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News Feed Latest worldwide news Big storm, small screen A twisted boardwalk, a glowing carousel flooded with water and a cresting river breaching its banks. Instagram reached saturation as Sandy hit, turning it into a storytelling medium for the superstorm. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. U.S. criminal division nominee could counter 'revolving door' criticism WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's pick to serve as the top criminal prosecutor dedicated more of her time in the private sector to defending technology companies than she did financial institutions, a resume that could ease concerns that she might be soft on Wall Street. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic venues The countdown to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games is well and truly underway, with just 100 days to go until Sochi 2014. Elizabeth Arden's profit falls 23 percent Oct 30 (Reuters) - Beauty products company Elizabeth Arden Inc reported a 23 percent decline in quarterly profit, hurt by lower sales in North America and costs related to the repositioning of its Elizabeth Arden brand. Music Review San Diego Symphony at Carnegie Hall The San Diego Symphony, led by Jahja Ling, made its debut at Carnegie Hall with a new work, a performance by Lang Lang and Prokofievs Fifth Symphony. Pick a Side Nets or Knicks? The Knicks and the Nets coexisted for decades without much rancor. But now everything has changed. Times reporters and N.B.A. analysts choose sides. Singer Chris Brown opts for rehab Chris Brown is reaching into Lindsay Lohan's playbook for avoiding jail Go to rehab before your court date. 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. Sports Briefing | Baseball Strasburg Has Surgery Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg had bone chips removed from his surgically repaired right elbow. Clippers Learn Expectations Alone Wont Beat Rivals The Lakers, a team of castoffs and aging stars, beat the Clippers, who are considered title contenders and starting to act the part, in their N.B.A. opener on Tuesday night. Bulgaria takes seven of Roma girl's brothers and sisters into care SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgarian authorities said on Wednesday they would take into care most of the brothers and sisters of Maria, the four-year-old whose discovery in neighboring Greece captured global attention. Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. South Carolinas Clowney Savors a Rare Moment of Joy South Carolinas victory over then-No. 5 Missouri in double overtime Saturday was a triumphant moment in an otherwise trying season for defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw. Stung by scandal, South Korea weighs up cost of curbing nuclear power SEOUL (Reuters) - It started with a few bogus safety certificates for cables shutting a handful of South Korean nuclear reactors. Now, the scandal has snowballed, with 100 people indicted and Seoul under pressure to rethink its reliance on nuclear power. Greeks Question Media, and New Voices Pipe Up Amid the Greek financial crisis, small radio stations, magazines and websites take a bigger role in the nations civic discussion. Fitch Affirms Russia's Republic of Karelia at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable MOSCOW/MILAN/LONDON, October 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Russian Republic of Karelia's Long-term foreign and local currency ratings at 'BB-' and the Short-term foreign currency rating... Caught Between Sudans, Region Tries to Pick Side Residents of the Abyei region, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, voted on which country to be a part of, a move that could have real consequences if tensions are raised. France denies paying ransom as Sahel hostages return NIAMEY/PARIS (Reuters) - Four Frenchmen held hostage in the Sahara desert by al Qaeda-linked gunmen for three years were reunited with their families on Wednesday, and Paris dismissed media reports it had paid a ransom for their release. Queens Industrial Site to Be Considered for Superfund Status 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. Xinjiang A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in northwestern China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 40. France denies paying ransom as Sahel hostages return NIAMEY/PARIS (Reuters) - Four Frenchmen held hostage in the Sahara desert by al Qaeda-linked gunmen for three years flew home and were reunited with their families on Wednesday, with Paris dismissing media reports it had paid a ransom for their release. Hoops star leaves court, dies Terrell Coleman, a standout high school basketball player in Georgia, died moments after stepping off the court. Opera Review Tosca Returns to the Metropolitan Opera The main singers in the Mets lastest revival of Tosca, in Luc Bondys gritty, spare staging, are veterans of this production. Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. UPDATE 1-Canada again blocks Telus-Mobilicity spectrum deal OTTAWA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Canada's federal government has rejected a second attempt by big telecommunications company Telus Corp to acquire spectrum licenses from struggling wireless startup... Sports Briefing | College Basketball Four to Host N.C.A.A. Womens Regionals Notre Dame, Stanford, Louisville and Nebraska will host the N.C.A.A. tournament womens regionals this season. Mashable Names Jim Roberts to Oversee Content Expansion The editor, Jim Roberts, worked for much of his career at The New York Times and worked briefly at Reuters. Kaltenborn on death of de Villota Monisha Kaltenborn, F1's only female team principal, reacts to the death of former driver Maria de Villota. Music Review San Diego Symphony at Carnegie Hall The San Diego Symphony, led by Jahja Ling, made its debut at Carnegie Hall with a new work, a performance by Lang Lang and Prokofievs Fifth Symphony. Arthur C. Danto, a Philosopher of Art, Is Dead at 89 An encounter with Andy Warhols Brillo Box inspired Mr. Danto to link the concepts of art and meaning. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Bits Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Shipping Amazon.com is expected to generate $75 billion in revenue this year by putting its customers first. Tuesday, in a very rare move, it put its bottom line first. Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. Returner, Receiver, Rusher. Anything Else You Need? Josh Cribbs, who played many roles in the Jets victory over the Patriots, is expected to get more chances to produce against the Bengals on Sunday. 4 Weeks That Could Shape Europe's Ryder Cup Team Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano grew up watching the famed "Spanish Armada" team of Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal, so the Ryder Cup means everything to him. He still recalls the encouragement from Olazabal a year ago. Frankel Capturing greatness Never work with children or animals they say. UPDATE 1-Energy Future plans to make interest payment on Friday - source Oct 30 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings (EFH), the embattled Texas power generator, is planning to make a $270 million interest payment due on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter. State of the Art Lighter and Faster, Its iPad Air The improvements on the new tablet are incremental, not revolutionary, but Apple still holds the edge compared with the other tablets on the market.

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