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News Feed Latest worldwide news CANADA FX-C$ slides to 7-week low after Fed statement TORONTO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar weakened to a seven-week low on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it will maintain the pace of its bond purchases for now, as expected. The... World Briefing | The Americas Argentina Court Loss for Media Group After four years of combat between the government and Argentinas biggest media conglomerate, Supreme Court judges declared constitutional a law that forces media companies to shrink their broadcast divisions. U.S. Steel to partially shut Ontario mill TORONTO (Reuters) - United States Steel Corp said on Tuesday it will permanently shut down iron and steelmaking operations at its Hamilton, Ontario, mill at the end of this year. Libya's footballers in the firing line Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013. EU environment ministers call for action on climate BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Thirteen European environment ministers urged the European Union on Monday to adopt ambitious energy and climate goals for 2030 or risk falling behind the rest of the world. Painting 'vandalized' by Banksy expected to bring $1 million for charity The elusive graffiti artist Banksy made his mark on a painting bought for just $50 from a New York City thrift store, and it has now received a bid of more than $200,000 in a charity auction. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million UPDATE 2-Allstate profit beats, says under no pressure to hike rates * 3rd-quarter operating earnings $1.53/share vs est. $1.39 Europe's energy challenges Isa Soares meets Antnio Mexia, CEO of Portugal's largest national energy provider, EDP. In the Garden If a Druid Rings the Doorbell Think its Halloween? Its also Samhain, and the spirits are out in force. Letter From Washington Congressional Budget Talks to Begin Amid a Sea of False Assumptions The panel that convenes this week must contend with this record of failure, a task compounded by misinformation that the deficit is spiraling out of control. Beliefs A First-Person Defense of Writing in Jesus Voice Sarah Young responds to the criticism she has received for writing books in Jesus voice, saying her popular devotionals were guided by prayer. S. Africa Girls raped, murdered In a country where several rapes are said to occur every minute, in a township where violence is commonplace, this was a crime that shocked the entire community of Diepsloot, South Africa. Is Pinterest worth $3.8B? Social media site Pinterest just received another $225 million in funding. The offering, led by Fidelity Investments, puts the company's valuation at a staggering $3.8 billion. Michelle Gelber, Mandy Spiller The wedding took place on the beach in Asbury Park, N.J. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. NBA Calendar Jan. 6 10-day contracts can be signed. Edward Villella Choreographs Ice Theater Show Edward Villella, the founding artistic director of Miami City Ballet who relocated to New York after leaving the company last year, brings a balletic influence to ice skating. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. 10 inspiring stories of everyday heroes They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. UPDATE 1-Mexico again rejects Sherwin Williams Comex bid MEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's competition authority said on Wednesday it rejected an appeal by U.S. paint maker Sherwin Williams over its blocked bid to acquire Mexican paint company... Smokers' skin may age faster NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers are likely to get bags under their eyes and wrinkles around their lips earlier than non-smokers, according to a new study of identical twins. Sports of The Times Jackie Robinsons Legacy Recedes on Baseball Rosters With African-American representation in Major League Baseball falling to its lowest numbers in decades, the obvious question is whether baseball can reverse the trend. Billionaire candy heiress set for trial stemming from fatal crash (Reuters) - Billionaire candy heiress Jacqueline Badger Mars faces trial on a charge of reckless driving in an accident that killed an elderly woman, authorities said on Wednesday. Inside the List Humans of New York, which makes its debut on the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, collects Brandon Stantons photos of strangers from the popular documentary blog of the same name. UK energy bosses blame politicians for price rises LONDON (Reuters) - The six energy companies that dominate Britain's energy market defended steep price hikes on Tuesday, blaming rising costs and political interference as a panel of lawmakers accused them of abusing their market position at consumers' expense. Football UEFA punishes CSKA CSKA Moscow will play its next home European Champions League match with part of its stadium closed as punishment for racism offenses. Dollar erases losses vs euro, gains vs yen after Fed NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar erased its losses against the euro and rose against the yen on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it will keep buying $85 billion in bonds per month... 8 States Teaming Up to Support Electric Cars California, New York and six other states said they would work jointly to adopt a range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 11, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Gravity.............................$ 44.3 million 2 (*) Captain Phillips....................$ 26.0 million 3 (2) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 14.2 million 3 (3) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (*) Machete Kills.......................$ 3.8 mill The Scan Explaining a Collider and Poisons Power November events at the intersection of science and culture. Wall Street Is Mixed, Waiting for Clues From Fed Wall Street turned cautious Monday as investors waited for the Federal Reserves monthly meeting for clues on when the central bank would start reducing its monetary stimulus. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. State of the Art Lighter and Faster, Its iPad Air The improvements on the new tablet are incremental, not revolutionary, but Apple still holds the edge compared with the other tablets on the market. Theater Review House of Dance by Tina Satter at Abrons Arts Center Even the hopes are shabby for would-be stars in House of Dance, by Tina Satter. Tedeschi Trucks Band serves London some funky medicine LONDON (Reuters) - When Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at a packed Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday night, the rapturous applause they drew was not what might be expected for a U.S. group whose new album peaked at 52 in the British charts. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Exclusive Syria peace talks face delay as big powers split AMMAN (Reuters) - International powers are unlikely to meet their goal of convening peace talks on Syria in Geneva next month as differences emerge between Washington and Moscow over opposition representation, Arab and Western officials said. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. At Home With David Bromberg and Nancy Josephson Duet for Violin and Voodoo If youre looking for the folk musician-turned-luthier-turned-recording artist (again), just follow the beads.

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