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News Feed Latest worldwide news Trove of Nazi-Looted Art Reported Found in Munich Apartment A German magazine, Focus, reported that the artworks had been seized by Bavarian authorities from the Munich apartment of the reclusive son of a Nazi-era art dealer. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Who won at the first YouTube Awards? The South Korean girls group Girls' Generation beat the likes of Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and their compatriot Psy to win the top award for video of the year at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards. C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76 A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia. UPDATE 3-U.S. Justice Dept details deal for American, US Airways fight * US Airways stock reaches highest level in nearly 6 years Breakingviews BlackBerrys burgeoning woes Nov. 4 - Antony Currie and Robert Cyran explain why a new boss and a $1 bln investment might not be enough to fix the company's problems. Restaurant Review Hearth in the East Village Hearth relies on its strengths, not the latest fad. DealBook HSBC Profit Rises; Bank Is Cooperating With Foreign Exchange Inquiry The bank said pretax profit rose to $5.1 billion in the three months ended Sept. 30 from $4.6 billion in the period a year earlier. Even at $500 IPad Air tough to beat- CNET's Scott Stein Nov. 01- The iPad Air is expected to do well for good reason says CNET's Scott Stein. But while it will beat rival Microsoft's Surface 2, Android devices will still be tough competition. Bobbi Rebell reports. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. The Invisible Team Barcelonas Little Brother, Espanyol Money, politics and success on the field divide two soccer teams (and their fans) in the Catalan capital. U.S. girls keep hitting puberty earlier NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Girls are developing breasts at younger and younger ages, a new study confirms. And upward trends in childhood obesity seem to be playing a major role. DealBook For Once-Mighty Sears, Pictures of Decay The retailer is selling its Lands End and Sears Auto Center brands and drawing doubts and criticism. Walt Bellamy, Hall of Famer Traded by the Knicks, Dies at 74 Bellamy was a Hall of Fame center who was among the leading N.B.A. scorers and rebounders of his time, but he was overshadowed in his 14-year N.B.A. career by Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. UPDATE 1-Birmingham, Alabama, airport reopens after threat proves false Nov 3 (Reuters) - The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama was evacuated for over two hours on Sunday while police investigated a bomb threat that turned out to be a false alarm, police said. Strange Days and Low Expectations for New-Look Lakers These are very strange times for Los Angeles Lakers fans, with many of them holding surprisingly low expectations for this season after becoming accustomed to their team repeatedly reaching the NBA Finals. Cellphone saves Florida store clerk from robber's bullet ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A convenience store clerk in Florida can thank his cellphone for stopping a bullet fired at his chest during an attempted robbery, police said on Tuesday. The Lede Egyptian Network Abruptly Suspends TV Satirist Bassem Youssef, who came under scrutiny during Mohamed Morsis presidency, had his program suspended a week after mocking the ultranationalism and pro-military fervor gripping Egypt. Taseko Mines to challenge findings of environment threat (Reuters) - Taseko Mines Ltd said on Friday that it will challenge findings of a Canadian federal review panel, which said that the company's revised plan for a copper-gold mine in British Columbia poses significant threats to the environment. Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses and in private sales around the world to fill its new museums. News From the Advertising Industry for the Week of Nov. 4 Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Quiet American behind Iran joy His wife advised him not to go. His friends said it was too dangerous. But in 2011 veteran American football coach Dan Gaspar ignored the warnings and traveled to the Islamic Republic of Iran -- Washington's longtime political nemesis -- to help Iran's national football team qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets. Johnson Wastes a Chance to Run Away at HSBC For 16 holes, Dustin Johnson looked like the player who has won every year since turning pro and has played on two Ryder Cup teams. Starting the third round of the HSBC Champions with a five-shot lead, he blasted his way to 10 birdies and was running away from the field. Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. No. 24 Michigan St Batters No. 23 Michigan 29-6 Mark Dantonio has always embraced Michigan State's rivalry with Michigan, but this week the confident coach took a fairly calm approach. Driving lesson Johnson powers clear in China With arrow straight driving, Dustin Johnson powers his way clear of the field at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai Friday as first round leader Rory McIlroy drops five back tied second. Expedia quarterly profit beats; shares soar (Reuters) - Online travel agency Expedia Inc reported a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates and said business referrals from review site TripAdvisor Inc. have improved, sending its... Breakingviews BlackBerrys burgeoning woes Nov. 4 - Antony Currie and Robert Cyran explain why a new boss and a $1 bln investment might not be enough to fix the company's problems. Big Win for Dustin Johnson in Shanghai Dustin Johnsons high-powered kick down in the stretch brought him the biggest win of his career at the HSBC Champions. Tri Pointe Homes set to hit big time with Weyerhaeuser deal (Reuters) - Tri Pointe Homes Inc is buying Weyerhaeuser Co's homebuilding division in a $2.7 billion deal that will give it access to developed land in key markets such as California and Texas and... 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. Luis Barragn Homage Tweaks Vitra, the Copyright Owners In a New York homage to the Mexican architect Luis Barragn, the artist Jill Magid plays cat and mouse with the Swiss group that owns rights to his work. Walter White laid to rest with mock funeral "Breaking Bad's" Walter White has been off the air since late September, but his legacy is still looming over Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the series was set and filmed. Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. Solid results at heavyweight HSBC boost FTSE 100 LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 share index pushed ahead on Monday, as gains in its biggest stock HSBC after solid results outweighed losses in the airline and engineering sectors... Shortcuts Planning for a Needed Break From Work Tips for talking to your employer about a mini-sabbatical to do something you have always dreamed of doing. Pens' Zatkoff Shuts Out CBJ 3-0 for 1st NHL Win Deryk Engelland, Chris Kunitz and Jussi Jokinen scored and backup Jeff Zatkoff made 19 saves in his first NHL win to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past Columbus 3-0 Saturday night for their fourth victory in a row and second over the Blue Jackets in as many days. Johnson Johnson said to pay $2.2 bln to end U.S. marketing probes WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Johnson Johnson will pay $2.2 billion to the U.S. government to end multiple investigations into kickbacks to pharmacists and the marketing of pharmaceuticals for off-label uses, a person familiar with the settlement said on Monday. Palestinians hold funeral for militant killed in Israeli tank fire Nov. 3 - Palestinians hold the funeral for a militant who was killed in Israeli tank fire on Thursday. 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