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News Feed Latest worldwide news Octonauts Series Adds Federal Partner in Ocean Awareness An office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will collaborate with Octonauts, an animated preschool show about undersea adventuring. Protests as Israel releases Palestinians Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, part of an agreement that fueled new peace talks. But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said all prisoners must be released before any peace deal. Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage. U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's... Cilic Makes Winning Comeback at Paris Masters In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters. Tepco can't yet be trusted to restart world's biggest nuclear plant governor NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co must give a fuller account of the Fukushima disaster and address its "institutionalized lying" before it can expect to restart another nuclear station, the world's largest, said a local government official who holds an effective veto over the utility's revival plan. Batista's OGX ends bondholder talks as bankruptcy looms RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA , the cash-strapped Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, said on Tuesday that debt... Six people killed in apparent murder-suicide in South Carolina CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Six people, including two children, were shot to death in a South Carolina home on Tuesday in what police believe is a murder-suicide involving members of a family, authorities said. Britain braced for hurricane-force 'St. Jude' storm LONDON (Reuters) - Hurricane-force winds are forecast to disrupt road, rail and airport networks on Monday when one of the strongest storms in decades is expected to hit the southern half of Britain during rush-hour, forecasters warned on Sunday. 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. Qatari telco Ooredoo's third-quarter profit plunges on FX loss DUBAI, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Net profit at Qatari telecoms company Ooredoo plunged in the third quarter mainly because of foreign exchange losses from its Indonesian affiliate Indosat, the company said on Wednesday. Newmont says Akyem, Phoenix Copper reach commercial output Oct 30 (Reuters) - Newmont Mining Corp said on Wednesday its Akyem project in Ghana and its Phoenix Copper Leach project in Nevada have achieved commercial production on schedule and on budget. Ko 'Super Excited' About Pro Debut, and Playing for Money New Zealand's 16-year-old prodigy Lydia Ko is "super excited" about making her professional debut next month in Florida, and expects the novel experience of competing for money to be on her mind for at least her first few events. UPDATE 2-Visa profit falls as U.S. consumer spending weakens * Says 2014 expectations slightly lower than they were in July FOREX-Dollar holds gains after Fed steers clear of ultra-doves, BOJ next * Market continues to unwind USD shorts after no surprises from Fed As Budget Talks Open, U.S. Says Deficit Fell The deficit for the 2013 fiscal year fell to a lower-than-expected $680 billion, the government said hours after congressional budget negotiations opened with a show of bipartisan conciliation. Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare after reports that thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices. 9 lessons from rubbish jobs A diet of drudgery in a takeaway might seem wholesome but it does open the eye to better things Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. 'Stranded player' to leave Qatar Footballer Zahir Belounis' limbo existence is almost at an end. After two years of legal wrangling, threats of a hunger strike and thoughts of suicide, he has been told he will finally receive his Qatari exit visa on October 21. Daniel Alarcns At Night We Walk in Circles Daniel Alarcns protagonist joins a provocative theater troupe in a country much like Peru. Mashable Names Jim Roberts to Oversee Content Expansion The editor, Jim Roberts, worked for much of his career at The New York Times and worked briefly at Reuters. Off the Menu King Cole Bar Salon Opening The bar is set to reopen with its restored Maxfield Parrish mural and a new menu at its adjoining restaurant, the Salon; and more restaurant openings. 'Treme' star Macy's profiled me Actor Rob Brown discusses being accused of credit card fraud in what he says is a case of racial profiling by Macy's Moldovan dancer tells court she had affair with stricken ship's captain Oct. 29 - A Moldovan dancer who was with the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner when it capsized tells a court she and the captain were lovers. Mana Rabiee reports. Baylor Climbs to No. 5 in AP College Football Poll Baylor climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll, the best ranking for the Bears in 60 years. EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 30) BRUSSELS, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | E.L.L. Practice, Oct. 28, 2013 What food do people in Mexico eat on the Day of the Dead? Tennis Cilic wins after doping ban Marin Cilic made a winning return to the ATP circuit Monday after serving a reduced doping ban. The Learning Network Blog Vertical Living Exploring Identity, Social Class and Global Change Through the Highrise In this lesson, students explore the interactive Op-Doc A Short History of the Highrise to learn 2,500 years of history through images, verse and interactives and use it as a jumping-off point for inquiry and discussion. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. Steve McQueens Film Is a Box-Office Test Case The movie industry is waiting to see if 12 Years a Slave, a story focusing on an African-American, can garner a global audience. Australia's Nine Entertainment set to raise some A$600 mln in IPO - source SYDNEY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Media and entertainment group Nine Entertainment Co Pty Ltd is set to raise some A$600 million ($569 million) in an initial public offering and is expected to list on Dec.... Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses and in private sales around the world to fill its new museums. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish. ArtsBeat Popcast Morrissey on Morrissey Jessica Winter of Slate and The Timess Ben Ratliff discuss the new Morrissey memoir, Autobiography. McIlroy Beats Woods in 18-Hole Exhibition Rory McIlroy won for the first time this year even if it was an 18-hole exhibition against Tiger Woods. World Brief | Middle East Iran Denies Halt to 20 Percent Uranium Enrichment The top nuclear official in Iran contradicted assertions made last week by an influential lawmaker that Iran had stopped the enrichment. U.S. lawmakers demand strong IP protections in EU trade deal WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers and business leaders on Wednesday stepped up the push for strict intellectual property protections to be included in ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and European Union. Best affordable island hotels Too often the daydream of lounging under palm trees on some enchanted island is punctured by the reality of sky-high hotel and resort prices.

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