With Election Day in view, Americans are dialing up their focus on President Obama and Mitt Romney, preparing to make that long-awaited choice. But before you head to the polls — now or on Nov. 6 — have one last look at the candidates and "where they … Edwin Q. White, Saigon bureau chief for AP during Vietnam War, dies in Honolulu at age 90
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Edwin Q. White, a Saigon bureau chief for The Associated Press during the U.S. buildup in the Vietnam War, has died in Honolulu at age 90.
Lot of work left on Canada-EU trade deal, both sides say
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada and the European Union still have plenty of work to do on a proposed free trade treaty that is supposed to be finished by the end of the year, officials from both sides said on Thursday. Canada, keen to diversify its exports away from the United States, says a deal with the European Union would increase two-way trade by 20 percent. The talks started in 2009. But several sensitive matters remain to be settled, including access for agricultural goods, opening up procurement markets and the extension of pharmaceutical patents. …
Songwriter Bill Dees, who co-wrote 'Oh, Pretty Woman' and toured with Roy Orbison, dies at 73
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – Bill Dees emerged from his days as an out-of-cash young songwriter to pen tunes recorded by Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn and other country music greats, but the centerpiece of his career was his work with Roy Orbison, including co-writing the classic rock hit, “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Police arrest Starr in Savile abuse inquiry - TV
LONDON (Reuters) – British police arrested comedian Freddie Starr on Thursday as part of an investigation triggered by allegations that late BBC presenter Jimmy Savile sexually abused children, media reported. Police said in a statement they had arrested a man in his 60s on suspicion of sexual offences. The man was identified by Sky News and ITV News as Starr, who earlier had offered to talk to police. The allegations of abuse have shaken Britain’s state-funded broadcaster and shocked fans of Savile who was as famous for his charity work as he was for his eccentric TV style. …
Cameron says he will listen to parliament on EU budget
LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday he would listen to parliament after MPs voted in favour of a real terms cut in the European Union budget, and reaffirm ed his promise to use Britain's veto if necessary. But he added that Britain was already taking a tough position on the EU budget – where it is pushing for a real terms freeze that would allow the 27-nation long-term spending plan to rise only in line with inflation. … Suncor delays new oil sands mine, upgrader "challenged"
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) – Suncor Energy Inc said on Thursday that rising light oil production threatens the profitability of a massive new upgrading facility planned by Canada’s dominant oil sands producer as it delayed plans to expand output from the world’s third-largest oil reserve. The company. Canada’s No. 1 integrated oil producer and refiner, backed away from what had been a C$20.6 billion ($20. …
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