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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Office Depot-OfficeMax deal gets U.S. antitrust nod NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A deal to combine No. 2 U.S. office supply retailer Office Depot Inc with smaller rival OfficeMax Inc has won approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the... Smart, Cowboys Want Wiggins, Jayhawks to Prove It Marcus Smart has a simple message for Andrew Wiggins Prove it. Reviving Italy's 'Old Lady' If the "Old Lady" of Italian football needs a sharp reminder of where she wants to be, Wednesday's European Champions League clash should provide it. When Insurers Drop Policies Three Stories Insurance companies are canceling millions of health insurance plans that fail to meet minimum standards, and a look at the stories of three people with such plans tells a complex tale. The man who swims with sharks Imagine you're sitting at the bottom of the ocean, amidst 500 sharks in a feeding frenzy. Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. The science of positive thinking Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone. Court hears Murdoch editor told journalist "Do his phone" LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Andy Coulson, a former editor for Rupert Murdoch and Prime Minister David Cameron's ex-media chief, instructed one of his journalists involved in an exclusive story on a well-known figure to "do his phone", a London court heard on Friday. Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid -sources NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to loan it the money because they worry the smart phone maker will not be able to reverse its rapidly declining fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. Can Presidents Cup survive? Tiger Woods and others on whether U.S. domination could threaten the future of Presidents Cup. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill 4 Hamas Militants Israeli forces responded after five Israeli soldiers were injured in an explosion while they were destroying a tunnel from Gaza into Israel. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. Removal of Fukushima's spent fuel on target - US Energy Secretary WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A "significant milestone" is at hand for cleanup of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, with spent nuclear fuel removal likely to start on schedule, the U.S. Energy Secretary said on Friday after a visit to the site. U.S./Canada daily earnings hits misses Nov 1 - 1800 ET Nov 1 (Reuters) - The following U.S.- and Canada-listed companies reported earnings on Friday. This list shows whether they beat, met or missed Wall Street analysts' forecasts. It also shows the difference between analysts' expectations and reported results. The figures are provided by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Company Name Ticker Qtr Industry Curr EPS Est EPS Act Diff EPS Rev Est Rev Act Diff Rev 1ST CONSTITUTION BANCORP Q3 BANKING Time Warner Left Bruised in Fee Battle With CBS The cable company lost 306,000 television subscribers in the third quarter, hurt by a contract dispute that resulted in a blackout of CBS programming. U.S. economic growth gauge rises, annual rate slips ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth rose to a four-week high while the annualized growth rate slipped to the lowest level in over a year, a research group said on Friday. Sinosphere Blog Hong Kong Finds Switch to Cleaner Fuels Has Flaws A switch to cleaner-burning vehicles has in one respect actually worsened smog in Hong Kong, forcing the city to modify its effort. 36 Hours in Dsseldorf, Germany No, its not Berlin or Munich, but this city on the Rhine has more than enough attractions to fill a rewarding weekend. Bale Back in Real Training Before Malaga Clash Gareth Bale returned to full training with his Real Madrid team mates on Wednesday as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury, suggesting the Wales winger may play a part in Saturday's La Liga clash at Malaga (300 P.M. BST). Activists Feel Powerful Wrath as Russia Guards Its Arctic Claims The detained crew of a Greenpeace ship appears to have grossly underestimated Russias readiness to assert and expand its sovereignty in an Arctic region potentially rich with natural resources. 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. Is Beijing house really haunted? In recent years Halloween has become a big deal in Beijing, with locals and foreigners hitting up dozens of themed parties around the city in their wackiest costumes. Xinhua Chinese journalist confesses A Chinese reporter who was arrested last week on suspicion of damaging a business' reputation has confessed to releasing fabricated stories about the company for money and fame, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. TV Sports On Fox, a Sterile End to a Series Modern celebrations of World Series wins have a lack of spontaneity, with security preventing fans from going on the field and interviews conducted on a stage. As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry With the growing money and attention devoted to science and technology, university administrators are concerned that the humanities are being eclipsed. UPDATE 1-Bank of Ireland margins up as refinancing plans boosted DUBLIN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bank of Ireland039;s net interest margin continued to grow in the third quarter and analysts welcomed clarification from a regulator over the refinancing of 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion) of state preference shares. UPDATE 2-Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid -sources NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to participate on concerns that the smartphone maker will not be able to reverse its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. Green makeover will be struggle for Germany's RWE FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - A latecomer to renewable energy, Germany's RWE is trying to turn itself green at a time when it lacks the two resources it needs most time and money. ArtsBeat Popcast Sky Ferreiras Time, Finally Jon Caramanica and Ben Ratliff discuss Night Time, My Time, the debut album by Sky Ferreira. Portable devices OK on U.S. airlines Airplane travelers will soon be able to watch videos and play games with their electronic devices throughout their entire flight -- and not just above a certain altitude -- the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday in a long anticipated announcement. As Fed Begins Meeting, Markets Edge Higher Wall Street rose on Tuesday as investors waited for a Federal Reserve policy meeting for clues about when the central bank would begin reducing its monetary stimulus. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens modestly, consolidates after recent rout * C$ at C$1.0434 vs US$, or 95.84 U.S. cents * Loonie gains against most currencies, rises against euro * Canadian bond prices lower across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The... Shopping With Laura Bohn All in a Daybeds Work The versatile piece is as useful in wide-open spaces as it is in tiny ones. It also serves as an impromptu guest room. Morgan Stanley sues former adviser, claims he falsified records NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley's wealth management division sued former financial adviser Denis O'Brien on Thursday, claiming that he falsified 206 client telephone numbers just before leaving the firm. Dispatch Maam, Your Burger Has Been Paid For Drive on through. Its taken care of. Gogo says U.S. move on inflight devices 'favorable tailwind' NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to allow greater use of electronic devices on flights is "another favorable tailwind" for Gogo Inc., the internet provider for 80 percent of the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. At Home With David Bromberg and Nancy Josephson Duet for Violin and Voodoo If youre looking for the folk musician-turned-luthier-turned-recording artist (again), just follow the beads.

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