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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Ghost' goal aids Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen moved atop the Bundesliga standings after a controversial goal against Hoffenheim. Roma, meanwhile, remains perfect in Italy following a victory over Napoli in a top-of-the-table clash. The Haggler The Cashiers Check That Wasnt A Boston charity has trouble collecting a refund for late charges from a company that rents credit card devices. A state funeral for Tito's widow Oct. 26 - Former First Lady of Yugoslavia Jovanka Broz is buried in Belgrade next to her husband Josip Broz Tito. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). America Movil shares sink, European strategy up in air MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Shares in America Movil fell nearly 3 percent on Friday after Latin America's biggest phone company reported a sharply lower profit and on concerns over the investment strategy of billionaire Carlos Slim's flagship company. Yellen lining up meetings with senators ahead of Fed hearing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Janet Yellen is lining up meetings with key members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee over coming weeks, Senate aides said on Thursday, in preparation for a potentially... Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Aussie America's Cup bid? Australian tycoon Bob Oatley turns from wine to water as he announces plans to build a team to challenge defending America's Cup champions Oracle Team USA. Luxury ski chalets For the man or woman who has it all, it is a dilemma. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. Sao Paulo choking on its own smog study Oct. 21 - Sao Paulo, host city of the first World Cup soccer match next year, has a major pollution problem. A recent study says air pollution in the southern Brazilian city causes three times more deaths than breast cancer or traffic accidents and costs the state US$160 million per year. Tara Cleary reports. Monogamy Who needs it? Humans don't always remain faithful to just one mate for life, but many -- at least theoretically -- subscribe to the idea of monogamy. I'm a male feminist. No, seriously David Cameron, Jimmy Carter and the Dalai Lama are just some famous men who call themselves feminists. But what does it actually mean to identify as a "male feminist"? Sabres LW Scott Faces Hearing for Hit on Eriksson Buffalo Sabres enforcer John Scott has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL pending a disciplinary hearing for a blindside hit to the head that leveled Boston Bruins forward Lou Eriksson. Breakingviews Carney's faith in financial regulation Oct. 25 - The Bank of England governor's sensible new liquidity regime is part of an 'open for business' approach to banking. Carney must not overestimate the ability to deal with crises, says Breakingviews. Bahrain court frees opposition figure Oct. 26 - Senior Bahraini opposition politician Khalil al-Marzouq was temporarily freed on Thursday by the court trying him on charges that include inciting terrorism. Sarah Toms reports. UPDATE 2-JPMorgan in $5.1 bln deal with housing agency (Adds details of settlement, status of broader negotiations) China's rich wealthier than thought China's urban rich are making far more than they officially report, suggesting the wealth gap in the world's second largest economy is much higher than previously thought, according to a new study. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. FDA advisory panel chair pulls out of conference amid ethics flap WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairwoman of an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said she will withdraw from a drug industry conference after the consumer rights group Public Citizen leveled conflict-of-interest allegations against her. Amazon sales show momentum, analysts boost price targets Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares of Amazon.com Inc were set to jump about 7 percent at the opening on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected sales growth in North America and indicated... News Analysis In Spy Uproar, Everyone Does It Just Wont Do The uproar in Europe has obscured a new reality The digital age has merely expanded the ability of nations to do to one another what they have done for centuries. Column Eight questions for three Buffetts Warren Buffett's son, Howard Graham, and his grandson, Howard Warren, have written a new book, "Forty Chances Finding Hope in a Hungry World," which chronicles their philanthropic work on hunger,... Will India F1 race survive? India hosts its third Formula One Grand Prix amid speculation this may be the last, Sumnima Udas reports. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. New director for Jamaican doping body ahead of WADA audit KINGSTON (Reuters) - The under-fire Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has appointed a new executive director just three days before the start of a World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) audit of its operations, the Jamaican government said on Friday. Big Deal Palaces-in-the-Making A demand for stand-alone mansions, driven by the rare opportunity they offer wealthy buyers for complete privacy and autonomy. Richard Powell and Stephen Phillips Mr. Powell works at the British Consulate in New York; Mr. Phillips is an executive with a home design Web site. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Serena Williams Advances in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-4, to move toward the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul. Personal Health Scoliosis Can Hit Well Past Adolescence Often thought to be a problem of young people, scoliosis, an asymmetrical curvature of the spine, is far more prevalent among older adults. Contractors describe scant pre-launch testing of U.S. healthcare site WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration launched its troubled healthcare insurance website after only a minimum of crucial system-wide testing, despite contractors warning officials repeatedly about performance risks, a congressional panel heard on Thursday. A Cinderella mural made of pumpkins and gourds October 23 - Some people carve pumpkins for Halloween, but a pumpkin patch in the UK uses the orange fruits to create a giant mural. SEC's Gallagher slams effort to adopt political disclosure rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission should not waste time drafting rules to force companies to disclose information like campaign contributions or government payments for energy projects, a top SEC official said Friday. Smart, Cowboys Want Wiggins, Jayhawks to Prove It Marcus Smart has a simple message for Andrew Wiggins Prove it. Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic. Serena Williams Beats Kerber in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul. Why the Indian protests were not a surprise Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies. Romario Calls on Brazilians to Protest During World Cup Romario lashed out at the "corrupt thieves" running FIFA and the Brazilian Football Confederation on Wednesday and encouraged his compatriots to protest against corruption during next year's World Cup. 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. Fair Game A $13 Billion Reminder of Whats Wrong The governments proposed settlement with JPMorgan Chase offers a teaching moment about the role banks played in the financial crisis, and risks that remain in the financial system.

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