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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fitch Rates Russia's Tula Region 'BB'; Outlook Stable Link to Fitch Ratings' Report Tula Region - Rating Action ReportMOSCOW, October 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned Russia's Tula Region Long-term foreign and local currency ratings of 'BB', a... Teen births A 16-year-old girl pleads with her parents not to barter her into a marriage. Qatar seeking to build $1 billion stake in BofA Oct 30 (Reuters) - Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, one of the world's most prolific investors, is building a $1 billion holding in Bank of America, seeking to benefit from the U.S. economic recovery,... In Race for Boston Mayor, Former Addicts Back Candidate With a Past Martin J. Walsh is a recovering alcoholic, and his campaign has moved many former addicts to step out from the shadows and publicly support him. FOREX-Dollar index drops ahead of Fed policy decision; upside seen * Dollar index falls but positioning seen favoring dollar * Trade thin before afternoon Fed decision * Markets priced for Fed leaving stimulus intact until 2014 * Euro up slightly after solid euro... FACTBOX Facebook results beat, but young teens turn away Oct 30 - Facebook posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business, driving a 60 percent increase in revenue, but engagement among younger teens decreased. Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... Russia Denies Reports It Spied on Group of 20 Officials Moscow rejected an Italian newspapers report that Russian spy agencies distributed special USB thumb drives to eavesdrop on participants at last months meeting in St. Petersburg. Russia Denies Reports It Spied on Group of 20 Officials Moscow rejected an Italian newspapers report that Russian spy agencies distributed special USB thumb drives to eavesdrop on participants at last months meeting in St. Petersburg. Tech Today Facebook's stock rises from the ashes Oct 30 - After plummeting from its IPO price, we take a look at all the events that led to the dramatic swing in Facebook's stock. UPDATE 1-Merkel envoys at White House to sort out U.S.-German tensions WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - American and German officials sought to overcome tension between their governments on Wednesday following reports that the U.S. National Security Agency monitored German Chancellor Angela Merkel's mobile phone. Octonauts Series Adds Federal Partner in Ocean Awareness An office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will collaborate with Octonauts, an animated preschool show about undersea adventuring. British Publishers Lose Initial Challenge Over Press Curbs Judges rejected a request by publishers to formally challenge a royal charter proposed by British politicians. The Devil Is in the Details, but Few Take Notice Many visitors to haunted houses are too scared to notice the attention to detail, like intricate costuming and props. 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. South Carolina 27, Missouri 24 (Two Overtimes) Gamecocks Change Passer, and Fortune Trailing, 17-0, in the third quarter, South Carolina replaced Dylan Thompson with Connor Shaw at quarterback, which spurred a comeback against Missouri. Serena Williams Pushes Her Limits in WTA Semifinal Win The No. 1-ranked woman, playing in her 81st match of the year, looked exhausted at times but held on to eliminate Jelena Jankovic. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. Marcia Wallace, Simpsons Voice Actor, Dies at 70 Ms. Wallace was the voice of Edna Krabappel on the The Simpsons and earlier Carol Kester, the receptionist on the 1970s sitcom The Bob Newhart Show. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. U.S. meat-labeling law, a WTO issue, now farm bill target WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Members of a select House-Senate panel on Wednesday targeted for potential repeal a U.S. meat-labeling law that Mexico and Canada have challenged as a violation of... 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. 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. Major Indexes Keep Rising, on Belief the Fed Will Stand Pat on Stimulus With eyes on the Federal Reserve, investors ignored reports showing a big drop in consumer confidence and a slight decline in retail sales. Greeces Aggressive Pursuit of Tax Evaders Appears to Collect More Anger Than Money New tax collection laws that were intended to cast a broader net have only fueled the publics ire at the wealthy. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Around The Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the ninth week of college football. Energy Future plans to make interest payment on Friday - source Oct 30 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings, the embattled Texas power generator, is planning to make a $270 million interest payment due on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Square Feet Staten Island Property Puts a Nascar Failure Behind It The former oil tank farm in Bloomfield that stirred opposition when a racetrack was proposed for the site will become a marine port and logistics center. South Korean Amateur Lee Seals Masters Spot South Korean amateur Lee Chang-woo sealed a spot at next year's U.S. Masters with a three-stroke triumph in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in northeast China on Sunday. Newmont says Akyem, Phoenix Copper reach commercial output Oct 30 (Reuters) - Newmont Mining Corp said on Wednesday its Akyem project in Ghana and its Phoenix Copper Leach project in Nevada have achieved commercial production on schedule and on budget. Vienna museum director quits in Nazi looted art row VIENNA (Reuters) - The director of Vienna's Leopold Museum, home to extensive collections of work by Austrian artists such as Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, has quit in a row over Nazi-looted art. Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League. Market Ready Should I Remove Built-Ins? Advice on repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Twitter's 'anti-Facebook' IPO tactics win over some investors (Reuters) - Institutional investors who met with Twitter Inc this week say they are optimistic about its initial public offering and see little sign of the irrational exuberance that preceded Facebook Inc's splashy coming-out party in 2012. Obamacare website security at 'high risk' before launch -memo BOSTON (Reuters) - The security of the Obama administration's healthcare website was at "high risk" because of lack of testing before it opened for enrollment on October 1, according to a government memorandum reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday.

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