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News Feed Latest worldwide news Man Group ends run of client exits with $700 million net inflow LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund firm Man Group ended two years of client withdrawals with a surprise inflow of new money in the third quarter, helped by strong performance from its stock-picking GLG... Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Japan's NTT Comm to buy two U.S. cloud computing firms for $880 million TOKYO (Reuters) - NTT Communications Corp said it will gain control of two U.S. cloud computing firms in takeover deals worth a combined 85.5 billion yen ($880 million), as Japanese firms ramp up efforts to improve overseas networks through acquisitions. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Michigan governor defends Detroit bankruptcy filing approval DETROIT (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder defended Detroit's bankruptcy filing on Monday, stating in court that he followed the state and federal constitutions while addressing fiscal issues that had built up in Detroit for more than half a century. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. 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. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. Apple Profit Falls Despite Strong iPhone Sales Apple earned $7.5 billion down from $8.2 billion during the same quarter last year. The lower profit may be because sales of its Macs being slightly down. New Rules Set to Help Womens Offenses in College Basketball The N.C.A.A. has instructed officials to restrict physical play this season, after scoring fell to a record low in 2012-13. Television Review Civil War 360 Focuses on Smithsonians Relics Civil War 360 looks at history through evocative objects. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Eureka The Not-So-Hidden Cause Behind the A.D.H.D. Epidemic How educational policy and the D.S.M. helped to make a disorder go viral. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Brazil's OGX ready to file for bankruptcy protection - sources RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, will file for bankruptcy protection as early... Sports Briefing | Golf Ace Helps Pettersen Increase Lead Suzann Pettersen had a hole in one and increased her lead to five strokes in the second round of the L.P.G.A. Taiwan Championship in Yangmei. Central America Independence Day For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. White House official fired over anonymous tweets Oct. 23 - Speaking about a senior White House official who was the voice behind a Twitter account known for its insults of public figures at the White House, spokesman Jay Carney said he "does not work here anymore." Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Upstart in Miami Lures Luxury Stores From a Chic Citadel Many high-end brands have left behind Bal Harbour Shops, for years a magnet to the wealthy, for more breathing room in Miamis Design District. Blazers Beat Warriors 90-74 in Preseason Finale The taxing preseason, which included two games in China, is finally over. Whether the Golden State Warriors are ready to live up to lofty expectations remains unclear. McIlroy beats Woods in Chinese money match Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chose a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. 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. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares, dollar tread water ahead of Fed * Lacklustre U.S. data reinforces view FOMC will hold steady Rare Giants Takeaway Alters Game A Giants defense that has forced few turnovers got a big play from Terrell Thomas, who ended an Eagles drive when he forced quarterback Matt Barkley to fumble. Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. UPDATE 2-U.S. copper fabricator ends fight against JPM, BlackRock funds NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. copper fabricator Southwire Co dropped its legal fight against physical copper funds planned by Wall Street banks, as political and regulatory scrutiny make it unlikely the exchange-traded funds will ever be launched, according to a court filing on Monday. Berlusconi charged with corruption Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is facing yet another corruption charge. 'Half of a Yellow Sun' on big screen "Half of a Yellow Sun" stars Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and is one of the most eagerly awaited films to come out of Africa in recent years. Seagate profit falls 27 pct Oct 28 (Reuters) - Hard disk drive maker Seagate Technology Plc reported a 27 percent drop in quarterly profit as falling personal computer sales hurt revenue. Chinese court rejects Bo Xilai appeal A court in eastern China on Friday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence against former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai, effectively dashing his last hope of clearing his name under Chinese law, state media reports. Ask Well Does Cooking Vegetables Destroy Their Vitamins? Answering a readers question about the best way to prepare vegetables. A Reason for Hope in Congos Perpetual War Defeats last year jolted both the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations into action, bringing new leadership and vigor to the fight. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. UPDATE 5-Brent climbs above $108 as Libya output drops * Libyan crude oil exports fall to lowest level in six weeks Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Thursdays Matchup Panthers (3-3) at Buccaneers (0-6) Carolina travels to Tampa Bay to face Mike Glennon, the Bucs rookie quarterback. Polyamory When three's not a crowd Polyamory "ain't for sissies," and it's not just for the kinky either, say those who advocate open relationships.

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