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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Dark universe' beckons as research target after Higgs boson wins Nobel GENEVA (Reuters) - With the Higgs boson in the bag, the head of the CERN research center urged scientists on Tuesday to push on to unveil the "dark universe" - the hidden stuff that makes up 95 per cent of the cosmos and is still a mystery to earthbound researchers. A Vulnerable Age Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans high interest rates can strain the finances of people on fixed incomes. Bits Blog Teenagers Prove Fickle When Choosing Social Networks Last year, reports consistently found that teens were not very interested in Twitter but were unhealthily addicted to Facebook. Now that seems to be flipping. Refugees inside their own country The ongoing violence in Syria has left millions of people displaced. And while many Syrians fled to neighboring countries to escape the bloodshed, others have remained despite being in harm's way, though they have been forced from their homes. Breakingviews ECB tests - pain or pragmatism? Oct. 23 - ECB plans to test the euro zone's top banks next year could be a smart move - but could also prove painful, says Breakingviews. Economix Blog Nudging Girls Toward Computer Science On the importance of role models, in real life and on TV. UPDATE 1 -Zoomlion shares jump after newspaper apologises for reports * Zoomlion been hit by string of accusatory media reports Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. U.S. FCC adopts access deal involving ATT, Dish, others * Order will improve service of rural, regional wireless providers Netflix to Add Dexter in Deal With CBS Corp. The deal is not exclusive, but for Netflix it represents access to a show that had been only available to Showtime subscribers. UK should remain in EU on reformed basis - Osborne Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne wants Britain to remain in the EU but only on a reformed basis, as the continent is in danger of pricing itself out of the world economy. Retro Report Storm Still Brews Over Scalding Coffee Hundreds of wide-ranging and intense reactions followed the Retro Report video revisiting a 1992 case of Liebeck v. McDonalds. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. Recipe Lab Discussing Chocolate With the Mast Brothers Join us for a video chat with the pioneering Brooklyn chocolate makers, and try their recipe for chocolate caramels with sea salt. Letter From Washington Congressional Budget Talks to Begin Amid a Sea of False Assumptions The panel that convenes this week must contend with this record of failure, a task compounded by misinformation that the deficit is spiraling out of control. UPDATE 2-U.S. copper fabricator ends fight against JPM, BlackRock funds NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. copper fabricator Southwire Co dropped its legal fight against physical copper funds planned by Wall Street banks, as political and regulatory scrutiny make it unlikely the exchange-traded funds will ever be launched, according to a court filing on Monday. Blatter seeking re-election? Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten. Mexico's Mexichem reports third-quarter loss MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mexican chemicals maker Mexichem on Monday reported its third-quarter results swung to a loss. Lou Reed Lou Reed, who took rock 'n' roll into dark corners as a songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for the Velvet Underground and as a solo artist, has died at the age of 71, his publicist said Sunday. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. ArtsBeat Chamber Music Society Will Summer in Saratoga Springs The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will spend three weeks in residence at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in August. Safety concerns for Syria arms experts Inspectors overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons have visited 21 out of the 23 sites, but security concerns have prevented visits to the remaining two. UPDATE 1-Polish coal miner Kompania Weglowa to merge mines, cut jobs * To merge mines, cut jobs, mostly in administration (Adds quote on merging mines) The man who swims with sharks Imagine you're sitting at the bottom of the ocean, amidst 500 sharks in a feeding frenzy. Rapper 50 Cent gets probation in domestic violence case LOS ANGELES, Oct 28 (Reuters) - American rapper 50 Cent on Monday struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service after allegedly kicking the mother of his child and destroying her property during a June altercation. Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. UPDATE 1-ANZ annual cash profit up 11 pct to record, meets forecast * Annual cash profit of A$6.5 bln vs consensus of A$6.4 bln Fed Proposes Big Banks Hold More Cash and Assets The Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed that big banks keep enough cash, government bonds and other high-quality assets on hand to survive during a severe downturn. The Saturday Profile Mexican Writer Mines the Soccer Field for Metaphors Juan Villoro, one of Mexicos most decorated and esteemed writers, also happens to be a leading soccer analyst, extracting lessons about society and life from the game. QA Editing Microsoft Word Files on an Android Tablet Google Play has several apps for working with Microsoft Word files on Android tablets. UPDATE 1-Federal spending worries weigh on Riverbed's forecast * Expects 4th-quarter adj earnings/share .26-.27 vs est .27 Shopping With Brian McCarthy Yes, Thats Right Sconces The versatile fixtures create an interesting play of light and shadow. Lagarde's warning for Europe IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde tells CNN that Europe can not be complacent over growth and jobs. Critics Notebook Dracula With Jonathan Rhys Meyers on NBC Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as the title character in Dracula, a new vampire drama on NBC. To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. UPDATE 3-Consol to sell 5 W.Va. mines as coal regulations increase Oct 28 (Reuters) - Consol Energy Inc said on Monday it would sell five West Virginia coal mines to privately held Murray Energy Corp as it focuses more on the growth of its natural gas operations amid regulatory uncertainty for the coal industry. Loss of Power in Georgia Can Bring Trial, or Worse As voters prepare to go to the polls, several officials who served in the departing presidents cabinet are on trial or facing prosecutions that could bring long sentences.

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