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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 5-BlackBerry calls off sale, spurring doubts and stock plunge TORONTO, Nov 4 (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. SAC will be much smaller, but Cohen's impact could endure BOSTON/NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - After settling criminal charges of insider trading, SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund could operate with as little as one fifth of its roughly 900 employees, but... 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. Cilics Return Raises Questions About Antidoping Protocols The suspension of Marin Cilic, a former top 10 player, has created concerns about the way tennis handles doping violations. Halloween costume, sword, may have sparked scare at Connecticut university police (Reuters) - Three people, including at least one student, were taken into custody at Central Connecticut State University on Monday after a security scare and lockdown that campus police said may have been caused by a student in a Halloween costume carrying a sword. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Climate Panels Findings on Global Warming Impacts An early look at draft findings coming in a big report on the impacts of climate change on humans and ecosystems. U.S. sport's greatest black icon? Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win a tennis grand slam. It's a measure of his influence that 20 years after his death his legacy burns as brightly as ever. Music Review Michel van der Aas Multimedia Work at White Light Festival A younger woman, her older alter ego on video and a live score, all conceived by Michel van der Aa, at the Lincoln Center White Light Festival. UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Fed's Plosser floats setting a cap on QE3 (Reuters) - A top U.S. Federal Reserve official on Friday floated the idea of setting a maximum dollar amount for its current bond-buying program, which is now tied to an improved job market. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. Kenya charges four men with aiding Nairobi shopping mall attackers Nov. 4 - A Kenyan court charges four Somali men with terrorist offenses for helping al Qaeda-linked militants carry out an attack on a shopping mall in Nairobi that killed 67 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Chinese Company Buys Chase Manhattan Plaza Fosun International Ltd. will pay $725 million for the 60-story office tower owned by JPMorgan Chase. Googly for Guinness - new record for most googly eye glasses October 28 - Children set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing googly eye glasses.Sharon Reich reports. UPDATE 1-Velti to sell businesses to Blackstone, US ops file for bankruptcy Nov 4 (Reuters) - Ireland's Velti Plc said it would sell its mobile marketing business in the United States, Britain and India to a unit of Blackstone Group LP, and that it had filed for bankruptcy... HSBC confirms FX probe Nov. 4 - HSBC has become the latest major bank to confirm it is helping with a probe into possible manipulation of global currency markets, after reporting a 10 percent rise in quarterly profits, aided by lower costs. Sonia Legg report Judge denies California town's request to halt hot sauce production LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles suburb that sued to curb the strong, spicy odor emitted from a chili-processing plant lost its initial bid for a court injunction against the makers of the popular Sriracha-brand hot pepper sauce on Thursday. Shaw's 4 TDs Lead No. 14 Gamecocks to 34-16 Win Connor Shaw threw for four touchdowns, Mike Davis ran for 128 yards to move past 1,000 yards this season and No. 14 South Carolina tied a school record with its 15th straight home victory, 34-16 over Mississippi State on Saturday. Snedeker's health fightback World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. On Location | Red Hook, Brooklyn Three Feet High and Rising After seeing his house knee-deep in water, New Yorks chief urban designer is determined to keep it from happening again. World Briefing | United Nations United Nations Proposes to Bolster Force in Somalia Four months after a deadly attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu, a senior United Nations official on Wednesday called for an expansion of an international security force. 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. to put SAC hedge fund out of business over insider trading NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen faces an abrupt end to his career as one of the world's most successful traders after his SAC Capital Advisors became the largest Wall Street firm in years to... Five Austin startups to watch It's the innovation hotbed deep in the heart of Texas, the town where the tech and Web world's movers, shakers and up-and-comers descend every spring to learn, network and party at South by Southwest Interactive. Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. Business Activity Exceeds Predictions The Institute for Supply Managements Chicago business barometer jumped to 65.9 from 55.7, the highest since March 2011. U.S. economic growth gauge rises, annual rate slips ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth rose to a four-week high while the annualized growth rate slipped to the lowest level in over a year, a research group said on Friday. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports Obama, Democrats seek to make Virginia governor's race a Tea Party referendum ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and fellow Democrats attempted on Sunday to tap into voter anger about a 16-day U.S. government shutdown and turn Virginia's upcoming governor's election into a referendum on Tea Party conservatives. Hotshots with Bubba Watson The 2012 Masters champion shares tips on improving your short game. Xinhua Chinese journalist confesses A Chinese reporter who was arrested last week on suspicion of damaging a business' reputation has confessed to releasing fabricated stories about the company for money and fame, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. Tropical Storm Sonia draws closer to Mexico's Pacific coast MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Sonia picked up speed as it took aim at the Pacific coast of Mexico on Sunday, threatening intense rains over a large portion of western Mexico that experienced major flooding over the past couple of months. Sandy's impact on Cuba A year after Hurricane Sandy slammed into Cuba, one family still lives in the ruins of their home. Chrysler adds Bank of America Merrill Lynch to help run IPO NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC tapped Bank of America Merrill Lynch to help lead the U.S. automaker's initial public offering along with JPMorgan Chase Co, a person familiar with... Top-Ranked Kentucky Routs Transylvania, 76-42 Freshman forward Julius Randle posted a double-double and top-ranked Kentucky pulled away for a 76-42 exhibition victory over Transylvania on Friday night. Critics Notebook city.ballet., Web Series, Shows Human Side of Dancers The web series city.ballet., produced and conceived by the actress and City Ballet board member Sarah Jessica Parker, explores different facets of the company.

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