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News Feed Latest worldwide news Insolvent German DIY chain Praktiker attracts second bid-sources FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Insolvent German home improvement retailer Praktiker has attracted a second offer for its stores, this time for more of the shops, two people familiar with the situation said. Digging Into Deep Pockets at Auction The fall auction season for contemporary art is brimming more than ever before with paintings, drawings and sculptures with estimates of over $20 million as seasoned collectors decide to cash in. Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Drug Inquiry Turns Up Video of Toronto Mayor, Police Say The Toronto police said they had recovered a video that apparently shows Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack, which he has vehemently denied using. Climate Pact Is Signed by 3 States and a Partner California, Oregon, Washington State and British Columbia announced an alliance to combat climate change with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and creating new clean-energy jobs. Today's Economist The Beginning of the End of the Financial Crisis The actions taken on Columbus Day 2008 stabilized the financial system but reverberate today, an economist writes. NHL Calendar Nov. 8 Hockey Hall of Fame game New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro slides, dollar rises on central bank views NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The euro fell the most against the U.S. dollar in six months on Thursday while the greenback rose against major currencies on expectations of diverging policy paths by... Lotus Why Kimi was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. U.N. report Too many teen births A 16-year-old girl pleads with her parents not to barter her into a marriage. Personal Journeys 196.2 Miles, Only Some in a Tutu The Ragnar Relay Adirondacks, as the author discovered, is a shame-free event that offers everything from sublime scenery to moments of enlightenment. FOREX-Euro tumbles as inflation data sparks ECB policy action talk * Euro notches largest one-day percentage loss since April 17 To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. Protecting South Africa's wildlife Private game reserves are a profitable business in Africa. But protecting rhinos is becoming increasingly difficult. REFILE-US STOCKS-Wall St edges up in wake of Fed; Exxon a boost * Exxon Mobil shares rise after results beat Wall Street forecast T Magazine In Store | Waris Ahluwalia Opens an Old-World Market in Venice The jeweler, actor and man-about-town will stock unique items from artisans in his new boutique, opening in November, which takes inspiration from ancient trade routes. Wall Street ends session lower but posts gains for October NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks finished lower on Thursday as the Federal Reserve's statement the day before added to investors' anxiety about the timing of a pullback in its stimulus program. CANADA STOCKS-TSX drops as Barrick leads golds lower; Valeant weighs * TSX ends down 94.07 points, or 0.7 pct, to 13,361.26 * Barrick shares fall 5.9 pct after Pascua-Lama project suspended By Alastair Sharp TORONTO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday from two-year highs hit a day earlier, as gold stocks sank and negative earnings surprises weighed. Barrick Gold Corp fell 5.9 percent to C$20.28 after the world's top gold producer said it was suspending construction of a massive project in South America. "Without 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. The most crass dating app ever? Peggy Drexler says the misogyny of a new dating app, even if it's just a business shtick, has effects that should not be taken lightly India Ink 45 Killed in Fiery Bus Crash in South India Initial reports suggest that negligent driving caused the accident in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh. Wells Fargo settles mortgage claims with U.S. govt for under $1 bln -FT Oct 31 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co, the fourth-largest U.S. bank, has settled claims with a U.S. government agency over bad mortgages the bank sold ahead of the financial crisis, the Financial Times... Google launches 'KitKat' software, sweetens features on range of phones SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search. Russia demands U.S. explanation over blacklisted singer MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry asked the United States on Thursday to explain why it had imposed sanctions on a well-known singer and supporter of President Vladimir Putin, calling the move "unacceptable". Abuse video shocks Saudi Arabia A video that appears to show a Saudi man beating a migrant worker is causing growing outrage in Saudi Arabia. UPDATE 1-SoftBank eyes sales surge after Sprint, handset deals * CEO Son says handset supplier to bolster mobile business Libya's footballers in the firing line Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013. Russian lawyer says Snowden to start website job MOSCOW (Reuters) - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has found a job working for a website in Russia, where he was granted asylum after fleeing the United States, a Russian lawyer helping him said on Thursday. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. U.S. judge orders TV pitchman Trudeau released from jail (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday ordered infomercial pitchman Kevin Trudeau released from a downtown Chicago jail where he had been held six days for failing to pay a nearly $38 million judgment over false promises he made in a weight-loss book. Kenya conversion to terror? Al Qaeda allied terror group al-Shebaab works to recruit vulnerable youths in Kenya. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. Google, Samsung, Huawei sued over Nortel patents SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed a barrage of patent lawsuits on Thursday against cell phone manufacturers including Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. World Briefing | Europe Russia Shake-Up at Space Agency Prime Minister Dmitri A. Medvedev fired the general director of Russias space agency on Thursday as part of a shake-up that had been expected after embarrassing rocket failures. Art In Review Richard Hollis An exemplary survey of the lifes work of the influential British graphic designer Richard Hollis. COMMODITIES-Precious, base metals lead losses as dollar firms * Silver sees largest daily loss in 6 weeks * Corn sets 3-year low on expectations of a record harvest * Coffee hits fresh 4-1/2 year low on increase in supplies By Marina Lopes NEW YORK, Oct 31... 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. National Briefing | Midwest Michigan Man Offers Plea in Interstate Shootings Raulie Casteel, charged in a series of shootings on and off Interstate 96 in Michigan, pleaded no contest but mentally ill to assault and firearms charges. Tiny photos Between art, science A magnified image of marine plankton has won a prestigious international photography contest for tiny works that exist, in the words of the winning photographer, in the "limbo between art and science."

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