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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mashable Names Jim Roberts to Oversee Content Expansion The editor, Jim Roberts, worked for much of his career at The New York Times and worked briefly at Reuters. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. India Ink 45 Killed in Fiery Bus Crash in South India Initial reports suggest that negligent driving caused the accident in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. China's state media says suspects Tiananmen car incident was "terrorist attack" Oct. 30 - China's state media announces that a car crash and fire on Beijing's Tiananmen Square was a "terrorist attack" and five suspects linked to the incident have been captured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Observatory Algorithm Can Identify Dolphin Whistles In the past, researchers charted the signature whistles of bottlenose dolphins on a spectrograph, which maps sound waves visually. But the algorithm, also used to identify songs, is much faster. Lou Reed, 1942-2013 Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock n Roll Mr. Reed was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose work with the Velvet Underground in the 1960s had an impact on generations of rock musicians. Niger says 92 migrants found dead in Sahara after failed crossing NIAMEY (Reuters) - Rescuers have found the bodies of 92 migrants, most of them women and children, strewn across the Sahara desert in northern Niger after their vehicles broke down and they died of thirst, authorities said on Thursday. Dance Listings for Nov. 1-7 A selected guide to a range of works involving movement. EFH payment gives little recourse to frustrated creditors Oct 31 (Reuters) - Senior lenders to Energy Future Holdings are upset that the company plans to make a critical interest payment to junior bondholders on Friday, but they likely have no legal... St. Nicholas Church, Destroyed on 9/11, to Rebuild With Byzantine Design The design, which would draw inspiration from the great churches of the East, will almost certainly renew debate over the role of religion at or around the World Trade Center. American Davis Cup Team Warms to Clay Courts The United States is considering hosting their Davis Cup match against Britain on clay after 28 home ties on hardcourts, grass or carpet. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. In Practice Timetable for Opening of Small Business Exchanges May Not Represent a Delay It is not clear whether the Nov. 30 date represents a delay, although some media have characterized it that way. McIlroy beats Woods in Chinese money match Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chose a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. Voters Anger Over Shutdown Is Inspiring Democrats to Run Previously reluctant Democrats in places like Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska and New Jersey are suddenly deciding to challenge Republicans for House seats. Trichet Europe's new challenge CNN's Nina Dos Santos asks the former president of ECB, Jean-Claude Trichet, where he thinks Europe's recovery stands. 8 States Teaming Up to Support Electric Cars California, New York and six other states said they would work jointly to adopt a range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car. UPDATE 1-U.S.-based stock funds attract $11.8 billion in latest week - Lipper NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States poured $11.8 billion into stock funds in the latest week on expectations the Federal Reserve would stick with its current... In Michigan, Sidelines Are Offices Of Neurologists The in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State have one thing in common a neurologist on their sideline at all their football games, both at home and on the road. Senators Warn Obama Before Iraq Leaders Visit An influential group of senators sent a strongly worded letter to warn that the Iraqi premiers mismanagement of the countrys politics had contributed to the surge of violence there. Extended Stay America IPO could value company at up to $4.2 bln Oct 31 (Reuters) - Hotel chain Extended Stay America Inc said it expects to sell 28.3 million common shares at $18-$21 each in an initial public offering, valuing the company at as much as $4.2... Snatched away U.S. kids 'living a tragedy' When Ronald Soza dropped off his teenaged kids at school one recent morning, the family thought it would be a day like any other. They had no idea Soza was about to be deported. Every year immigration officials snatch thousands of undocumented parents, leaving their American kids to fend for themselves. Mexico Congress passes government tax reform MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday passed a package of measures that the government has proposed to increase the nation's anemic tax take, though lawmakers watered down the... Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. Lockheed signs deal to design largest ocean thermal electric plant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leading U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin signed a contract on Wednesday to design the biggest power station fueled by differences in ocean temperatures, a 10-megawatt plant that would provide electricity for a new Asian resort. Google, Oracle and Red Hat to help with Obamacare website fix WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Experts from top technology and Internet companies including Google Inc, Oracle Corp and Red Hat Inc have joined the Obama administration's effort to fix its troubled HealthCare.gov website, a U.S. official said on Thursday. Restored to former glory CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is being restored to its former glory. