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News Feed Latest worldwide news GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro tumbles, shares gain as ECB cuts rates, LONDON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - An unexpected cut in rates by the European Central Bank sent the euro sharply lower on Thursday and gave an instant boost to stocks and major government bond prices in... Senate Approves Ban on Antigay Bias in Workplace The Senate voted 64 to 32 in a bipartisan show of support that is rare for any social issue, though the bills prospects in the House are uncertain. Well What Our Patients Can Teach Us A critical component to true health care reform is in changing our core expectations about the use of heroic measures at the end of life. Kerry Reassures Saudis U.S. Shares Their Goals Both sides took pains to publicly dispel the notion that the relationship was in danger of collapsing. Texas cemetery worker crushed to death by tombstone AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A south Texas cemetery worker was killed when a tombstone weighing more than a ton fell on him when he was trying to level the tilted slab, police said on Thursday. Motherlode Blog Dont Yell at Your Children. But if You Do, Dont Yell at Yourself The author of new research on the effect of harsh verbal discipline on adolescents says that even the occasional lapse is bad. India Ink Shrinking Numbers and Growing Persecution Threaten Sikhs and Hindus in Afghanistan Most Hindus and Sikhs in Afghanistan are anxious about their prospects after American troops withdraw from the country at the end of 2014. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Jumper Cables for the Mind Would you give your brain a jolt if a Harvard scientist said it could make you smarter, more creative and less depressed? Phys Ed Keep Telling Yourself, This Workout Feels Good Verbal mantras like feeling good and doing well can stave off fatigue and improve exercise performance, a new study shows. Editorial Mr. de Blasios Moment The hard work starts now for Bill de Blasio, the mayor-elect. He has promised a new approach in substance and style that voters clearly wanted. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Telefonica to take up its share of Tel Italia convertible bond-source MADRID, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Spanish telecom operator Telefonica plans to take up its share of a 1.3 billion euro convertible bond announced on Thursday by Telecom Italia , according to a person familiar with the matter. A faster, more lethal spy plane For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it. Currents | Rugs A Double Take Under Your Feet Brightly colored wood-patterned carpets from the appropriately named Richard Woods. Obama says he's 'sorry' some American losing health plans -NBC News WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Thursday he is sorry some Americans are losing their current health insurance plans as a result of his signature healthcare law. Salix Pharma to buy Santarus for $2.6 billion (Reuters) - Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd will buy Santarus Inc for about $2.6 billion to boost its portfolio of drugs with a complementary set of products from the specialty pharmaceutical company. Your personal $849 underwater 'drone' "Live every week like it's Shark Week." Those immortal words come not from the Discovery Channel's marketing department but from Tracy Morgan on "30 Rock." Time Warners Profit Rises, Lifted by TV Earnings were $1.2 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 44 percent compared with a year ago, reflecting growth in its television networks and production of TV shows. Sports Briefing | Pro Baseball Texas Voters Say No to Astrodome Plan Texas voters rejected a plan to convert the Houston Astrodome into a convention center, very likely dooming it to demolition. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... VIETNAM PRESS-Food firm Ma San sells 4 pct stake to a foreign fund - Lao Dong Food producer Ma San Group has sold a 4 percent stake worth 297.7 billion dong ($14 million) to the Vietnam Resource Investments fund, the Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper reports. ECB cuts rates to new low, ready to do more if needed FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates to a record low on Thursday and said it could take them lower still to prevent the euro zone's recovery from stalling as inflation tumbles. Once-dominant Blockbuster closes "Be kind, please rewind," the signs used to say in video stores, urging customers to return their rented VHS tapes spooled back to the beginning. Skydiver lands in convertible An impressive stunt by a female skydiver who lands effortlessly in a moving convertible car. U.S. weather forecaster sees neutral El Nio risk through spring NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Thursday it expected neutral El Nio weather conditions to persist in the Northern Hemisphere through spring. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports. What happened to nuclear renaissance? Cheap natural gas, Fukushima and no carbon limits hurt promised "nuclear renaissance." What happened? News Analysis Womens Flexibility Is a Liability (in Yoga) Those extreme yoga poses that feel like theyre pulling your hips out of the sockets? They might. The Neediest Cases A College Degree Within Reach, Then Came the Medical Bills One class shy of her bachelors degree, Manpriya Samra suddenly had thousands of dollars in medical bills after an emergency appendectomy. Is chess the next spectator sport? Turning the world's most cerebral game into a hit televised sport is no small feat. But with a bit of drama and some lucrative sponsorship deals, American entrepreneur Andrew Paulson believes it's not impossible. Scouting Report Shopping Events Starting Nov. 7 Openings, sales and new items in New York City this week. Jumper Cables for the Mind Would you give your brain a jolt if a Harvard scientist said it could make you smarter, more creative and less depressed? Argentina dictatorship files reveal 'blacklists' Hundreds of secret files from the Argentinean dictatorship have been uncovered, including "blacklists" that singled out more than 300 artists, actors and writers. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. Creating Value An Alternative to the Family Business The Family Bank A family bank can help business owners follow Warren Buffetts advice of leaving children enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing. Analysis In the N.F.L., Even the Strong Have Weaknesses After nine weeks, 25 teams have lost at least three games. The other seven teams are the top contenders for the Super Bowl, but each has an Achilles heel to hide. Meet the new Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. DealBook Why Twitter May Have to Pay Income Taxes One Day Twitter has been losing money, allowing it to legally avoid paying corporate income taxes. But it may have to start paying taxes sooner rather than later, the author writes. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures.

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