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Vincent evidence continues

Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent claims he was never going to report his “shrewd” captain Chris Cairns for fixing games because he was his “mentor” and “mate”, a court has heard.

10 Best Halloween Celebrations in the U.S.

Halloween’s emergence as a cultural mainstay is a testament to the fun, freewheeling spirit of the holiday. Across the country, cities celebrate the ghost and ghoul season with festivals where you’ll find remarkable pageants of costumes, haunted tours, and spooky rituals. Summon spirits, raise a pint to the haunted shadows of the night, and seek delight as the nation plays dress up for the day. By Zachary Laks

10 Spooky Spots for a Ghostly Encounter

With Halloween on the horizon, how about a seasonal getaway where you might see something far more memorable than fall foliage? Consider these spooky spots around the world, where the eerie encounters that have reportedly taken place include full-bodied apparitions of former royalty, ghostly orbs, mysterious echoes of cannon fire from bygone centuries, and even a phantom truck that terrorizes drivers. No matter which you visit, you’re guaranteed some spirited sightseeing.

13 Spooky Underground Attractions

Meandering the streets of a new city is a great way to feel its pulse, but have you ever considered what’s right below your feet? These thirteen underground, man-made attractions, scattered around the globe, boast spectacular histories as former dwellings, burial grounds, and even smugglers’ tunnels. And you can bet they’re more than a little creepy. You’ll want to make sure you dress warmly for all of them (no matter when

Bernanke says student debt no threat to U.S. financial system

Ben Bernanke, who as Federal Reserve chairman steered the United States through its worst financial crisis in modern times, said on Tuesday that ballooning U.S. student loans do not pose the same threat to the financial system as housing loans did. “The student loan situation is a risk, but a different kind of risk,” Bernanke said, when asked how dangerous the roughly $1.2 trillion in student loan debt is. Student