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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. workers can carry over $500 of health spending accounts Treasury WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Americans who use flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare costs may now be able to carry up to $500 of expiring money into the next year, the U.S. Treasury said on... Exhibition Review Dark Universe, at the Hayden Planetarium Dark Universe, a new space show at the Hayden Planetarium, takes viewers through a century of discovery about the past, present and future of the cosmos. You vs. Ghana president Is Africa on the cusp of change? Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama shares his vision of the future. More U.S. small businesses plan for employee health coverage survey (Reuters) - The number of U.S. small businesses planning to start to offer health coverage for their employees next year slightly exceeds the number that expect to drop coverage, even as costs... Off the Charts Changes in Labor Force Mask Gains in the Jobs Situation When employment statistics are adjusted to account for demographic changes in the labor force, they indicate that the overall jobs situation has improved. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. Black patients less likely to ask for lower-cost meds NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African American patients may feel less comfortable than white patients asking doctors if they can take cheaper drugs, a recent survey from an emergency department shows. Strong earthquake strikes off Chilean coast, no damage reported Oct. 31 - A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Chilean coast. No injuries or damage reported although there are some isolated power and cellphone outages. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). World's tallest man gets hitched October 29 - Couple overcomes vertical challenges and tie the knot in Turkey. Sharon Reich reports. Danny Bowiens Mission Cantina Opens Soon Putting a fresh spin on Mexican food the way Mission Chinese Food did for Sichuan. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Israel says two Gaza tunnels destroyed Five Israeli soldiers were injured in clashes with Palestinian fighters as Israel's military destroyed two tunnels in Gaza early Friday, including a recently discovered tunnel that the military said reached from Gaza into Israel, the Israel Defense Forces said. Theater Listings for Nov. 1-7 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Tunisian blogger fights censors Zied Mhirsi talks about his blog which earned global attention and played a role in the country's revolution. Silent Bats to Blame for Series Flameout Clutch hitting deserted the St. Louis Cardinals in the postseason. The power arms that got them to the World Series finally gave out, too. Boris Charmatz Brings Flip Book to MoMA Boris Charmatzs Flip Book, an ever-evolving piece inspired by a book of images of Merce Cunninghams dance works, is to be presented Friday through Sunday at MoMA. 'New' Korean look captures world Long in the shadow of the kimono and cheongsam, the Korean hanbok is enjoying a revival in international fashion circles. 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. Youre the Boss Blog In Small-Business Lending, the Devil Is Often in the Lien Have you ever gotten tripped up by a lien? What was your experience and how did you handle it? New Obama order aims to prepare communities for severe weather WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - In another move to address the impact of climate change, President Barack Obama ordered a bipartisan task force on Friday to help U.S. communities brace for longer heat waves, heavier downpours, more severe wildfires and worse droughts. State of the Art Reconciling 2 Worlds With Windows 8.1 After a year of tinkering with the much-criticized Windows 8, Microsoft unveils (drumroll) Windows 8.1. The changes are many and useful. Rose Floater Lifts Bulls to 82-81 Win Over Knicks Forget about the neck stiffness that almost postponed Derrick Rose's homecoming. Forget about all those missed shots, too. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. QA Starting Windows 8.1 in Desktop Mode Start your computer in the familiar Windows desktop environment, and how to safely upgrade to OS X Mavericks. The Getaway Whose Feet Are Those? Negotiating Air-Travel Etiquette As holiday travel approaches, when patience will be tested, diving into the state of manners on airplanes today. Golf Johnson drives clear in China With immaculate play from tee to green, Dustin Johnson powers five clear at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai Friday after a course record equaling nine-under 63. Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Tennis Looks to Mix It Up to Ensure an Entertaining Future There is a push to encourage more variety in play and court speed with an eye on the net and, in a Darwinian entertainment landscape, an eye on the clock. Exhibition Review Beethovens Ninth A Masterpiece Reunited at the Morgan Beethovens Ninth A Masterpiece Reunited, an exhibition at the Morgan Library Museum, focuses on two copied scores of that symphony that were edited by the composer. UPDATE 1-Direct Line says oper profit rises; sees lower restructure costs Nov 1 (Reuters) - Direct Line Insurance Group, Britain's largest motor insurer, reported a 6 percent rise in third-quarter operating profit, and expected restructuring costs for this year and next to... Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports. UPDATE 1-Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 pct in second quarter QUITO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 percent in the seacond quarter that ended in June vs the same period a year earlier, driven by expansion of construction, communications and oil sectors, the central bank said on Friday. RBS unveils plan for 38B bad bank Royal Bank of Scotland on Friday announced plans to transfer 38bn of its riskiest loans into an internally managed bad bank, with the aspiration of running down the portfolio within the next three years. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. The ship that saved Einstein's life? Albert Einstein was one of 2.5 million Europeans who sailed to North America with the Red Star Line shipping company between 1873 and 1934. Dark Matter Experiment Has Detected Nothing, Researchers Say Proudly Physicists based in a former mine in South Dakota said Wednesday that they had not found the particles thought to make up a quarter of the cosmos, but they took hope from how clearly they did not see anything. Greenpeace says Russia to move 30 detained activists MOSCOW, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Russia is preparing to move 30 Greenpeace activists who were arrested over a protest against Arctic drilling from the far-north city of Murmansk to St. Petersburg, the environmental group said on Friday. Taseko Mines to challenge findings of environment threat (Reuters) - Taseko Mines Ltd said on Friday that it will challenge findings of a Canadian federal review panel, which said that the company's revised plan for a copper-gold mine in British Columbia poses significant threats to the environment. Market Slips at End of Solid October Wall Street closed lower amid investors concerns that the Federal Reserve will begin paring its program to stimulate the American economy sooner than expected. 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 Silent Bats to Blame for Series Flameout Clutch hitting deserted the St. Louis Cardinals in the postseason. The power arms that got them to the World Series finally gave out, too.

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