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News Feed Latest worldwide news Del Potro denies Federer again Juan Martin Del Potro put on hold Roger Federer's hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by inflicting a second straight defeat on the Swiss maestro in the final of his hometown tournament in Basel. Pentagon Memo Pentagons Must-Read News Compilation Fades Away There were many causes of death for the Early Bird, among them Internet services that made the effort seem like an anachronism. Manna Dey, 94, the Voice of Many a Bollywood Star, Dies Mr. Dey was an acclaimed playback singer for Bengali as well as Bollywood films, but like most Bollywood singers, he was not seen onscreen. U.S. government shutdown dampens October car sales DETROIT (Reuters) - The 16-day U.S. government shutdown in early October appeared to dampen consumers' appetite for new cars, as seven of the top eight automakers reporting monthly sales on Friday missed analysts' expectations. India Ink India a Hub for Patients From Afghanistan In India, sophisticated treatment at far lower prices compared to developed countries, is attracting a large number of Afghans every year. Today's Economist Work Now, and Let Uncle Sam Pay You Later The rise in payroll taxes without an increase in a workers ultimate benefits from Social Security is a disincentive to work, an economist writes. 10 amazing stories of everyday heroes They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. UPDATE 5-Pakistani Taliban chief killed in drone strike ISLAMABAD/PESHAWAR, Pakistan, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The head of the Pakistani Taliban was killed by a U.S. drone strike on Friday, security and Taliban sources said, in a blow to the fragmented movement... Bank of NY Mellon in $28 mln pact with Florida over forex pricing Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon Corp on Friday reached a $28 million settlement with Florida's attorney general to resolve allegations that the bank overcharged a state pension plan on... Sony slashes profit outlook with TV business back in red TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp cut its full-year profit targets after slipping to a quarterly net loss as its recovering TV operation relapsed into the red. Dance Review American Ballet Theater Opens Its Fall Season American Ballet Theater opened its fall season at its new Lincoln Center home with a world premiere of The Tempest by Alexei Ratmansky. JPMorgan Chase gains in small business satisfaction ranking NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co ranked first in a small business customer satisfaction survey in three of four regions of the United States, a sharp improvement from 20th place nationally... Some Wall Street brokerages push up Twitter IPO targets SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Morningstar on Friday joined three other brokerages in setting price targets for Twitter Inc well above its IPO price range, suggesting the stock has room to rise at least 30 percent. White House Will Focus on Climate Shifts While Trying to Cut Greenhouse Gases White House aides said President Obama would sign an executive order on Friday morning directing federal agencies to make it easier for states to build resilience against storms. Today's Economist Work Now, and Let Uncle Sam Pay You Later The rise in payroll taxes without an increase in a workers ultimate benefits from Social Security is a disincentive to work, an economist writes. 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. 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. Brazil regulator may fine OGX for natural gas unit sale -paper RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the oil company controlled by embattled tycoon Eike Batista, might face a penalty because it did not notify Brazilian regulator... Haitian-Dominicans not citizens? Some Dominicans who have never traveled outside of their country of birth could suddenly find themselves outsiders. 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. U.S. stocks gain for fourth week Nov. 01 - More signs of a recovery in manufacturing helped power stocks higher after two down days. Fred Katayama reports. Talk Randi Zuckerberg I Really Put Myself Out There The first sister of Silicon Valley on online etiquette and why privacy is a Web 2.0 concern. US STOCKS-Wall St rises, buoyed by results, manufacturing data NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, rebounding following two days of losses as solar companies jumped on results and strong data on manufacturing. Rwanda 'key' to Congo's peace John Prendergast and Sasha Lezhnev say that unless the Congo war's root causes are addressed in a broader peace process, violence will intensify and Rwanda could be drawn more directly into the fray. Restoring Myanmar's iconic buildings CNN's Paula Newton explores a mission to preserve the country's past at a time when all eyes are on the future. Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. Saudi man beats servant A video of a man beating a worker has Saudi authorities looking for the culprit, as CNN's Mohammed Jamjoom reports. F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Scientists confirm most distant galaxy Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago. 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. UPDATE 2-U.S. mutual fund group rejects Treasury report on asset managers WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. Treasury research report that could pave the way for tougher regulation of asset managers lacks empirical evidence to back up its claims and should be scrapped,... G.O.P. Filibuster of 2 Obama Picks Sets Up Fight Senate Republicans thwarted the confirmation of two of President Obamas nominees, one to an appeals court and another to a home-lending oversight post. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Schools Watch Students on the Internet What questions about students freedom of speech does this article raise? Congolese Army Takes Rebel Stronghold The army retook one of the last remaining strongholds of the M23 rebels Wednesday, with fighters fleeing as the military sought to extinguish the 18-month-old insurrection, officials said. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. City Room New York Today Marathon Revival What you need to know for Friday and the weekend the marathon returns, tropical weather and a parrot safari in Brooklyn. 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. Mickelson Eyes Sheshan Hat-Trick as Tiger Sits Out The absence of Tiger Woods will not go unnoticed at this week's WGC-HSBC Champions tournament but the attendance of 40 of the world's top 50 players suggests the tournament is living up to its billing as a World Golf Championships tournament. Pursuits In Amish Country, on the Train to Paradise A caboose-themed motel, a steam-train ride and Thomas the Tank Engine are just three of the attractions visitors can find during a visit to Strasburg, Pa., in Lancaster County. FIFA chief's 'disrespect' riles Ronaldo Once again, the head of world soccer has put his foot in his mouth. Sepp Blatter has been forced to apologize for a bizarre impersonation of Cristiano Ronaldo that his club Real Madrid claims puts FIFA's impartiality in the upcoming the Ballon d'Or awards in doubt.

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