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News Feed Latest worldwide news Contractors describe scant pre-launch testing of U.S. healthcare site WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration launched its troubled healthcare insurance website after only a minimum of crucial system-wide testing, despite contractors warning officials repeatedly about performance risks, a congressional panel heard on Thursday. Fed's Stein talks policy and bubbles, but doesn't back a specific approach BOSTON (Reuters) - An influential Federal Reserve governor said on Friday that monetary policy theoretically could be used to battle asset-price bubbles, but he did not specifically back that... Stroud, Moore Take Share of Lead at CIMB Classic Chris Stroud and Ryan Moore both overcame mistakes and bogeys on the back nine Saturday to take a share of the lead after the third round of the CIMB Classic. Modern Love Recalling Painful Lessons in Forgiveness It is so perilous to love people because eventually you will hurt them. Medicaid Expansion Is Set for Ohioans Defying the Republican majorities in both houses of the General Assembly, Gov. John R. Kasich, a Republican, pushed through the expansion under the health care law. The Lede Adelson Suggests U.S. Nuclear Strike on Iran Ahead of Negotiations Sheldon Adelson, a leading donor to conservative politicians who share his staunch support for Israel, suggested that the United States should begin negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program by launching a nuclear attack on the Iranian desert. UPDATE 1-Speculators pare bearish bets on U.S. 10-year T-note futures-CFTC Oct 25 (Reuters) - Speculators reduced net bearish bets on U.S. 10-year Treasury note futures in early October, as the U.S. government headed into its first partial shutdown in 17 years, according to... Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. 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 Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Spain Emerges From Two-Year Recession The third-quarter numbers could be a boon for the conservative government, but skeptics point to a long road ahead to full recovery. Global Soccer In European Soccer, World Cup Is One of Many Priorities The World Cup playoff draw for European teams was made Monday, but by Tuesday some of the players on those teams had other, more urgent, priorities. N.F.L. Roundup Newton Helps Push Carolina Over .500 Cam Newton and the Panthers moved to 4-3 and kept the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless with a 31-13 victory on Thursday night. High-tech dummies help save lives "Trauma Alert! Trauma Alert! Gunshot Wound." S Korea to get first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27 Tajh Boyd threw for a touchdown and ran for a score, Sammy Watkins had a school-record 14 catches for 163 yards and No. 9 Clemson wore down injury-riddled Maryland 40-27 Saturday. Mexican billionaire Slim ups stake in America Movil MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Billionaire businessman Carlos Slim has increased his indirect stake in America Movil to about 15.8 percent since August, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. Where St. Vincents Once Stood A look at the transformation of the St. Vincents Hospital site in the West Village, a mega-work-in-progress. UCB says gets EU clearance for Cimzia in psoriatic arthritis BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Belgian pharmaceutical group UCB said on Friday that European regulators have recommended approval of its Cimzia drug for treating psoriatic arthritis in adults. PRESS DIGEST- Canada - Oct 25 Oct 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Famed Maltese Falcon and Casablanca car up for auction Classic film memorabilia to go on the auction block, including "Maltese Falcon" figurine and Buick driven in "Casablanca." Edward Baran reports. Travel agents not quite dead yet The Internet killed the travel agent, we were told. But a few specialists are clinging to life. Jack White Explores History of Paramount Records The musician Jack White has helped lead a project that resulted in a huge boxed set of music from Paramount Records. Talk therapy may ease health-related anxiety study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Talk therapy performed by nurses and other clinic staff may help people with health anxiety stop worrying about being sick when they're not, a new study suggests. No. 3 Florida State Rolls Over NC State 49-17 Jameis Winston threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns and No. 3 Florida State scored 35 points in the first quarter on the way to a 49-17 victory against North Carolina State on Saturday. Breakingviews Window on Microsoft Oct 25 - Rob Cox and Rob Cyran discuss the tale of two companies that emerges from Microsoft's latest quarterly results. End of Plant Reflects a Weakened Peugeot By the time the last car rolled off the assembly line in Aulnay-sous-Bois on Friday, the plants importance had declined amid ebbing profitability for the subcompact cars it produced. Games to Watch on Saturday College football games to watch this Saturday include U.C.L.A. at Oregon and Texas Tech at Oklahoma. Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Protesters march in Washington against NSA spying WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. Scandinavia Why the lure of jihad Claims a Norwegian citzen took part in the Westgate Mall attack has shone a light on the dozens of ethnic Somalis living in Scandinavia who have embraced jihad. UPDATE 2-Petrobras net profit falls 39 pct on higher costs RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, said on Friday that quarterly profit fell 39 percent from a year ago as rising exploration and administrative costs drove up spending while fuel subsidies and weak production growth hurt revenue. Middle East Peace Talks Go On, Under the Radar Negotiators for Israel and the Palestinians are adhering to Secretary of State John Kerrys admonition not to disclose the content of the meetings. The Ethicist Annual Cavity Drive Wake up and have some candy. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Pumpkins Add sage and apples to roasted cheese pumpkins, the disc-shaped variety available at most farmers markets this time of year, for a delicious and hearty soup. Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Seeking to avoid a repeat of Facebook Inc's much-maligned public debut, Twitter Inc revealed more modest ambitions on Thursday, saying its initial public offering would raise up to $1.6 billion and value the company at up to $10.9 billion. Analysis Many Reasons for Chiefs Success, but Passing Isnt One of Them The best N.F.L. teams tend to be the best passing teams, but Kansas City is 7-0 because of great defense, excellent field position, a dynamic offensive player and an easy schedule. Adam Scott's stellar 2013 continues World No. 2 Adam Scott continues his standout 2013 season by carding a record-breaking final round to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda. COMMODITIES-Gold posts big weekly gain but US crude drags commods index By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Gold closed flat on Friday, concluding a second week of strong gains as investors bet that continuing U.S. economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve will keep drawing funds into the precious metal, but copper slid, hitting a two-week bottom as demand outlook for the base metal eroded. In crop markets, U.S. soybean futures edged lower and corn futures were little changed ahead of what is expected to be an active weekend of harvesting in the

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