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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Miss America you didn't know Miss America Nina Davuluri opens up about the cultural clash she experienced when she introduce her boyfriend to her traditional parents. UPDATE 3-Batista's OGX files for bankruptcy protection in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, sought court protection from creditors on Wednesday in... Obamacare will work Sally Kohn says millions of formerly uninsured Americans now have insurance because of Obamacare. Snafus with the health exchanges are temporary and should not obscure the law's successes Subeconomy of fake Beats Three weeks ago, hip-hop star Andre Young -- better known as Dr. Dre -- made news as his Beats Electronics line, a maker of premium headphones, was valued at more than $1 billion thanks to an investment from the Carlyle Group. UPDATE 1-ICE postpones date of purchase of NYSE Oct 30 (Reuters) - IntercontinentalExchange, a futures market operator, has postponed the closing date for acquiring NYSE Euronext, operator of the New York Stock Exchange, to give more time for... State of the Art Lighter and Faster, Its iPad Air The improvements on the new tablet are incremental, not revolutionary, but Apple still holds the edge compared with the other tablets on the market. Bats At Fenway, Looking for a Replay of 1918 The Red Sox return to Boston with a chance to clinch a World Series at home for the first time since Babe Ruth was part of their team. Economic View Sharing Nobel Honors, and Agreeing to Disagree A winner of this years Nobel in economics explains areas of disagreement with his fellow laureates. And, he notes, this isnt the first time co-recipients have had differing views. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Alabama's county says creditors OK new terms to end bankruptcy Oct 30 (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County and Wall Street creditors have reached agreement on a revised plan to end the second-largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy, county officials said on... UPDATE 1-White House faces tough sell in Congress on delay of Iran sanctions WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Top Obama administration officials have been pushing U.S. lawmakers hard to hold off on new sanctions over Iran's nuclear program, but some key lawmakers said on... Steve McQueens Film Is a Box-Office Test Case The movie industry is waiting to see if 12 Years a Slave, a story focusing on an African-American, can garner a global audience. 12 Percent of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated, F.D.A. Finds The imports, from places like India and Mexico, are contaminated with insect parts and salmonella. Woods Says the Next Step Is Up to Golf Channel Tiger Woods issued a veiled challenge to Golf Channel over a column written by analyst Brandel Chamblee that a series of rules violations by Woods amounted to cheating. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. Ballot Breakdown Baylor Looking to Cross the Line Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 9 of the regular season. U.S. security agency denies reports it targeted Vatican WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Security Agency, responsible for U.S. electronic eavesdropping, said on Wednesday that it does not target the Vatican, and called an Italian media report that it had done so "not true." Russian teen gets F1 chance He might only be 19 but Daniil Kvyat is ready to race with the big boys after being confirmed as Toro Rosso's new signing for the 2014 season. Council Approves Raising Age to Buy Cigarettes to 21 Aiming to curtail smoking among young people, the City Council adopted the strictest limits on tobacco purchasing of any major American city. Heineken extends Champions League deal by three years BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Heineken, the world's third largest brewer, has extended its sponsorship of the Champions League, Europe's premier soccer club tournament, for three years. Epic Rap Battles Seeks Staying Power on YouTube Epic Rap Battles of History, which just began its third season on YouTube, hopes to hold onto viewers by presenting a new segment every other week. Daniel Sedin Scores Winner for Canucks Daniel Sedin scored the game-winner in the third period and added an assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Monday night. UPDATE 1-Expedia quarterly profit beats; shares soar Oct 30 (Reuters) - Online travel agency Expedia Inc reported a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates and said business referrals from review site TripAdvisor Inc. have improved, sending its shares up 18 percent in extended trading. Can Messi be dethroned? The nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or -- the award handed to the year's best player -- have been unveiled and once again Barcelona star Lionel Messi heads up the list. In Response to Storm, New York Will Create a Gas Reserve The pilot program, which will cost $10 million, was started to prevent shortages like the one that affected the region during Hurricane Sandy last year. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya mall? Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them. Contributing Op-Ed Writer When Class Trumps Identity How the new politics of redistribution are changing the way Democratic voters behave. UPDATE 1-JP Morgan puts London FX chief on leave, Citi reported to do same LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - JP Morgan has put its chief currency dealer in London, Richard Usher, on leave, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, and Bloomberg reported Citigroup Inc... Constantia Flexibles announces intention to float by end 2013 VIENNA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Austrian packaging group Constantia Flexibles on Wednesday said it plans a stock market listing before the end of the year. Heat Get Rings, Then Hold Off Bulls 107-95 They got their rings before the game, then a challenge as it was winding down. Billionaire candy heiress set for trial stemming from fatal crash (Reuters) - Billionaire candy heiress Jacqueline Badger Mars faces trial on a charge of reckless driving in an accident that killed an elderly woman, authorities said on Wednesday. Ralph Pellecchio, James Wernz A special counsel for Citigroup in Manhattan and an attending physician at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn are married by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Scan Explaining a Collider and Poisons Power November events at the intersection of science and culture. Lagarde's warning for Europe IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde tells CNN that Europe can not be complacent over growth and jobs. EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 30) BRUSSELS, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Tiffany Lynch, Daniel Kimicata The bride is an account manager at a digital advertising agency in Manhattan; the groom is an architectural designer in Brooklyn. Youre the Boss Blog A Year Late, S.E.C. Weighs in With 585 Pages of Crowdfunding Rules Both those representing the industry and those looking to protect investors seemed reasonably satisfied, but crowdfunding portals will face some challenges. FIFA delays Qatar decision No decision will be made on a shift in the date for soccer's Qatar 2022 World Cup before the 2014 World Cup is played, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Malaysia's Maybank launches Islamic asset management unit LONDON (Reuters) - Malaysia's Malayan Banking Bhd, the country's largest lender, has launched an Islamic asset management unit to cater to growing investor appetite for sharia-compliant investment...

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