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News Feed Latest worldwide news Santander UK deluged with USD9bn demand for Yankee Tier 2 NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Santander UK was swamped by more than USD9bn of orders on Thursday, allowing it to launch a USD1.5bn 5.0% 10-year Tier 2 Yankee bond a staggering 15bp tighter than other... UPDATE 6-Barrick to shelve Pascua-Lama, issue shares to cut debt TORONTO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp said on Thursday it would stop development of its Pascua-Lama mine in South America indefinitely, a surprise reversal on a project that has already cost... Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Edtior's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Well Whats Your Fitness Age? Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age. Apple Targets Microsoft Office With Free Apps The applications, which essentially duplicate Microsoft Office and used to cost $10 each, will now be free to anyone who buys a new Apple device. Marcia Wallace, Comic Actress on The Simpsons, Dies at 70 Ms. Wallace was a bubbly comic actress who greeted doctors and group-therapy patients on The Bob Newhart Show and was the Emmy Award-winning voice of Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. Music Review Michel van der Aas Multimedia Work at White Light Festival A younger woman, her older alter ego on video and a live score, all conceived by Michel van der Aa, at the Lincoln Center White Light Festival. Pair of U.S. lawmakers urge budget negotiators to set early spending cap WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Senate Democrat and a high-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives urged congressional budget negotiators on Thursday to agree on a 2014... North Dakota woman plans to give obese kids letters on Halloween (Reuters) - A North Dakota woman told a local radio station that on Halloween she will give children she considers obese a sternly-worded letter for their parents along with candy. Syria meets deadline to destroy chemical production facilities BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria has destroyed or rendered inoperable all of its declared chemical weapons production and mixing facilities, meeting a major deadline in an ambitious disarmament program, the international chemical weapons watchdog said Thursday. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. Will UK press charter help? British newspaper publishers have failed in their bid to block a new government-backed royal charter on press regulation, clearing the way for a new system of regulation proposed by UK lawmakers but opposed by news publishing companies. A Lesson in Time Management for a Wagner Coach Bashir Mason, 29, is balancing his duties as mens basketball coach at Wagner with student teaching, his final requirement for a masters in education. The "commodity supercycle" likely over Roubini Economist Nouriel Roubini says weaker growth in China and a slow recovery in advanced economies will pressure global commodities prices, ending their decade-long bull market. Even for allies, it's spy v. spy To those who study or even practiced espionage, U.S. spying on allies is hardly new. Federal Inquiry Into Indian Firm Puts a Focus on Widespread Visa Abuses A federal investigation into visa use by Infosys has resulted in a $34 million settlement and prompted investigations into other foreign outsourcing firms, federal officials said Wednesday. Heartwarming win or 'Fall Classic Follies' (Reuters) - It was a feel-good story for Boston, a victory for the bearded band of Red Sox brothers, who tipped the standings upside down in going from last to first by beating the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series. N.F.L. Roundup Younger Players Face Bigger Concussion Risk, Report Says High school football players are nearly twice as likely to get concussions as college football players and high school athletes in other sports, according the Institute of Medicine. REFILE-Lawyer 'wanted no part' of case against Chevron in Ecuador NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A New York lawyer testified on Thursday that he quit a team that was suing Chevron Corp over environmental pollution in Ecuador in 2010 for "ethical" reasons. Essay Living in a World of Fantasy Can Be Dehumanizing When does a flesh-and-blood N.F.L. player become more than a mere fantasy football commodity? Where St. Vincents Once Stood A look at the transformation of the St. Vincents Hospital site in the West Village, a mega-work-in-progress. Book Details Consideration of Replacing Biden on 2012 Ticket Aides concluded that despite Hillary Rodham Clintons popularity, the move would not offer a significant enough boost to President Obama, according to the book, Double Down. Canceled U.S. health plans are disruptive part of reform -Cigna CEO Oct 31 (Reuters) - The hundreds of thousands of Americans whose individual insurance policies will be canceled as Obamacare takes full effect next year are experiencing a disruptive element of healthcare reform, the head of health insurer Cigna said on Thursday. National Briefing | Midwest Ohio Worrisome Carp Are Found in a Tributary of Lake Erie Four grass carp, a species imported from Asia decades ago, were captured last year in the Sandusky River, signalling a potential threat to native fish. 'Maria' to live with foster family A blond girl found in Greece whose birth parents were traced to a Bulgarian Roma village will be cared for by a foster family when she's returned to Bulgaria, the government's social services agency said Venezuela seeks to tame 'Wild West' motorcycle chaos CARACAS (Reuters) - Choking traffic, causing pileups and even ambushing drivers, Venezuela's hordes of motorcyclists are an increasingly high-profile problem for the new government of President Nicolas Maduro. Russia demands U.S. explanation over blacklisted singer MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry asked the United States on Thursday to explain why it had imposed sanctions on a well-known singer and supporter of President Vladimir Putin, calling the move "unacceptable". Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. Country music star Jason Aldean's tour bus kills pedestrian police INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Country music star Jason Aldean's tour bus struck and killed a pedestrian early on Monday in southern Indiana, according to local police. French online start-up Criteo shares pop in market debut NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) - Shares in French online advertising firm Criteo rose more than 30 percent in its stock market debut on Nasdaq on Wednesday, showing investor appetite for technology... Breakingviews Danske's new broom begins deep clean Oct. 31 - The Danish banks capital, leadership and even advertising have been questioned of late. A new CEO is correct to focus on more cost cuts and throttling back in Ireland, says Breakingviews. Bombardier profit dips as plane deliveries, orders fall TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier Inc reported a 15 percent fall in net profit on Thursday, pressured by fewer aircraft orders and deliveries in the third quarter and contract issues in its train unit. What price golfing perfection? Pitch up with your credit card and your clubs if you want to walk the fairways at 10 of the world's finest golf courses. Scouting Report Pop-Ups, Sample Sales and Other Events Starting Oct. 31 From De Beers, a digital bespoke jewelry service on Fifth Avenue; from the HATCH Collection, maternity wear in SoHo; from Hanky Panky, cult lingerie in Grand Central. UPDATE 1-Australia's Nine seeks to raise $570 mln in IPO -source SYDNEY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Australia's Nine Entertainment Co Pty Ltd is seeking to raise as much as $570 million in an initial public offering, a person familiar with the process said, a move that... Eat Roy Choi, L.A.s Street-Food King With his first book, L.A. Son, the progenitor of the Korean-Mexican taco updates the food of his childhood.

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