BP oil refinery in the Strait of Georgia just beyond the location of a proposed coal exporting terminal in Ferndale, Wash., near Bellingham, Wash. The progressive college town of Bellingham is at the center of one of the fiercest environmental debates in the region: should the Northwest become a hub for exporting U.S. coal to Asia? A proposal to build one of as many as five coal terminals here has divided the town, pitting union and businesses that welcome jobs against environmentalists who worry about coal dust and greenhouse gas emissions. A trade group is running TV ads touting the projects, while numerous cities such as Seattle and Portland are opposing coal trains through their communities. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

    The progressive college town of Bellingham, Wash., is known for its stunning scenery, access to the outdoors and eclectic mix of aging hippies, students and other residents. But lately it's turned into a battleground in the debate over whether the Pacific Northwest should become the hub for exporting U.S. coal to Asia …

  • In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, photo, a sign attracts job-seekers during a job fair at the Marriott Hotel in Colonie, N.Y. According to government reports released Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, the U.S. economy added 171,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
    Solid job growth in last reading before election AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012

    The United States added a solid 171,000 jobs in October, and more than a half-million Americans joined the work force, the latest signs that the uneven economic recovery … More »Solid job growth in last reading before election

    In this Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, photo, a sign attracts job-seekers during a job fair at the Marriott Hotel in Colonie, N.Y. According to government reports released Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, the U.S. economy added 171,000 jobs in October, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 7.9 percent. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

    The United States added a solid 171,000 jobs in October, and more than a half-million Americans joined the work force, the latest signs that the uneven economic recovery is gaining strength once again.

  • A sign indicates that no gas is available at a gas station in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday temporarily waived a maritime rule to allow foreign oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports to help ease a fuel shortage in the areas hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy. Area residents have been struggling to find gas stations with power. At stations with power, residents have faced miles-long lines and dwindling supplies. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
    Fuel shortage means gridlock in lines for gasoline AP - Fri, Nov 2, 2012

    When it came to fuel supplies and patience, the New York metro area was running close to empty Friday. More »Fuel shortage means gridlock in lines for gasoline

    A sign indicates that no gas is available at a gas station in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Friday temporarily waived a maritime rule to allow foreign oil tankers coming from the Gulf of Mexico to enter Northeastern ports to help ease a fuel shortage in the areas hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy. Area residents have been struggling to find gas stations with power. At stations with power, residents have faced miles-long lines and dwindling supplies. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    When it came to fuel supplies and patience, the New York metro area was running close to empty Friday.

  • The offices of Swiss bank UBS are seen in the financial district of the City of London
    UBS preparing new bonus plan for top brass: paper Reuters - 52 mins ago

    ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss bank UBS is working on a new bonus scheme for top management, including for those tasked with winding down some of its investment banking activities, … More »UBS preparing new bonus plan for top brass: paper

    The offices of Swiss bank UBS are seen in the financial district of the City of London

    ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss bank UBS is working on a new bonus scheme for top management, including for those tasked with winding down some of its investment banking activities, a newspaper reported on Sunday. A UBS spokesman declined to comment on the report. He said the bank generally announced details on compensation after …

  • Britain's Prime Minister Cameron stands outside Number 10 Downing Street in London
    Cozy texts show Cameron ties to Murdoch executive Reuters - 1 hr 47 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - Text messages sent by the former head of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers to Prime Minister David Cameron, published on Sunday, have further revealed … More »Cozy texts show Cameron ties to Murdoch executive

    Britain's Prime Minister Cameron stands outside Number 10 Downing Street in London

    LONDON (Reuters) - Text messages sent by the former head of Rupert Murdoch's British newspapers to Prime Minister David Cameron, published on Sunday, have further revealed their close personal relationship. Rebekah Brooks, who is awaiting trial on charges related to a phone-hacking scandal that prompted a public inquiry …

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Quotes of the Day

Selected from Michael Moncur's Collection of Quotations - November 4, 2012
I don't mind what language an opera is sung in so long as it is a language I don't understand.
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Sir Edward Appleton (1892 - 1965)  
Writing is the only profession where no one considers you ridiculous if you earn no money.
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Jules Renard (1864 - 1910)  
An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person.
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Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719)  
It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do.
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Jerome K. Jerome (1859 - 1927)  

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