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Teva asks U.S. justices for stay in Copaxone case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay an appeals court ruling that would strip its $4 billion-a-year multiple sclerosis drug Copaxone of its patent protection in 2014 rather than 2015.


'Chicks bashing each other'
Roller derby is a full on, high-impact sport. And Cape Town's Rollergirls aren't scared of a few bruises.


Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain?
Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed.


Russia's Medvedev fires space agency chief
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev dismissed the country's space agency (Roskosmos) chief Vladimir Popovkin on Thursday, three months after the latest botched satellite launch.


Insurer RSA leads FTSE lower after profit warning
LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index weakened on Tuesday, insurer RSA sinking on the back of a profit warning while banks also suffered sharp drops.


Annual attempt to contact Houdini
Before he died, Houdini promised to send a message back from the Other Side. Each year, a group gathers to try to reach him.


Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed
A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday.


Colder weather, lower renewable drive spot prices higher
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Central European spot power prices rose on Friday as cooler weather is expected to drive up demand and on forecasts for lower wind power output, traders said.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Cilic Wins in Return From Doping Ban
In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters.


Power costs shrink as share of Europe's rising energy bills
* Energy consumers to pay for energy modernisation, renewable targets


Hybrid eclipse graces the sky
Some skygazers along the East Coast of North America witnessed a spectacular solar eclipse Sunday morning.


Jewish group condemns German silence on huge art find
BERLIN (Reuters) - A Jewish group accused Germany on Monday of moral complicity in concealment of stolen paintings after it emerged authorities failed for two years to report discovery of a trove of...


Alabama and Florida State Look in the Mirror and See Each Other
The similarities between the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the B.C.S. standings are no accident the teams head coaches worked together for five years at Louisiana State.


A Minute With Jared Leto on movies, music and playing a transgender woman
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After transitioning from a Hollywood heartthrob to a critically acclaimed actor, then fronting a rock band with worldwide success, Jared Leto takes on one of his biggest challenges yet, playing a transgender HIV patient in his return to film.


Human trafficking is crime against humanityVatican group
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Human trafficking is a crime against humanity that should be recognized as such and punished by international or regional courts, a Vatican study group said on Monday.


U.S. gay-rights bill clears Senate Republican hurdle; Boehner opposes measure
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House-backed bill to ban workplace discrimination against gays narrowly cleared a Republican procedural roadblock in the U.S. Senate on Monday with the support of a handful of Republicans, just hours after the party's top lawmaker declared his opposition.


Kerry Reassures Saudis U.S. Shares Their Goals
Both sides took pains to publicly dispel the notion that the relationship was in danger of collapsing.


Kenya conversion to terror?
Al Qaeda allied terror group al-Shebaab works to recruit vulnerable youths in Kenya. CNN's Nic Robertson reports.


Up to 17 million Americans eligible for Obamacare tax credits report
(Reuters) - As many as 17 million low- to moderate-income Americans should be eligible for tax credits to buy private health insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law in 2014, according to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation.


Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon
Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine.


Shuanghui international plans us$5bn hk ipo in 2014 -sources
LONDON, Nov 5 (IFR) - China's Shuanghui International Holdings is to follow up its record-breaking acquisition of US pork producer Smithfield Foods with a US$5bn flotation of the combined company in Hong Kong next year.


Ford Pays a High Price for Plant Closing in Belgium
Ford has succeeded in reaching a labor settlement in Genk, Belgium, but only after a long, bitter struggle that cost the company $750 million.


Well A Science Project With Legs
Are kosher or organic chickens healthier? One teenager found out.


RLPC-Centerbridge buys up Apcoa's debt before restructuring
LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Distressed debt investor Centerbridge has bought hundreds of millions of euros of Apcoa Parking's leveraged loans in a bid to gain control of Europe's biggest parking...


Urban crime hotspot has dramatic rebirth
Downtown Johannesburg -- once a no-go zone riddled with crime -- is undergoing an urban restoration.


Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab
A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains.


SEC to revive review of proxy advisory firms at upcoming meeting
WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators will hold a roundtable next month to discuss the role of proxy advisory firms, in what could mark the first step toward drafting new regulations for the industry.


UPDATE 3-MS clothing sales fall for 9th straight quarter
* Shares up 4.2 pct (Adds CEO, analyst comment, updates shares)


California insurer delays policy cancellations tied to Obamacare
Nov 5 (Reuters) - Health insurer Blue Shield of California said on Tuesday it will delay policy cancellations for 113,000 customers who were due to lose coverage at the end of the year as a result of...


Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation
GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising...


Becker previews the ATP finals
CNN's Amanda Davies talks to Boris Becker ahead of the 2013 Barclays ATP Tour World Finals


Eligible to Enroll
David Elson is among thousands of Kentuckians who are considering their options for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.


Suspect Is Dead in New Jersey Mall Shooting
There were no injuries in the incident at Garden State Plaza mall, where the authorities said the suspect, Richard Shoop, 20, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.


UPDATE 1-Global markets help propel Brazil's BTG Pactual profit
SAO PAULO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A rally in global equity markets that drove U.S. markets to all-time highs helped spur a 22 percent jump in profit at Grupo BTG Pactual SA, Latin America's largest independent investment bank, in the third quarter.


The Bidding Is Sluggish at a Special Estate Sale
At a sale of paintings, drawings and sculptures from the estate of Jan Krugier, a Geneva-based dealer, many expensive works did not sell at all, or went far below expectations.


Recipes for Health Gluten-Free Chocolate Buckwheat Biscotti
Buckwheat flour provides a great backdrop for the chocolate in these cookies.


Co-operative details bank rescue plan
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Co-operative Group has detailed a rescue plan for its banking arm, under which it will hand control of the unit to investors including U.S. hedge funds as part of a 1.5...


Dot Earth Blog To Those Influencing Environmental Policy But Opposed to Nuclear Power
Four climate scientists press environmental organizations to embrace efforts to develop and deploy a new generation of nuclear power plants.


Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain?
Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed.


Wealth Matters Twitter Tantalizes, but Beware the I.P.O.
Some offerings get so much attention they can cloud peoples judgment, but investors must understand how a companys stock will fit in their portfolio.


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