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News Feed Latest worldwide news On Pro Football If Not Yet a Winner, the Giants Are a Different Team The Giants may not become a winning team but they are a different one now as new faces like Jon Beason, Will Hill, and Peyton Hillis have gained prominent roles. Top U.S. health official apologizes for Healthcare.gov problems WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. federal agency responsible for the troubled Obamacare website, Healthcare.gov, apologized to the public on Tuesday for problems that have made it difficult for people to enroll online for subsidized health insurance. Grand Theft Auto V revs up Take-Two's results SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive Software raised its fiscal 2014 results forecast on Tuesday after reporting that second-quarter revenue quadrupled, driven by record-breaking sales of the video game "Grand Theft Auto V." Visiting Sicily's fiery Mount Etna At approximately 3,350 meters, it's Europe's highest and most active volcano. Florida death row inmates challenge execution drug MIAMI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Seven Florida death row inmates on Tuesday sued the state, saying a new three-step lethal injection procedure could inflict "cruel and unusual punishment" and called on a court to halt executions until the procedure is reviewed. Dow joins SP 500 at record heights Oct. 29 - Summary A jump in IBM shares helps push blue chips to a lifetime high; JPMorgan's record $13 billion settlement may be at risk; LinkedIn hooks in more subscribers; Retail sales, consumer confidence fall. Conway G. Gittens reports. RLPC-Bankers working on 1 bln euro financings for Nets sale LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Bankers are working on financing packages of around 1 billion euros ($1.38 billion) backing the sale of Nordic payment services company Nets Holding, banking sources said... On Monday Night, World Series Tops N.F.L. Game 5 of the Red Sox-Cardinals World Series on Monday drew a local television rating four times as large as the Rams-Seahawks N.F.L. game played nearby. Hotel reservations So last year As cell phones infiltrate our day-to-day lives, fewer people make firm plans -- or reserve hotel rooms. Companies are flocking to fill the same-day booking market, to the worry of some hotel brands. Investor Starboard asks chipmaker TriQuint to consider unit sale Oct 29 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value LP asked TriQuint Semiconductor Inc to consider selling or restructuring its mobile power amplifier business, which it says is dragging down the... Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels. 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. Slain Mass. teacher buried The church where Colleen Ritzer's family worshiped was filled with mourners for the slain Massachusetts math teacher's funeral Monday. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. College Football Roundup Oregon Overpowers U.C.L.A. in Second Half Byron Marshall ran for 133 yards and 3 touchdowns, and No. 2 Oregon wore down No. 12 U.C.L.A.s stout defense for a victory. UPDATE 2-"Guardians" TV sales rescue DreamWorks' quarter Oct 29 (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc reported quarterly results ahead of Wall Street estimates, helped by a strong pay-TV showing for "Rise of the Guardians", a fantasy film featuring Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Danny Bowiens Mission Cantina Opens Soon Putting a fresh spin on Mexican food the way Mission Chinese Food did for Sichuan. Myanmar's best treasures Myanmar's turnaround from social pariah to becoming this year's must-see destination has been remarkable. QA What Causes a Neck to Crack? The necks paired joints are filled with a bit of fluid, and when the neck is bent, a gas is released, creating that cracking sound, experts say. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish. JPMorgan's $13 billion deal hits stumbling blocks sources (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and the U.S. Justice Department have hit snags in working out the final details of their $13 billion settlement over the bank's mortgage bonds, two people familiar with the talks said. What happens to goods lost at sea? On a stormy January night in 1992, out in the Pacific Ocean, 29,000 plastic yellow ducks, blue turtles and green frogs fell from a cargo ship and were lost at sea. New Google Glass is on the way A new version of Google Glass, the company's breakthrough entry into the world of wearable tech, is on the way. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at highs on stimulus hopes, IBM * Consumer confidence sinks on worries about government shutdown Dell seals $24.9 billion buyout, delisting Tuesday SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Dell Inc will delist from the Nasdaq at the close of Tuesday's trading, as founder Michael Dell and private equity house Silver Lake complete their controversial $24.9... Why Chinese aren't big on Big Macs Oct. 29 - Once considered premium dining in China, fast food giants McDonald's and KFC are losing ground to homegrown upstarts. Jane Lanhee Lee asks brand consultant Shaun Rein what's on the table next. Iraq's Maliki to seek U.S. arms, role on Iran and Syria BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki flew to Washington on Tuesday, seeking urgent military supplies to fight an upsurge in sectarian violence spilling over the Syrian border. Beijing Crash May Be Tied to Unrest in Xinjiang A vehicle that careered along a crowded sidewalk in the capital and burst into flames killed and injured several people, and witness accounts suggested the driver had acted deliberately. UPDATE 1-Western Union profit falls as expenses rise; shares down 13 pct * Expenses up 5 pct at $1.11 billion (Add details, CEO comment, share movement) At home with the Di Restas The Circuit travels to Southern Italy to explore Force India driver Paul di Resta's Italian ancestry. Bomb Mailed To Official Of Britain In Ulster The parcel, which was defused and caused no injuries, was the fourth letter bomb sent to Northern Ireland authorities in the past week. Hop aboard Kangaroo shuts Australian airport SYDNEY (Reuters) - An injured kangaroo shut down part of Melbourne Airport on Wednesday after it hopped through the busy terminal and into a drug store. India Ink Morality and Mobile Phones in India Cheap mobile phones in India present possibilities for emancipation and change for women and oppressed classes. Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27 The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. Sports Briefing | Soccer Messi Rescues Barcelona in Champions League Lionel Messi scored a first-half equalizer to earn visiting Barcelona a 1-1 draw against A.C. Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76 A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia. Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. Ally settles U.S. regulators' mortgage securities claims NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Ally Financial Inc, the former parent of bankrupt Residential Capital LLC, has agreed to settle lawsuits by two U.S. regulators over alleged misstatements about its...

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