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News Feed Latest worldwide news Scouting Report Pop-Ups, Sample Sales and Other Events Starting Oct. 31 From De Beers, a digital bespoke jewelry service on Fifth Avenue; from the HATCH Collection, maternity wear in SoHo; from Hanky Panky, cult lingerie in Grand Central. Eternal flame re-lit at JFK's gravesite Oct. 29 - Temporary flame had been burning since spring during repairs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Tap on Merkel Provides Peek at Vast Spy Net The National Security Agencys monitoring is not limited to politicians like Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany it also includes party leaders and aides, and its all part of efforts to gain an edge over other nations. Five more held in Kenya mall attack Five more people are being held in connection with the terrorist attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi, Kenya, a senior Kenyan government official said Wednesday. Sports Briefing | Soccer Chelsea Pulls Out Last-Minute Win Chelsea seized on a defensive blunder in the 90th minute to beat Manchester City, 2-1, in the Premier League. FOREX-Euro buckles as pressure mounts on ECB to ease * Euro wallows at two-week lows after sharp drop overnight Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The announcement that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. Mystery swirls around Obamacare covergirl - and her vanishing (Reuters) - Hers was the face that launched 20 million snipes. UPDATE 1-Australia's Nine seeks to raise $570 mln in IPO -source SYDNEY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Australia's Nine Entertainment Co Pty Ltd is seeking to raise as much as $570 million in an initial public offering, a person familiar with the process said, a move that... GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares slip after upbeat U.S. data TOKYO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged down and the dollar inched higher in early trade on Friday after upbeat U.S. economic data prompted some investors to price in a less dovish policy outlook for the U.S. Federal Reserve. Pair of U.S. lawmakers urge budget negotiators to set early spending cap WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Senate Democrat and a high-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives urged congressional budget negotiators on Thursday to agree on a 2014... In Practice Conservative Group Tests New Attack on Health Law A new Web video from Americans for Prosperity criticizes President Obama for his promise that those with health care coverage could keep their current plans. Fairfax Financial takes loss on investments TORONTO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , the Canadian property and casualty insurer run by investment guru Prem Watsa, reported a third-quarter loss on Thursday, due largely to unrealized losses in its investment portfolio. Air France-KLM writes off loss-making Alitalia stake PARIS (Reuters) - Fog clouding the future of Alitalia deepened on Thursday when Air France-KLM wrote off the value of its stake and told Italy it would ignore an emergency cash call for the battered... Mosquitoes known to carry dengue, yellow fever seen in California LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A tropical mosquito known to carry potentially fatal diseases such as dengue and yellow fever has been detected in California, raising concerns among public health officials and prompting intense efforts to eradicate the insect. Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. UPDATE 2-Doubts emerge over troika's return to Greece amid budget hole BRUSSELS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - International inspectors are set to put on hold a trip to Athens because they have been unable to bridge differences with Greece over how to close a 2 billion-euro ($2.7... Dyson Faces Disciplinary Hearing for Violation Simon Dyson faces a disciplinary hearing over his disqualification for a rules violation last week at the BMW Masters. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Front Row Whos the Greenest Designer Out There? Several awards are given to designers paying attention to their ecological impact. Chamblee Resigns From Golf Magazine After Critical Remarks on Woods Brandel Chamblee, the Golf Channel commentator who suggested that Tiger Woods was a cheater, resigned from Golf magazine on Wednesday. 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. National Briefing | Midwest Ohio Worrisome Carp Are Found in a Tributary of Lake Erie Four grass carp, a species imported from Asia decades ago, were captured last year in the Sandusky River, signalling a potential threat to native fish. Economix Blog If Prices Go Up, Incomes May Lag Driving up inflation might feel a lot like a national sales tax. A key question is whether the tax would be permanent. Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. Maria to be placed with foster family A girl found in Greece and whose birth parents were traced to a Bulgarian Roma village will be cared for by a foster family when she's returned to Bulgaria. Bits Signs Point to Coming Scarcity of iPad Minis Apples full-size iPad, recently renamed the iPad Air, will be available in stores on Friday. But the release date for the iPad Mini remains somewhat of a mystery. 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. Op-Ed Guest Columnist Homecoming at Howard Howard Universitys special role in integration is paving the way for its own obsolescence. New view of drone death toll The debate over the number of civilian casualties caused by CIA drone strikes in Pakistan is perhaps the most contentious issue in the often fraught U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Man who ranted about zombies shot and killed by California homeowner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man shot dead after breaking into a young family's suburban home over the weekend had ranted about zombies hours before he showed up screaming threats in their backyard and smashed into their house, authorities said on Monday. The human cost of Iran sanctions In July, Iran lost one of its most acclaimed playwrights and directors when Mahmoud Ostad-Mohammad passed away in Tehran at the age of 62. N.B.A. Roundup Fast Start Helps 76ers Against Heat On the day Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement from the N.B.A., Philadelphia looked strong against the defending league champions. 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. Rookie Lifts Penguins Past Hurricanes Jayson Megna, a rookie, had his first career goal and assist, and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game skid by defeating Carolina, 3-1. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27 The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points. Ghost town inspires movie CNN's Sara Sidner visits a ghost town that is the inspiration for the UAE's first horror movie, "Djinn." F.A.A. Allows Use of Electronic Devices Throughout Flights The Federal Aviation Administrations change, expected before year-end, will allow passengers on most flights to use tablets, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices.

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