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News Feed Latest worldwide news Book About Amazon Is Reviewed on Amazon, by Founders Wife In her lengthy review, MacKenzie Bezos took issue with The Everything Store, about Amazon and Jeff Bezos. CBS News Defends Its 60 Minutes Benghazi Report A 60 Minutes correspondent also said the report should have acknowledged that a book written by a man she interviewed was being published by a CBS subsidiary. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Can London keep tennis showpiece? It's become an increasingly precious jewel in the ATP's financial crown, attracting big crowds and treating the leading players like rock stars since its move to London four years ago. Report of Nazi-Looted Trove Puts Art World in an Uproar The discovery in Munich of what are said to be artworks confiscated or banned by the Nazis has prompted criticism of why Germany did not disclose the find more than two years ago. A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. A Party Is Icing on the Cake A visual guide to making almond birthday cake with sherry-lemon buttercream. New China H7N9 strain gives kick to mutant bird flu research ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to it. 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. Legwand's 2 Goals Helps Predators Beat Kings 4-3 David Legwand's second goal of the game with 356 left lifted the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Climate warriors go nuclear Among environmentalists they're dirty words nuclear energy. But that's how four "top gun" scientists want to save the planet. Jellyfish prompt nuclear shutdown There's been another shutdown, but instead of spineless politicians, you can blame invertebrate sea creatures. Exclusive Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist; Mulally, Elop make the cut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, according to sources familiar with the matter. 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. Continental Resources profit jumps nearly four-fold Nov 6 (Reuters) - Continental Resources Inc, which drills for oil in North Dakota, Oklahoma and Colorado, posted a nearly four-fold increase in quarterly profit as production jumped across many of... Dish Network to close all U.S. Blockbuster stores, lay off 2,800 Nov 6 (Reuters) - Dish Network said on Wednesday it will close all 300 or so retail locations of the Blockbuster video rental chain by January, closing a chapter on a brand that failed to compete in the digital world. U.S. looking for 'first step' from Iran in nuclear talks GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States increased pressure on Iran on Wednesday to agree in the next two days a "first step" nuclear deal that would see it halt expansion of its atomic program and reverse parts of it. Election 2013 Boston Walsh Wins Race for Mayor Marty Walsh has been elected the 54th mayor of Boston, as his opponent, John Connolly, has conceded the race. Scientists go with their gut for bacterial bio-fuel Oct. 8 - Scientists in South Korea say they have produced gasoline from genetically modified Escherichia coli, a bacteria more commonly associated with food poisoning in humans. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, say their work could one day lead to a new and sustainable source of clean fuel. Rob Muir reports. French insurer CNP to renegotiate ties with BPCE PARIS (Reuters) - French insurer CNP said it would begin talks with key shareholder BPCE over its partnership with the retail bank, with a view to completing a new agreement by 2016. Grab the vacuum Ladybugs overwhelm parts of U.S. Southeast WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina (Reuters) - Millions of ladybugs are invading homes and businesses in parts of the U.S. eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast this fall, causing headaches for residents who are fighting the invasion with vacuum cleaners that suck up the insects. Colorado Rejects Move for Schools as Casino Fails in Massachusetts Colorado rejected sweeping school-reform measures while voters in Massachusetts rejected a proposal that sought to bring a $1 billion resort casino to East Boston. UPDATE 1-Batista's OSX on verge of bankruptcy filing -sources By Jeb Blount, Sabrina Lorenzi and Guillermo Parra-Bernal Sandy's impact on Cuba A year after Hurricane Sandy slammed into Cuba, one family still lives in the ruins of their home. T. Rowe, Morgan Stanley funds sitting on whopper Twitter gains BOSTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Mutual funds run by T. Rowe Price Group Inc and Morgan Stanley are poised to send one sweet tweet. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Thank You for Sharing Assessing the government shutdowns impact. Stores plan to be open longer on Thanksgiving. How to ask people for stuff via email. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Fossil of Copulating Insects Identified as Oldest on Record Researchers say the oldest fossil of two insects copulating in this case, froghoppers killed in a volcanic eruption 165 million years ago was identified in what is now Northeastern China. NYPD denies JPMorgan in talks to hire city's top cop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York City police department denied that its commissioner, Ray Kelly, was in talks with JPMorgan Chase Co about a senior role in security at the bank. Wordplay Blog Camp Classic A tribute to an extremely optimistic song, in my opinion, by John Lieb. TV Talk Midseason Renewals The Times reporters Bill Carter and Brian Stelter discuss this weeks TV cancellations and renewals. DirecTV Reports Gain in U.S. Subscribers The increase of 139,000 subscribers was certainly helped by CBSs dispute with Time Warner Cable. In Latin America, growth slowed significantly. Twitter Inc prices shares at $26 -source Nov 6 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc on Wednesday priced its initial public offering above its expected range to raise more than $1.8 billion, according to a source, in a sign of strong investor demand for... New Qatar emir takes aim at inflation, corruption DUBAI, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Qatar will use all available tools to contain inflation while cracking down on corruption and business monopolies, its new ruler said in his first major economic policy... Planet hunters find Earth-like twin beyond the solar system CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - For the first time, scientists have found a planet beyond the solar system that not only is the same size as Earth, but has the same proportions of iron and rock, a key step in an ongoing quest to find potentially habitable sister worlds. TV's 'Duck Dynasty' waddles its way into country, music that is NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Already atop the duck hunting industry and cable television, the Robertson family of juggernaut reality series "Duck Dynasty" now has the music charts in their crosshairs. Gadgetwise Review JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker The JBL Spark Bluetooth has mediocre sound quality, and needs to be plugged into the wall, but it is colorful. BBWAA Announces Finalist for Baseball Awards Miguel Cabrera has a chance to repeat as AL MVP after being named one of three finalists for the award in voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Fed could keep U.S. rates rock-bottom into 2016 Rosengren (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve could well keep U.S. short-term interest rates near zero into 2016 if the economy fails to pick up steam, a top U.S. central banker said on Tuesday, adding he is...

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