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News Feed Latest worldwide news Op-Ed Contributors Getting to the Bottom of HealthCare.govs Flop President Obama has had to watch his signature achievement be held hostage by that most banal of captors a clunky computer system. Plane crashes while fighting Australian bush fires, pilot dies A pilot died Thursday after his plane crashed in eastern Australia during efforts to fight vast bush fires that have threatened the suburbs of Sydney in recent days. Star fund manager exits can prove a blow to small caps * Small caps seen vulnerable after Woodford leaves Invesco The Learning Network Blog Gliding High Designing Paper Airplanes Based on the Physics of Flight In this lesson, students design, build, test and modify paper airplanes based on the physics of flight and inspired by a Times article about the Perlan Project. Then, they test their planes in a contest and evaluate the forces of flight behind each design. At War Blog An Afghan Interpreter Seeks a Visa That Is Unlikely to Come A Marine argues that if leaders applied more industriousness to the special visa program for Afghan nationals who help with the war effort, they could prevent more linguists from being trapped in paperwork. ArtsBeat Snowden-Inspired Play to Be Part of Donmar Warehouse Spring Season Josie Rourke and James Graham, the author of the hit political drama, This House, at the National Theater, have spent a year researching the impact of social media and online data gathering to create Privacy. Germany, France demand 'no-spy' agreement with U.S. Oct. 25 - German Chancellor Angela Merkel demands that the United States strike a "no-spying" agreement with Berlin and Paris by the end of the year, saying alleged espionage against two of Washington's closest EU allies had to be stopped. Sarah Toms reports. UPDATE 1-Italy eyes Eni stake sale in privatisation drive-sources MILAN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The Italian government plans to start selling state-owned assets by the end of the year to reduce its debts, with a stake in oil and gas major Eni top of the list, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Dot Earth Blog A Climate and Energy Roundup Whats behind U.S. carbon emissions decline, rising concern over energy costs in Britain, and more. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Shvo Mr. Shvo, 40, is the chief executive of Shvo, a luxury residential development company that he founded in New York in 2004. Wockhardt profit dives as faces U.S., UK regulator demands MUMBAI (Reuters) - Wockhardt Ltd faces a year or more to get U.S. and British regulators to end curbs on its shipments of medicines to the two countries, the Indian drugmaker said on Friday after posting its smallest profit in six quarters. The Workout Rowing With Esther Lofgren, Olympian Members of the American national rowing team follow an intense training regimen of weight lifting and aerobic training for 40 to 60 hours a week. Olympic gold medalist Esther Lofgren takes us through the rowers workout. Cuiaba Fire Adds to Brazil's World Cup Woes A fire in the basement of the Arena Pantanal at Cuiaba in Mato Grosso state could scupper the 2014 World Cup venue's chances of being ready by FIFA's December deadline. 18 and Under Haunted by a Childs Illness Long after a child has recovered from a serious illness or injury, families can be left dealing with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. S.Africa's Telkom says CFO suspended over misconduct charges JOHANNESBURG, Oct 25 (Reuters) - South African fixed-line operator Telkom SA said on Friday the suspension of its chief financial officer was related to allegations of personal misconduct and not insider trading. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq U.S. Pledges $1 Million to Help Relocate Iranian Exiles The exiles, who are considered terrorists in Iran, were originally permitted to seek refuge in Iraq by Saddam Hussein after the 1979 Iranian revolution. Obama cares and goes to the rescue President Obama caught Karmel Allison, a woman attending his speech on the Affordable Care Act, after she nearly fainted behind the President's podium. Ms. Allison suffers from Type 1 Diabetes. For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. Richardson's OT Goal Lifts Canucks Over Isles Brad Richardson banked in a shot off goalie Evgeni Nabokov 216 into overtime to lift the rallying Vancouver Canucks to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. UPDATE 2-Manufacturer Eaton's orders pick up, shares rise Oct 25 (Reuters) - Eaton Corp said it expects its markets to grow between 3 and 4 percent in 2014 after the electrical and hydraulics systems maker reported strong third-quarter bookings that continued into October. 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. Ribeiro Leads Coyotes to 4-2 Win Over Flames Mike Ribeiro had two goals for the second straight game and the Phoenix Coyotes fought back after a couple of defensive miscues to hold off the Calgary Flames 4-2 Tuesday night. N.F.L. Roundup Newton Helps Push Carolina Over .500 Cam Newton and the Panthers moved to 4-3 and kept the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless with a 31-13 victory on Thursday night. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | How to Haunt a House What is the most common trick used by haunted house designers? 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. Sketch Guy When the Financial Past Is Not Prologue Relying on historical averages to plan for the future is not as useful as basing decisions on values, goals and resources. Bad weather halts Japanese MotoGP practice (Reuters) - Japanese Grand Prix organizers drew up contingency plans on Friday after rain and thick fog forced the cancellation of practice for what could be MotoGP's title-decider at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit. Rights Group Warns Against Bahrains Use of Tear Gas Against Protesters Human Rights Watch cites a government order of 1.6 million tear gas canisters and says its misuse has caused deaths and serious injuries. Amid sanctions delay talk, Kerry, Lew to brief U.S. senators on Iran WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will hold a briefing on Thursday on the status of nuclear talks with Iran for members of a U.S. Senate committee considering a package of tough new sanctions on Tehran, Senate aides said on Friday. Lundqvists Backup to Make N.H.L. Debut Goalie Henrik Lundqvist will miss Thursdays game at Philadelphia and Cam Talbot, 26, will appear in his first N.H.L. game. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. N.H.L. Roundup Flyers Hand Rangers Fifth Loss in Six Games; Devils Fall Braydon Coburn broke a tie early in the third period, and Steve Mason made the lead stand up as the host Philadelphia Flyers handed the Rangers a 2-1 loss Thursday night. Boeing, Lockheed team up to bid on new U.S. bomber program WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co and Lockheed Martin Corp will team up to bid on a new U.S. Air Force long-range bomber program, a multibillion-dollar project that U.S. Air Force officials have described as a top acquisition priority. Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. Violent clashes in South Africa township Oct. 25 - Police fire tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes with people protesting against poor services in township south-west of Johannesburg. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop.

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