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News Feed Latest worldwide news COMMODITIES-Index lowest since June 2012; oil, gold fall on rising dollar * Better-than-expected U.S. data boosts dollar, hurts gold, oil * Natgas falls on mild weather * Commodities out of favor as investors pile into equities NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A leading... They rebuilt after Sandy, only to have it torn down One New York family spent six months rebuilding their home after Sandy, only to have it condemned. Now they must navigate the tricky process of building a new house. Motherlode Blog What to Do When Your Child Asks About Your Income Five things to think about when your children want to know how much money you make, including honesty, not making them feel badly and considering what they already know. Gadgetwise Beats Signature Headphones Get an Upgrade Beats Electronics recently revamped its ubiquitous Beats Studio headphones, which were originally released in 2008. 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... CBS Said to Be Developing Streaming News Channel The 24-hour channel would mostly repurpose video and reporting already produced by CBS News, according to executives. Germany's Merkel faces some internal opposition to CO2 backloading BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces opposition from some of her own conservative lawmakers to any move to back EU plans to prop up carbon prices, according to an internal party document. 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. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses What began as a public relations predicament for American technology companies has evolved into a moral crisis that threatens the foundation of their businesses. Strong earthquake strikes off Chilean coast, no damage reported Oct. 31 - A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Chilean coast. No injuries or damage reported although there are some isolated power and cellphone outages. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Art in Review Sophie Calle Absence The art of Sophie Calle often takes the form of a missing-persons investigation, with Ms. Calle acting as a tireless, probing detective of her own emotional life. UPDATE 2-Bankrupt Alabama county gets $300 million more BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct 31 (Reuters) - Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County on Thursday approved a reworked settlement plan for its landmark $4.2 billion municipal bankruptcy that increases already... As Security Deteriorates at Home, Iraqi Leader Arrives in U.S. Seeking Aid Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki will try to win over a Congress and an American public reluctant to revisit the past in Iraq. Norway Snow sports, $850K mirrors "People will come to town just to see if the sun is shining." Orcas in captivity Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of "Blackfish," talks about why she made the movie. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. 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. England's Hodgson Battles Dilemma of Youth v Experience England manager Roy Hodgson will face the familiar dilemma of youth versus experience when he comes to selecting his squad for next year's World Cup in Brazil. India Ink A Landmark Turn in Indias Medical Negligence Law The Supreme Courts 60.8 million rupee award took into consideration the complex socioeconomic conditions of Dr. Kunal Saha, the pain his wife endured, the doctors loss of income and his copious legal expenses. Aziz Ansari gets 'Buried Alive' Aziz Ansari's never pulls punches in his stand-up, but there is a joke in his new comedy special that really pushes the envelope (forget worrying about a spoiler; we couldn't tell it here if we wanted to). Let's just say it involves child molestation, and the audience loves it. Memo From Japan With a Plants Tainted Water Still Flowing, No End to Environmental Fears Recent accidents have raised questions about whether the environment is facing new dangers more than two and a half years after the original disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Video Surveillance to Be a Key Component of Marathon Security Almost the entire New York City Marathon route will be covered, the police commissioner, Raymond W. Kelly, said on Friday, and hundreds of cameras will be monitored in real time. Oklahoma gay couple marry under Native American law EL RENO, Oklahoma (Reuters) - In a small chapel at historic Fort Reno, a same-sex couple has exchanged wedding vows in Oklahoma, a state where gay marriage is banned. Blueprint for new BoE Rebrand? - Breakingviews Oct. 31 - Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has hired McKinsey and Deloitte to advise on strategy. Breakingviews imagines what the consultancies might recommend. Shark quiz Take our shark quiz and discover whether your knowledge makes you a great white or a guppy. 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. TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices sink on strong factory data * U.S. factory activity strongest in 2-1/2 years -ISM * Longer-dated yields set for biggest weekly rise since September * Fed's Plosser proposes QE3 bond purchase limit * Treasuries earn 0.49 percent... Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1 First Clsico Is a Charm for Barcelonas Neymar, Not for Madrids Bale Neymar and Alexis Snchez scored goals on Saturday as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Computer-driven hedge fund Density to shut down LONDON (Reuters) - Sweden-based hedge fund Density is to close after a poor performance, its manager told Reuters on Tuesday, as computer-driven funds struggle to cope with markets dominated by... Eternal flame re-lit at JFK's gravesite Oct. 29 - Temporary flame had been burning since spring during repairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). J.C. Penney shares jump 10 percent on upgrade, short interest falls (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shares rose as much as 10.8 percent on Friday after Wall Street firm ITG Investment Research lifted its sales forecast for the department store chain, citing "improving sales trends" in five of the last seven weeks. Sports Briefing | Golf L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. New Obama order aims to prepare communities for severe weather WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In another move to address the impact of climate change, President Barack Obama ordered a bipartisan task force on Friday to help U.S. communities brace for longer heat waves, heavier downpours, more severe wildfires and worse droughts. Palestinians in Peace Talks With Israel Offer Resignations The Palestinian negotiators on Thursday offered to resign in protest over the continuing construction of Israeli settlements, but the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, was not likely to accept them. Caroline Huddleston, Brian Haley The bride manages real estate development projects; the groom is an associate at an investment firm. Television Review The Governors Wife, on AE, Follows Life of Edwin Edwards Edwin Edwards, the former governor of Louisiana, served a decade in prison. Now he has a young mate, a new baby and plenty of trouble on The Governors Wife. Publisher Houghton Mifflin announces IPO at $14-$16/share Nov 1 (Reuters) - Textbook publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co announced an initial public offering of 18.25 million shares at $14-$16 per share, raising as much as $292 million for the selling shareholders including John Paulson's hedge fund. Violence unsettles oil production MME's John defterios sits down with Hussain Al-Shahristani, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy. The New Old Age Blog Are Caregivers Healthier? More evidence that caregiving may improve health.

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