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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Briefing | Europe Norway Good Yarn for a Fall Night Norways public broadcaster was set to broadcast 12 hours of knitting starting Friday night, complete with sheep shearing and needle tips. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. Russia, Ukraine halt giant Antarctic marine sanctuary plan group SYDNEY (Reuters) - Russia and the Ukraine on Friday again scuttled plans to create the world's largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctica, pristine waters rich in energy and species such as whales, penguins and vast stocks of fish, an environmentalist group said. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. YouTube Holds Its First Music Awards Show This first YouTube Music Awards was a show of essentially no consequence, but one that valued a theoretically equal playing field, risk taking, resilience in the face of failure and evanescence. The power of creative confidence Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But it turns out every one of us is creative. Personal Health Tapping Medical Marijuanas Potential Despite growing acceptance of the drug, researchers have been able to do relatively little to test its most promising ingredients. Brazil numb to gruesome crimes A pregnant 14 year-old raped, a grenade tossed into a crowd by robbers during a getaway. Those are just a few of the stories tucked inside Rio de Janeiro's main newspaper, O Globo, this week. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Dream Chaser space taxi debuts in California skies Oct. 29 - A privately owned prototype space plane aces its debut test flight in California but runs into landing problems on the runway. Nathan Frandino reports. Gasquet Stays in the Running Richard Gasquet beat Fernando Verdasco, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in the second round of the Paris Masters to stay in the race for a World Tour Finals spot. Holiday Movies Costume Design in The Hunger Games Catching Fire The costume designer Trish Summerville used feathers, froth and haute couture in a chilly winter palette for The Hunger Games Catching Fire. Roma's five of the best No team in European football has made a better start to the 2013-14 season than Roma; no team in Italian football history has ever made a better start to a Serie A season.. Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets. Sports Briefing | Soccer Malmo Captures Swedish League Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. SAC settlement leaves Cohen vulnerable Nov. 04 - The record setting $1.8 billion wire tapping and insider trading settlement may put SAC Capital out of business, but its founder is likely still a target of investigators. Bobbi Rebell reports. Personal Journeys 196.2 Miles, Only Some in a Tutu The Ragnar Relay Adirondacks, as the author discovered, is a shame-free event that offers everything from sublime scenery to moments of enlightenment. Russia, Ukraine halt giant Antarctic marine sanctuary plan group SYDNEY (Reuters) - Russia and the Ukraine on Friday again scuttled plans to create the world's largest ocean sanctuary in Antarctica, pristine waters rich in energy and species such as whales, penguins and vast stocks of fish, an environmentalist group said. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Apologizing, Toronto Mayor Vows to Stay Mayor Rob Ford of Toronto apologized on Sunday for being drunk in public but did not address allegations of drug use, and said he would not resign despite growing pressure to do so. How do drivers get to F1? Amanda Davies attends a World Series by Renault event to find out why it's been such a successful breeding ground for F1. ArtsBeat More Turmoil in Russian Ballet World The appointment of Nikolai Tsiskaridze, a former Bolshoi Ballet star, as head of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, prompts harsh criticism. The Invisible Team Barcelonas Little Brother, Espanyol Money, politics and success on the field divide two soccer teams (and their fans) in the Catalan capital. Analysis New borrowing tool could make U.S. debt debates less harrowing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When a political impasse last month pushed America to the brink of default, the Obama administration noted with apprehension that it had to borrow vast sums every Thursday. Parents, don't be Hallo-weenies Jeff Pearlman says parents should not be afraid to let their children get a good scare on Halloween. Pushing out of comfort zone can help kids confront fear, feel brave and accomplished Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Your Money Adviser Its Autumn, Time to Check Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible spending accounts allow you to set aside pretax money for medical expenses, but you lose the money if it is not spent by the annual deadline. No. 18 Oklahoma St Upends No. 15 Texas Tech 52-34 Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is beginning to see the team that was expected to contend for the Big 12 title. An Asian rival to the Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. Half of U.S. adult Twitter users consume news on the platform Nov 4 (Reuters) - About half of all adult Twitter users in the United States said they get news through the social media platform, mainly on mobile devices, according to a new survey. Gunfights kill 13 in Mexican city on U.S. border MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Thirteen people were killed in shootouts on Sunday around the northeastern Mexican city of Matamoros in one of the worst recent outbreaks of violence in an area ravaged by drug gangs. N.F.L. Roundup Jacksonvilles Blackmon Is Suspended Indefinitely Justin Blackmon, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 draft, had earlier violations of the N.F.L.s substance-abuse policy. Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born. Jeremy Lin I don't focus on race Jeremy Lin on whether it's more difficult to make it as an Asian-American player in the NBA. Mutual fund group rejects Treasury report on asset managers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. Treasury research report that could pave the way for tougher regulation of asset managers lacks empirical evidence to back up its claims and should be scrapped, the head... No. 4 Ohio St Rolls Past Boilermakers 56-0 Urban Meyer thought Ohio State needed a pregame wake-up call Saturday. The Buckeyes answered with a quick flurry. Tigers Pick Former Catcher Ausmus as Manager The Detroit Tigers have chosen former catcher Brad Ausmus to succeed Jim Leyland as their manager, the American League team said on Sunday. RPT-FEATURE-U.S. manufacturers refashion themselves as 'lifestyle brands' CHICAGO, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Call it concealed-carry chic With all 50 U.S. states now permitting people to pack pistols in public, it was only a matter of time before some company came to market with... The App Generation, by Howard Gardner and Katie Davis Teenage life in a wired age. FOREX-Euro gains on factory data but ECB policy meeting looms * Speculation remains that ECB may loosen policy as early as this week

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