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News Feed Latest worldwide news China to monitor link between smog and health BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Health Ministry will set up a national network within five years to provide a way of monitoring the long-term impact of chronic air pollution on human health, state media said on Monday. T Magazine Bookshelf | An Erotic Magazine for Voyeurs and Literati Alike The new quarterly magazine Adult is jampacked with stylishly naughty content aimed at the smart set. Electronic Arts Profit Rises in Second Quarter The video game publisher reported higher profit for the second quarter on cost controls and digital sales, although revenues were down on the year ago quarter. Sports Briefing | Soccer Malmo Captures Swedish League Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. Advertising Painting a Room With Blues, or Hip-Hop, or Mozart A paint company is offering a smartphone app that suggests paint colors based on consumers favorite songs. Judge blocks part of Texas law restricting abortion AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked the provision of a sweeping new Texas abortion law that requires doctors performing the procedure to have an agreement with a local hospital to admit patients, handing a partial victory to supporters of the right to abortion. Deal Reached in Inquiry Into Visa Fraud at Tech Giant Infosys has agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims of systemic visa fraud and abuse involving temporary workers brought to the United States. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. UPDATE 4-JPMorgan's $13 billion deal hits stumbling blocks -sources Oct 29 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co and the U.S. Justice Department have hit snags in working out the final details of their $13 billion settlement over the bank's mortgage bonds, two people... Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory. India Ink The Worlds of Dayanita Singh Celebrated artist Dayanita Singh explores fluidity and mobility in her new work. WHO official says "risk is high" of polio spread in Syria Oct. 29 - A polio outbreak now hits Syria, where the World Health Organization says the "risk is high of spread across the region." Gavino Garay reports. The 30-Minute Interview Dana L. Moskowitz She and three other principals bought Winoker Realty after its founder died in an accident; they renamed it Evo Real Estate Group. Square Feet Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Turkey's big plan to link Europe, Asia As a country, Turkey is often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, for the first time, the two continents will be officially connected by a multi-billion dollar railway tunnel. Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney. Stay the Course Timbers Edge Toward the Playoffs The Portland Timbers mirror the personality of first-year coach Caleb Porter. With two matches left and a playoff berth within grasp, the team is all business. Scientist reveals secrets of laughter Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why. Israelis angered at prisoner release CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the goodwill release of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. 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. A year after Sandy, thousands still can't return home SEASIDE PARK, N.J./NEW YORK (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy inundated the East Coast with record flooding that left 159 people dead, residents of hard-hit New Jersey and New York shore communities still have a ways to go in rebuilding damaged homes. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. Crouching World Championship, Hidden Tiger Three years ago at Sheshan International, hundreds of fans wanting an autograph stood outside the clubhouse where Tiger Woods was signing his scorecard at the HSBC Champions. They excitedly began chanting in Chinese, "We want Tiger! We want Tiger!" Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. Malmo Weathers Storm to Clinch Swedish Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. Verbund shares rise on higher full-year outlook VIENNA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Shares in Austrian power producer Verbund rose more than 3 percent on Tuesday after the company raised its full-year core profit forecast. U.S. wholesale inventories rise more than expected WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. wholesale inventories rose more than expected in August, suggesting that restocking was less of a drag on economic growth on the eve of a fiscal battle in Washington than... Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Concordia witnesses recall chaos Prosecution witnesses at the trial of Captain Francesco Schettino painted a picture of chaos aboard the Costa Concordia on the night the cruise liner sank, as they testified Tuesday in Italy. Scared of heights? Don't look here! It must be one of the world's most terrifying sports, but "The Duke" of high-diving says it's also one of the most rewarding. "It's kind of like how your dog feels when he sticks his head out of the window," explains nine-time world champion Orlando Duque. "He's just so happy feeling the wind. That's how we feel." A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. DealBook Lloyds Bank Profit Soars to $2.5 Billion as Costs Fall and Loans Improve The British lender owned in part by the government said on Tuesday that third-quarter earnings rose 83 percent. N.S.A. Head Says European Data Was Collected by Allies Two top United States intelligence officials defended their operations on Capitol Hill amid growing criticism of the nations surveillance efforts. Push for immigration action targets House Republicans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. businesses, religious leaders and other supporters of overhauling the nation's immigration laws mounted a massive lobbying push on Tuesday to urge a reluctant House of Representatives to tackle the issue before the end of the year. India Raises Interest Rate to Battle Inflation The rise in prices is expected to continue, and the central bank said it was prepared to take appropriate action. With the rupee now stable, the bank also lowered a separate lending rate. Nokia's NSN sees LTE spending to speed up in Europe from fourth-quarter HELSINKI (Reuters) - The head of Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), which will be the company's main business after its devices unit is sold to Microsoft, forecast spending on high-speed wireless broadband networks will speed up in Europe from the fourth quarter. 'Vacuum cleaning' Beijing skies A Dutch artist and designer has come up with a device he hopes will suck pollutants from Beijing's smog-cloaked skies, creating columns of clean air for the city's surgical-mask wearing residents. N.F.L. Roundup Goal-Line Stand Saves Seahawks in Win Over Rams Seattle, riding the best start in franchise history, made a dramatic goal-line stand in the final minute to beat St. Louis.

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