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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Petrobras net profit falls 39 pct on higher costs RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company, Petrobras, said on Friday that quarterly profit fell 39 percent from a year ago as rising exploration and administrative costs drove up spending while fuel subsidies and weak production growth hurt revenue. After shootings, teachers need help Edward Mooney says PTSD is common in teachers who witness school violence, such as the recent Nevada shooting. It's crucial that administrators make psychological help available -- and that the community offers support Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history. UPDATE 1- Bankruptcy not a topic in early talks with state, Detroit emergency manager says DETROIT, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr did not speak about filing for Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy in his first meetings with Michigan state officials before he was named to his post, according to testimony he delivered on the third day of the city's bankruptcy eligibility trial. Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK (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. Obamacare will work Sally Kohn says millions of formerly uninsured Americans now have insurance because of Obamacare. Snafus with the health exchanges are temporary and should not obscure the law's successes At Grambling, a Proud Football Program at Risk Tension over money and control simmered for months before exploding in a boycott by players. Black players may boycott Russia World Cup Toure (Reuters) - Black players could boycott the 2018 World Cup in Russia if the country does not tackle racism in the stands, according to Manchester City's Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure. Study higher temperatures coming Average annual temperatures will start to consistently exceed the highest levels previously recorded in as little as seven years in tropical hotspots and within four decades for the majority of the globe if nothing is done to stop climate change, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Nature. Virginia woman rides horse to DMV A Virginia woman attempts to get her driver's license back by riding her horse to the DMV. WWBT's Mike Valerio reports. UPDATE 1-Former CEZ boss Martin Roman leaves company after a decade PRAGUE, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Martin Roman, an influential player for a decade in the space where Czech business and politics overlap, quit as supervisory board chairman of electricity producer CEZ on the first day of elections likely to bring a centre-left government to power. Will this man ever end his drought? Julien Benneteau is a talented player. He has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But the Frenchman just can't win a tournament. When he lost to rising star Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie an unwanted record. In Practice White House to Tweak Tax-Penalty Deadline The Obama administration said Wednesday that people who obtained health insurance by March 31 would not face any tax penalties for being uninsured in the first three months of 2014. Online dating now widely accepted If eHarmony or Match.com features more prominently in your "how we met" story than a smoky nightclub or the produce aisle, you're probably not so reluctant to admit it. Most spectacular train stations Whether they are designed by cutting-edge architects or decorated with priceless works of art, train and metro stations have become unlikely sites of some of the world's most exquisite architecture and design. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Analysis - Lack of crop rotation slowly turns Argentine Pampas into "sand" BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's key resource, its agricultural soils, are being depleted by lack of crop rotation as soy farming encroaches on areas once used for corn, wheat and cattle grazing, according to local experts and a government source. Detroit pension cuts 'function of mathematics' -investment banker DETROIT, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Cuts to Detroit's public pensions and retiree healthcare were inevitable given the city's sagging finances, a top consultant for the city testified on Friday during the... Federal Prosecutors, in a Policy Shift, Cite Warrantless Wiretaps as Evidence The contentious issue of government wiretaps done without a warrant has now moved a step closer to being legally challenged. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. T Magazine In Store | Azzedine Alaas New Paris Boutique Is All Curves The reclusive designers new shop, in an 18th-century mansion off Avenue Montaigne, is the perfect setting for his seductive dresses. Breakingviews ECB tests - pain or pragmatism? Oct. 23 - ECB plans to test the euro zone's top banks next year could be a smart move - but could also prove painful, says Breakingviews. Doctor and Patient Should Medical School Last Just 3 Years? For several years, medical educators have been engaged in an increasingly heated, and occasionally cantankerous, debate about streamlining medical education and training. Football Neymar on target in El Clasico Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday. Rethinking the gov't shutdown cost Oct. 25 - The number crunching is in full swing on the economic impact of the shutdown- and some of the results are surprising. Bobbi Rebell reports. Pospisil Beats Hewitt in 2 Sets in Vienna Opener Vasek Pospisil of Canada defeated Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, 7-6 (6), 6-4, in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. 10 must-see animal migrations Journeying herds of wildlife can make for an awe-inspiring sight. In many communities throughout the world, the arrival of the animals marks the beginning of festivities. U.S. construction spending approaches 4-1/2 year high WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. construction spending hit a near 4-1/2 year high in August, boosted by increases in both private and public outlays, a hopeful sign for third-quarter economic growth. 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? Snapshot | Diane Davis Diane Davis on Her Role in The Model Apartment Diane Davis was vacationing in Canada when she auditioned for and won the role as a mentally Ill woman in The Model Apartment, now at 59E59 Theaters. UPDATE 2- Mexico cuts key interest rate, sees no need to lower further MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexico's central bank lowered interest rates on Friday for the second month in a row to counter an economic downturn, but policymakers said there were signs the worst... Ukrainian jailed for life for killing Muslim, planting bombs in UK Oct. 26 - A Ukrainian student has been jailed for life for the racially aggravated murder of a 82-year-old Muslim man in Birmingham and the planting of bombs near mosques in central England. Sarah Toms reports. Most U.S. primary dealers see Fed trimming purchases in March 2014 poll NEW YORK (Reuters) - A majority of U.S. primary dealers polled by Reuters on Tuesday said the Federal Reserve would not start cutting its monthly bond purchases until March of next year and said the... Argentina urges U.S. court to not lift stay in bondholder case NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Argentina urged a U.S. appeals court on Friday not to lift a hold on an order requiring it to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders who are suing for repayment following the country's historic default in 2002. Books of The Times Critical Mass, a Collection of James Wolcotts Writings James Wolcott of Vanity Fair has selected from four decades of his writings to fill the new anthology Critical Mass. Preoccupations The Horse Sense That Builds Trust Horses are natural peacemakers, and their herd dynamic can be a model for human group behavior in the workplace. 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. Group Linked to Kochs Admits to Campaign Finance Violations The nonprofit, which has ties to the billionaire conservative businessmen Charles and David Koch, failed to disclose over $15 million in contributions it funneled into California referendum battles. Norway Rejects U.S. Request to Help Destroy Syrian Chemical Weapons The Foreign Ministry in Oslo cited regulatory constraints and time pressures after mulling the request for several weeks.

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