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News Feed Latest worldwide news Roche in $550 million deal for superbug-fighting antibiotic ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Roche will pay up to 500 million Swiss francs ($548 million) for an experimental antibiotic, marking a rare foray by a major pharmaceutical firm into the battle against so-called "superbug" infections found in hospitals. Hundreds moved to safety after Sumatra volcano spews more ash Nov. 5 - Hundreds more Indonesian villagers are evacuated after volcano erupts for third time. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Perry is Twitter's most popular, Barrymore pregnant Nov 04 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Katy Perry is Twitter's most popular, Martin Scorsese is honored in Los Angeles, and Drew Barrymore is pregnant. Bob Mezan reports. Marcia Wallace, voice of 'The Simpsons' Edna Krabappel, dies at 70 (Reuters) - Actress Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel on the Fox show "The Simpsons" and earlier Carol Kester, the receptionist on the 1970s sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show," has died at 70. Murray to step up comeback Andy Murray is set to step up his rehabilitation program by returning to practice next month. New view of drone death toll The debate over the number of civilian casualties caused by CIA drone strikes in Pakistan is perhaps the most contentious issue in the often fraught U.S.-Pakistan relationship. YOUR MONEY-Teen driver? Ways to cut insurance, other costs Nov 5 (Reuters) - As Alice and Rick Sofield of Alexandria, Virginia, recently discovered, being the parents of a teenage driver can be an expensive proposition. Currents | Dcor Charley Harper Designs That Takes Cues From Flora and Fauna Todd Oldham has partnered with Designtex to produce wallpaper and fabrics based on the artists patterns. Srdja Popovic, 76, Serbian Champion of Rights, Dies Mr. Popovic was a Serbian lawyer and celebrated human rights advocate who pressed for reform and free speech for five decades. In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. Can London keep tennis showpiece? It's become an increasingly precious jewel in the ATP's financial crown, attracting big crowds and treating the leading players like rock stars since its move to London four years ago. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. 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. Merkel says U.S. ties must not be put at risk BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel reaffirmed the importance of Germany's ties to the United States on Monday, making clear a domestic debate over granting asylum to former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden must not be allowed to harm relations. American Davis Cup Team Warms to Clay Courts The United States is considering hosting its Davis Cup match against Britain on clay after 28 home ties on hardcourts, grass or carpet. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks for 5th straight day TOKYO, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Wednesday. Japanese Stocks BUY 13.2 million shares SELL 10.8 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 2.4 million shares Frugal Traveler Churches and Cheap Seafood Off the Coast of Chile Chilo, an archipelago off the southern part of the country, offers a number of choices for frugal-friendly exploration. My Story I Want to Be a Millennial When I Retire For now my son Max writes songs, tours and does what he wants. He is not rich or secure, but why should he measure his life on the same scale as his parents? Baseball Calendar Nov. 4 Deadline for teams to make qualifying offers to their eligible former players who became free agents, fifth day after World Series. Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. Feminism isn't a drag for Kurd men Last April, images of Kurdish men dressed in drag started making the rounds on Facebook. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Court rejects Bo Xilai appeal A court in eastern China on Friday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence against former high-flying politician Bo Xilai, effectively ending one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Chinese Communist Party in decades. America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. Wichita State Routs Oklahoma Baptist 73-29 Wichita State newcomer Kadeem Coleby had 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help the No. 16 Shockers rout Oklahoma Baptist 73-29 in an exhibition game Saturday night. Activist hedge fund TCI takes big stake in Royal Mail LONDON (Reuters) - A hedge fund with a reputation for aggressive campaigning to boost company performance has become the biggest shareholder in newly-privatised Royal Mail after the British... Breakingviews Can Bolland put the spark back into Marks? Nov. 5 - MS clothing sales fall for a ninth straight quarter despite a hyped new range, but the decline is slowing. CEO Marc Bolland must show the improvement is sustainable, says Breakingviews. Business interests line up against Tea Party candidate in Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - A tight primary election in an Alabama Republican stronghold has pitted a business-backed former state senator against a Tea Party movement favorite in a race highlighting tensions between the party's pragmatic and ideological wings over the recent government shutdown. Book About Amazon Is Reviewed on Amazon, by Founders Wife In her lengthy review, MacKenzie Bezos took issue with The Everything Store, about Amazon and Jeff Bezos. QA Editing Microsoft Word Files on an Android Tablet Google Play has several apps for working with Microsoft Word files on Android tablets. This Little LED of Mine The common complaint about compact fluorescent lights, the harsh glow, may have an energy-efficient answer, especially as LED bulbs fall under $10 each. Dot Earth Blog 10,000-Year Study Finds Oceans Warming Fast, But From a Cool Baseline Recent ocean warming is from a relatively cool baseline, a new study finds. Putin critic and chess champion Kasparov seeks Latvian citizenship RIGA (Reuters) - Former world chess champion turned Kremlin critic Garry Kasparov has asked Latvian politicians to grant him citizenship to help him pursue his political activities in Russia. Federal Charges in Port Chester Police Dept. Feud The dispute in Westchester County, N.Y., involves a chief on medical leave, his temporary replacement and questions about missing cash and other evidence. New Issue-L-Bank adds 50 mln stg to 2017 bond Borrower Landeskreditbank Baden-Wurttemberg Gmbh New Jersey Governor Chris Christie casts his vote Nov. 5 - Governor Chris Christie casts his vote on election day in New Jersey, where polls indicate he is headed for a landslide re-election win. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Reviving Italy's 'Old Lady' If the "Old Lady" of Italian football needs a sharp reminder of where she wants to be, Wednesday's European Champions League clash should provide it. Congolese Rebel Group Says It Is Laying Down Arms Victories against the group, M23, by the military of the Democratic Republic of Congo and diplomatic pressure on the rebels supporters in Rwanda were seen as having paved the way for the move. Court rejects Bo Xilai appeal A court in eastern China on Friday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence against former high-flying politician Bo Xilai, effectively ending one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Chinese Communist Party in decades. Baseline Epics Spur a Debate About Court Speed There is a push to encourage more variety in play and court speed with an eye on the net and, in a Darwinian entertainment landscape, an eye on the clock.

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