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News Feed Latest worldwide news FOREX-Dollar rises for third session before Fed decision NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The dollar rose for a third straight session against major counterparts on Tuesday as traders bought back the currency on the view markets have already priced in... Dreamworks Animation Profit Falls, Though Shares Stay Strong Executives worked hard during a call with analysts to focus attention on the companys film pipeline and an aggressive expansion into consumer products. Three U.S. states, British Columbia to ink climate pact WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign an agreement to formally align the state's climate and clean energy policies with those of Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia. The origami kayak Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak. India, U.S. preparing satellites to probe Martian atmosphere CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two new science satellites are being prepared to join a fleet of robotic Mars probes to help determine why the planet most like Earth in the solar system ended up so different. Innovation Who Made That Coffee Lid? How a lawsuit sent Americas inventors to work. South Korean Amateur Lee Seals Masters Spot South Korean amateur Lee Chang-woo sealed a spot at next year's U.S. Masters with a three-stroke triumph in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in northeast China on Sunday. Protecting South Africa's wildlife Private game reserves are a profitable business in Africa. But protecting rhinos is becoming increasingly difficult. Saudi Arabia frees man jailed for Mohammad tweets sources RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi blogger was freed on Tuesday, 20 months after he was detained for publishing an imaginary conversation with Islam's Prophet Mohammad on Twitter, his friend and a lawyer... Square Feet The Superman Building in Providence, Now Dark, Is in Need of a Savior The owner of the Art Deco office skyscraper is pushing a conversion to residential apartments, but taxpayers are balking at the cost. Tadeusz Mazowiecki, Ex-Premier of Poland, Dies at 86 Mr. Mazowiecki helped form the Solidarity trade union movement and became the first non-Communist to head an Eastern bloc nation since the late 1940s. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks slip as OGX fall offsets gain in Itau * Brazil Bovespa falls 0.97 percent, Mexico IPC up 0.39 percent SAO PAULO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell for the fourth session in five on Tuesday as shares of oil company OGX plunged on... T Magazine About Last Night | Tennis and Modern Architecture Converge in Beverly Hills A fund-raiser at the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence, the house featured in The Big Lebowski, brought out a diverse assortment of guests, including Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan and Doug Aitken. Shoeless boys win basketball cup Despite most of the team being of short stature and playing barefoot, the Triqui Indian boys from Mexico won the championship -- and the hearts of many -- at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held in Argentina. Snipers 'target' moms-to-be Pregnant women, children, even unborn babies are being deliberately targeted by snipers in Syria's worsening civil war, says a surgeon who works to treat their wounds. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) World Series Game 5 Red Sox 3, Cardinals 1 One Win Away and Headed for Home Thanks to Jon Lesters pitching and David Ortizs hitting, the Red Sox are one victory away from winning the World Series after beating the Cardinals in Game 5. Music Review Alan Jackson Plays Carnegie Hall The country star Alan Jackson played the songs of his new bluegrass album in Carnegie Hall on Monday. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 11, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Gravity.............................$ 44.3 million 2 (*) Captain Phillips....................$ 26.0 million 3 (2) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 14.2 million 3 (3) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (*) Machete Kills.......................$ 3.8 mill T Magazine Listen Up | Cass McCombs and His Vagabond World The singer-songwriters latest album, which includes a track recorded with the actress Karen Black before her death, is a rebuke against the very concept of an album. Hans Zimmer plays piano of the future Hans Zimmer, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's best loved film music, including the Oscar-winning Lion King score, adjusts his chair in front of a sleek black instrument that looks something like the control panel of a stealth bomber. 'Phantom Goal' Game Will Not Be Replayed, Says German Court Hoffenheim lost its appeal for a replay of a Bundesliga match won by Bayer Leverkusen with a goal that should not have been allowed. Suzann Pettersen Wins Again in Taiwan Suzann Pettersen successfully defended her title in the LPGA Taiwan Championship on Sunday for her fourth tour victory of the year and third in her last five starts. Staten Island Pizzas That Stood the Test of Time These pizza parlors can whip up a pie, thick or thin, puffy or crisp, to suit just about any appetite. Memo From Britain British Tabloids on Trial, Along With Ex-Editors The trial of former editors in Rupert Murdochs media empire is expected to be aggressive and detailed, with the potential for more revelations about the inner workings of British tabloid journalism. Health Site Puts Agency and Leader in Hot Seat Marilyn Tavenner, who runs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify on Tuesday before a House panel on the problems with the health care website. AMC Orders a Fifth Season of The Walking Dead The zombie apocalypse drama is more popular than anything else on AMC. Blackstone's Brixmor raises $825 mln from IPO Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brixmor Property Group Inc, a shopping center operator owned by Blackstone Group LP, priced its enlarged initial public offering at the midpoint of its expected range, raising $825 million in proceeds. Eternal flame re-lit at JFK's gravesite Oct. 29 - Temporary flame had been burning since spring during repairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Op-Ed Columnist A Bold Bid for Better Schools One Western states proposed school overhaul has created a model patch of common ground. Will voters go for it? Currents | Deals Discounts at Flor, Maine Cottage Furniture, Blue Dot and Luceplan Bargains on carpet, furniture and lighting. UPDATE 2-Gilead posts 17 pct profit rise, readies for HCV launch Oct 29 (Reuters) - Biotechnology company Gilead Sciences Inc reported a 17 percent jump in quarterly net profit on Tuesday and raised its outlook for full-year sales as revenue and demand for its... Sharp Sparks Blackhawks to Win Over Wild Nick Leddy spurred Chicagos stagnant special teams with a power-play goal, and the visiting Blackhawks beat Minnesota, 5-1. Libya oil crisis deepens as protesters shun talks TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's oil crisis deepened on Tuesday after protesters blocking western fields shunned talks and locals denied that an eastern terminal would reopen, frustrating government efforts to end three months of disruptions. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Wizards Acquire Gortat From Suns The Washington Wizards acquired center Marcin Gortat from the Phoenix Suns. Anne Becker, Randy Wolfe The bride is the director of marketing for the Tribeca Film Institute; the groom is a vice president at a hedge fund. UPDATE 1-U.S. House passes bill to delay fiduciary rules at SEC, Labor Dept (Adds details throughout, comments from lawmakers and interest groups) Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. BoE's Tucker warns of risks from non-banks LONDON (Reuters) - Securities regulators in Britain and elsewhere need to do a better job of regulating hedge funds and so-called shadow banks, Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker said in an...

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