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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Beats Signature Headphones Get an Upgrade Beats Electronics recently revamped its ubiquitous Beats Studio headphones, which were originally released in 2008. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies weaken on Fed fears; real drops 1 pct RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies weakened on Thursday as recent U.S. economic data fueled fears that the Federal Reserve may start winding down its stimulus program later... Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Singer Kelly Clarkson ties the knot in Tennessee (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson, the first contestant to win the Fox singing competition "American Idol," married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in a ceremony over the weekend in Tennessee, the singer said on Monday. British Tabloid Editors Charged in Hacking Scandal Had Affair, Prosecutors Say Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of the now-defunct News of the World, are charged with conspiracy in connection with the phone hacking. German-Swiss tax deal could be revived, conservatives say BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives want to revive a bilateral tax agreement with Switzerland in coalition talks with the Social Democrats, who blocked the proposed tax deal... Augusto Odone, maker of "Lorenzo's Oil," dies ROME (Reuters) - Augusto Odone, whose invention of "Lorenzo's Oil" to prolong the life of his son was made into an Oscar-nominated film, has died at the age of 80 in Italy, his family said on Friday. Buddy comedy 'Last Vegas' hits jackpot with senior star wattage LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman has a conundrum at 76 years of age he gets plenty of job offers, but the roles tend to be serious and they only beget more serious roles. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast Jung Chang Reconsiders Cixi Ms. Chang discusses Empress Dowager Cixi The Concubine Who Launched Modern China. DealBook Bankruptcy Filing Is a Stunning Fall for a Brazilian Tycoon The action by the petroleum company OGX was the culmination of a decline that had been apparent for months. N.F.L. Roundup Goal-Line Stand Saves Seahawks in Win Over Rams Seattle, riding the best start in franchise history, made a dramatic goal-line stand in the final minute to beat St. Louis. LPGA Waives Off Age Limit to Grant Teen Ko Membership New Zealand's 16-year-old golfing prodigy Lydia Ko has been granted full membership to the LPGA Tour from the start of the 2014 season after the governing body waived the age limit clause, the tour said on Monday. NBA Calendar Jan. 6 10-day contracts can be signed. Canadiens 2, Rangers 0 Rangers Fail to Sparkle in Debut at Refurbished Home In their first game at Madison Square Garden since its renovation was completed, the Rangers fell to the Canadiens. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a... CORRECTED-BRIEF-ON Semiconductor Q3 revenue $715.4 mln (Corrects headline to say Q3 revenue was $715.4 mln, not $715.4) Global Soccer Time for UEFA to Stand Up, Not Back Off If Yaya Tour's allegations of racial abuse by fans in Moscow hold up, the ruling body of European soccer needs to stand up for human rights. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. Dispatch Maam, Your Burger Has Been Paid For Drive on through. Its taken care of. Saudi comics mock driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. Triesman FIFA has 'ugly' culture' It should be a shining light in leading football forward, but FIFA has an "ugly" culture according to one former leading administrator. Contrite White House Spurns Health Laws Critics While the secretary of health and human services apologized profusely for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama traveled to Massachusetts to offer a forceful defense of the law. In Practice People Who Buy Own Health Policies Face Big Changes Policyholders may find that their old plans have been discontinued and that they must choose new plans, which may cost more. Using their heads to protest in Turkey Oct. 31 - Four female lawmakers wear their Islamic head scarves in parliament, challenging their country's secular tradition. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Tiananmen incident 'terror attack' Five suspects have been detained in Monday's deadly crash in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, which has been identified as a terrorist attack, Beijing police said Wednesday. LPGA Waives Off Age Limit to Grant Teen Ko Membership New Zealand's 16-year-old golfing prodigy Lydia Ko has been granted full membership to the LPGA Tour from the start of the 2014 season after the governing body waived the age limit clause, the tour said on Monday. Ellis, Nowitzki Lead Mavs Past Hawks 118-109 Monta Ellis started his Dallas career with 32 points, Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 and the Mavericks spoiled Mike Budenholzer's coaching debut with a 118-109 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Rentokil039;s largest shareholder Invesco looks to slash stake LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Rentokil039;s largest shareholder Invesco Perpetual is looking to sell 217 million pounds ($348.85 million) worth of shares in the British pest control firm. Rugby Japanese Rugby Team Aims for Top 10 Eddie Jones has revamped Japan's approach to rugby since he took over as coach in 2012 and wants the team to be in the top 10 in the world by the 2015 World Cup. Dot Earth Blog 10,000-Year Study Finds Oceans Warming Fast, But From a Cool Baseline Recent ocean warming is from a relatively cool baseline, a new study finds. Marathon Offers Recovering Addicts a Different Path The San Patrignano drug rehabilitation center in Italy is not a typical training ground for marathoners, but it is sending a team of six former drug addicts to compete in Sundays race. EU cars on track to meet 2015 carbon emissions goal EEA BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU car emissions fell 2.6 percent in 2012 from 2011, official figures showed on Wednesday, adding to a fierce Brussels debate on how quickly automakers can improve vehicle fuel efficiency. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. Google, Oracle and Red Hat to help with Obamacare website fix WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Experts from top technology and Internet companies including Google Inc, Oracle Corp and Red Hat Inc have joined the Obama administration's effort to fix its troubled... Shortcuts Dealing With a Client Who Calls and Calls and ... A constant problem for freelancers and small-business owners is deciding whether to turn down business from a demanding customer. 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. California man agrees to plead guilty to extortion of Miss Teen USA LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A 19-year-old California man has agreed to plead guilty to charges he hacked into the webcams of Miss Teen USA and other young women to take nude pictures in an extortion scheme, court papers revealed on Thursday. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Solar sail set for deep space voyage in 2015 Oct. 23 - NASA has plans to launch a lightweight, highly efficient solar sail in 2015 to explore as far as three million kilometres into deep space. The sail, propelled by the Sun's rays, will also be tested as an early warning system for potentially damaging solar emissions headed for Earth. Rob Muir reports.

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