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News Feed Latest worldwide news WRAPUP 3-Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered Britain, the Netherlands and Scandinavia on Monday, killing at least seven people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. Music Review American Composers Orchestra Plays at Zankel Hall The American Composers Orchestra played four diverse pieces at Zankel Hall on Friday, as part of its Orchestra Underground series. UPDATE 1-Polish coal miner Kompania Weglowa to merge mines, cut jobs * To merge mines, cut jobs, mostly in administration (Adds quote on merging mines) Blizzard fund raises $400,000 for South Dakota ranchers Oct 28 (Reuters) - A relief effort has raised about $400,000 for South Dakota farmers and ranchers affected by a rare autumn blizzard earlier this month that killed sheep and tens of thousands of cattle. Contributing Op-Ed Writer Now This Is Natural Food Can we break away from monoculture and eat perennial plants? No Party Wins Majority in Czech Election A special parliamentary election held in the Czech Republic left no party with a majority on Saturday, which could lead to protracted negotiations aimed at forming a coalition government. INSIGHT-Delays, clashes hinder attempts to salvage Batista's OGX SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A ttempts to save Eike Batista's flagship oil company, the business most responsible for the meltdown of his once high-flying industrial empire,... The Appraisal As Landlord of Brooklyn Duplex, de Blasio Gets High Approval Ratings Renters past and present at a Brooklyn duplex owned by the mayoral contender Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, report no complaints. In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. Meet the new Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. Australia celebrates 40th birthday of Sydney Opera House Oct. 27 - Denmark's Princess Mary and Prince Frederik are on hand to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration). DealBook AMC Networks to Acquire Chellomedia From Liberty Global The $1.04 billion deal gives AMC access to an array of television networks distributed in 138 countries while providing opportunities to distribute its programming. Deadbeat dads get a second chance Marcus Dixon refers to the tattoos on his face as the "art of war" an eye etched on his forehead, five stars down the left side of his face, and the words "don't cry" on his eyelids. 'Bad Grandpa' tops 'Gravity' at North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prankster comedy "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" kicked Sandra Bullock's 3D space thriller "Gravity" from the top of weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, starting off with $32 million in ticket sales over its first three days. 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. Breakingviews Carney's faith in financial regulation Oct. 25 - The Bank of England governor's sensible new liquidity regime is part of an 'open for business' approach to banking. Carney must not overestimate the ability to deal with crises, says Breakingviews. Chat Chow Lots of Dim Sum Feeds a Starry Career Chris Cannon has had a long career in fine dining, and its genesis was at a simple dim sum parlor in Chinatown. EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 28) BRUSSELS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Motherlode Blog The Food Writer and Her Picky Eater My son is no different from many other picky eaters. Im whats different. Im a food writer. So you cant blame me for my sons poor eating habits. (Only I can do that.) Saudi drivers Several women who publicly supported a campaign to defy Saudi Arabia's de facto ban on women driving fear they are being followed and investigated by the country's secret police. WORLD SERIES WATCH Red Sox Win 4-2, Series Tied A look at Game 4 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on Sunday night as the Boston Red Sox take on the St. Louis Cardinals Work for free, advertize yourself Relative to any other generation, millennials are suffering more than most right now. Large numbers are unemployed and despondent about the future. Author Dan Schwabel highlights eight ways millennials can improve their economic prospects. Voters, in Midterm Elections, Give New Momentum to the Opposition in Argentina A strong showing by the Renewal Front party suggested a vulnerability in the long tenure of the family of President Cristina Fernndez de Kirchner. NSA spying claims 5 things It's not as sexy as a spy novel, but things are heating up after the latest reports of espionage by the U.S. National Security Agency. Sid Yudain, 90, Dies; Created Congresss Community Newspaper Mr. Yudain created what he called a community newspaper for the most important community in the world, probably. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Del Potro dashes Federer's final hopes Juan Martin Del Potro put on hold Roger Federer's hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by inflicting a second straight defeat on the Swiss maestro in the final of his hometown tournament in Basel. Theater Review House of Dance by Tina Satter at Abrons Arts Center Even the hopes are shabby for would-be stars in House of Dance, by Tina Satter. Building Blocks Tracking Privilege Signs as They Vanish Promotional signs installed by large corporations on mom-and-pop storefronts proliferated from the 1930s but are difficult to find in these days of computer graphics and printed vinyl. Motherlode Blog When Eat It Isnt the Answer The Halloween Candy Dilemma In my family, we just eat the Halloween candy. Its a great festival of sugar that ends only when we cant take it anymore. But if thats not an option in your house, what do you do with the annual haul? UPDATE 1-Detroit's finances 'shocking,' city manager testifies DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Detroit's emergency manager painted a picture of a city in dire financial straits in testimony on Monday, with budgets so strained that bumpers were falling off police... Grand Slam champ's passion for song 2-time Grand Slam doubles champ Vania King talks about her passion for singing as she performs at a baseball game. Canada says falling short of emissions reduction target OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada acknowledged on Thursday that it will miss its target for greenhouse gas emissions by a wider margin than expected unless it takes further action to offset emissions in the oil industry. UniCredit sells Fondiaria stake for 106 million euros MILAN (Reuters) - Italian bank UniCredit said on Monday it had completed the sale of its 6.7 percent stake in insurer Fondiaria-SAI to raise 106.3 million euros ($146.5 million). Ohio man with over 100 snakes pleads not guilty to selling exotic animals CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio man whose home was stacked "floor to ceiling" with more than 100 snakes, including some venomous vipers, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of illegally selling dangerous animals, a court administrator said. Thousands vote in referendum on fate of Sudan's disputed Abyei ABYEI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of residents in the remote and disputed Abyei border region voted on Monday in a non-binding referendum on whether to join Sudan or South Sudan despite fears it could trigger violence. Inside the Walls of Fez Relying on instinct, hospitality and a bit of technology, the author discovers the rewards of exploring the Moroccan citys medina without a guide. Baylor Climbs to No. 5 in AP College Football Poll Baylor climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll, the best ranking for the Bears in 60 years. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8.

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