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. Obama blames 'bad apple' insurers for canceled coverage BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that "bad apple" insurance companies, not his signature healthcare law, are to blame for hundreds of thousands of people losing their coverage in the past few weeks. Hans Zimmer plays piano of the future Hans Zimmer, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's best loved film music, including the Oscar-winning Lion King score, adjusts his chair in front of a sleek black instrument that looks something like the control panel of a stealth bomber. Not your average steering wheel Explore our interactive of one of F1's most important and complicated pieces if kit. Modern Love A Wave of Good Indicators A dangerous flood reveals a couples strong connection. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. Dyson Risks European Tour Expulsion for Shanghai Violation Six-time winner Simon Dyson could be expelled from the European Tour following a rules violation at last week's BMW Masters, golf officials said on Thursday. CORRECTED-BRIEF-Lyondellbasell to offer 15 mln shares from shareholders (Corrects headline to say LyondellBasell to offer shares from shareholders instead of 'by selling shareholders') Oct 31 (Reuters) - LyondellBasell Industries NV * Announces offering of 15 million... Sharp swings to first quarterly profit in two years, helped by weak yen TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sharp Corp reported its first quarterly net profit in two years, beating estimates, as the weaker yen and revived demand for solar cells and display panels boosted the consumer electronics maker's turnaround drive. Boris Charmatz Brings Flip Book to MoMA Boris Charmatzs Flip Book, an ever-evolving piece inspired by a book of images of Merce Cunninghams dance works, is to be presented Friday through Sunday at MoMA.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news No. 4 Buckeyes Score Early, Often in 63-14 Win Ohio State was looking for a lopsided win to impress the voters and boost its BCS numbers. The Buckeyes made Penn State pay the price. F.A.A. Allows Use of Electronic Devices Throughout Flights The Federal Aviation Administrations change, expected before year-end, will allow passengers on most flights to use tablets, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices. China's Alibaba to launch online fund sales service media BEIJING (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holdings has secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to act as a third party for the online sale of fund products, local media group Caixin reported on its website. DealBook Chegg Seeks to Raise Up to $172.5 Million in I.P.O. The initial public offering for the start-up focused on textbook rental and academic services is expected to be one of the more closely watched among the technology community. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Revenue at Sprint Drops on Subscriber Defections Investors shrugged off the results because they do not expect big improvements at the company until the second half of 2014. Malmo Weathers Storm to Clinch Swedish Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Fannie Mae sues nine banks for rigging Libor NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fannie Mae sued nine of the world's largest banks on Thursday, accusing them of colluding to manipulate interest rates and seeking more than $800 million of damages. Aziz Ansari gets 'Buried Alive' Aziz Ansari's never pulls punches in his stand-up, but there is a joke in his new comedy special that really pushes the envelope (forget worrying about a spoiler; we couldn't tell it here if we wanted to). Let's just say it involves child molestation, and the audience loves it. Countdown to Ryder Cup Tom Watson, American captain at the 2014 Ryder Cup, reflects on his 36-year long history with the golf competition. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. 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. Green Column China's Clean-Air Drive Likely to Take a Long Time British and American efforts to curb smog show that serious change can take decades, especially when pollution is a byproduct of economic growth. Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter) Letter to the editor. Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the... Ask Well Does Cooking Vegetables Destroy Their Vitamins? Answering a readers question about the best way to prepare vegetables. Insolvent German DIY chain Praktiker attracts second bid-sources FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Insolvent German home improvement retailer Praktiker has attracted a second offer for its stores, this time for more of the shops, two people familiar with the situation said. Harman's results beat estimates as car audio sales jump (Reuters) - Audio equipment maker Harman International Industries Inc reported quarterly results that beat analysts' estimates, helped by higher demand from luxury carmakers such as Daimler AG,... Azarenka beaten in Istanbul Victoria Azarenka's alarming slump shows no sign of stopping after the World No.2 was beaten in straight sets by Jelena Jankovic at the WTA Championships in Istanbul Wednesday. