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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Dance Review Houston Ballet Opens Its Joyce Theater Run The Houston Ballet is presenting works by Stanton Welch, Ben Stevenson and, most notably, Mr. Morris. Skiier Lindsey Vonn's comeback on ice Ski queen Lindsey Vonn has put her return to racing on ice -- for now. Swiss great Federer on 'bonus' time Roger Federer still wants to win. But after collecting so many titles earlier in his career, he says anything further is an added bonus. Rainmaker mayor Booker leaves Newark still largely unrenewed NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - When Cory Booker became mayor of Newark, New Jersey, in 2006, he said he was on a mission to help the hardscrabble city turn the corner on years of crime and decay and make it a national example of urban renewal. FOREX-China short-term rates spike lifts dollar, yen, Swiss franc * Chinese money market rates weigh * Soft U.S. jobs data cements view Fed stimulus to stay * BoC drops rate hike reference, Canadian dollar tumbles By Julie Haviv NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - The... In Transit Blog Storm Watching in Style An inn on Vancouver Island offers hikesand rain jacketsduring the storm season. Maximum Shakespeare In Performance Frances Barber The actress performs a scene from the Donmar Warehouses all-female production of Julius Caesar, at St. Anns Warehouse in Brooklyn. Angela Merkel calls Obama about phone hacking suspicions Oct. 23 - White House Spokesman Jay Carney says the U.S. "is not monitoring and will not monitor" the communications of the German chancellor, but didn't comment on whether it had in the past. Deborah Gembara reports. Secret White House Tweeter Loses Anonymity, and Job It turns out that the caustic voice behind @NatSecWonk, which took shots at political figures, was an N.S.C. official. Make that former official. Innovation helps chef stay on top French pastry chef Pierre Herme shares his recipe for success and why he rejects competition. West, Kardashian engaged; Roberts, Bullock hit red carpet Oct 22 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Kanye West and Kim Kardashian get engaged, Julia Roberts hits the red carpet, and Dolly Parton is hospitalized after being in a minor car accident. Bob Mezan reports. Don't abandon Afghan women Paula Dobriansky and Melanne Verveer say any new government must preserve women's gains--especially access to education-- for Afghanistan to prosper Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Kids with autism often get multiple meds at once NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many kids with autism are prescribed mood-altering drugs, sometimes several at once for long periods of time, according to a new study. Photos N. Korea didn't want you to see As the sole Western journalist covering a unique bicycle race in North Korea last month, I was provided with a personal guide, a car with a driver and the promise that I was free to take any photographs I wanted. As a journalist, it seemed like an incredible opportunity to document a small snapshot of what North Korea was really like. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Japan refiner Nansei halts marine ops due to typhoon TOKYO (Reuters) - Nansei Sekiyu KK, a Japanese refiner wholly owned by Brazil's Petrobras, has suspended marine operations at its 100,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Okinawa, southwest of Japan, due to an approaching typhoon. ArtsBeat Mailer Gala Honors Diaz, Angelou and Its Divisive Namesake Maya Angelou received a lifetime achievement award from the Norman Mailer Center on Thursday night. Advent's women's retailer Charlotte Russe prepares for IPO -sources Oct 23 (Reuters) - Women's apparel and accessories retailer Charlotte Russe Inc, owned by private equity firm Advent International Corp, is speaking to banks about an initial public offering that may... Kingsbury's Swagger Palpable for No. 10 Texas Tech Texas Tech is off to an unbeaten start under first-year coach Kliff Kingsbury and if anyone's surprised, well, the players say they shouldn't be. Michael Allen Wins Greater Hickory Classic Michael Allen was more than willing to work a little overtime Sunday at Rock Barn. UAE inflation set to rise but stay manageable -analysts * Dubai's September inflation highest since 2009 * Abu Dhabi price growth fastest since April 2012 * Housing rents seen driving inflation * But double-digit rates still look unlikely ... Akamai profit rises 65 pct, shares jump Oct 23 (Reuters) - Akamai Technologies Inc, whose products help to move content quickly over the Internet, reported a 65 percent rise in profit as mobile activity and app downloads increased after Apple Inc launched its iOS 7 platform. Christina True and Daniel Pfeiffer The bride and the groom are captains in the Air Force. Harlem River, Cut Off From Public, Is Getting a Push Out of Isolation The river is cut off by train tracks and highways, but there is progress and a promise of a greener landscape for Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Iran hanging survivor wins reprieve Alireza M. is a lucky man. First, he survived a hanging. Now, he has survived a judicial review over whether he should be hanged again. Contractors See Weeks of Work on Health Site Experts involved in fixing the online health insurance marketplace say the technological problems are extensive. Secret White House Tweeter Loses Anonymity, and Job It turns out that the caustic voice behind @NatSecWonk, which took shots at political figures, was an N.S.C. official. Make that former official. UK's Prince George is christened Prince George, the infant son of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, will be christened Wednesday in an untraditionally small ceremony at St. James's Palace. T Magazine Inside the Many Houses of Not Vital, Maker of Dreamscapes for Adults The world is finally catching up with the veteran artist, once a part of the 80s New York scene with Julian Schnabel and Ketih Haring, who has created a singular wonderland in the mountains of Switzerland. Source Tests show girl in Ireland belongs to Roma family The 7-year-old girl whom Irish police took from a Roma couple two days ago will be returned to her parents after a DNA test confirmed she is their daughter, a source familiar with the case's legal proceedings told CNN on Wednesday. UPDATE 1-U.S. court upholds ex-consultant Jiau's insider trading conviction NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of Winifred Jiau, a California technology consultant who prosecutors said used code language to disguise an insider trading scheme in which she gave live lobsters and other gifts in exchange for nonpublic information. California boy with replica gun fatally shot by deputies SANTA ROSA, California (Reuters) - A 13-year-old California boy carrying a replica of an assault rifle was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies who apparently believed the gun was real, family members and authorities said. Massachusetts teacher found dead Oct. 23 - A 24-year-old high school teacher is the apparent victim of a homicide and a 14-year-old student is charged with her death. Sarah Irwin reports. U.S./Canada daily earnings hits misses Oct 23 - 1700 ET Oct 23 (Reuters) - The following U.S.- and Canada-listed companies reported earnings on Wednesday. This list shows whether they beat, met or missed Wall Street analysts' forecasts. It also shows the difference between analysts' expectations and reported results. The figures are provided by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Company Name Ticker Qtr Industry Curr EPS Est EPS Act Diff EPS Rev Est Rev Act Diff Rev 8X8 INC Q2 SEMICON Solving great white mystery When coming face to face with the monstrous jaws of a great white shark, you'd probably want to be armed with more than a wet towel. Bank of America Loses Fraud Trial Over Mortgages Bank of America was found liable for fraud on claims related to defective mortgages sold by its Countrywide unit, a major win for the government in one of the few big trials stemming from the financial crisis. Obamacare fight sparks jump in political fundraising WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The budget and debt standoff in Washington that led to a U.S. government shutdown this month was a fundraising boon for Democratic groups, which had one of their most lucrative months of the year.

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