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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Genworth profit boosted by lower U.S. mortgage insurance loss * Third-quarter net profit $108 mln vs $35 mln year earlier Soccer Roundup Shaky United Is Rescued By Rooney Mikel Arteta scored a on penalty kick before being ejected from the game as first-place Arsenal defeated host Crystal Palace, 2-0, in Englands Premier League on Saturday. Scientists discover species in untrod Australian rainforest Scientists have found what they're describing as a "lost world" on the northern tip of Queensland, Australia, hosting at least three previously undocumented species, including a frog that makes love in the rain. The New Old Age Blog The Long Trip Into a Dark Season Just when you thought there couldnt be another caregiving memoir worth reading, The Fifth Season arrives. Obamacare official apologizes for website glitches WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. agency responsible for the troubled new government-run healthcare website apologized on Tuesday for the difficulty people are having in obtaining insurance, but blamed the portal's woes on contractors and high traffic. Inside the List Humans of New York, which makes its debut on the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, collects Brandon Stantons photos of strangers from the popular documentary blog of the same name. Personal Health Commutings Hidden Cost The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health. Danny Bowiens Mission Cantina Opens Soon Putting a fresh spin on Mexican food the way Mission Chinese Food did for Sichuan. The Trouble With Blue Is the Warmest Color It isnt sex that makes Blue Is the Warmest Color problematic; its the patriarchal anxieties about sex, female appetite and maternity. The New Old Age Two Kinds of Hospital Patients Admitted, and Not Medicares two midnights rule has not eased confusion over observation status in the hospital, some experts say. Food giants pour millions into defeating Washington GMO label measure SEATTLE/KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct 29 (Reuters) - Major U.S. food and chemical companies are pouring millions of dollars into efforts to block approval of a ballot initiative in Washington state that would make it the first in the United States to require labeling of foods containing genetically modified crops. Friends of accused Boston bomber challenge keeping evidence secret BOSTON (Reuters) - A lawyer for one of three college friends who allegedly helped to cover the tracks of accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev argued on Tuesday that a judge's order keeping most evidence in the case out of public view was unfair to his client. Is the $18B JPMn settlement fair? William Black says under the reported terms of a tentative deal, shareholders and the public may lose out RPT-UPDATE 1-NZ's Meridian makes safe debut but Genesis seen a harder sale WELLINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Meridian Energy Ltd staged a successful debut on Tuesday after New Zealand's government went to great lengths to win over investors, but even more in the way of sweeteners may be needed for the country's next asset sale. EBRD buys 5-7.5 pct stake in Poland039;s PKP Cargo -source WARSAW, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development bought a stake of between 5 percent and 7.5 percent in Poland039;s PKP Cargo in the freight company039;s Warsaw share sale earlier this month, a market source said. UPDATE 2-Arch Coal cuts metallurgical production view; shares drop (Recasts with lower production outlook; adds CONSOL Energy results, analyst comment, Morgan Stanley note) Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. Blast Kills at Least 17 in Restive Afghan Province A minivan full of civilians headed to a wedding in eastern Afghanistan struck a roadside mine Sunday, killing at least 17 people. Syrian rebels reject peace talks Syria has met its deadline for submitting a plan for getting rid of its chemical weapons, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Sunday. No. 11 Auburn Rolls Past Florida Atlantic, 45-10 Jeremy Johnson threw two long touchdown passes to Sammie Coates after replacing injured starter Nick Marshall and No. 11 Auburn overwhelmed Florida Atlantic 45-10 on Saturday night. Economy 2013 Fingers crossed for China deal Peugeot CEO Oct. 29 - Peugeot is making progress toward a tie-up with Chinas Dongfeng auto, but a deal wont be done tomorrow, says Peugeot brand CEO Maxime Picat. From China to Los Angeles, Taking the Electric Bus China-based BYD has contracts to provide electric buses, built at its plant in Southern California, to transit agencies in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Pentagon Says Shabab Bomb Specialist Is Killed in Missile Strike in Somalia The strike is the latest evidence that the Obama administration has escalated operations against the Shabab after the bloody siege at a shopping mall in Kenya. Questcor reports more federal probes; shares fall Oct 29 (Reuters) - Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc said it was being investigated in multiple jurisdictions, in addition to an ongoing probe by the U.S. Attorney's office in Pennsylvania into its promotional practices, sending its shares down 10 percent. UPDATE 1-Medtronic heart valve found to reduce death, stroke rate (Adds FDA decision on panel, analyst comment, share activity) UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Advertising Painting a Room With Blues, or Hip-Hop, or Mozart A paint company is offering a smartphone app that suggests paint colors based on consumers favorite songs. Karlie Kloss hits Sao Paulo runways Oct. 29 - The supermodel helped Animale showcase its new winter collection. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Prankvertising How one store competes at Halloween. Why independent funeral homes are struggling. Are economists nice people? India Ink Image of the Day October 29 A lotus pond on the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage. UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. Natural Allies for the Next Sandy Natures own walls, like reefs and marshes, have appeal and provide many other benefits, but questions remain on how much protection they would provide, especially in a major storm. On Baseball Cardinals Roster Feels Two Players Short The Cardinals curious roster construction hurt their cause Monday, in a game where there was no need to scroll through World Series past to look for something unprecedented. Youre the Boss Blog Business Owners Weigh Their (Often Frustrating) Software Options While Google offers some solutions, one owner said, she sees drawbacks Google keeps changing things and their privacy stuff really concerns me. Dogged by dissent, Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners OFER PRISON, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners on Wednesday, the second stage of a limited amnesty designed to help U.S.-sponsored peace talks that have been dogged by divisions on both sides. Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades. Push for immigration action targets House Republicans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. businesses, religious leaders and other supporters of overhauling the nation's immigration laws mounted a massive lobbying push on Tuesday to urge a reluctant House of Representatives to tackle the issue before the end of the year.

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