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News Feed Latest worldwide news Cuba to drop dual currency The Cuban government announced Tuesday it plans to end the country's dual-currency system. UCB says gets EU clearance for Cimzia in psoriatic arthritis BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Belgian pharmaceutical group UCB said on Friday that European regulators have recommended approval of its Cimzia drug for treating psoriatic arthritis in adults. Danish royals visit twins at Sydney Children's Hospital Oct. 26 - Danish royals visit Australian Twin Registry at the Sydney Children's Hospital while in Australia to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration). Paul Reichmann, Who Helped Develop the World Financial Center, Dies at 83 Mr. Reichmann took enormous business risks, made and lost billions of dollars and built extensively in Toronto, New York and London. How to be a Parisian Paris can be intimidating -- don't worry, says a writer who lived there for almost 20 years. Follow a few rules (actually 11) and you'll fit in. With Snap of Group Photo, 3 Members of Advocacy Group Face Trial in China Charged with illegal assembly, the members of the New Citizens Movement will be tried Monday in the first court test of how far the government will go to extinguish the group. Dry Whites for Creamy Chowders The richness of the broth and the brininess of the clams enhance these wines. The ship that saved Albert Einstein Red Star Line carried Einstein and "White Christmas" composer Irving Berlin to America. New shoes for 10,000 homeless kids Nicholas Lowinger, 15, has provided new shoes to more than 10,000 homeless children since 2010. UPDATE 1-Amazon sales show momentum, analysts boost price targets * Shares jump 10 pct after opening bell (Updates shares) R.L. Stine to Revive Fear Street Series The first new book in the horror series for young adults, written by the author of the Goosebumps books, is due in October 2014. No. 3 Florida State Rolls Over NC State 49-17 Jameis Winston threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns and No. 3 Florida State scored 35 points in the first quarter on the way to a 49-17 victory against North Carolina State on Saturday. Special Report W.T.A. Championships Jelena Jankovics New Shot at the Top After dropping from the top 20, the former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic has surged back this year to join the elite field at the season-ending W.T.A. Championships. 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. Scene City Giorgio Armani Day in New York A fashion extravaganza for Giorgio Armani at the SuperPier, with a marathon show, exhibition and celebrity-filled nightclub. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Eagles Frustrations at Home and With Quarterbacks Have Persisted Philadelphia has lost a franchise-record nine straight games at home and has not yet said who will direct the offense Sunday when it hosts the Giants. New delays hit Obamacare rollout before October 1 launch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance... Football Neymar on target in El Clasico Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday. UPDATE 3-AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge Oct 25 (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, as booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines. U.N., Fearing a Polio Epidemic in Syria, Moves to Vaccinate Millions of Children Officials said that the discovery a few weeks ago of a cluster of paralyzed young children in Deir al-Zour, a heavily contested city in eastern Syria, had prompted their alarm. Altera forecasts tepid demand for telecom products (Reuters) - Programmable-chip maker Altera Corp forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates, citing fewer orders for its telecom and wireless products, sending its shares down 5... The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for Friday to Sunday, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 17.0 million 2 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 13.5 million 3 (*) Mortal Instruments City of Bones...$ 9.3 million 4 (*) The World's End.....................$ 8.9 million 5 (5) Planes......... The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | StoryCorps Turns 10 What is StoryCorps and how many stories of love, loss and other fundamentals have been recorded over its 10 years? Jackets Score 4 in 3rd to Beat Leafs, 5-2 Marian Gaborik scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period, and Sergei Bobrovsky made it stand up to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night. Youre the Boss Blog Taking the Path of Profits Over Growth Owners of start-ups often decide to pursue growth rather than profits. But without profits and positive cash flow, the businesses can have a hard time surviving. Kate returns to public engagements after royal christening Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, attends a charity event, her first public appearance since the christening of Prince George. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Christina True and Daniel Pfeiffer The bride and the groom are captains in the Air Force. Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. India Ink Image of the Day October 25 A house on the outskirts of Jammu city, Jammu and Kashmir, with shell marks allegedly caused by firing from the Pakistani side. Chinese University Defends Outspoken Teachers Firing Peking Universitys dismissal of an economist, Xia Yeliang, has prompted questions about whether it was politically motivated. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look. Japan PM says ready to be more assertive against China media TOKYO (Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in an interview published on Saturday, said Japan was ready to be more assertive towards China as Beijing threatened to strike back if provoked. UPDATE 12-U.S. oil futures edge up; Brent/WTI spread narrows * U.S. non-transport durable goods orders fall in September Czech center-left ekes out slim poll victory, tough coalition talks loom PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Social Democrats won a slim victory in a parliamentary election on Saturday but faced a tough task forming a government after a wave of voter anger over sleaze and budget cuts propelled new protest parties into parliament. EFH restructuring talks expand, forge on ahead of looming payment NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings has stepped up talks with bondholders of its regulated unit, several people close to the talks said on Thursday, as it holds out hope of reaching... Art in Review Christoph Ruckhberle Frhstck im Freien Mr. Ruckhberle is back in New York with an arresting show that makes us remember what all the fuss was about. Unfunded liability grows for Illinois teacher pensions CHICAGO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Illinois's Teachers' Retirement System, the state's biggest public pension fund, said on Friday that its unfunded liability grew by 7 percent in the latest fiscal year...

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