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Protests as Palestinians released Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, part of an agreement that fueled new peace talks. But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said all prisoners must be released before any peace deal. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. In Response to Storm, New York Will Create a Gas Reserve The pilot program, which will cost $10 million, was started to prevent shortages like the one that affected the region during Hurricane Sandy last year. UPDATE 1-Obamacare website gets new tech experts; oversight pressure grows WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The Obama administration said it has brought in experts from top technology companies including Google Inc and Oracle Corp to fix the HealthCare.gov website, as... Earthquake Shakes Remote Area of Taiwan Taiwans government-backed Central News Agency said that the 6.3-magnitude tremor was felt all over the island, but that no injuries or damage had been reported. Off the Menu King Cole Bar Salon Opening The bar is set to reopen with its restored Maxfield Parrish mural and a new menu at its adjoining restaurant, the Salon; and more restaurant openings. N.F.L. Roundup Sly Stafford Makes Big Day by Johnson Count for Lions The Cowboys thought the Lions Matthew Stafford was going to spike the ball. Instead, he lunged for a score, giving Calvin Johnson, who had 329 receiving yards, another reason to celebrate. Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. Obama says takes responsibility for fixing health law web site Oct. 30 - President Barack Obama says he takes it upon himself to make sure the glitch-marred website healthcare.gov, that has made signing up for insurance under his signature health law difficult gets repaired quickly. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Malmo Weathers Storm to Clinch Swedish Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Promising signs for former No. 1 McIlroy After beating Tiger Woods in an exhibition, could this be the weekend Rory McIlroy ends his 2013 drought? The Northern Irishman leads Shanghai's HSBC Champions after the first round. Court halts NYC stop-and-frisk ruling, removes judge NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court froze court-ordered reforms to the New York City Police Department's controversial stop-and-frisk program and removed the judge who found the police tactic unconstitutional because she "ran afoul" of the judicial code of conduct. 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. Football FIFA chief riles Ronaldo Sepp Blatter apologizes for a bizarre impersonation of Cristiano Ronaldo that his club Real Madrid claims puts FIFA's impartiality in the upcoming the Ballon d'Or awards in doubt. S Korea to get first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. Krista Dahl, Julius Kusuma The bride manages guides at an art museum; the groom is a research scientist. Rare Roman eagle found underneath London Becky Anderson looks at what is believed to be a rare Roman eagle statue that has been buried in London for centuries. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news Designs inspired by sharks If you could harness the power of any animal, what would it be? The speed of a cheetah? The dexterity of a spider? What about the eyesight of an eagle? It's not as close to science fiction as you may think. UPDATE 4-Batista's OGX sells stake in gas unit to Brazil fund, E.ON RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista's oil company OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA agreed on Thursday to sell its 67 percent stake in its natural gas unit... Special Report Formula One The Formula One Race Is Still On Although Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team have taken the Formula One titles, there is still plenty of tension in the teams race for second place, and also for 10th. Analysis Peyton Manning Halfway to Another M.V.P. Season In a midseason assessment of N.F.L. awards, the Broncos quarterback stands above all others. Jamaal Charles of the Chiefs and J. J. Watt of the Texans are the best players on each side of the line. COLUMN-Don't expect the euro's rally to last Oct 31 (Reuters) - What is happening to the euro? Currencies are more important than stock market prices or bond yields for many businesses and investors, not to mention for globe-trotting families... U.S. to allow expanded electronic device use on flights WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Airline passengers will soon be able to use certain electronic devices throughout their entire flight after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ended a long-standing ban on Thursday. U.S. FDA outlines plan to combat drug shortages (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a strategic plan for preventing drug shortages on Thursday and proposed a rule to require drug and biotechnology companies to promptly notify the agency of potential disruptions to the supply of medically important drugs. Seoul business travel guide Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. Robert Gates, ex-U.S. Secretary of Defense, to lead Boy Scouts (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America on Wednesday chose former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA director Robert Gates as its next president, who will face the task of repairing divisions in the organization from a heated debate over accepting gay scouts. 