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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hepatitis C, a Silent Killer, Meets Its Match New drugs are close to market that promise complete cures in more people, with shorter courses and fewer side effects. But they will not be cheap. Apps pair with smart pens to bring digital handwriting AMSTERDAM, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Writing with pen and paper is entering the digital world thanks to new apps that work with smart pens to capture the written word and share and edit the content. Election Day on Tuesday Voters in New York and Connecticut will elect local officials, and New Jersey will choose a governor and members of the State Legislature. UPDATE 4-Boeing seen in advanced talks to make 777X near Seattle * Boeing in talks to assemble 777X jet at Everett -sources Facebook shares back on roller-coaster, but analysts see value (Reuters) - More than a dozen brokerages increased their price targets on Facebook Inc shares on Thursday. QA Sightseeing at 26.2 Miles at a Time Thom Gilligan, a tour company founder, on the allure of marathons in destinations both familiar and exotic. Lorenzo sets up thrilling MotoGP finale Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi. 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. Prominent Muslim Brotherhood Leader Is Seized in Egypt The capture of Essam el-Erian, a political adviser to the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, appears to complete the jailing of the organizations top leaders. UPDATE 1-U.S. Supreme Court weighs fight over changing clothes at work * Steel workers want pay for donning, doffing protective gear Sports Briefing | Soccer Dynamo Oust Impact and Will Face Red Bulls Will Bruin scored twice, and Boniek Garcia added a goal to give the Houston Dynamo a win over the Montreal Impact in the Eastern Conference knockout round of the M.L.S. Cup playoffs. Under Health Care Act, Millions Eligible for Free Policies Federal subsidies will pay the entire monthly cost of some plans being offered in the online marketplaces, a surprising figure that has not gotten much attention, in part because the zero-premium plans come with serious trade-offs. Half of U.S. adult Twitter users consume news on the platform (Reuters) - About half of all adult Twitter users in the United States said they get news through the social media platform, mainly on mobile devices, according to a new survey. BlackBerry calls off sale, spurring doubts and stock plunge TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd abandoned on Monday its plan to sell itself and said its CEO is stepping down, sparking a 16 percent dive in its share price and raising fears the struggling smartphone maker is running out of options. Observatory A Key to Quantum Computing, Close to Home Copper phthalocyanine, a blue dye found in many household items, could fill a critical need in the quest for a quantum computer, researchers say. New Confections, Coconut Chips and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 29. ArtsBeat Lithuanian Opera Rounds Out Prototype Festival Lineup Lina Lapelytes Have a Good Day! will make its American premiere at the festival in January. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. How running can change the world Eleven years ago, May El-Kahlil organized the Beirut Marathon, a race that has been run through protests and war, with the aim of bridging differences and creating peace through sport Amazon species found since 2010 A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Another surprise? A vegan piranha. Red Sox players shave beards for charity Nov. 4 - Players grew beards during the season for good luck. Money from the event donated to victims of Boston Marathon bombing. Linda So reports. 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. Palestinians in Peace Talks With Israel Offer Resignations The Palestinian negotiators on Thursday offered to resign in protest over the continuing construction of Israeli settlements, but the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, was not likely to accept them. As Security Deteriorates at Home, Iraqi Leader Arrives in U.S. Seeking Aid Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki will try to win over a Congress and an American public reluctant to revisit the past in Iraq. London Zoo tiger cub drowns Keepers at London Zoo are "distraught" after a newborn tiger cub -- the first Sumatran tiger born there for 17 years -- drowned in a pool at its enclosure. Hard-Luck Horse Wins Breeders Cup Classic by a Nostril Mucho Macho Man, a horse who has too often found himself just short of the winners circle, won the Breeders Cup in a race that was down to the wire. 36 Hours in Dsseldorf, Germany No, its not Berlin or Munich, but this city on the Rhine has more than enough attractions to fill a rewarding weekend. Guide to Sochi 2014 The countdown to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games is well and truly underway, with just 100 days to go until Sochi 2014. T Magazine Countess Marina Cicogna, a Woman of the World The 79-year-old Italian who is also an award-winning movie producer, photographer of the jet-set and hostess of truly legendary parties continues to live her life on her own terms. 'Ender's Game' Chunky, but harmless When it comes to adapting beloved novels, Hollywood has a lot of blood on its hands. American Candy Makers, Pinched by Inflated Sugar Prices, Look Abroad A federal program that keeps the price of American sugar above that of the world market is at the center of a battle as the House and Senate open talks on a farm bill. Mickelson Hopes Quadruple Bogey Puts Him Back on Cloud Nine The last time Phil Mickelson made a quadruple bogey he won the event and the American is hoping that lightning strikes twice as he moved into contention halfway through the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Friday. Driver Charged With Negligent Homicide in Death of Boy, 9 A red Ford Expedition mounted the sidewalk in Brooklyn on Saturday not once, but twice, crashing into two other vehicles before plowing into pedestrians on the opposite curb. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Beware cultu-phobia Ruben Navarrette says a recent TV show caused a rash of "cultuphobia" the fear that another person's culture is taking over your own Shhh! 14 baby pandas napping Fourteen panda cubs celebrate their 100-day birthday in China's Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base with a nap. Flames Beat Blackhawks 3-2 in Overtime Kris Russell scored at 132 of overtime, Reto Berra made 42 saves in his first NHL game and the Calgary Flames defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night. Roundup To Avoid Big Upset, Seahawks Stage Their Biggest Comeback Led by Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch, Seattle set a franchise record by rallying from a 21-point deficit to defeat winless Tampa Bay in overtime. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. CNN Ratings Fall as Health Care Coverage Rises CNN fell to fifth place during the week, below Fox News and MSNBC, as well as HLN and CNBC.

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