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News Feed Latest worldwide news Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. 4 French hostages released in Niger Four French hostages held in Niger since 2010 have been released, French President Francois Hollande announced Tuesday. Recipes for Health Red Rice or Farro With Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu One sweet-and-salty marinade works for the tofu and the vegetables in this dish. US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at record highs on stimulus hopes * Consumer confidence sinks on worries about government shutdown White Sox Finalize Deal With Cuban Slugger Abreu Cuban slugger Jose Abreu couldn't pass up the chance to play alongside his countrymen on the Chicago White Sox. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. India Ink Narendra Modi and the Calculus of Tea The tea stall campaign seeks to draw a contrast between Mr. Modis humble beginnings as the son of a tea vendor, and Rahul Gandhi, his Congress Party rival who is the son and grandson of previous Indian prime ministers. Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. T Magazine For These Young Visionaries, Design is an Illusion All under 40, theyre deploying next-level technologies to create products, projects and experiences that test the limits of design and our imaginations. Deborah Turbeville, Fashion Photographer, Dies at 81 Ms. Turbeville took fashion photography from sedate to shocking, with stylized imagery steeped in decay that were commentaries all their own. East Roundup Harvard Forces Overtime, but Princeton Holds On Roman Wilson scored a touchdown in the first extra period and another in the third as Princeton won at Harvard in triple overtime. Dance Review San Francisco Ballet in Ratmansky and Morris Works New York premieres by Alexei Ratmansky and Mark Morris are on a program from the San Francisco Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater. World's 15 top rivers for travelers They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. But rivers are often best for their amazing travel experiences. Turkey's big plan to link Europe, Asia As a country, Turkey is often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, for the first time, the two continents will be officially connected by a multi-billion dollar railway tunnel. World's unusual camping spots Camping used to mean a canvas tent, freeze-dried ration packs and a local muddy field. No longer. Books Josephine Bakers Fighting for Life Still Thought-Provoking Decades Later In her just-reissued autobiography, Fighting for Life, S. Josephine Baker, the turn-of-the-century doctor, reaches through time with her still-relevant insights and startlingly modern voice. Sports Briefing | Baseball Strasburg Has Surgery Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg had bone chips removed from his surgically repaired right elbow. Dubai Holding arm aims to sell stake in Swatch-backed retailer Rivoli -sources DUBAI, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The private equity arm of Dubai Holding, which is owned by the emirate's ruler, is planning to sell its minority stake in a luxury retailer backed by Swatch, four banking... Cell phone stops bullet A gas station clerk's smartphone may have saved his life Monday by blocking a bullet fired at his chest in an attempted armed robbery. Stastny's Late Goal Lifts Avalanche Over Jets 3-2 Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist in the third period, Semyon Varlamov stopped 24 shots, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Sunday night. Linking Europe to Asia As a country, Turkey is often described as a bridge between Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, for the first time, the two continents will be officially connected by a multi-billion dollar underwater railway tunnel. U.S. celebrates the pumpkin Oct. 21 - Americans find unusual ways to celebrate autumn with pumpkin festivals and competitions. Tara Cleary reports. Rare 'Star Wars' blooper reel A never-before-seen blooper reel from behind the scenes of "A New Hope," the very first movie. UPDATE 1-Trulia sees upbeat 4th qtr as subscriber numbers climb * Expects 4th-quarter revenue of $48.5 mln-$50 mln vs est $48.3 mln Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. Dell seals $24.9 bln buyout, delisting Tuesday SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Dell Inc will delist from the Nasdaq at the close of Tuesday's trading, as founder Michael Dell and private equity house Silver Lake complete their controversial... UPDATE 1-Genworth profit boosted by lower U.S. mortgage insurance loss * Third-quarter net profit $108 mln vs $35 mln year earlier Mary Finch Hoyt, Aide to Rosalynn Carter, Dies at 89 Before serving as Rosalynn Carters press secretary, Mrs. Hoyt worked on several Democratic presidential campaigns. Russell Peters' good impression Known for his impressions of different accents, Russell Peters talks about how his time in Hong Kong inspired him. Trying to Outrun the Long Reach of Cardinals Baseball KMOX, the powerful St. Louis radio station, has been turning Middle America on to Cardinals baseball since 1926, but could a reporter outdrive its signal? NFL Networks 10-Year Gains 13 Games and 72 Million Homes The all-football channel has gone from an uncertain start to 13 regular-season games, 17 studio shows and more than 70 on-air personalities. Georgia Elects New President, but Real Power Will Rest With Next Premier Giorgi Margvelashvili, a former deputy prime minister and education minister, was headed to a decisive victory, according to surveys of voters leaving the polls. Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. Theater Review Grasses of a Thousand Colors, at the Public Theater Wallace Shawn has written and stars in Grasses of a Thousand Colors, a nasty and erotic fairy tale at the Public Theater. Graffiti artist to BMX bandit Your city is Maxime Charveron's blank canvas, and it's no longer spray cans he is painting with. After a serious brush with the law he is now a BMX freestyle trailblazer. China villages turning into 'human zoos'? Older residents shudder as dying customs used for entertainment. Waller Helps No. 15 Fresno St. Beat SDSU in OT Marteze Waller's 1-yard touchdown run on Fresno State's first possession in overtime lifted the 15th-ranked Bulldogs to a 35-28 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night. Lagarde's warning for Europe IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde tells CNN that Europe can not be complacent over growth and jobs. Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League.

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