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News Feed Latest worldwide news Nets Head Into Opener With Assortment of Aches Brooklyns veteran team was built to make a title run and one of the things that could derail it is injuries. UPDATE 1-Expedia quarterly profit beats; shares soar Oct 30 (Reuters) - Online travel agency Expedia Inc reported a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates and said business referrals from review site TripAdvisor Inc. have improved,... Brazil's Sports Minister to Resign Before World Cup Brazil's Sports minister is to stand down in December just six months before the country hosts the World Cup. Chile court freezes Glencore hydro project to weigh appeal SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A Chilean appeals court has preventively blocked a recently approved $733 million hydroelectric dam to weigh an environmental appeal, a surprise setback for owners Origin Energy and Glencore Xstrata PLC. European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. At War Blog Responding to an Insurgent Attack on an Afghan Base An Air Force officer remembers the horrors of the night 15 Taliban insurgents attacked an American base in Afghanistan. But the experience had an unexpected after-effect the discovery of a mentor he had never met. Trick or Treat? Grain hedgers haunted by the ghost of MF Global CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two years ago on Halloween thousands of U.S. grain farmers got the scare of their lives when broker MF Global collapsed and more than a billion dollars of their money went missing. World Chefs New cookbook celebrates food from Sydney diaspora NEW YORK (Reuters) - There's no such thing as too many home cooks for the six Jewish women from Sydney, Australia, who met weekly to chop, stir, bake, eat and debate the merits of more than 450... UPDATE 1-Iraqi PM Maliki struggles to convince U.S. lawmakers to back more aid WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers had tough criticism for Iraq's government after meeting with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday, saying they were open to meeting his request for military assistance only if Baghdad made significant changes. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. 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. Personal Health Commutings Hidden Cost The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health. Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. Can anyone dethrone Lionel Messi? The nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or -- the award handed to the year's best player -- have been unveiled and once again Barcelona star Lionel Messi heads up the list. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. A Womans Touch, Still a Rarity in Car Design Women make up more than half of American drivers and are a major force in car-buying decisions, but they are underrepresented in the design of new cars. Dreamworks Animation Profit Falls, Though Shares Stay Strong Executives worked hard during a call with analysts to focus attention on the companys film pipeline and an aggressive expansion into consumer products. U.S. military dedicates first national monument to combat dogs SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The United States' first national monument to a soldier's best friend, recognizing the sacrifices of dogs in combat, was dedicated by the U.S. military on Monday. Is Google behind SF mystery barge? Moored on the waters of San Francisco Bay, just east of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, is -- well, a mystery. Zombie car that nobody loved Here's the short, tragic story of a little car in China that nobody wanted. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. No. 20 S Carolina Rallies Past No. 5 Mizzou in 2OT Hobbled by a sprained left knee, Connor Shaw asked Steve Spurrier if he could play Saturday night at Missouri. 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. U.N. Rise in young girls giving birth A 16-year-old girl pleads with her parents not to barter her into a marriage. STXNWS LATAM-Brazil bourse removes OGX from indices, shares to continue trading RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's BMF Bovespa, operator of the So Paulo stock exchange, said late on Wednesday that it would remove oil company OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA from... Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The announcement that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. Australia shares seen pulling back after Fed; NAB reports record profits SYDNEY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Australian shares are likely to track Wall Street lower on Thursday after the Federal Reserve, as widely expected, left its massive stimulus programme in place and said it... "Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive. UPDATE 5-Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business on Wednesday but rattled investors after saying that it did not plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users. Well Everyday Jet Lag How sleeping against type can affect your health. Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. Well New Years Baby? You May Pay More While medical conditions and encounters dont care whether its 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Having a child early in the year presents some special challenges. Home Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2006 Home prices jumped 12.8 percent in August from a year earlier, but the price gains slowed in many cities from July, a sign that the spike in prices over the past year may have peaked. Real Estate Q A Topics include preferential rent; replacement windows in a co-op; and if the law requires superintendents on site or nearby. Poison Pen A Warning on Chemical Peels Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen. Israel releases Palestinian prisoners amid protests Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, part of an agreement that fueled new peace talks. GLOBAL MARKETS-Turbulence ahead as Fed disappoints the super doves * U.S. stocks, bonds slip as Fed stops short of more dovish expectations High-Ranking Muslim Brotherhoood Leader Is Seized in Egypt The capture of Essam el-Erian, a political adviser to the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, appears to complete the jailing of the organizations top leaders. Spying Known at Top Levels, Officials Say The White House has long been aware in general terms of the National Security Agencys overseas eavesdropping, the nations top spymaster told a House hearing on Tuesday. Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business on Wednesday but rattled investors after saying that it did not plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users.

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