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News Feed Latest worldwide news Theater Review Across a Span of Realism in London Theater Different degrees of realism are at play in James Macdonalds production of Roots, Tamara Harveys From Here to Eternity and Mark Rylances Much Ado About Nothing. 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. Private Hiring Slows; Consumer Inflation Stays Muted Private-sector employers in the United States hired the fewest number of workers in six months in October, while tepid domestic demand kept inflation benign last month. U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. COMMODITIES-Precious, base metals lead losses as dollar firms * Silver sees largest daily loss in 6 weeks * Corn sets 3-year low on expectations of a record harvest * Coffee hits fresh 4-1/2 year low on increase in supplies By Marina Lopes NEW YORK, Oct 31... First look Disney's Avatar land Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development. F.D.A. Shift on Painkillers Was Years in the Making The F.D.A.s move to tighten restrictions for prescribing painkillers is a rare victory by lawmakers from states hard hit by prescription drug abuse over well-financed lobbyists for business and patient groups. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. U.S. consumer spending measure rises, but auto sales tumble WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose in September as Americans likely snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods, but falling sales of automobiles pointed to... Major new course taking shape Living Golf explores how work at the new private members club is progressing in the heart of the home of golf. DealBook Nextdoor, a Start-Up, Raises $60 Million New investments in a social network for neighbors are bound to set off questions about whether venture capitalists are inflating another technology bubble. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. NYC closer to tobacco sales for 21+ only The New York City Council voted on Wednesday night to approve an anti-tobacco law that will raise the tobacco-purchasing age from 18 to 21. 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. WRAPUP 2-Big Oil faces pressure from shareholders over costs LONDON/HOUSTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Oil industry shareholders concerned about poor returns and costly projects urged executives from Big Oil this week to return cash to shareholders - and at least one of the world's top five petroleum companies fully acquiesced. Caught Between Sudans, Region Tries to Pick Side Residents of the Abyei region, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, voted on which country to be a part of, a move that could have real consequences if tensions are raised. Venezuelan leader says workers see Chavez apparition at building site CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said an image of his idol and predecessor, the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, has appeared miraculously in the wall of an underground construction site. 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... Gradual heart attack pain means bigger treatment delay NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sudden tightness in your chest? Shooting pain down your left arm? Everyone knows that could be a heart attack. But what if symptoms aren't so sudden? Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. A Balloon Voyage With the Author of Falling Upwards Richard Holmes, whose new history of balloon travel, Falling Upwards, was published this week, takes to the skies in Orange County, N.Y. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Hong Kong kindy battles get fierce Ryo Desmidt is in his first year at a kindergarten in Hong Kong and seems like an especially gifted child. Check-In Hotel Review The Marker Hotel in Dublin This luxury property, which opened in April, is part of a vibrant new commercial district in the citys docklands. F1's appetite for dieting drivers How would you feel if your boss asked you to lose weight so you could carry on doing your job? Storage products retailer Container Store raises $225 mln in IPO Oct 31 (Reuters) - Storage products retailer Container Store Group Inc raised $225 million after pricing its initial public offering at the top end of its increased price range. Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. Motherlode Blog Filling Cavities Can Be a Laugh, but Dentists Still Suggest Limiting Gummies at Halloween Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, can make the process of getting a filling much more pleasant, even for a 5-year-old. Movie Review Matthew McConaughey Stars in Dallas Buyers Club Matthew McConaughey stars as an unlikely advocate for patients with H.I.V., taking his treatment into his own hands in Dallas Buyers Club. U.S. consumer spending measure rises, but auto sales tumble WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose in September as Americans likely snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods, but falling sales of automobiles pointed to... Coke Femsa, Bimbo fall as Mexico poised to pass food, drink taxes MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Shares of Mexico's food and drink companies fell on Thursday as Congress was poised to approve a 1 peso-per-liter tax on sugary drinks and an 8 percent tax on junk... Siemens infrastructure unit revamp not a priority CEO FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German industrial conglomerate Siemens has no plan for now to dismantle its Infrastructure Cities division, its new chief executive said in a company newsletter, brushing off a recent press report. Telecoms provider Colt Group's profit falls as voice revenue dips Oct 31 (Reuters) - European telecoms provider Colt Group SA reported a 4.4 percent drop in core earnings due to lower voice revenue, changes in its product mix and lower data margins. Octonauts Series Adds Federal Partner in Ocean Awareness An office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will collaborate with Octonauts, an animated preschool show about undersea adventuring. Bits Blog Adobe Hacking Attack Was Bigger Than Previously Thought The company said a tally of stolen usernames and passwords now tops 38 million records. Turkish entrepreneur opens first online 'halal' sex shop ANKARA (Reuters) - A Turkish entrepreneur has opened what he says is the country's first online sex shop for Muslims, selling everything from lubricants to herbal aphrodisiacs and offering advice on how to have "halal" sex. 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. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Cigna profit rises and beats analyst expectations (Corrects number of Medicare and Medicaid customers in 9th paragraph to 488,000 from 488 million) Well Whats Your Fitness Age? Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age.

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