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News Feed Latest worldwide news On Way to Wild Final Act, Three Protagonists Have Faced Rough Spots Allen Craig, Will Middlebrooks and Jim Joyce, the main participants in one of the strangest endings to a World Series game in history, have each faced professional adversity. T Magazine In Store | Waris Ahluwalia Opens an Old-World Market in Venice The jeweler, actor and man-about-town will stock unique items from artisans in his new boutique, opening in November, which takes inspiration from ancient trade routes. After Crash In Beijing, Moves to Halt Flow of News A vehicle that careered along a crowded sidewalk in the capital and burst into flames killed and injured several people, and witness accounts suggested the driver had acted deliberately. China telecom firms take long road to profit with 4G rollout BEIJING, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Faster isn't necessarily better for China's telecom carriers as they prepare to roll out high-speed 4G mobile phone networks at the expense of their profitability for years to come. Theater Review Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Star in Betrayal on Broadway Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz star in a Broadway revival of Harold Pinters Betrayal, a drama of love and perfidy among the literati. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. Ballet Gambles With Flash and Sparkle With "Le Corsaire" and a new star dancer, Tamara Rojo hopes to start the transformation of the English National into a higher-profile ensemble. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. Ibrahimovic Stars as Champions League Goals Flow Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Red Sox in Disbelief After Game-Ending Umpiring Call A rare obstruction call that turned an inning-ending double play into the winning run in Game Three of the World Series left the Red Sox in disbelief as they tropped back to the clubhouse instead of staying out for extra innings. Dance therapy could help treat dizziness Oct. 22 - Scientists have discovered differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid dizziness while performing pirouettes. The findings could lead to the development of dance therapy to treat patients with chronic dizziness, a condition experienced by one in four people during their lives. Jim Drury has more. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. Wines of The Times A Neighborhood Prowl Through the City of Chianti Tasting the other Chiantis besides Classico. Prisoner Release Underscores Split in Israeli Coalition Right-wing members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus coalition government tried in vain to stop future releases, part of United States-brokered peace talks. Vocations For a Traveling Nurse, Freedom to Roam Becoming a traveling nurse with good pay, a varied work environment and no office politics has been a good career choice for Monica Parks, 43, of South Carolina. Making Robots More Like Us In a shift away from robots made to perform in factories, designers are putting the human into humanoids so that they can safely interact in public. Buckingham Palace hosts football Queen Elizabeth's London residence will host its first and perhaps last official soccer match Monday. The Lede Its Sisi-Mania, as Nationalist Fervor Sweeps Through Egypt A robust media campaign in Egypt promoting the leadership qualities of Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, as the replacement for deposed President Mohamed Morsi, often features lavish praise. On Twitter, Eavesdropper Reveals Former N.S.A. Heads Train Chat A phone conversation between Michael V. Hayden, a former head of the National Security Agency, and three journalists was overheard and tweeted about by a fellow train passenger. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. INSIGHT-Delays, clashes hinder attempts to salvage Batista's OGX SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO/NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A ttempts to save Eike Batista's flagship oil company, the business most responsible for the meltdown of his once high-flying industrial empire,... DealBook Twitter Prepares to Feed New Hunger for I.P.O.s The social media giant is entering one of the strongest markets for initial public offerings in three years. 'From Fatman to Ironman' Dan Hyatt had lost weight before only to gain it all back. So this time, he didn't set a weight loss goal -- he gave himself a bigger challenge compete in an Ironman triathlon in five years or less. Risking Russia's ire, Georgia seeks closer ties with Europe TBILISI, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Georgia's new president said on Monday he would press ahead with efforts to deepen the former Soviet republic's ties with the West despite Russian concerns. 'Pimp my ride' Karachi-style CNN's Saima Mohsin reports on the growing trend of bomb-proofing your car in Pakistan. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Australia shares seen opening higher, eyeing banks earnings SYDNEY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open higher, led by the SP 500, which ended at another record high on strong technology shares and with investors looking to big banks again... Senate banking panel eyes Nov. 14 for Yellen hearing -Senate aide WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering hold a hearing on Janet Yellen's nomination to head the Federal Reserve on Nov. 14, a Senate aide said on Monday. Warily, Schools Watch Students On the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. Apple Profit Falls Despite Strong iPhone Sales Apple earned $7.5 billion down from $8.2 billion during the same quarter last year. The lower profit may be because sales of its Macs being slightly down. For Halloween, Authors Suggest Lowbrow Film Treats Three authors make recommendations for what to watch during your own Halloween film festival. Protesters march in Washington against NSA spying WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Protesters marched on Capitol Hill in Washington on Saturday to protest the U.S. government's online surveillance programs, whose vast scope was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. Media Decoder A Fans Mission Resurrect a Little-Watched Movie A television editor has organized a screening and discussion with the director of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and the event is prompting strong interest. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. New CEO crucial for Microsoft CNN's Maggie Lake talks to Ed Maguire from CLSA about Microsoft's future. New CEO crucial for Microsoft CNN's Maggie Lake talks to Ed Maguire from CLSA about Microsoft's future. UPDATE 1-Higher insurance rates boost Hartford Financial's profit Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter operating profit beat analysts' average estimate as pricing rose 8 percent in its property and casualty commercial... Analysis Obama's aversion to Mideast conflicts fuels backlash from allies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - From Saudi Arabia to Israel, traditional U.S. allies in the Middle East are beginning to ask Is America turning its back on us? 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. Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine.

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