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News Feed Latest worldwide news New York Approves Law to Raise Tobacco-Purchasing Age to 21 Aiming to curtail smoking among young people, the City Council adopted the strictest limits on tobacco purchasing of any major American city. An Odd Alliance in Patagonia The great potential of an oil field called Vaca Muerta, or Dead Cow, has united an American oil giant and a politically volatile country. New York Approves Law to Raise Tobacco-Purchasing Age to 21 Aiming to curtail smoking among young people, the City Council adopted the strictest limits on tobacco purchasing of any major American city. 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. Climate risk to 'rise in key cities' A new report ranks the countries most at risk from climate change, and warns that many at "extreme" risk are the ones the global economy will be relying on for growth. Council Approves Raising Age to Buy Cigarettes to 21 Aiming to curtail smoking among young people, the City Council adopted the strictest limits on tobacco purchasing of any major American city. 9 amazing folding vehicles CNN discovers the latest in origami innovation a fully functioning kayak that folds into a portable suitcase as well as a folding electric car Rising Mobile Ad Sales Propel Facebook Profit The social networks third-quarter results topped Wall Street expectations as revenue increased 60 percent from the same period a year ago. Quartet into World Cup finals Michael Lang celebrates Switzerland's 2-1 win in Albania that booked the Swiss' place in Brazil in 2014. Colombia, Germany and Belgium also sealed qualification. Chinese Company Buys Chase Manhattan Plaza Fosun International Ltd. will pay $725 million for the 60-story office tower owned by JPMorgan Chase. Cautiously optimistic Fed will spring no surprises SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian share markets should take heart from record highs in U.S. stocks on Wednesday as investors wager the Federal Reserve will rock no boats at its policy meeting and leave stimulus in place for the next few months at least. Your Money Adviser Surviving Spouses With Reverse Mortgages Win Case Reverse mortgages allow borrowers to tap into the equity in their homes, but check out the fine print before signing for one. Sprint third-quarter revenue drop; warns of more subscriber defections (Reuters) - Sprint Corp posted a decline in third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, losing more subscribers than expected following the shutdown of its older network, and warned that customer defections would remain high in coming quarters. Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. Greeks Question Media, and New Voices Pipe Up Amid the Greek financial crisis, small radio stations, magazines and websites take a bigger role in the nations civic discussion. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Reuters on the Road TransferWise takes on banking titans Oct. 11 - Send money abroad for less TransferWise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus takes Reuters taxi challenge to explain how. 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. 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. At Home With David Bromberg and Nancy Josephson Duet for Violin and Voodoo If youre looking for the folk musician-turned-luthier-turned-recording artist (again), just follow the beads. Op-Ed Columnist A Bold Bid for Better Schools One Western states proposed school overhaul has created a model patch of common ground. Will voters go for it? 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. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Music Review Alan Jackson Plays Carnegie Hall The country star Alan Jackson played the songs of his new bluegrass album in Carnegie Hall on Monday. Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe on Monday, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. China Mobile flags 4G on website, stokes iPhone speculation BEIJING (Reuters) - China Mobile has put an advert for the faster 4G mobile network on its website, raising expectations that a long-awaited distribution deal between the world's largest mobile carrier and Apple Inc may be announced as early as next week. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. UPDATE 1-Alabama county, creditors OK new terms to end bankruptcy Oct 30 (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County and Wall Street creditors have reached agreement on a revised plan to end the second-largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy, county officials said on... Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. UK press fails to block regulation Lawyers representing UK newspaper and magazine publishers are going to the High Court in London on Wednesday to try to halt the approval of a government-backed royal charter on press regulation. Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers. Rehabilitating veterans A golf program is helping medically retired veterans adjust to civilian life. Krista Dahl, Julius Kusuma The bride manages guides at an art museum; the groom is a research scientist. UPDATE 1-Skyworks forecasts strong qtr as demand rises for analog chips Oct 30 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Skyworks Solutions Inc forecast current-quarter results above analysts' estimates as it sells more analog chips used to connect machines to the Internet, sending its shares up 5 percent in extended trading. Christie Embraces Budget Strategies He Scorned as a Candidate Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, a Republican, has relied on the same kind of short-term fiscal methods that he had criticized his Democratic predecessor for using. South Africa prison inmates 'tortured' South African authorities have taken over the running of a private prison following allegations inmates were abused and tortured. CNN's Arwa Damon reports. T Magazine On Beauty | Two-Tone Eye Shadow, Double the Effect Color-blocked eye shadow is a chic way to achieve a dramatic, outr look, and the technique is less complicated than you might think. British Open Ends International 36-Hole Qualifying The British Open is moving away from 36-hole qualifying, instead using 10 tour events from five continents to determine 32 spots in the field. 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.

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