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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vertex cuts jobs, forecast as hepatitis C drug sales plunge (Reuters) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc lowered its full-year revenue forecast and said it would cut about 15 percent of its workforce as sales of its hepatitis C drug plunged further. Why Roma are Europe's best Five reasons why Garcia's team are the toast of the continent. Ukrainian Chocolates Caught in Trade War Between Europe and Russia A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. Motherlode Blog A.D.H.D. Medication Is a Hit for Red Sox Hero Shane Victorino of the Red Sox is like many athletically talented children with A.D.H.D. who are not just impulsive or energetic, but also perpetually one incident away from being asked to skip Little League tryouts next year. Without medication to manage his condition, its unlikely hed be playing in the major leagues. Snatched away U.S. kids 'living a tragedy' When Ronald Soza dropped off his teenaged kids at school one recent morning, the family thought it would be a day like any other. They had no idea Soza was about to be deported. Every year immigration officials snatch thousands of undocumented parents, leaving their American kids to fend for themselves. The Week Ahead | Dance Its Time to Parse Pole-Dancing Pole-dancing may be a fitness fad, but for the Filipina performance artist Eisa Jocson, its the politically complex subject at the heart of her one-woman show. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Dow, SP 500 hit record closing highs on Fed outlook NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Dow and the SP 500 ended at record closing highs on Tuesday after economic data supported views that the Federal Reserve will keep its stimulus intact for several months and IBM gained after it announced a stock buyback. Mideast prisoner release Oct. 29 - Anger and joy over planned Palestinian prisoner release by Israel under U.S. sponsored peace talks. Paul Chapman reports. Nadal on comeback triumph Fresh from his stunning win in New York, Rafael Nadal describes his relief after a painful comeback from injury. Economix Blog How No-Strings Aid Affects the Poor A new study in Kenya shows that giving money to the poor without dictating how they use it can have a powerful impact on their quality of life, not just a one-time effect on consumption. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. Amid Debate Over Safety, Turkey Unveils Bosporus Tunnel The ceremony coincided with the 90th anniversary of the modern Turkish state and during debate about the tunnels safety. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. Nokia sees life in remaining business after Microsoft phones sale HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia predicted a more profitable future for its NSN networks equipment business on Tuesday, raising hopes for growth in what will be the Finnish firm's main business after its former flagship phones division is sold to Microsoft for $5.2 billion in the new year. Footballer in Qatar feels like 'hostage' Qatar's kafala system means migrant workers cannot leave the state without their employer's consent. CNN looks at the impact of the restrictions ahead of the football World Cup. Health Site Chief Expects Low Initial Enrollment Number Despite the snags, Marilyn B. Tavenner argued against calls for delaying enforcement of the requirement that most Americans carry health insurance. Redbox helps Outerwall beat Street; shares rise (Reuters) - Outerwall Inc reported third-quarter results above Wall Street estimates as its Redbox video rental kiosk business improved in the last few weeks of the quarter, and the company forecast... First look Disney's Avatar land Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development. RPT-UPDATE 1-NZ's Meridian makes safe debut but Genesis seen a harder sale WELLINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Meridian Energy Ltd staged a successful debut on Tuesday after New Zealand's government went to great lengths to win over investors, but even more in the way of sweeteners may be needed for the country's next asset sale. Couple fined for inflight sex A pair of high fliers were each fined $250 for allegedly engaging in oral sex in front of other passengers on a commercial Allegiant Air flight in the U.S. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks TOKYO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks BUY 22.5 million shares SELL... World's best airports to sleep in Survey's criteria include armrest-free seating -- essential for creating a "bed." L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. UPDATE 1-Genworth profit boosted by lower U.S. mortgage insurance loss * Third-quarter net profit $108 mln vs $35 mln year earlier Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Tiger's agent threatens 'cheat' lawsuit Tiger Woods' agent says he may take legal action after the world's No. 1 golfer was accused of cheating on the course this year. Pentagon Says Shabab Bomb Specialist Is Killed in Missile Strike in Somalia The strike is the latest evidence that the Obama administration has escalated operations against the Shabab after the bloody siege at a shopping mall in Kenya. Letter From Paris Turning the Hunt Into a Trip to the Market In France, the point of the pursuit of game is the journey from fields and forests to the tables of starred restaurants and rural bistros. Cheese trade thrives in the UAE Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market. The New Old Age Blog The Long Trip Into a Dark Season Just when you thought there couldnt be another caregiving memoir worth reading, The Fifth Season arrives. Inquiry over baby in car trunk Oct. 29 - French authorities investigate after a baby is found living in squalor in the trunk of a car. Paul Chapman reports. Oil Spill in North Dakota Raises Detection Concerns A Tesoro Logistics pipeline that ruptured in North Dakota spilled more than 865,000 gallons of oil, one of the largest inland oil pipeline accidents in the United States. 'Love Boat's' MacLeod on his 'great ride' Gavin MacLeod keeps upbeat attitude, reflective of characters on "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat." But he's had his share of challenges. Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage. New Google Glass is on the way A new version of Google Glass, the company's breakthrough entry into the world of wearable tech, is on the way. 10 inspiring stories of everyday heroes They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. JPMorgan's $13 billion deal at risk of collapse -WSJ Oct 29 (Reuters) - The preliminary $13 billion deal set by JPMorgan Chase Co CEO Jamie Dimon and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is at risk of falling apart, the Wall Street Journal reported on...

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