Morning Digest: Fed set to ditch 'patient' rate vow as it eyes U.S., world growth

	Click to View in Browser 03/18/2015 Fed set to ditch 'patient' rate vow as it eyes U.S., world growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to lay the groundwork for its first interest rate hike in nearly a decade, as it continues to weigh whether the U.S. recovery can hold up against collapsing oil prices and a soaring dollar.. Protesters clash with police near new European bank HQ in Frankfurt FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Thousands of anti-capitalist protesters clashed with riot police near the new headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt on Wednesday, hours before the ceremonial opening of the 1.3-billion-euro ($1.4-billion) building.. Shares up in Europe and Asia before Fed meets; dollar steady LONDON (Reuters) - European shares followed Asian stocks higher on Wednesday and the dollar held steady before a Federal Reserve meeting that's expected to lay the groundwork for the first increase in U.S. interest rates in nearly a decade.. Oprah Winfrey to auction contents from Chicago apartment NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actress and media magnate Oprah Winfrey is selling antique furniture, paintings, prints, ceramics and memorabilia from her Chicago apartment next month to benefit her education foundation, the auction house running the sale said on Tuesday.. NFL: Early retirements over health fears may have ripple effect (Reuters) - The NFL has endured a tumultuous season dealing with domestic abuse cases, a murder trial and a probe into possible cheating, but it is a spate of early retirements that may have the longest lasting impact.. Microsoft tackles China piracy with free upgrade to Windows 10 SEATTLE/BEIJING (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is making its biggest push into the heavily pirated Chinese consumer computing market this summer by offering free upgrades to Windows 10 to all Windows users, regardless of whether they are running genuine copies of the software.. Cervantes remains found in Madrid convent, investigators believe MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish scientists said on Tuesday that remains found under a Madrid convent are likely to include those of "Don Quixote" author Miguel de Cervantes, one of the world's most celebrated writers.. Nevada lawmaker wants medical marijuana for pets (Reuters) - A Nevada lawmaker proposed a bill in the state legislature on Tuesday that would grant ailing pets access to medical marijuana.. Related Video Israeli election too close to call -- exit polls Republican Congressman Schock resigns - Boehner Great Debate Islamic militant threat in China is real, not just propaganda As tensions with Russia spiral, where is NATO? A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend