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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-RLPC BJ's to launch $2.1 bln refinancing loan NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Warehouse retailer BJ's Wholesale Club is launching a $2.1 billion refinancing credit Thursday, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. Deutsche Bank is lead left, with Citi,... 4 killed, thousands lose power A powerful Atlantic storm battered England with powerful winds. CNN's Atika Shubert reports U.S. home prices rise in Aug, yearly gain best since 2006 SP NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. single-family home prices rose in August and also posted their strongest annual gain in more than seven years, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Golf Tiger dropped by EA Sports Tiger Woods' face has adorned the cover of EA Sports video games for well over a decade, but the world No. 1 has been dropped by the developer. Morrissey Autobiography to Be Published in U.S. The British pop stars memoir has been acquired by G.P Putnams Sons after a heated auction for the American rights. Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday. Bill Sharman, N.B.A. Hall of Famer, Dies at 87 Sharman won four N.B.A. championships as a player for the Boston Celtics and one as a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Theater Review The Landing, a John Kander Musical, at Vineyard Theater The Landing, a chamber musical by John Kander and Greg Pierce at the Vineyard Theater, tells three stories that tap into innocence and regret. The rising force in world football? France's multicultural stars shone brightest at the World Cup 15 years ago -- now could it be Belgium's turn to do the same in Brazil next year? Pediatricians call for limits on kids' screen time NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Families should make a "media use plan" and set clear rules about TV, cell phones and other devices, pediatricians said today. Ballot Breakdown Baylor Looking to Cross the Line Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 9 of the regular season. ArtsBeat Joel Grey, M.C. in Cabaret, to Publish Memoir Mr. Greys book will cover both his work and his personal life. Ladd Scores in Shootout, Jets Beat Stars 2-1 Andrew Ladd scored the only goal in a shootout, Ondrej Pavelec made 35 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. UPDATE 2-Obamacare official apologizes for website glitches (Adds quotes and details on Americans losing about insurance losses)) 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. Paul McCartney can't slow down Paul McCartney has never dwelled in yesterday, even if he remembers it quite well. At 71, he's just released his 24th post-Beatles album, "New," and is generating music at a pace that puts artists a quarter of his age to shame. And in a remarkably candid cover story by Rolling Stone contributing editor Jonah Weiner (on newsstands Friday October 25) McCartney discusses the drive that keeps him creating fresh music as well as the memories of his Beatles bandmates that continue to shape his life today. Well Everyday Jet Lag How sleeping against type can affect your health. Lesbians seek class action against Virginia gay-marriage ban HARRISONBURG, Virginia (Reuters) - Lawyers for two lesbian couples suing the state of Virginia in an effort to overturn its ban on same-sex marriage on Tuesday asked the federal judge hearing the case to certify it as a class action representing all gay couples in the state. Currents | Events A Look Toward the Future at National Design Awards The founder of the Citi Bike program is honored, as is TED. New Jersey School District Cancels Testing After Exams Are Leaked on the Internet The breach of test security in the Montclair, N.J., school district was discovered by a parent on Friday, leading to a full legal investigation. Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney. A Reason for Hope in Congos Perpetual War Defeats last year jolted both the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations into action, bringing new leadership and vigor to the fight. FIFA's Russian racism pain Racism accusations leveled at CSKA Moscow are the latest headache for FIFA ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with the 2014 and 2022 events also no strangers to controversy. Linking Europe and Asia As a country, Turkey is often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, for the first time, the two continents will be officially connected by a multi-billion dollar underwater railway tunnel. Atlantic 10 Hoping Edginess of Barclays and Brooklyn Will Rub Off on Conference The Atlantic 10, which will hold its conference tournament at Barclays, has planned to embrace the style of Brooklyn and the newness of Barclays to recruit players and draw fans. Orcas in captivity Gabriela Cowperthwaite, director of "Blackfish," talks about why she made the movie. Sinosphere Blog Police Examine Possible Xinjiang Link in Deadly Tiananmen Crash In the crash at the entrance to the Forbidden City, the police named two suspects from Xinjiang, the troubled region in Chinas far west whose ethnic Uighur population has become increasingly disenchanted with Chinese policies. 'Baby Federer' vs. the Real Thing Who wins? The old met the new. At one end of the court, the young man nicknamed "Baby Federer" -- at the other was one of the all-time tennis greats, albeit one who is battling to show that he's not a spent force. With tough market at home, China's heavy gear makers gain traction overseas * Chinese firms ride on emerging markets' construction boom Vettel clinches fourth straight world title Sebastian Vettel wraps up a record equaling fourth successive world title Sunday with another superbly judged drive to win the Indian Grand Prix. 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." And to Drink For Red-Cooked Beef, a Softly Fruity Wine The spike of heat in this dish makes it one of the more difficult to pair with wine, but a well balanced zinfandel may go surprisingly well. Movie Review In the Name Of Centers on a Priests Struggle With Desire In the Name Of, directed by Malgoska Szumowska, focuses on a Polish priest transferred to the countryside who struggles with his longing for a local teenager. Dish wins dismissal of Harbinger's LightSquared lawsuit Oct 29 (Reuters) - Charlie Ergen's Dish Network Corp won dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit brought by Phil Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners in a fight over LightSquared Inc, a wireless... Protesters rally against NSA's surveillance program Oct. 26 - Critics of the U.S. National Security Agency's surveillance program gather in Washington D.C. to demand a stop to government spying. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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