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News Feed Latest worldwide news French energy groups create Paris solar power RD hub PARIS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - French energy giants Total and EDF said they were joining forces with French research institutes and schools to create a solar energy research institute south of Paris, with a 150 million euro ($206.5 million) budget. Richard Curtis and Bill Nighy Reunite in About Time The writer-director Richard Curtis and the actor Bill Nighy collaborate again on About Time, a rom-com that features the twist of time travel. ArtsBeat Dutch Website Catalogs Art Looted in Nazi Era A new website lists 139 works of art in Dutch museums or galleries that may have been taken from Jewish families during the Nazi era. UPDATE 2-Vattenfall CEO to step down in 2015, doubts cloud German grids * Uncertainty about grid concessions in Hamburg, Berlin (Adds CEO comment, German grid process) Apple beats but margins worry; Investors holding breath Oct. 28 - Summary Apple sales and profits beat forecasts; Wall Street little changed but SP 500 at lifetime high as pending home sales, factory data point to sluggish economy. Conway G. Gittens reports. QA Moving Into a New MacBook Air How to move personal information from one MacBook to another, and tips on searching safely online. 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. Tech companies seek fast action on U.S. 'patent troll' bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Technology companies on Tuesday urged fast action on a patent reform bill in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, including tackling what they termed the rising tide of costly lawsuits by "patent trolls." Improving McIlroy Will Win by End of Year Woods Tiger Woods believes Rory McIlroy is slowly getting his golf game back on track and predicted on Tuesday that the former world number one would claim a breakthrough first victory of the year by the end of December. Sinosphere Blog Police Examine Possible Xinjiang Link in Deadly Tiananmen Crash In the crash at the entrance to the Forbidden City, the police named two suspects from Xinjiang, the troubled region in Chinas far west whose ethnic Uighur population has become increasingly disenchanted with Chinese policies. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | peroration This word has appeared in six New York Times articles in the past year. Countdown to Ryder Cup Tom Watson, American captain at the 2014 Ryder Cup, reflects on his 36-year long history with the golf competition. Dogs Tale From Death Row to Doorstep Phineas, a Labrador retriever, had been placed in quarantine after being accused of biting a girl but vanished twice and mysteriously reappeared. U.S. senators seek to cut Iran's oil sales in half - again WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Fresh U.S. sanctions over Iran's disputed nuclear program being debated behind closed doors in the Senate aim to slash the country's oil sales in half within a year of... Dogged by dissent, Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners OFER PRISON, West Bank (Reuters) - Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners on Wednesday, the second stage of a limited amnesty designed to help U.S.-sponsored peace talks that have been dogged by divisions on both sides. NFL Networks 10-Year Gains 13 Games and 72 Million Homes The all-football channel has gone from an uncertain start to 13 regular-season games, 17 studio shows and more than 70 on-air personalities. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Harden Hurt in Rockets Rout of Memphis Houston Rockets guard James Harden was listed as day-to-day after leaving Friday night's preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a right knee bruise. Documentary Association Announces Awards Nominations Dominating the feature film nominations were documentaries about issues and politics. Blackstone's Brixmor raises $825 million from IPO (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... Models mix with fish in Red Sea photo contest EILAT, Israel (Reuters) - A gust of air ruffled her white wedding dress before Hagar Cohen dived into the Red Sea, high heels sparkling in the sun as she disappeared beneath the waves. Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet Oct. 27 - The fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School renewed the debate on the nation's gun laws, but Congress has been unable to move forward on any major legislation. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Rome Journal Aqueducts Defenders Volunteer to Fill Breach in Upkeep of Park As budget cuts and vandalism have taken a toll on a park of Romes ancient aqueducts, volunteers have come forth to help, but they cannot completely fill the gap. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. 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. Orbital Sciences' cargo ship departs International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp completed a successful test mission at the International Space Station on Tuesday, clearing the firm to begin regular cargo runs for NASA under a $1.9 billion contract. A new sense of optimism in Iran From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West. Domestic Lives Face to Face With My Inner Mean Old Man The writer takes retribution against noisy neighbors by screaming at them in a haunted house. By invitation, of course. CNN Heroes announced Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Whiting refinery ramp up timetable slips into 2014 LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - BP Plc's upgraded Whiting refinery in Indiana will not reach full production until the first quarter of 2014, its quarterly results showed on Tuesday, an apparent slippage... Imax to Begin Producing Home Theaters in China The Canadian company plans to announce that it has set up a joint venture with a Chinese multinational to develop and manufacture $250,000 home theater systems in China. 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. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. World's most bizarre camping trips Camping used to mean a canvas tent, freeze-dried ration packs and a local muddy field. No longer. UPDATE 1-Shutterfly forecast disappoints, shares fall Oct 29 (Reuters) - Online photo-sharing service Shutterfly Inc forecast current-quarter results way below analysts' estimates, sending its shares down 10 percent in extended trading. Pistorius to face additional gun charges in murder trial JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius will face two additional gun-related charges at his trial for the murder of his girlfriend due to start in March next year, prosecutors said on Tuesday. Ellis Island Welcoming Visitors Once Again, but Repairs Continue The island and its immigration museum welcomed the public on Monday, meeting a deadline set by its superintendent and with some damage from Hurricane Sandy still to be fixed. U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers. Born in Mexico, Living in Florida, Tiants Wife Is a Fervent Boston Fan Maria Tiant, who met the former pitcher Luis Tiant through softball teammates in 1960, said of the Red Sox, I want them to win so much.

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