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News Feed Latest worldwide news I'll be in Brazil World Cup squad PSG's Lucas PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain forward Lucas is confident he will be part of the Brazil squad when they host the 2014 World Cup, despite coach Luiz Felipe Scolari's warning that he needs to be playing regularly for his club. Voters Anger Over Shutdown Is Inspiring Democrats to Run Previously reluctant Democrats in places like Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska and New Jersey are suddenly deciding to challenge Republicans for House seats. No shutdown in U.S. Midwest as business activity index surges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business activity in the U.S. Midwest surged past expectations in October as new orders hit their highest level since 2004, countering recent evidence of soft economic growth. NFL Protest over Redskins name One of the next times owners from the 32 NFL teams will all be in one place is Super Bowl XLVIII in February. Toyota plans to launch large hybrid SUVs in 2016 Nikkei (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp plans to roll out hybrid versions of its large sport utility vehicles from 2016 to prepare for tougher environmental regulations, the Nikkei reported, quoting sources. Iraq's Maliki warns of "the virus of terrorism" without aid from international community Oct. 31 - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visits Washington with hopes of securing additional military aid and warns that without help, "the virus of terrorism" will spread. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 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. UPDATE 1-Cash-rich Coloplast to boost shareholder rewards as beats forecasts * Forecasts 33 pct operating margin, 7 pct organic revenue growth Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Mortgages Help for Some Sandy Victims A temporary change in a federal loan program for the rehab and repair of houses may provide a new option for those whose homes were damaged by last years hurricane. 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. Centerra says shareholders won't give up more of Kumtor stake Oct 31 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Centerra Gold Inc said on Thursday he had little wiggle room to agree to demands from the parliament of Kyrgyzstan, which is seeking control over the... Obama will use executive powers to conserve lands- Interior secretary * Future drilling on federal land should protect landscape - Jewell UPDATE 1-Obamacare website gets new tech experts; oversight pressure grows WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The Obama administration said it has brought in experts from top technology companies including Google Inc and Oracle Corp to fix the HealthCare.gov website, as Republicans press for details about the botched Oct. 1 launch that prevented millions of Americans from signing up for new insurance plans. Superfund Status Sought for Queens Industrial Site The location in Ridgewood, home to an auto repair shop, a construction firm, a warehouse and a deli, was once used by a company that sold thorium to the government for research on atomic bombs. Gogo says U.S. move on inflight devices 'favorable tailwind' NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to allow greater use of electronic devices on flights is "another favorable tailwind" for Gogo Inc., the internet provider for 80 percent of the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. Penguins Hang On Against Bruins Brandon Sutter and Jussi Jokinen scored in the third period, and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Missoni, More Than a Zigzag After a year of tragedies, the Missoni family begins to chart a new course forward. The Performance Artist Penny Arcade, Now an Actress Penny Arcade, a longtime downtown performance artist and archivist, takes on a role in The Mutilated, a Tennessee Williams play. U.S. Dream Chaser space taxi soars on test flight, skids after landing (Reuters) - A privately owned prototype space plane aced its debut test flight in California but was damaged after landing when a wheel did not drop down, developer Sierra Nevada Corp said on Tuesday. Lenovo reveals new tablet design Richard Quest talks with David Roman of Lenovo to find out what makes their new tablet different from others on the market. Einhorn's Greenlight up 4.3 percent in third quarter NEW YORK (Reuters) - David Einhorn's hedge fund Greenlight Capital rose 4.3 percent in the third quarter, bringing the fund's net return for the year to 11.8 percent, according to an investor letter... Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Book says Obama aides considered replacing Biden with Clinton -NYT WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top aides considered replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign but decided it would not significantly help, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing a new book about the campaign. Theater Review Grasses of a Thousand Colors, at the Public Theater Wallace Shawn has written and stars in Grasses of a Thousand Colors, a nasty and erotic fairy tale at the Public Theater. America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. U.S. small businesses boosted borrowing in September (Reuters) - U.S. small business borrowing rose last month from a year earlier, an index that tracks lending showed on Tuesday, signaling moderate growth ahead for the economy as a whole. Movie Review Aftermath, Directed by Wladyslaw Pasikowski Wladyslaw Pasikowskis Aftermath is a Holocaust-related story set in the modern-day in a Polish town. Global Soccer In One Night, Soccer's Beauty and Ugliness on Full Display The beauty of the strikers. The hatred of the mob. The incompatibility of a game that wants to be, and by now ought to be, beyond racial prejudice. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. NYC anti-tobacco law advances The New York City Council voted on Wednesday night to approve an anti-tobacco law that will raise the tobacco-purchasing age from 18 to 21. Google shows off new Kit Kat system Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat. Case Study How a Burned Out Owner Got Back Into the Game At first, the founder of Parties That Cook was devastated by the way her employees responded. DBS Q3 net profit up 1 percent, beats expectations SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Southeast Asia's biggest lender, DBS Group Holdings Ltd, posted a slight rise in quarterly net profit, managing to beat expectations despite a tough quarter for its treasury business. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business on Wednesday but rattled investors after saying that it did not plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users. Boy steals show during Pope speech Oct. 31 - A young boy takes center stage during a speech by Pope Francis at a family event, refusing to leave his side. Sarah Toms reports General Atlantic hires Goldman Sachs to sell Amedes sources FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Investment firm General Atlantic has hired Goldman Sachs to sell German-based laboratory services company Amedes and is discussing offers up to 800 million euros, two sources... The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Brodsky Mr. Brodsky is the president of Related Management, a division of the Related Companies that manages the developers 45,000 rental units, as well as its commercial and retail space in 19 states.

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