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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Waking Up to a Bloodsucking Lover In tackling his third Tchaikovsky ballet, the choreographer Matthew Bourne makes a few adjustments. TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices rise before Fed meeting next week * U.S. Fed seen unlikely to taper before 2014 * Consumer, durables data hint slowing U.S. growth * Treasury to sell $96 bln 2-, 5-, 7-year debt next week * No reaction to report on Yellen's Fed... Bits Blog Internet Archive Will Shield Visitors Inspired by recent revelations of the depth of the N.S.A.s monitoring of online behavior, the Internet Archive is taking a step to ensure the privacy of its users. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac end traditional pension plans (Reuters) - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Friday said they will terminate their traditional employee pension plans by the end of the year, at the direction of the regulator of the government-controlled mortgage companies. Bowed Piano Ensemble to Play at Allen Room A Saturday night concert by Bowed Piano Ensemble, whose members reach into the pianos guts with motley tools to extract sound, may be its last in New York. Bubba on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. World's most extreme courses From Greenland to Afghanistan to Bolivia playing golf in some of the world's wildest, most beautiful and most dangerous places. Chile's Bachelet eyes changes to land, water use rules SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean Presidential frontrunner Michelle Bachelet said on Friday she is mulling reforms of land and water-use rules, in the latest hint of what may be in store for the copper powerhouse's crucial mining and energy sectors. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya mall? 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. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St opens up, Nasdaq gains on tech results NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks opened modestly higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq outperforming on the back of strong results from companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. What Instagram ads will look like Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like. Short-term debt deal, then what? CNN Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains what that might mean for your money and the markets European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. RPT-UPDATE 2-Colombia holds interest rate to keep growth on track BOGOTA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Colombia's central bankers were unanimous in holding the benchmark interest rate at 3.25 percent on Friday for the seventh straight month as signs of a pick-up in growth... Grambling Players End Boycott, Have No Regrets Naquan Smith and his Grambling football teammates have no regrets about a nearly weeklong boycott that forced the university to forfeit its game against Jackson State on Saturday. Indian sage dreams of gold to save economy, government starts digging NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian government is digging for treasure after a civic-minded Hindu village sage dreamt that 1,000 tons of gold was buried under a ruined palace, and wrote to tell the central bank about it. 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. Building Blocks Tracking Privilege Signs as They Vanish Promotional signs installed by large corporations on mom-and-pop storefronts proliferated from the 1930s but are difficult to find in these days of computer graphics and printed vinyl. N.F.L. Roundup Newton Helps Push Carolina Over .500 Cam Newton and the Panthers moved to 4-3 and kept the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers winless with a 31-13 victory on Thursday night. 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." Chasing a motorcycle thief A man was held at gunpoint at a Sao Paulo intersection, but the assailant didn't get away. Shasta Darlington reports. Bloom, Kerr separate Oct 25 - Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr separate after three years of marriage. Bob Mezan reports. UPDATE 2-Manufacturer Eaton's orders pick up, shares rise Oct 25 (Reuters) - Eaton Corp said it expects its markets to grow between 3 and 4 percent in 2014 after the electrical and hydraulics systems maker reported strong third-quarter bookings that continued into October. Poland could halve demand for coal by 2030, study says OSLO (Reuters) - Poland could halve its demand for coal by 2030 with a shift to renewable energies that would end its image as a laggard in European Union efforts to slow climate change, a study showed on Friday. Giants Pierre-Paul Says He Wont Be Fully Healthy Till Next Year Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who has one sack this year, conceded on Thursday that he is not 100 percent healthy, and wont be for a while, after off-season back surgery. Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. The Assistants The Roommates Luke Fickell wanted to be a wrestler yet ended up on the football team at Ohio State. Mike Vrabel, his roommate, wanted to coach in Columbus. The New Old Age Blog Hiring an End-of-Life Enforcer A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf navigate the health care system. Well The Challenge of Diabetes for Doctor and Patient A diabetes diagnosis must trigger a flurry of life changes and is something patients will live with for the rest of their lives. YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. Gaming to raise millions for charity On November 2 you can help raise millions of dollars for sick children by sitting on the sofa and playing video games. How science can boost peace The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on October 11 to The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the body overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical arsenal. Since its creation in 1993, OPCW has helped eliminate roughly 80% of world's declared chemical stockpile -- a remarkable achievement. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. 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. Lauda Raikkonen can lift Alonso The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Did 3D gun raid nab printer parts? Sometimes a 3-D printer part is just a 3-D printer part. Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech.

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