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Preparing for a world stripped of conveniences has always appealed to cranks and extremists. But can it be sold as plain common sense?

Colombian government negotiators leave for landmark peace talks with Farc rebels in the Cuban capital, Havana, aimed at ending five decades of conflict.

* Jindal, Walker, Graham aim to broaden party's appeal * Republicans must stop insulting voters, Jindal says WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The Republican Party needs to stop insulting voters and broaden its appeal after...

John McAfee, the tech titan wanted in connection with a murder in Belize, has apparently started a blog while in hiding in the tiny Central American country. The 67-year-old millionaire has been on the run from police in...

An MP stabbed while meeting a constituent in 2010 held the most surgeries in London last year, it is revealed.

The mother of Columbine shooter Dylan Klebold says ina new book that she prayed for him to commit suicide when she was told he was a suspect in the attack.

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By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Leading U.S. lawmakers expressed confidence on Sunday that they could reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff" even as they laid down markers on taxes and spending that may...

Expect even more backward drift in the Chinese economy.

Warning signals at a railroad crossing activated before a parade float pulled in front of an oncoming train and the resulting crash killed four veterans, federal investigators say.

Rodgers throws his 2nd TD pass to Cobb with 1:55 left to lift Packers to 24-20 win over Lions

ARLINGTON, Texas — For every play but one, Tony Romo protected the ball through a career-high seven sacks and led a rally to put Dallas in position to win. That one play almost cost the Cowboys dearly Sunday. Dan ...

Washington Redskins phenom Robert Griffin III quarterbacked a perfect game against the Philadelphia Eagles. What exactly constitutes a "perfect game," you ask? Oh, probably something along the lines of...

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday while Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel failed to clinch his third consecutive drivers' title on his 100th career start.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are starting to look and talk like a legitimate playoff contender. The Bucs had to work a little extra to keep their playoff surge alive Sunday. Josh Freeman threw a 15-y...

DETROIT — The Green Bay Packers are winning again, and they aren't too concerned about how they look doing it. Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, including a 22-yarder to Randall Cobb with 1:55 left, and th...

There are essentially two reasons for this post on the 48-year-old Spaniard. One is the video above. It remains as magnificently hypnotic as ever and should be viewed at least twice a year, as needed. The other is the qu...

Apple tops the list of mostly small stores dealing in high-end goods.

Oops! I love the things Jenna Goudreau said in last week’s article about the 10 Worst Communication Mistakes for your career – particularly her notes about what it takes to be viewed as a leader. As Jenna n...

• Vettel finishes second in front of title rival Fernando Alonso• Red Bull driver leads by 13 points before final race in Brazil Red Bull won the constructors' championship here on Sunday for the third time �...

It's Sunday, so you have no excuse not to kick back with your favorite drink and enjoy live performances of all 16 of Beethoven's string quartets, now streaming live. Courtesy of radio station WQXR, you can watch live re...

What are the best countries to conduct business in these days? According to Grant Thornton management consulting firm, these are the places to get the job done.