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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kettles, pasties, rain How to survive the UK Tiny kettles, silly names and why visiting Britain means always having to say you're sorry. 'Stan' ready for singles success Stan Wawrinka talks to CNN about his return to the World top ten and his Olympic gold medal win with Roger Federer. Olympic torch reaches ISS Nov. 7 - Olympic torch reaches International Space Station for weekend foray into open space. Paul Chapman reports. Square Feet Staten Island Property Puts a Nascar Failure Behind It The former oil tank farm in Bloomfield that stirred opposition when a racetrack was proposed for the site will become a marine port and logistics center. Anti-terror entrepreneur Colombian innovator Mauricio Betancur shows off his latest range of defense gadgets in a country facing acute security problems. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Take Me Out to the Davis Cup? U.S. to Play Britain in Baseball Park The United States will host a Davis Cup tie on clay against Britain in San Diegos Petco Park. Disney and Netflix in Deal for Series Based on Marvel Characters Four Marvel characters Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage will appear in four live-action drama series and one mini-series on Netflix. Australia shares down 0.2 pct; ANZ, NAB fall as market prices out dividends SYDNEY, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Australian shares were down slightly on Thursday morning, with a handful of banking heavyweights losing ground after going ex-dividend while many investors took a breather... Roundup Red Bulls Extend Playoff Frustration A goal by Houstons Omar Cummings in the 104th minute ended the season for the Red Bulls, who finished the regular season as the No. 1 team in Major League Soccer. Stocks Close Mixed on European Data and I.P.O. Hopes Stocks on Wall Street Wednesday closed mixed on strong economic data from Europe, while investors bought a flurry of new public offerings. UPDATE 4-Iran says making headway in "tough" nuclear talks with powers * U.S. wants first step from Iran to curb nuclear activity Raikkonen walkout threat in Lotus pay row The simmering row between departing Kimi Raikkonen and his Lotus team comes to a boil Friday as the Finn threatens to boycott the final two races of the F1 season because he has not been paid. Wolverines Hoping for Another Banner Season John Beilein hopes his team has learned the right lessons from last season's NCAA tournament run, when Michigan came within a few points of a national title. Heavy fighting rocks Libyan capital as rival militia battle TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Rival militiamen battled each other for hours with anti-aircraft guns and grenades across Tripoli on Thursday, killing at least one person and wounding 12 in the worst fighting for months in the Libyan capital, medical sources said. Scared of heights? Don't look here! It must be one of the world's most terrifying sports, but "The Duke" of high-diving says it's also one of the most rewarding. "It's kind of like how your dog feels when he sticks his head out of the window," explains nine-time world champion Orlando Duque. "He's just so happy feeling the wind. That's how we feel." App Smart Singing With Monsters and Playing Some Tunes Games with a music element have been tailored for smartphones. Fair Helps Syracuse Rout Ryerson in Exhibition C.J. Fair scored 15 of his 18 points in the first half, and No. 8 Syracuse routed Ryerson 81-46 in an exhibition game on Tuesday night. APNewsBreak Agent Says Saban Facing 'Pressure' The agent for coach Nick Saban told Texas officials in January that Texas was the only school he would consider leaving Alabama for, and his success with the Crimson Tide had put him under "special pressure," The Associated Press has learned. Fed's Powell timing of end to Fed's bond-buying is uncertain SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will at some point reduce its massive bond-buying program, but the timing of that decision depends on how the economic recovery evolves, a top Fed... Staying Alive A Small Business Starts to Navigate the Affordable Care Act In my renewal package, I found two crucial pieces of information that I never would have had without the Affordable Care Act. In Transit Blog Walkabout A Flight Safety Video Set to Song; a Museum Dedicated to Show Biz A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Skin Deep Rachel Roys Beauty Regimen for Two Coasts The clothing designer lives in New York and Los Angeles, which can be tough on sensitive skin like hers. CMA hosts riff on Obamacare CMA hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood joke about the Obamacare website mishaps. Well Pesticides Linked to Endometriosis Risk Persistent environmental chemicals, even those used in the past, may affect the health of the current generation of reproductive-age women, a new study suggests. Al Qaeda's growing influence in Syria Al Qaeda-linked group ISIS gains strength in northern Syria, right on NATO's border. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports. Bloomberg could fix Obamacare Michael Zuckerman says it's time for Kathleen Sebelius to be replaced, and the right successor would be Michael Bloomberg. Harden and Howard Lift Rockets Over Blazers James Harden scored 33 points, Dwight Howard added 29 points and 13 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-101 on Tuesday night. 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. Nadal clinches year-end top slot Rafael Nadal ensured a remarkable comeback in 2013 by beating Stanislas Wawrinka at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday to ensure he will finish the year as world No. 1. 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. A Familiar Result in Seattle, as Voters Oust Mayor for the Third Time in 12 Years Mike McGinn, who was elected mayor in 2009, was denied a second term on Tuesday as voters turned instead to Ed Murray, a longtime state senator. Analysis A B.C.S. Logjam, Possibly, to End Them All This week could clear up the Bowl Championship Series or bolster the likelihood that at least three teams will finish the regular season undefeated. U.S. to put SAC hedge fund out of business over insider trading NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen faces an abrupt end to his career as one of the world's most successful traders after his SAC Capital Advisors became the largest Wall Street firm in years to... Weekly Jobless Claims Fall The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 336,000 last week, bringing applications to pre-recession levels. UPDATE 2-IBM's CFO Loughridge to retire by year-end Nov 7 (Reuters) - IBM's Chief Financial Officer Mark Loughridge is retiring at the end of the year after almost a decade on the job as the technology services provider struggles with declining... Sara Tedeschi, James Psota The bride is a fellow in rheumatology in Boston; the groom is the chief technology officer of a search engine that provides data for global trade. FireEye revenue outlook tops Street view, shares rise Nov 7 (Reuters) - FireEye Inc, a technology firm that helps companies fend off cyber attacks, gave a revenue outlook for 2014 that came in ahead of Wall Street forecasts as it posted results for the... U.S. offers new drug lord bounty Months after a surprise ruling from a Mexican judge made him a free man, U.S. authorities have placed a new bounty for the capture of accused Mexican drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero.

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