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News Feed Latest worldwide news Barnes Noble to Release New Version of the Nook The new device comes as the bookseller, the nations largest bookstore chain, continues to face questions about its long-term viability. ArtsBeat Designer Thomas Heatherwick to Create Centerpiece for Hudson Yards Project The Hudson Yards development on Manhattans West Side will feature a public art centerpiece by British designer Thomas Heatherwick. White House faces tough sell in Congress on delay of Iran sanctions WASHINGTON (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 Wednesday they had not yet been convinced to support a delay. Media Decoder A Fans Mission Resurrect a Little-Watched Movie A television editor has organized a screening and discussion with the director of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and the event is prompting strong interest. As Buffalo Sabres Rebuild, Fans Say Team Should Also Reform The Sabres have been so widely criticized for a handful of violent incidents that fans in Buffalo and commentators across the continent are calling for Coach Ron Rolstons ouster. CORRECTED-U.S. attorney wants DOJ to take civil action against BofA -filing (Corrects to show a U.S. attorney's office, not the U.S. attorney's office) World's unusual camping spots Camping used to mean a canvas tent, freeze-dried ration packs and a local muddy field. No longer. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Your Money Adviser New Guidelines Aim to Help Financial Caregivers The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a series of guides called Managing Someone Elses Money. Australia's WCB shares fall as Kirin takes king-making stake SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd shares fell on Wednesday after Japan's Kirin Holdings Co Ltd bought itself a king-making stake that could... Patrolling the 'Sea of Death' CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the E.U.'s efforts to patrol its borders and save migrants who get into trouble. U.S. F-35 fighter drops first guided bomb against ground target WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jet dropped a 500-pound bomb this week, hitting a tank at Edwards Air Force Base in California and marking the first time the new warplane has fired a laser-guided weapon, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. Profiling Complaints by Black Shoppers Followed Changes to Stores Security Policies At least one shopper who was stopped after leaving Barneys has filed suit charging discrimination. The Pragmatist A Desk Worthy of Starbucks In a comfortable, well-designed space, children are more likely to study and be creative. India Ink 45 Killed in Fiery Bus Crash in South India Initial reports suggest that negligent driving caused the accident in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. Beijing's corruption fight In China, a sex scandal is often more than just a sex scandal -- because it often involves public money. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Hess profit and production tumble after unrest in Libya (In paragraphs three and five, fixes references to second quarter; meant third quarter in both instances.) Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul. Brazil court confirms oil company OGX filed bankruptcy petition RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian oil company OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA filed a petition for bankruptcy protection in a Rio de Janeiro court on Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the... Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth. Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. Pakistan drone victims speak out The civilian victims of a U.S. drone attack in Pakistan, come to Washington to ask lawmakers to stop the killing. Bolshois Plans for New York Remain Unclear The Bolshoi and Lincoln Center have not announced whether the ballet will appear there in 2014. In Practice People Who Buy Own Health Policies Face Big Changes Policyholders may find that their old plans have been discontinued and that they must choose new plans, which may cost more. 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. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Living in Fairfield Beach Buildings Rise; Values Stay Put A year after Sandy, property values seem to have remained unaffected, but new building codes have changed the look of some homes. BIG DEBATE Easy money to fuel new UK housing bubble? Oct. 30 - Mad, reckless and dangerous are just some of the criticisms aimed at the UK governments Help To Buy scheme to assist homebuyers. 9 die in bomb blast, gunfire at police checkpoint in Iraq Attackers targeting security forces staged a coordinated assault on a police checkpoint west of Mosul, Iraq, killing at least nine people and wounding 25 others Wednesday in the latest spasm of violence in an increasingly restive country. Egyptian Satirist Returns to TV With Careful Barbs In his first show since the military ousted President Mohamed Morsi in July, Bassem Youssef skewered the leadership with caution, in a test of what the government was prepared to allow. Seoul shares seen weaker on U.S. uncertainty, ahead of key surveys SEOUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are set to open lower on Thursday after the U.S. central bank renewed its open-ended commitment to monetary support, and with investors looking ahead to global economic indicators due out later in the week. "With uncertainties piling up, economic indicators are the utmost factor that investors are counting on as of now," said Chang Hee-jong, an analyst at Hana Daetoo Securities. Wall Street stocks slipped and Treasury yields popped higher after the Bale Back in Real Training Before Malaga Clash Gareth Bale returned to full training with his Real Madrid team mates on Wednesday as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury, suggesting the Wales winger may play a part in Saturday's La Liga clash at Malaga (300 P.M. BST). 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. Dot Earth Blog Will Sandys Lessons Fade as a Sleepy Atlantic Storm Season Ends? An extraordinarily quiet Atlantic hurricane season follows an epic storm surge, raising questions about disaster forgetfulness. World Briefing | Europe Russia Shake-Up at Space Agency Prime Minister Dmitri A. Medvedev fired the general director of Russias space agency on Thursday as part of a shake-up that had been expected after embarrassing rocket failures. FOREX-Dollar gains versus euro, yen after Fed statement * Dollar index rises for 4th straight session * Fed to keep buying $85 bln in bonds per month * Fed says financial conditions looser than in September By Wanfeng Zhou NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The... UPDATE 2-Record Porsche and Audi sales keep VW on target * Shares up 4.6 pct (Adds more analyst comment, detail, background, shares)

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