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News Feed Latest worldwide news Asia's tennis superstars Open Court looks at how Li Na and Kei Nishikori have raised tennis' popularity in Asia. The Caucus Sunday Breakfast Menu, Oct. 27 On this weeks Sunday talk shows, problems with implementation of the health care law and the U.S.s surveillance of foreign allies dominates the conversation. Cleric Driving could harm ovaries A leading Saudi cleric warned women who drive cars could cause damage to their ovaries and pelvises and that they are at risk of having children born with "clinical problems." 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, have been hampered by internal conflict and unpredictable decisions by the Brazilian tycoon, sources with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters. Possible ties between grenade in Mexico and U.S. U.S. authorities are looking for possible links between a grenade found at the scene of a drug cartel shootout in Mexico earlier this month that killed three police officers and an American who allegedly made similar improvised grenades from parts exported from the United States. Federer doesn't care about number one spot, says Nadal PARIS (Reuters) - Been there, done that. Roger Federer does not need to be world number one anymore and he might well be a top contender at next year's Australian Open, his chief rival Rafa Nadal said. Brazil's OGX ready to file for bankruptcy protection - sources RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, will file for bankruptcy protection as early... Billionaire rocketeers duke it out for shuttle launch pad CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Four decades ago, NASA's Launch Complex 39A was at the center of the Cold War race to the moon. Putin All welcome at Winter Games Russian President Vladimir Putin says all are welcome to the Winter Olympics regardless of sexual orientation. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. New China H7N9 strain gives kick to mutant bird flu research ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to it. CEE MARKETS 2-Post-election noise weakens Czech crown, CEE assets flat * Crown drops as victory of Czech Social Democrats slim * Other CEE assets flat, Hungarian cbank meeting watched By Karolina Slowikowska and Sandor Peto WARSAW/BUDAPEST, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The crown dipped on Monday after weekend elections in the Czech Republic are expected to lead to messy coalition talks, while other Central European assets were treading water. Czech markets were closed for a holiday, but in international trade the crown shed 0.1 percent to the euro after a sl 6 killed in Russia bus explosion Investigators say they think a female suicide bomber caused a blast that ripped through a passenger bus in the southern Russian city of Volgograd on Monday afternoon, killing at least six people and injuring 32 others, Russian authorities said. Golf Capsules Ryan Moore birdied the first hole of a playoff with Gary Woodland on Monday to win the CIMB Classic after an overnight wait caused by thunderstorms. Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. Angela Merkel calls Obama about phone hacking suspicions Oct. 23 - White House Spokesman Jay Carney says the U.S. "is not monitoring and will not monitor" the communications of the German chancellor, but didn't comment on whether it had in the past. Deborah Gembara reports. Pacers' Granger to Miss 3 Weeks With Calf Injury Danny Granger tried to brush aside any new concerns about his injured left calf Monday. Canada says falling short of emissions reduction target OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada acknowledged on Thursday that it will miss its target for greenhouse gas emissions by a wider margin than expected unless it takes further action to offset emissions in the oil industry. 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. Powerful Storm Lashes Northern Europe At least 13 people died, hundreds of thousands lost power and many people were stranded when trains, planes and ferries were canceled. Bradley helps Roma set Serie A record AS Roma set a new Serie A record with their ninth straight win from the start of the season after a 1-0 victory at Udinese Sunday with Michael Bradley scoring the crucial goal. Rebel Raid in Oil-Rich South Sudan Leaves Scores Dead The killings took place in the Twic area of Jonglei State, and were the work of rebels led by David Yau Yau, a spokesman said. Fitch Downgrades Citrus Memorial Hospital's (FL) Bonds to 'B-'; Revises Watch to Evolving (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, October 28 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has downgraded the rating on approximately $38 million series 2002 bonds issued by the Citrus County Hospital Board (Citrus Memorial Health Foundation, Inc.) on behalf of Citrus Memorial Hospital (CMH) to 'B-' from 'B'. Additionally, Fitch has revised the Rating Watch to Evolving from Negative reflecting the organization's proposed sale or lease transaction with Hospital Corporation of A World's best airports to sleep in Survey's criteria include armrest-free seating -- essential for creating a "bed." UPDATE 1-Fernandez's government downplays electoral setback in Argentina BUENOS AIRES, Oct 28 (Reuters) - President Cristina Fernandez's government sought on Monday to downplay a sobering defeat in Argentina's mid-term elections, asserting that its ability to govern has... Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. Your Money An Intriguing Product Thats Too Complex for Many Alternative mutual funds have been gaining in popularity, but some advisers urge caution. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. 'Bad Grandpa' tops 'Gravity' at North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prankster comedy "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" kicked Sandra Bullock's 3D space thriller "Gravity" from the top of weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, starting off with $32 million in ticket sales over its first three days. Critics Notebook Dracula With Jonathan Rhys Meyers on NBC Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as the title character in Dracula, a new vampire drama on NBC. Motherlode Blog The Food Writer and Her Picky Eater My son is no different from many other picky eaters. Im whats different. Im a food writer. So you cant blame me for my sons poor eating habits. (Only I can do that.) Disney Show Will Appear First on App for Tablets Tablet computers are becoming the first screen for pre-school-age viewers and Disney is making a broader investment with the app debut of Sheriff Callies Wild West. Game 3s Decisive Play Why Call Was Obstruction It turns out that the play that decided Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday night was a case of obstruction, not, as the official summary of the game said, an interference error. Well Children, Too, Need Flu Shots Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents dont think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child has no health problems. From Small Fire, a Great Fried-Knish Famine Knish eaters have found themselves stymied since the fire damaged equipment at Gabilas Knishes, a Long Island factory that produces most of the citys fried knishes. News Analysis Drone Issue Hovers More Than Ever, Even as Strikes Ebb Scrutiny of drones has been driven by pressure from advocacy groups, media leaks and demands in both the United States and Pakistan for greater transparency in the program. 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. 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. NASA's new moon probe settles into lunar orbit CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct 7 - Politics may be keeping most of NASA's workers home, but that didn't stop the U.S. space agency's new moon probe from achieving lunar orbit, officials said on Monday. Scott Carpenter, One of the Original Seven Astronauts, Is Dead at 88 Mr. Carpenters flight into space was in May 1962. Before the first mission to orbit the Earth, in February that same year, he famously told another astronaut, Godspeed, John Glenn.

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