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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | witticism This word has appeared in 10 New York Times articles in the past year. Italian Navy rescues migrants at sea Oct. 31 - The Italian Navy said it rescued more than 300 migrants off the coast of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. Sarah Irwin reports. Soccer Roundup Shaky United Is Rescued By Rooney Mikel Arteta scored a on penalty kick before being ejected from the game as first-place Arsenal defeated host Crystal Palace, 2-0, in Englands Premier League on Saturday. Heads Up In the Backwoods of Lost River, a Gay Retreat With the legalization of gay marriage in Washington, D.C., and Maryland in recent years, more gay couples are holding their wedding receptions in this area of West Virginia. CORRECTED, UPDATE 1-Spain's Service Point applies for creditor protection (In Oct 24 story, corrects net loss for H1 in 7th paragraph to 834,000 euros, not 834 million euros) Theater Review House of Dance by Tina Satter at Abrons Arts Center Even the hopes are shabby for would-be stars in House of Dance, by Tina Satter. UK energy bosses blame politicians for price rises LONDON (Reuters) - The six energy companies that dominate Britain's energy market defended steep price hikes on Tuesday, blaming rising costs and political interference as a panel of lawmakers accused them of abusing their market position at consumers' expense. London's coolest gravestones The best -- and wackiest -- tombs in this great cemetery city don't always belong to the most famous. 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. Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney. Does the NSA follow its rules? Christopher Slobogin says the NSA can't read the conversations and emails it collects unless a court agrees it's reasonable to suspect a threat. With the reports of hundreds of millions of monitored calls, is the NSA abiding by the rules? Tennis Federer seeking redemption Roger Federer has endured a 2013 which has seen him slip out of the world's top four for the first time in a decade. Jonas Brothers split, Tatum working on docuseries Oct 29 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including the Jonas Brothers break-up, Britney Spears' music is used to ward off pirates, and Channing Tatum is working on a reality show. Bob Mezan reports. UPDATE 1-Murdoch editors Brooks and Coulson had affair during hacking period -court LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, two former editors of Rupert Murdoch's now defunct News of the World tabloid, were having an affair at the time their reporters are accused of hacking into phones, a court heard on Thursday. Global Health Neglected Diseases Still Are, Well, Neglected Despite progress, a study has found that only 4 percent of the new drugs and vaccines approved in the last dozen years were for diseases that affect mostly the poor. Orbital Sciences' cargo ship departs International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp completed a successful test mission at the International Space Station on Tuesday, clearing the firm to begin regular cargo runs for NASA under a $1.9 billion contract. Rentokil039;s largest shareholder Invesco looks to slash stake LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Rentokil039;s largest shareholder Invesco Perpetual is looking to sell 217 million pounds ($348.85 million) worth of shares in the British pest control firm. Lauren Fine, Benjamin Morrissey A doctor of emergency medicine marries a second-year resident in emergency medicine. Hooked on Candy Crush? King gets gameplayers to pay STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - With 100 million people logging on every day for a fix of its games like Candy Crush Saga, global gamemaker King is showing rivals not just how to hook players, but how to get... Reuters Asks The World Islamic Forum... why choose London? Oct. 31 - The World Islamic Economic Forum is underway... Not in Dubai or Kuala Lumpur, but in London. Reuters asks why, following David Cameron's decision to launch an Islamic bond next year. Mexico Congress passes government tax reform MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday passed a package of measures that the government has proposed to increase the nation's anemic tax take, though lawmakers watered down the... 'Miracle material' in your home sooner than you think In 2004, Andre Geim stumbled across revolutionary "2-dimensional material" graphene. 10 years on, he says we can expect to see it everywhere soon. Van Riemsdyk, Bernier Help Maple Leafs Beat Flames James van Riemsdyk scored a short-handed goal and Jonathan Bernier made 41 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Wednesday night. New image of Snowden in Russia surfaces Oct. 31 - Russian state television released a new image of former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden in Moscow the same day his lawyer announced he has been hired to work for a website. Sarah Irwin reports. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. Expedia quarterly profit beats; shares soar (Reuters) - Online travel agency Expedia Inc reported a third-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates and said business referrals from review site TripAdvisor Inc. have improved, sending its... Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. Senior Leads Charles Schwab Cup Championship Australia's Peter Senior shot an 8-under 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Nadal topples No. 1 Djokovic Rafael Nadal reclaims the world No. 1 ranking, toppling Novak Djokovic from top spot ahead of their clash in Sunday's China Open final. Contrite White House Spurns Health Laws Critics While the secretary of health and human services apologized profusely for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama traveled to Massachusetts to offer a forceful defense of the law. Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... LPGA Waives Off Age Limit to Grant Teen Ko Membership New Zealand's 16-year-old golfing prodigy Lydia Ko has been granted full membership to the LPGA Tour from the start of the 2014 season after the governing body waived the age limit clause, the tour said on Monday. Piracy hotspots Where are the world's most dangerous waters? Hint they're not off the coast of Somalia. App Smart Singing With Monsters and Playing Some Tunes Games with a music element have been tailored for smartphones. Contrite White House Spurns Health Laws Critics While the secretary of health and human services apologized profusely for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama traveled to Massachusetts to offer a forceful defense of the law. Dot Earth Blog Performing Global Warming Two students of global warming with a love of music explore the role of the arts in engaging the public on subtle environmental changes. UPDATE 1-Pearlstine returns to Time Inc to lead reorganization Oct 31 (Reuters) - Norman Pearlstine is leaving Bloomberg LP to return to Time Inc in the newly created position of executive vice president and chief content officer as the magazine publisher moves... Coke Femsa shares fall as Mexico passes food, drink taxes MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Shares of Mexico's biggest bottling company fell on Thursday as Congress approved a 1 peso-per-liter tax on sugary drinks and an 8 percent tax on junk food as part of a wider...

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