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Germanwings crash doesn't appear to be terror attack, White House: Fox News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The crash of a Germanwings Airbus in a remote area of the French Alps on Tuesday does not appear to have been caused by a terror attack, the White House said, according to a report by Fox News. “There is no indication of a nexus to terrorism at this time,” the cable network quoted White House National Security Council spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan as saying. (Reporting by Timothy

House leader says prospects good for fixing Medicare doctor pay

By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Tuesday that prospects were good for passage of a permanent fix to Medicare’s flawed doctor-pay formula that would spare physicians from impending steep pay cuts. Earlier on Tuesday, Boehner and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced that bipartisan legislation had been introduced to change the way doctors are reimbursed for Medicare costs. Though potential pitfalls remain,

U.S. reviewing whether any Americans on Germanwings flight: State Dept

The United States is reviewing whether any U.S. citizens were aboard the Airbus operated by Lufthansa’s Germanwings budget airline that crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday, the U.S. State Department said in a statement. “The United States stands ready to offer assistance and support to the governments of France, Germany, and Spain as they investigate this tragedy,” department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in the statement.

Tod’s draws consumers to boutiques via bespoke options

Tod’s Gommino shoes Italian apparel and accessories maker Tod’s is inviting consumers to the Gommino Club for the opportunity to customize a pair of its Gommino loafers. The made-to-order style is available for both men and women and allows the consumer to personalize the leather finish and laces in his or her preferred color. Although available only at select boutiques, Tod’s has created an online hub for the Gommino Club to

Harrods extends truffle dining options with standalone eatery

Tartufi & Friends truffle cocktail British retailer Harrods is updating its high-end culinary offerings with a new truffle-themed restaurant on the department store’s lower ground floor. Opening in April, Harrods has invited Italian truffle lounge Tartufi & Friends to craft a menu entirely devoted to earthy truffles including appetizers, main courses, dessert and cocktails within the store. With outposts in Milan and Rome, Tartufi & Friends’ experience will appeal to