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News Feed Latest worldwide news Day 1 on HealthCare.gov Fewer Than a Dozen Signed Up Notes from internal government meetings show a handful of enrollments on the federal health insurance website though millions tried to use it. Helping Arab states in transition CNN's John Defterios reports on Europe's attempt to reboot relations with countries affected by the Arab Spring. World Briefing | Europe Russia Shake-Up at Space Agency Prime Minister Dmitri A. Medvedev fired the general director of Russias space agency on Thursday as part of a shake-up that had been expected after embarrassing rocket failures. Dreamworks Animation Profit Falls, Though Shares Stay Strong Executives worked hard during a call with analysts to focus attention on the companys film pipeline and an aggressive expansion into consumer products. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports Republican-turned-Democrat Crist files to run for Florida governor MIAMI (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, a Republican-turned Democrat, filed paperwork on Friday to run next year for his old job, according to the state's Division of Elections website. India aims for Mars India prepares to send its first orbiter to Mars. CNN's Ram Ramgopal reports. Jetmakers feud over seat width with big orders at stake PARIS (Reuters) - A row has flared up between leading planemakers over the width of tourist-class seats on long-distance flights, setting the tone for a bitter confrontation at this month's Dubai Airshow. Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. T Magazine Profile in Style | Chinas Fashion Matchmaker The worlds luxury brands and the worlds fastest-growing consumer market are longing to connect. Melvin Chua is the man bringing them together. Possessed Lisa Kron Life Through Gray-Tinted Glasses The playwright, who wrote the book for a musical depicting a family tug of war, possesses her own reminder of how complicated our stories can be. Economix Blog Slower Growth Its Not Just Government The Federal Reserves finding of growing underlying strength in the broader economy is belied by the deceleration of expansion in both the private sector and over all, an economist writes. Music Match Space Oddity David Bowies Way, and Newer Takes Stars aligned with space, and a young place-in-space winner, are honored in this weeks cover song. Where's the best falafel in Dubai? Arva Ahmed's food tours seek out most authentic dishes in Dubai. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. The Health Issue The President Wants You to Get Rich on Obamacare The crusade to sign up Americans is getting all the attention. But behind the scenes, investors are seeing dollar signs. Economix Blog Planned Obsolescence, as Myth or Reality What economic theory can tell us about whether companies like Apple would even have an incentive to limit the useful life of their products, and under what market conditions. Talks on Antarctic Marine Reserve Fail to Reach Agreement Talks aimed at creating one of the worlds largest marine reserves in the waters off Antarctica ended in failure in the face of resistance from Russia, China and Ukraine, delegates said. Contrite White House Spurns Health Laws Critics While the secretary of health and human services apologized profusely for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama traveled to Massachusetts to offer a forceful defense of the law. For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. Optimism, and Caution, as Spain Attracts Investment Foreign investors are returning, and so is growth. But even the economy minister says it is too early to celebrate. Adoption group calls for U.S. laws to stop online child trading (Reuters) - A study by a major U.S. adoption research group calls for "targeted laws, policies and practices" to stop adoptive parents from giving their unwanted children to strangers through the... Beached sperm whale euthanized A beached 30-foot sperm whale near Tampa, Florida, attracted onlookers as a biologist euthanized the animal, according to a CNN affiliate. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. Rare Roman eagle found underneath London Becky Anderson looks at what is believed to be a rare Roman eagle statue that has been buried in London for centuries. CSKA Moscow hit with racism sanction CSKA Moscow will play its next home European Champions League match with part of its stadium closed as punishment for racism offenses. Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. Israel vows to deny Hezbollah weapons as details of Syria raid emerge JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel said it would not allow advanced weapons to fall into the hands of Hezbollah, after a raid on Syria that opposition sources said had hit an air force garrison believed to be holding Russian-made missiles destined for the militant group. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. Kansas School bus goes over bridge, plunges into water Nov. 1 - All ten children and a school bus driver survived after their bus went over a bridge and plunged into the water in Douglass, Kansas. Deborah Gembara reports. Germany legalizes third gender Parents of newborns in Germany now have a third option to go along with "male" or "female." Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet Oct. 27 - The fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School renewed the debate on the nation's gun laws, but Congress has been unable to move forward on any major legislation. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. Rockers in Lou Reed's shadow Michaelangelo Matos says every Every New York rocker in a black leather jacket--not to mention REM, U2 and the Stones--owes a debt to the transgressive and influential Reed 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." On the Market in New York City An Upper East Side one-bedroom; a Midtown East two-bedroom; and another two-bedroom in Boerum Hill. Raikkonen could walk out over wages ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen could walk out on his Lotus Formula One team before the end of the season after telling reporters at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday he was still waiting for his wages. UPDATE 4-RBS avoids break-up with 38 bln stg 'internal bad bank' * Restructuring will free up 10-11 billion stg of capital

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