Florida man charged in NYC with illegally importing dinosaur fossils from 2010 to 2012 – A Florida man has been charged with illegally importing fossils into the U.S. The charges, against Eric Prokopi, were announced Wednesday and the federal prosecutors said he has been charged with multiple crimes. The Washington Post

Colombian government, FARC rebels to meet in Cuba in mid-November – Colombian and FARC rebel negotiators announced they will meet in Cube in mid-November. The meeting, according to the announcement, is to start peace talks and bring an end to the long, bloody conflict. Reuters

NY Appeals Court Nixes Defense of Marriage Act – A federal appeals court in Manhattan said the Defense of Marriage Act Thursday was unconstitutional. The Boston appeals court also rejected the law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. ABC News

Third death linked to fungal meningitis in Marion County reported by the Florida Department of Health – A third death in a string of deaths in Marion County related to fungal meningitis was reported Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health. The Gainesville Sun

After Nike drops Lance Armstrong: Other athletes who’ve been cut  – Lance Armstrong, after a report last week that alleged the cyclist had participated in a doping program, was dropped from a contract with Nike in an announcement Wednesday. The Los Angeles Times