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News Feed Latest worldwide news Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. FIFA's Russian racism headache For soccer's world governing body FIFA, it is an unwanted hat-trick -- the next three host nations of its showpiece tournament are all battling controversies. Shoeless boys win basketball cup Despite most of the team being of short stature and playing barefoot, the Triqui Indian boys from Mexico won the championship -- and the hearts of many -- at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held in Argentina. 'Lost world' of Australian rainforest yields up three new species SYDNEY (Reuters) - Scientists have discovered three new species of animals in a rainforest 'lost world' in Australia, protected for millions of years by almost impenetrable stacks of granite boulders. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. 8 States Teaming Up to Support Electric Cars California, New York and six other states said they would work jointly to adopt a range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car. 'New' Korean look captures world Long in the shadow of the kimono and cheongsam, the Korean hanbok is enjoying a revival in international fashion circles. 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. Google launches 'KitKat' software, sweetens features on range of phones SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search. Group Iran closer to nuclear bomb Iran may only need a month to produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a nuclear bomb, a U.S.-based anti-proliferation group says in a new assessment of Tehran's enrichment program. Second retrial set for Arizona man accused in 1991 temple murders' PHOENIX (Reuters) - A man accused of killing nine people at a Thai Buddhist temple west of Phoenix over two decades ago will go on trial for the third time next month after a jury deadlocked on whether he was guilty of Arizona's deadliest mass murder. ANA falls to two-month low after cutting guidance TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of All Nippon Airways fell as much as 6 percent to a two-month low of 202 yen on Thursday after the carrier almost halved its operating profit forecast for the year ending... RPT-Fitch reviews Panamanian mid-sized banks' ratings SAN SALVADOR, October 31 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has completed a peer review of the following seven Panamanian mid-sized banks Banco Aliado, S.A. (Aliado), Banco Panameno de la Vivienda, S.A. y... Scene City Scaring Up Some Dough for a Cause Alec Baldwin and Coco Rocha, among others, pitched in for the Artwalk NY benefit, where, after the plight of the homeless, Halloween costumes were a dominant topic. Mobile Ads Fuel a Jump in Profit at Facebook Profits doubled in the third quarter, and the social network reported that mobile ads now accounted for about half its advertising revenue. Looking for a Way Around Keystone XL, Canadian Oil Hits the Rails Despite higher costs, Canadian oil companies are rapidly expanding their ability to transport crude by rail, hoping to tap hungry markets in Asia. Couple fined for inflight sex A pair of high fliers were each fined $250 for allegedly engaging in oral sex in front of other passengers on a commercial Allegiant Air flight in the U.S. Senate Republicans Block 2 Obama Nominees Voting on the nominees, one to a powerful appeals court and another to a housing lending oversight post, fell short of the 60 votes required to break the Republican filibuster. Rise in Home Prices May Be Peaking Other reports released on Tuesday showed that consumer confidence fell sharply this month as the federal government was partly shut down for 16 days. Movie Review About Time, a British Confection From Richard Curtis A Hugh Grant wannabe (Domhnall Gleeson) and his father (Bill Nighy) indulge the supernatural talent shared by the men in their family. Police have video of Toronto mayor, won't detail contents TORONTO (Reuters) - Police said Thursday they have obtained a video "consistent" with media accounts that it shows Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine, but they would not confirm the contents of the video. Activist fund TCI backs EADS boss as defense cuts loom LONDON (Reuters) - The head of hedge fund TCI said he is backing the boss of aerospace giant EADS in his "aggressive" approach to slash costs and grow profit, and expects management to announce further cuts in its defense unit soon. No. 20 S Carolina Rallies Past No. 5 Mizzou in 2OT Hobbled by a sprained left knee, Connor Shaw asked Steve Spurrier if he could play Saturday night at Missouri. India Ink Image of the Day October 30 A man walking through a paddy field on the outskirts of Agartala, Tripura. U.S. private hiring slows, inflation stays muted WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. private-sector employers hired the fewest workers in six months in October while tepid domestic demand kept inflation benign last month, suggesting the economy was still... Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. New Chief of the F.C.C. Is Confirmed The Senate voted unanimously to confirm President Obamas two picks for the Federal Communications Commission, Tom Wheeler as chairman and Michael ORielly as a commissioner. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Poland, Wedded to Coal, Spurns Europe on Clean Energy Targets A fossil-fuels holdout, Poland has actively worked to block the European Unions effort to more tightly control greenhouse gas emissions. Tool Kit Wrangling Data From a Huge Variety of Fitness Gadgets Measuring and tracking your bodys functions and activities has never been easier but what to do with all that data? Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. Stenson '$11.4M a nice bonus' Henrik Stenson may have just become golf's $11.4 million man, but the Swede insists it's not all about the money. DealBook Shares of Blackstone-Backed Real Estate Trust Rise in Debut The Brixmor Property Group sold more shares than it had expected in its initial public offering, reflecting strong demand from investors for commercial real estate. QA China's restive far west A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in northwestern China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 40. Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value. Secret Service could help Chris Brown A Secret Service report on Chris Brown's alleged assault on a man in Washington on Sunday offers insight into the singer's possible defense strategy. UPDATE 3-U.S. to allow expanded electronic device use on flights WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Airline passengers will soon be able to use certain electronic devices throughout their entire flight after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ended a long-standing ban on Thursday. T Magazine Art Market | Restoration Hardwares Next Move? A Quarterly Journal for Art Lovers The sleek, beautifully produced publication is one of the tentpoles of RH Contemporary Art, the furniture retailers grand entre into the art world. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible.

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