New York power back on as 'long recovery' from Sandy continues

Power is slowly returning to parts of the US east coast devastated by Superstorm Sandy, however US president Barack Obama has warned there is still a long way to go.  Read more  

Comet, administrationComet gift cards cannot be used despite stores reopening for businessAiling electrical retailer Comet has suspended gift card purchases as its high street stores across the UK today reopened for business.  Read more  

Robin van PersieRobin van Persie: My respect for Arsenal meant I didn't celebrate goalManchester United striker Robin van Persie netted the opening goal in his side’s 2-1 win over Arsenal, but said his respect for his former club prevented him celebrating.  Read more  

 
 

 Sport

Pablo HernandezChelsea fall from top-spot after draw at Swansea: Premier League round-upPablo Hernandez produced a superb 88th minute strike to deny Chelsea all three points at the Liberty Stadium, while it was a good afternoon for sides at the foot of the table, with Wigan, Aston Villa and Norwich all sealing valuable wins.  Read more  

Andy Murray will face Novak Djokovic at the O2 Arena (Getty)Andy Murray handed difficult London ATP World Tour Finals drawAndy Murray has been handed a difficult draw for the ATP World Tour Finals event at the O2 Arena in London.  Read more  

 Showbiz

Colin Salmon Kristina RihanoffColin Salmon: Strictly Come Dancing beating X Factor in ratings is fantasticEXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing star Colin Salmon has suggested that the show's sheer entertainment factor is the secret of its current success.  Read more  

Cheryl Cole was delighted to escape Hurricane Sandy (FameFlyNet)Cheryl Cole tells Twitter of relief after escaping Sandy aftermath in New YorkCheryl Cole has revealed how relieved she was to escape New York following the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.  Read more  

 TV

Coronation Street has denied plans to axe cast members (PA)Coronation Street cast cull denied by producersBosses of ITV soap Coronation Street have denied rumours they are planning to cull a number of stars from the cast.  Read more  

Ashley Roberts is expected to be in the new series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (Photo: Getty)Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts 'latest star signed up for I'm A Celebrity'Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts 'latest star signed up for I'm A Celebrity'  Read more  

 Music

Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams 'too old' for Radio 1 as new single is bannedRobbie Williams has been deemed to be too old for Radio 1, after the station decided to ban his new single Candy.  Read more  

One Direction, Little Things One Direction's new video Little Things receives warm receptionOne Direction have unveiled the video for new track Little Things to a largely positive Twitter reaction from fans.  Read more  

 Film

Sir Anthony Hopkins and Scarlett Johansson star in the clip New Hitchcock clip sees Scarlett Johansson star in iconic shower sceneA new clip from an upcoming film about Alfred Hitchcock has been released.  Read more  

Skyfall, Daniel Craig, James BondSkyfall Bond breaks box office records with £37.2m in salesThe latest film in the James Bond franchise has broken the UK box office record for having the biggest opening week of all time.  Read more  

 Gaming

A mostly level playing fieldMass Effect Trilogy on PS3 confirmed for DecemberEA has revealed that the PlayStation 3 version of Mass Effect Trilogy will only be a month later than the other formats, with the first game also available as a PSN download.  Read more  

Football Manager 2013Football Manager 2013 review – game of two halvesBritain’s favourite PC game undergoes the most radical transformation in its history, with a brand new mode for managers with less time on their hands.  Read more  

 Weird

Homing pigeons were sometimes used when electronic communication was unsafe (Getty)Secret WWII message discovered on pigeon remains A coded letter has been found which is thought to date back to the D-Day invasions of WWII.  Read more  

Tina Turner Tina Turner used to frighten birds away from airport runwayStaff at Staverton airport in Gloucester have discovered a unique way of keeping birds off the runway - playing Tina Turner.  Read more  

 Tech & Gadgets

The news summary app went to number nine after just two hours (PA)Teen's news app Summly rushes up Apple store chartThe app creates bite-sized news summaries to view on mobile devices.   Read more  

Judges in the UK ruled that the Samsung Galaxy did not copy the design of the iPad (Getty)Apple slammed for 'inaccurate' attack on rival SamsungThe Silicon Valley has been blasted for a 'misleading' statement about the Samsung Galaxy Tab.   Read more  

 Odd Balls

David Beckham (L) and actor Russell Brand, Robbie Keane.Robbie Keane dismissed as 'unidentified fan' in David Beckham pictureRobbie Keane has been dismissed as an 'unidentified fan' in the caption of a picture he had taken with David Beckham and Russell Brand in Los Angeles.  Read more  

Papiss Cisse is the target for Newcastle players (Getty)Papiss Cisse targeted in Newcastle shooting practice prankNewcastle players believe they have discovered a brand new way to score goals - by aiming for striker Papiss Cisse.  Read more  

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