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News Feed Latest worldwide news Field Notes A Bachelorettes Night (or Four) to Remember Destination bashes are becoming the celebration of choice for brides to be. European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. U.K. to immigrants Stay out Ruben Navarrette says the UK has pulled up the drawbridge to immigrants, trying to ward off invaders. But that's a shortsighted and losing strategy. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Western Digital profit beats on better-than-expected margins (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp, the world's No.1 hard-disk drive maker, reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as it sold more higher-margin products to businesses and consumers. Ed Lauter, Actor With a Familiar Face, Dies at 74 Mr. Lauter, a recognizable figure known for his menacing characters, acted for five decades and was in Trouble in the Curve last year. 'Star Wars Episode VII' Screenwriting surprise "Star Wars Episode VII" director J.J. Abrams and writer Lawrence Kasdan have taken over screenwriting duties from Michael Arndt. Giants Fans Are Blue but Not Angry Fans at MetLife Stadium, accustomed to winning Giants teams, are frustrated and perplexed but not ready to turn on this seasons disappointing outfit. Currents | Deals Discounts at Flor, Maine Cottage Furniture, Blue Dot and Luceplan Bargains on carpet, furniture and lighting. Iraq to press U.S. on drones, F-16s to fight al Qaeda BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Baghdad government wants the immediate delivery of U.S. drones and F-16 fighter jets in order to combat al Qaeda insurgents, who are making swift advances in the west of the Iraq, a senior Iraqi security official said. Cardinals Regain Momentum by Winning Game Two The baseball gods were kinder to the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday as the errors that cost them dearly in first game of the World Series came to their rescue in the second. Visiting Nurse Service Cuts 500 Workers The Visiting Nurse Service of New York laid off 500 employees on Wednesday, part of the fallout from state scrutiny of enrollment practices that drew fit seniors into programs meant for the frail and disabled. Obama, at Brooklyn School, Pushes Education Agenda The president went to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School, which he mentioned in his State of the Union address this year, to talk about education. Exciting discoveries A purring monkey and vegan piranha are among recently identified species. Facing Vote on European Subsidies, Fishermen Cling to Way of Life A vote by the European Union on Wednesday could determine whether to continue supporting the big-fleet approach or steer the fishing industry toward a more ecological future. A year after Superstorm Sandy, federal aid trickles in (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, only a fraction of the aid money earmarked for recovery has been used, in what some claim is a painfully slow and opaque process. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. BRIEF-Lundbeck gets positive opinion for approval of Brintellix in EU COPEHAGEN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Danish pharmaceutical group Lundbeck said on Friday A Liberal Parts Ways With Fox Sally Kohn, one of the Fox News Channels most visible liberal pundits, parted ways with the network this week. U.N. sued over cholera outbreak Human rights lawyers filed a class action law suit in a U.S federal court accusing the United Nations of gross negligence and misconduct on behalf of victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti in 2010. Merkel's party to push on C02 backloading in coalition talks BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives will argue for a new push in support of backloading of CO2 emissions certificates in coalition talks with the Social Democrats (SPD), according to a document prepared for the negotiations. Red Sox's secret weapon? It's the World Series...of beards? CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the Red Sox bonding over beards. Nadal topples No. 1 Djokovic Rafael Nadal reclaims the world No. 1 ranking, toppling Novak Djokovic from top spot ahead of their clash in Sunday's China Open final. U.S. durable goods orders, sentiment suggest politics hurting economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods plummeted in September and consumer sentiment weakened sharply in October, signs that a budget battle in Washington has held... UPDATE 1-Brazil current account deficit narrows in September BRASILIA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's current account deficit narrowed in September from the previous month as the foreign trade surplus firmed, but the improvement was more modest than economists... The Assistants The Roommates Luke Fickell wanted to be a wrestler yet ended up on the football team at Ohio State. Mike Vrabel, his roommate, wanted to coach in Columbus. Roundup Arsenal and Chelsea Keep Pace Atop League The first- and second-place teams in Englands Premier League each won games by identical scores on Saturday. Blackstone home-rental bond may open up new asset class NEW YORK, Oct 25 (IFR) - Bankers are hoping that an innovative, long awaited US home-rental ABS from private equity giant Blackstone will open up a brand new single-family rental asset class with... UPDATE 1-Mexico's Femsa reports lower third-quarter profit MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexican bottler and retailer Femsa reported a 5 percent drop in third-quarter profit on Friday despite higher revenue, hurt by higher operating and financing... Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Barclays found liable in $300 mln Black Diamond dispute (Corrects fifth paragraph to show that the lower court dismissed only a portion of Black Diamond's breach of contract claim) ArtsBeat Popcast Morrissey on Morrissey Jessica Winter of Slate and The Timess Ben Ratliff discuss the new Morrissey memoir, Autobiography. How to be Parisian a cheat sheet Paris can be intimidating -- don't worry, says a writer who lived there for almost 20 years. Follow a few rules (actually 11) and you'll fit in. UPDATE 1-Mexico oil output inches up in September, exports rise MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexican state oil monopoly Pemex said on Friday it produced 2.523 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in September, up just slightly from August. Paperback Row Paperback books of particular interest. T Magazine The Making Of | A Marionette Production of Sleeping Beauty, Created With Centuries-Old Techniques The Milanese artisans of Carlo Colla Sons Marionette Company who create sets, bodies and tiny costumes will also serve as puppeteers in a performance at the New Victory Theater in Times Square, beginning Nov. 1. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. U.S. says spy charges cause 'moment of tension' with allies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday allegations that U.S. intelligence agencies tapped the mobile phone of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and others in France and Italy have "posed a moment of tension" with some allies and should not undermine cooperation on such issues as Syria and Iran. Common Sense More Taxes for New Yorkers May Not Hit the Ultrarich The mayoral candidate Bill de Blasios proposal to raise taxes on the citys wealthy wont touch many of the wealthiest. UPDATE 2-Newell profit tops Street; to buy back more shares Oct 25 (Reuters) - Newell Rubbermaid Inc topped Wall Street's profit estimates for the third quarter on tight cost controls and strength in Latin America, and offered more cash to shareholders...

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