'Cannonball' speed record shattered Before the transcontinental race in "Cannonball Run," the starter tells the gathered racers, "You all are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place." Booker Joins the Senate And Casts His First Vote Cory A. Booker of New Jersey, who won his seat in a special election, was the first African-American to be elected to the chamber since Barack Obama in 2004. Hon Hai says to focus on content creation to drive value KAOHSIUNG (Reuters) - The world's largest electronics assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry said on Thursday it will turn new software development centers in southern Taiwan into a data and cloud power base to focus on content creation. Mortgages Help for Some Sandy Victims A temporary change in a federal loan program for the rehab and repair of houses may provide a new option for those whose homes were damaged by last years hurricane. Death toll in attack on Salafi-held town in Yemen rises to 24 SANAA (Reuters) - The death toll from a Shi'ite Muslim Houthi attack on a mountain town in north Yemen held by their Salafi Sunni Muslim rivals has risen to 24, a Salafi spokesman said on Thursday as the two sides fought for a second day. China demands U.S. explain spying allegations linked to Australian missions Oct. 31 - China demands an explanation from the United States after a report in an Australian newspaper said Australian embassies, including the one in Beijing, were being used as part of a U.S.-led spying operation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Special Report Formula One A Tricky and Technical Track at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Although the Yas Marina Circuit, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place this weekend, appears to be a flowing, fast, rolling circuit, it is anything but. 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? 10 golden rules for soccer books Global sporting superstars David Beckham and Alex Ferguson have a story to tell... German MP meets Snowden, says he is willing to come to Germany for inquiry BERLIN (Reuters) - A German lawmaker said he met Edward Snowden in Moscow on Thursday and the fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor was willing to come to Germany to assist investigations into alleged U.S. surveillance of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Your Money An Intriguing Product Thats Too Complex for Many Alternative mutual funds have been gaining in popularity, but some advisers urge caution. Jos. A. Bank may consider raising offer for Men's Wearhouse Oct 31 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said it would consider raising its $2.3 billion offer for Men's Wearhouse Inc if the larger rival opens its books. Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. Deadly sins Good for your career? Greed, envy, pride and wrath Four of the seven deadly sins and the subtext of many a cautionary tale. But could these dark, often suppressed aspects of the human psyche also offer up clues to the secret of career success? Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1 First Clsico Is a Charm for Barcelonas Neymar, Not for Madrids Bale Neymar and Alexis Snchez scored goals on Saturday as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Caroline Huddleston, Brian Haley The bride manages real estate development projects; the groom is an associate at an investment firm. Spook your appetite with creepy cakes The creepy cakes of Miss Cakehead, which mix the delicious with the disgusting. Astronomers discover most distant galaxy yet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy yet, a discovery that pushes back scientists' view of the universe to about 700 million years after it is thought to have come into existence. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler return for Globes The comedy gods have smiled on the world once again. A Good Appetite Mussels, Difficult? A Myth Without Legs Cooking mussels is simple and, with a vegetable along, you have an easy, tasty one-pot meal. Deadbeat dads get a second chance Marcus Dixon refers to the tattoos on his face as the "art of war" an eye etched on his forehead, five stars down the left side of his face, and the words "don't cry" on his eyelids. No. 4 Buckeyes Score Early, Often in 63-14 Win Ohio State was looking for a lopsided win to impress the voters and boost its BCS numbers. The Buckeyes made Penn State pay the price. Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. UPDATE 2-Teva Pharm Q3 profit, revenue top estimates * Market sees Erez Vigodman as front runner for CEO position Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. Taking the perfect action shot Hanging out of an open-door helicopter high above San Francisco Bay, was all part of a day's work for sports photographer Ezra Shaw, who took these remarkable images of the America's Cup. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business What the Owner Takes Home Owner salaries have declined from a year ago and nearly 15 percent of small-business owners work a second job to make ends meet.

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