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Kerry Says He Sees Signs That Egypt Is on Path to Democracy
In Cairo, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that additional steps needed to be taken to establish an inclusive, civilian-led government.


UPDATE 1-One bidder remains for Milford Haven refinery-source
Nov 3 (Reuters) - One bidder remains as a possible buyer for Murphy Oil's 130,000 barrels-per-day Milford Haven refinery in Wales but the process is close to collapse, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday.


Attempting a Rebound, Markets Are Mixed
Wall Street was mixed on Friday, attempting a rebound following two days of losses spurred by concerns over Federal Reserve policy.


In Reversal, Court Allows Texas Law on Abortion
Days after a federal judge blocked a Texas law that threatened to shut down many of the states abortion clinics, an appeals court said the rule should take effect while the case goes forward.


Khamenei tells Iran's hardliners not to undermine nuclear talks
Nov. 3 - Iran's supreme leader backs President Hassan Rouhani's push for nuclear talks, warning hardliners not to undermine the new leader's efforts. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.


Tiger's highs and lows
Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback.


Sahara deaths Niger declares 3 days of mourning for 92 dead
The government in Niger has declared three days of national mourning for 92 migrants who died from dehydration after their vehicles broke down in the Sahara desert, state media said Friday.


UPDATE 3-Bondholders lose bid to lift U.S. stay in Argentina litigation
NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday said it would leave a freeze in place on an order requiring Argentina to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders suing for repayment in the wake of...


Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari
Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things.


Police 'Subway vigilante' arrested
A man dubbed the "subway vigilante" after he shot four youths in 1984 was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to an undercover officer, the New York Police Department said.


Covanta shares seen growing for years -Barron's
Nov 3 (Reuters) - U.S. waste management and energy company Covanta Inc is likely to keep growing for years because most of its revenue is secured by long-term contracts and barriers to entry in the...


Talks on Antarctic Marine Reserve Fail to Reach Agreement
Talks aimed at creating one of the worlds largest marine reserves in the waters off Antarctica ended in failure in the face of resistance from Russia, China and Ukraine, delegates said.


Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport
DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal".


'Ender's Game' explores complexity of youth, isolation and warfare
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Based on a story written three decades ago and set in a future dystopian Earth where children are manipulated into fighting an enemy race, the film "Ender's Game" could make its young adult and family audience ponder what ails present-day society.


Russell Peters' good impression
Known for his impressions of different accents, Russell Peters talks about how his time in Hong Kong inspired him.


F1 season off to a racing start
Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies.


Building Blocks Relics of the Domino Sugar Refinery, Frozen in Time and Syrup
What amazes visitors to the shuttered Williamsburg plant whose sign would get a prominent new location in a redevelopment plan is how palpable its history remains.


BoE's Tucker warns of risks from non-banks
LONDON (Reuters) - Securities regulators in Britain and elsewhere need to do a better job of regulating hedge funds and so-called shadow banks, Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker said in an...


QA Editing Microsoft Word Files on an Android Tablet
Google Play has several apps for working with Microsoft Word files on Android tablets.


Zombies take over Tokyo landmark
Oct. 31 - One thousand people dressed as zombies surround Tokyo Tower on Halloween. Elly Park reports.


Motherlode Blog A Father Tries to End the Fat Talk
I was overweight until my 20s, and I still talk about myself as a fat person. Can I curb my tongue to help prevent my son from developing the same harsh self-judgment thats been with me all of my life?


Op-Ed Columnist From Love Nests to Desire Surveillance
Tabloid editors charged with breaking the law to expose others intimate secrets are now having their own intimate secrets exposed in court.


YouTube hopes to boost music profile with new awards show
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Does the world really need another music video awards show? The answer is yes - at least according to YouTube.


Football 'Lucky' Bayern ties record
When you're on a roll, you generally get all the breaks -- and when you're a top football club like Bayern Munich, you make the most of them.


Schumer "Run Hillary, run!"
Nov. 3 - Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of New York endorses Hillary Clinton as candidate for 2016 presidency, although she hasn't formally announced she's running. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid sources
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to participate on concerns that the smartphone maker will not be able to reverse its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter.


Publisher Houghton Mifflin announces IPO at $14-$16/share
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Textbook publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co announced an initial public offering of 18.25 million shares at $14-$16 per share, raising as much as $292 million for the selling...


Is this Europe's best soccer team?
Nobody would have predicted this.


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.


Formula One's appetite for dieting drivers
How would you feel if your boss asked you to lose weight so you could carry on doing your job? That is the reality facing Formula One drivers.


We ride along with the Nokia Drive
Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring


Dance therapy could help treat dizziness
Oct. 22 - Scientists have discovered differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid dizziness while performing pirouettes. The findings could lead to the development of dance therapy to treat patients with chronic dizziness, a condition experienced by one in four people during their lives. Jim Drury has more.


Clashes erupt at "ecotax" demo in France
Nov. 2 - Clashes break out between protesters and riot police in western France during a demonstration against a planned environmental tax. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Studies in monkeys may be next step in search for HIV cure
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A powerful infusion of HIV-fighting antibodies beat back a potent form of the virus in monkeys and kept it at bay for weeks, U.S. government scientists and a team led by Harvard University found, offering a potential next step in the battle against human HIV.


UPDATE 1-Bank of Ireland margins up as refinancing plans boosted
DUBLIN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bank of Ireland039;s net interest margin continued to grow in the third quarter and analysts welcomed clarification from a regulator over the refinancing of 1.8 billion euros ($2.5 billion) of state preference shares.


Scientist reveals secrets of laughter
Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why.


Tiny photos Between art, science
A magnified image of marine plankton has won a prestigious international photography contest for tiny works that exist, in the words of the winning photographer, in the "limbo between art and science."


Toronto mayor apologizes for 'mistakes'
Nov. 3 - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford urged his police chief to release a video that media reports say show him smoking what appears to be crack cocaine and issued a broad apology for mistakes in his past. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones
Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7.


Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Tennis Looks to Mix It Up to Ensure an Entertaining Future
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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