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News Feed Latest worldwide news Trick or Treat? Grain hedgers haunted by the ghost of MF Global CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two years ago on Halloween thousands of U.S. grain farmers got the scare of their lives when broker MF Global collapsed and more than a billion dollars of their money went missing. FAU's Carl Pelini Resigns After Drug Allegation Florida Atlantic coach Carl Pelini and defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis both resigned Wednesday after university officials said they acknowledged using illegal drugs. PerkinElmer third quarter profit rises; narrows 2013 forecast Oct 30 (Reuters) - PerkinElmer Inc on Wednesday reported slightly higher-than-expected third quarter profit and the scientific instruments maker narrowed its full-year earnings forecast range, lowering the top end by 3 cents. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded NYC Marathon's finish line painted yellow in solidarity with Boston Oct. 30 - To honor those killed in April's deadly Boston Marathon bombing, NYC paints its finish line yellow, one of the Boston race's theme colors. Gavino Garay reports. U.S. durable goods orders, sentiment suggest politics hurting economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods plummeted in September and consumer sentiment weakened sharply in October, signs that a budget battle in Washington has held... Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. Personal Journeys Off Ireland, a Rugged Journey to Remote Ruins It takes a sturdy stomach and a strong sense of purpose to brave the trip to Skellig Michael, an island eight miles off the coast of Ireland. Heres what people find once they get there. New York retailers, police trade blame on 'shop and frisk' NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police and retailers Macy's Inc and Barneys New York Inc traded blame on Tuesday over complaints by black customers who were stopped by police after making luxury purchases, in a case that has roiled civil rights leaders. Front Row Whos the Greenest Designer Out There? Several awards are given to designers paying attention to their ecological impact. Sinosphere Blog To Save Money, Beijing Couples Divorce in Soaring Numbers Beijing couples are divorcing in soaring numbers, with 41 percent more splits recorded in the first three quarters of this year over the same period last year. Commentators say people are circumventing restrictions aimed at cooling an overheated property market. "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. ArtsBeat Matthew Barney Film in the Lineup at Australia Arts Festival Isabella Rossellini, John Zorn and Matthew Barney are among the artists on the program at the 2014 Adelaide Festival. Egyptian students protest after Brotherhood leader arrested CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian police fired teargas at protesting students at Cairo's al-Azhar university on Wednesday hours after authorities announced the detention of Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam El-Erian, part of a crackdown against the Islamist movement. 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Restaurant Review Hearth in the East Village Hearth relies on its strengths, not the latest fad. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) Police Explosive at Northern Ireland legislature defused Army experts defused a viable explosive device that was discovered Tuesday at Stormont, the legislature of Northern Ireland, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. Psychic scammers find fertile haunting ground in Internet age GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - As pre-Halloween witches and ghouls sprout up on U.S. lawns, experts are warning people to be wary of modern occult scammers who have moved online to hawk virtual... Mexico to keep pumping Pemex for tax money despite promised reforms MEXICO CITY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Saddled with a tax rate of almost 100 percent, Mexican state oil company Pemex hands over so much cash to the government that it has only a fraction of the money it needs to invest in production and exploration. Well Children, Too, Need Flu Shots Flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months or older, though many parents dont think of flu as being very serious, especially if their child has no health problems. Tech Today Facebook's stock rises from the ashes Oct 30 - After plummeting from its IPO price, we take a look at all the events that led to the dramatic swing in Facebook's stock. Tech Today Facebook's stock rises from the ashes Oct 30 - After plummeting from its IPO price, we take a look at all the events that led to the dramatic swing in Facebook's stock. Kenya conversion to terror? Al Qaeda allied terror group al-Shebaab works to recruit vulnerable youths in Kenya. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. Obama May Ban Spying on Heads of Allied States President Obama was poised to order the ban in response to a deepening diplomatic crisis over reports that the National Security Agency had for years targeted the cellphone of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. Dar es Salaam by dala dala The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. Finding an edge in a crowded market The decline of print and rise in peer-reviewed websites are giving publishers a big headache. So how do you find an edge in the crowded marketplace? How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. 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. Patrolling the 'Sea of Death' CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the E.U.'s efforts to patrol its borders and save migrants who get into trouble. Mozambique's Renamo says leader "hunted", gov't cracks down MAPUTO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Mozambique's Renamo opposition party said on Wednesday the army was trying to hunt down and kill its leader after President Armando Guebuza said the former rebel group was threatening national sovereignty with renewed attacks. EU We want the truth European leaders in the U.S. looking for answers about the extent of U.S. spying tell the White House "This old chestnut of 'spying has always happened' just can't stand" Islamic finance hits the mainstream Maybank Islamic CEO Oct. 30 - After the UK announces plans for a sovereign Islamic bond, we ask Maybank Islamic CEO Muzzafar Hisham if Islamic finance is going mainstream in the West. ArtsBeat American Songbook Series Sets Its Lineup, Except for the Opener The 16th season of Lincoln Centers American Songbook series will begin Jan. 22 with a free concert featuring an artist yet to be named. ArtsBeat Germaine Greers Archives Are Sold to the University of Melbourne Germaine Greer has agreed to sell her archives to the University of Melbourne, with proceeds donated to rainforest rehabilitation efforts in Australia. The Week Ahead | Theater Tricksters Trek From Los Angeles Nothing to Hide is a slick, smart new magic show starring two young talents, Helder Guimares and Derek DelGaudio. ArtsBeat Bill Moyers to End Television Show The last episode of the interview program Moyers Company will be broadcast Jan. 3, but it may find new life online. World Brief | Middle East Iran Denies Halt to 20 Percent Uranium Enrichment The top nuclear official in Iran contradicted assertions made last week by an influential lawmaker that Iran had stopped the enrichment. Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. CNN Jolts Ratings Race With Blackfish On Thursday night, the network drew a surprisingly young audience for the documentary about the safety and ethics of confining killer whales.

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