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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Golf Pettersen Keeps Lead in Sunrise Championship Suzann Pettersen struggled with three early bogeys but recovered for a one-over-par 73 to maintain a four-shot lead after the third round of the Sunrise Championship in Taiwan. Ferguson Says Beckham Had to Go After Celebrity Got in the Way The longtime Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson criticized what he considered David Beckhams preoccupation with fame in a new autobiography. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Richard Meier and Tavi Gevinson The famed architect and the teenage fashion blogger take on snacks, architecture and books. Judge rules against Texas abortion limits Parts of a new Texas abortion law, considered among the most restrictive in the country, are unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Monday, one day before they were scheduled to take effect. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. UPDATE 1 -Zoomlion shares jump after newspaper apologises for reports * Zoomlion been hit by string of accusatory media reports Lesley Klein, Matthew Baer The bride graduated from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and the groom has a law degree from Yeshiva University. 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. Tech boss who dares staff to fail Eva Chen is the boss of Trend Micro, a Japanese software security company. Within months of her appointment, she dealt with a major bug. She tells CNN how she turned the mishap into opportunity. JAMA study questions FDA's shorter drug approval times WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - New drugs that receive expedited review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are being tested on fewer patients, leaving many safety questions unanswered even after they are approved, a study released on Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found. Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them. A year after Superstorm Sandy, federal aid trickles in (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, only a fraction of the aid money earmarked for recovery has been used, in what some claim is a painfully slow and opaque process. The E-Cigarette Industry, Waiting to Exhale A maker of electronic cigarettes is aiming to bring smokers in from the cold. But it faces health concerns and the might of Big Tobacco, which wants in on the business, too. India Ink The Curious Case of India and China India and China remain prisoners of their perceived insecurities and imagined magnificence. EU asks Spain to change price proposal for Telefonica MADRID (Reuters) - The European Commission has asked Spanish competition regulator the CNMC to withdraw or amend its proposal to set the prices at which Telefonica can sell broadband services on its network to other companies. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. UPDATE 2-U.S. copper fabricator ends fight against JPM, BlackRock funds NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. copper fabricator Southwire Co dropped its legal fight against physical copper funds planned by Wall Street banks, as political and regulatory scrutiny make it... FACTBOX Solid Apple results fail to impress investors Oct 28 - Apple's profit and margins slid despite selling a solid 33.8 million iPhones in its September quarter. Neymar stars for Barca in El Clasico win Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to consolidate their lead at the top of La Liga. Ohio man with over 100 snakes pleads not guilty to selling exotic animals CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio man whose home was stacked "floor to ceiling" with more than 100 snakes, including some venomous vipers, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of illegally selling dangerous animals, a court administrator said. 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. Surfers ride the Halloween wave October 28 - Costumed surfers vie to be the big kahuna of a Halloween competition in Santa Monica. Sharon Reich reports. Opinion Riding Out Sandy in the Rockaways A view of Hurricane Sandy from Arverne in the Rockaways. Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. Media Outlets Embrace Conferences as Profits Rise Once shunned for the fear of implying a casual relationship between journalists and their subjects, live media conferences have now been embraced. Alex Ferguson on... It is the much-anticipated book many in football have been waiting for, while others have feared its publication. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Olympic torch starts epic trip The Olympic flame is about to start the longest journey in the history of the Winter Games after the torch was passed from Greece to Russia on Saturday -- it will go underwater and into space before returning to Sochi in February. Week 8 N.F.L. Quick Hits The Pure Arm of Matthew Stafford Overlooked in Detroits dramatic victory over Dallas was a high-reward, high-risk throw that was a perfect concoction of arm strength, accuracy and timing. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. Movie Review | 'When I Walk ' When I Walk, a Struggle With Multiple Sclerosis The director Jason DaSilva records his daily battle with a degenerative disease in When I Walk. 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. Bale Back in Real Training Before Malaga Clash Gareth Bale returned to full training with his Real Madrid team mates on Wednesday as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury, suggesting the Wales winger may play a part in Saturday's La Liga clash at Malaga (300 P.M. BST). Megacable profits rise nearly a quarter on new subscribers MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mexican cable operator Megacable Holdings said on Monday that third-quarter profit rose 22.7 percent from the year-earlier quarter, as the company signed up more new subscribers. Apple makes ripple, not splash Oct. 22 - Apple unveiled its new lineup of products for the holidays- including a new slimmer and faster tablet called the iPad Air. Bobbi Rebell reports. New York City Amends Fee Policy for a Visit to the Met Clarifying decades of legal vagueness, the amended lease spells out that the Metropolitan Museum of Art is allowed to charge a suggested admission fee. Dozens killed as bomb blasts rock Iraq At least 44 people died and scores were wounded when a string of car bombings shook the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Mosul. One blast detonated just as Iraqi soldiers were lining up to collect their monthly paychecks. Atlantic hurricane season quietest in 45 years, experts say MIAMI (Reuters) - The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season looks set to go down as a big washout, marking the first time in 45 years that the strongest storm to form was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. 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.

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