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News Feed Latest worldwide news Imperial Oil Q3 profit falls 38 pct as oil prices squeeze refining CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil Ltd , Canada's No. 2 oil producer and refiner, said on Thursday that third-quarter profit fell 38 percent as higher oil prices squeezed earnings from its refineries. Sports Briefing | College Football Irishs Golson Explains His Ban Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson said poor judgment on a test was the reason he was suspended for the fall semester. Music Review Robert Glasper Experiment and Friends at Best Buy Theater Mr. Glaspers jazz-R B quartet was joined by the rapper Common and Marsha Ambrosius, formerly of Floetry, at the Best Buy Theater. Scene City Scaring Up Some Dough for a Cause Alec Baldwin and Coco Rocha, among others, pitched in for the Artwalk NY benefit, where, after the plight of the homeless, Halloween costumes were a dominant topic. European Somalis embrace jihad Scandinavia's humanitarian generosity in the 1990s appears to have had some unintended, and unwelcome, consequences, as dozens of young ethnic Somalis living there have embraced jihad, returning to the Horn of Africa to join the al Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab. New two-hormone Roche drug shows promise in diabetes, obesity LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental drug that mimics the effects of two naturally occurring hormones appears to work significantly better than existing single-hormone medicines against diabetes and obesity, scientists said on Wednesday. UAE ghost town sparks horror film CNN's Sara Sidner visits a ghost town that is the inspiration for the UAE's first horror movie, "Djinn." Theater Review In The Downtown Loop, the Audience Goes on a 3-D Tour The Downtown Loop, Ben Gassmans new play at 3LD Art Technology Center, immerses the audience in a tour bus experience with video projections and a guide who strolls up the aisle. U.S. Dream Chaser space taxi soars on test flight, skids after landing (Reuters) - A privately owned prototype space plane aced its debut test flight in California but was damaged after landing when a wheel did not drop down, developer Sierra Nevada Corp said on Tuesday. Pay cut for a happier workplace? Neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman explains that we can make ourselves happier and more productive by building on our social intuition as new research reveals that our need to connect with other people is even more fundamental than our need for food or shelter. Government criticized as malaria deaths spike in Cameroon Nearly 800 people have died in a recent malaria outbreak in northern Cameroon, one described by public health officials as "a severe and sudden epidemic." Tool Kit Wrangling Data From a Huge Variety of Fitness Gadgets Measuring and tracking your bodys functions and activities has never been easier but what to do with all that data? DealBook House Votes to Repeal Dodd-Frank Provision The House of Representatives passed legislation that would roll back a major element of the Dodd Frank law of 2010, intended to strengthen financial regulations. The Who's Roger Daltrey performs at the U.S. Capitol Oct. 30 - The Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, performs Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me" at an unveiling ceremony of a bust of Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Airline's outrageous safety video This airline safety video might be a musical step too far. Housing case before U.S. justices close to settlement -lawyer WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could limit housing discrimination claims is close to a settlement, potentially removing an opportunity for the justices to... Computer-driven hedge fund Density to shut down LONDON (Reuters) - Sweden-based hedge fund Density is to close after a poor performance, its manager told Reuters on Tuesday, as computer-driven funds struggle to cope with markets dominated by... GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro tumbles, dollar gains on central bank views NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The euro fell the most against the dollar in six months on Thursday while the dollar rose against major currencies on expectations of diverging policy paths by the U.S.... COMMODITIES-Precious, base metals lead losses as dollar firms * Silver sees largest daily loss in 6 weeks * Corn sets 3-year low on expectations of a record harvest * Coffee hits fresh 4-1/2 year low on increase in supplies By Marina Lopes NEW YORK, Oct 31... Bulgaria takes seven of Roma girl's brothers and sisters into care SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian authorities said on Wednesday they would take into care most of the brothers and sisters of Maria, the four-year-old whose discovery in neighboring Greece captured global... Times Co. Reports Quarterly Loss After Sale of Globe The New York Times Company reported a net loss of $24 million for the third quarter, but digital circulation gains produced a slight increase in revenue. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. Food packager Crown to buy Mivisa Envases for 1.2 bln euros Oct 31 (Reuters) - Food packaging company Crown Holdings Inc said it will buy Spanish food-can producer Mivisa Envases for 1.2 billion euros ($1.65 billion) to expand in Spain. Music Review Pizzarelli and Molaskey, Together Onstage and Off In John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskeys wonderful new show at the Caf Carlyle, the couple reflects on what matters most. AIG earnings point to room for improvement-analysts (Reuters) - American International Group Inc reported earnings nearly in line with expectations on Thursday, but the stock fell after hours as analysts still saw room for improvement in the insurer, which almost went under during the financial crisis. Economic Scene Perils in Philosophy of Austerity in the U.S. Without a new budget agreement, impending cuts could inhibit the federal governments ability to do its basic job. Recipes for Health Red Rice or Farro With Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu One sweet-and-salty marinade works for the tofu and the vegetables in this dish. Dot Earth Blog Updates on Americas Persistent Air and Water Pollution Challenges A look at ways to clean up Americas lingering air and water pollution problems. A Cinderella mural made of pumpkins and gourds October 23 - Some people carve pumpkins for Halloween, but a pumpkin patch in the UK uses the orange fruits to create a giant mural. U.N. Too many young girls giving birth A 16-year-old girl pleads with her parents not to barter her into a marriage. Living in Fairfield Beach Buildings Rise; Values Stay Put A year after Sandy, property values seem to have remained unaffected, but new building codes have changed the look of some homes. As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry With the growing money and attention devoted to science and technology, university administrators are concerned that the humanities are being eclipsed. ArtsBeat Cirque du Soleil Facing Fines in Death of Performer The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed fining Cirque du Soleil $25,235 in connection with the death of an acrobat in June. Tehran Journal Former American Embassy in Iran Attracts Pride and Dust To hard-liners, the dilapidated building is a monument to Irans revolution; to others, it is a relic to be forgotten, even as the Nov. 4 anniversary of the 1979 hostage-taking approaches. Thursdays Matchup Bengals (6-2) at Dolphins (3-4) The Bengals travel to Miami to face the Dolphins. U.S. health secretary apologizes for healthcare website debacle Oct. 30 - Kathleen Sebelius says she's accountable for the rocky rollout of healthcare.gov. The Health and Human Services secretary testified before a House committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday. Linda So reports. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. ArtsBeat Frankenstein Manuscript Comes Alive in Online Shelley Archive The manuscript of Mary Shelleys famous work will be the centerpiece of a new web archive.

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