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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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... RLPC-Crossover lending taking off in Europe LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - European companies including German healthcare group Fresenius are choosing to keep non-investment-grade credit ratings and loan structures to keep access to a liquid and... Letter From Washington Congressional Budget Talks to Begin Amid a Sea of False Assumptions The panel that convenes this week must contend with this record of failure, a task compounded by misinformation that the deficit is spiraling out of control. Recipes for Health Red Rice or Farro With Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu One sweet-and-salty marinade works for the tofu and the vegetables in this dish. White house says U.S. intelligence gathering may require 'additional constraints' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday there may need to be additional constraints placed on America's spy agencies after a series of embarrassing disclosures about the broad scope of U.S. intelligence gathering. Powerful winds batter northern Europe A major Atlantic storm packing hurricane-force winds pummeled England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands early Monday, knocking out power to 220,000 homes in England and blocking roads and railways with fallen trees. Theater Review J. Smith-Cameron Stars in Juno and the Paycock The Irish Repertory Theater revives Juno and the Paycock, Sean OCaseys classic about a buffeted Dublin family, with J. Smith-Cameron in the title role. AMC to buy most of Liberty Global's international content unit (Reuters) - AMC Networks Inc said it would buy Chellomedia, the international content unit of John Malone's Liberty Global Plc, for about $1.04 billion, giving it greater control over the global distribution of its programs. Netflix to Add Dexter in Deal With CBS Corp. The deal is not exclusive, but for Netflix it represents access to a show that had been only available to Showtime subscribers. Insight Water, wealth and whites - South Africa's potent anti-fracking mix NIEU-BETHESDA, South Africa (Reuters) - Stretching across the heart of South Africa, the Karoo has stirred emotions for centuries, a stunning semi-desert wilderness that draws artists, hunters and the toughest of farmers. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. Hundreds of Flights Canceled as Storm Batters Britain Hurricane strength winds battered Britain, the Netherlands and Scandinavia on Monday, killing at least seven people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. U.S. ski team's big expectations Christina Macfarlane explores the team's prospects at the Winter World Cup as top skiers return. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. T Magazine In Fashion | Minimalist Dressing Made Simple Its easy to be dressy and pared-down at the same time the trick lies in the cut and the fabric. Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. No. 1 Alabama Rolls Over Tennessee, 45-10 One thing quarterback AJ McCarron and No. 1 Alabama won't stand for is being labeled something as mundane as "the red team." U.S. trade deficit widens slightly on weak exports WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit widened slightly in August as exports slipped, suggesting trade will probably not be much of a boost to growth in the third quarter. Golf Rory beats Tiger in China Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chooses a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. U.S. copper fabricator ends fight against JPM, BlackRock funds NEW YORK (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 unlikely the exchange-traded funds will ever be launched, according to a court filing on Monday. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Koch Brother Wages 12-Year Fight Over Wind Farm The billionaire industrialist William I. Koch has donated about $5 million fighting Cape Wind, a vast wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound. India's obsession with lighter skin In India, many women are obsessed with lightening their skin. CNN writer Moni Basu recalls her own family's pressures to not get "too dark." Exploring Sicily's fiery Mount Etna At approximately 3,350 meters, it's Europe's highest and most active volcano. UPDATE 3-AMC to buy most of Liberty Global's int'l content unit * AMC to distribute programming through Chellomedia networks Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. Moving the 2022 Qatar World Cup One of the NFL's most high-profile team owners has warned against moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Hollande most unpopular French president on record poll PARIS (Reuters) - Francois Hollande has become the most unpopular French president on record, an opinion poll showed on Monday, with the Socialist leader hit by anger over tax hikes, unemployment and rows over the government's immigration policy. UPDATE 1-Federal spending worries weigh on Riverbed's forecast * Expects 4th-quarter adj earnings/share .26-.27 vs est .27 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,... Ruling Doubles Paycheck for 1,375 Employees at High-Grossing Queens Slot Parlor An arbitrators ruling at Resorts World Casino comes days before a referendum on authorizing up to seven full-size casinos in New York. Lists That Rank Colleges Value Are on the Rise Purists might regard it as an insult to the intellectual, social and civic value of education, but dollars-and-cents tabulations are the fastest growing sector of the college rankings industry. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Britain's FTSE scales 5-month peak after Wall St all-time high LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index rose to a five-month high on Monday, led by temporary energy provider Aggreko, with broader sentiment towards equities lifted by U.S. indexes... Gomes Draws on Double Inspiration to Blast Vital Homer Jonny Gomes craved an opportunity to make an impact in the World Series and drew inspiration from two emotional lifts to blast a game-winning home run for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The weirdest things recently found on Mars Mars is a crazy place. In recent years we've discovered some of the strangest things on the Red Planet ice spiders, Swiss cheese terrain, and perfectly spiral-shaped lava tubes. The Scan Explaining a Collider and Poisons Power November events at the intersection of science and culture. Blizzard fund raises $400,000 for South Dakota ranchers Oct 28 (Reuters) - A relief effort has raised about $400,000 for South Dakota farmers and ranchers affected by a rare autumn blizzard earlier this month that killed sheep and tens of thousands of cattle. Arizona Utility Tries Storing Solar Energy for Use in the Dark Utilities are experimenting with ways to store the suns energy as heat, converting it into electricity before dawn and after dusk. Justin Bieber carried up Great Wall Justin Bieber has broken one of the most sacred rules of travel -- don't use your bodyguards to carry you up the Great Wall of China.

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