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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. CapitaLand Q3 net profit falls 9 pct on lower portfolio gains SINGAPORE, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Singapore's CapitaLand Ltd , Southeast Asia's biggest developer, posted an 8.7 percent fall in third quarter net profit on Thursday due to lower portfolio gains. Snipers 'target' moms-to-be Pregnant women, children, even unborn babies are being deliberately targeted by snipers in Syria's worsening civil war, says a surgeon who works to treat their wounds. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. The Agenda A Year After Sandy, a Turkish Restaurant Rebuilds Once he resolved to start over, the owner concluded that he was going to have to do most of the work without institutional support. Scene City Scaring Up Some Dough for a Cause Alec Baldwin and Coco Rocha, among others, pitched in for the Artwalk NY benefit, where, after the plight of the homeless, Halloween costumes were a dominant topic. Youre the Boss Blog Business Owners Weigh Their (Often Frustrating) Software Options While Google offers some solutions, one owner said, she sees drawbacks Google keeps changing things and their privacy stuff really concerns me. Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. Obamacare website security at 'high risk' before launch -memo BOSTON (Reuters) - The security of the Obama administration's healthcare website was at "high risk" because of lack of testing before it opened for enrollment on October 1, according to a government memorandum reviewed by Reuters on Wednesday. Barnes Noble to Release New Version of the Nook The new device comes as the bookseller, the nations largest bookstore chain, continues to face questions about its long-term viability. On Pro Football If Not Yet a Winner, the Giants Are a Different Team The Giants may not become a winning team but they are a different one now as new faces like Jon Beason, Will Hill, and Peyton Hillis have gained prominent roles. Breakingviews Chrysler's $450 mln question Oct 30 - Reynolds Holding and Antony Currie explain how Fiat and a union trust fund - the two owners of the Detroit automaker - are battling over a much smaller sum than overall valuations imply. Exclusive Merck works toward bringing Zilmax back to the U.S., Canada market CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck Co told Reuters on Tuesday that it plans to bring its Zilmax animal feed additive back for sale in the United States and Canada, after it completes an audit of how the muscle-building cattle feed product is used in the agriculture sector. China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. 'Miracle journey' to EPL dream A "miracle" journey has propelled Gael Bigirimana from war-torn Burundi to soccer stardom in the English Premier League -- and a chance trip to the grocery store led to his big breakthrough. Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. Breakingviews The pains of Petrobras Oct 28 - Antony Currie and Christopher Swann explain how Brazilian government interference caused the oil giant's whopping Q3 earnings miss and why shareholders shouldn't expect much to change. Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten. Private security firm accused of abuse A private British security firm is accused of torturing inmates in a South African prison. CNN's Arwa Damon reports. Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Fast, Diverse, and Striving The West Side Runners Club comprises a diverse group of immigrants who train rigorously despite working long hours. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Building Blocks A Modern Flood Barrier Aims to Protect Verizons Landmark Building The portable wall should protect Verizon equipment from inundation and keep stock exchange communications open should another hurricane strike. GM Earnings Fall on Overseas Operations Net income at General Motors fell 53 percent in the third quarter, while Chryslers rose 22 percent. Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. T Magazine On Beauty | Morocco in a Bottle Made with a blend of natural oils, the new body serum from the New York skin care line Kahina Giving Beauty has a scent thats intended to transport its wearer straight to Fez. Chelsea Eliminates Arsenal From League Cup Csar Azpilicueta seized on a defensive blunder and Juan Mata scored a slick second goal as Chelsea dumped its London rival Arsenal out of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory. Nokia wins mobile patent judgment in UK against HTC HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finnish telecoms group Nokia scored another victory on Wednesday in its patent battle against Taiwan-based rival HTC Corporation with a British court ruling in its favor over mobile telecoms technology. Alabama's county says creditors OK new terms to end bankruptcy Oct 30 (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County and Wall Street creditors have reached agreement on a revised plan to end the second-largest U.S. municipal bankruptcy, county officials said on Wednesday. Ask Well Does Cooking Vegetables Destroy Their Vitamins? Answering a readers question about the best way to prepare vegetables. Israel strikes Gaza, claims hits on rocket launchers An Israeli air strike hit two concealed rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip Monday, the military announced. U.N. Agency and Iran Cite Progress in Settling Questions on Nuclear Program A joint statement from Iranian officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency offered no specifics, but the tone was one of optimism. Between Democrats and a Push for Filibuster Change, One Nominee Senate Democrats plan to force a vote this week to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which often rules on presidents policies. 12 Percent of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated, F.D.A. Finds The imports, from places like India and Mexico, are contaminated with insect parts and salmonella. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? The manager of a Nairobi apartment complex speaks about former tenant and terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, dubbed the "White Widow." Astronomers Find Earthlike Planet, but at 3,500 Degrees, Its Too Hot to Visit Kepler 78b, a planet 400 light-years away, is the first planet that seems to be of similar size and made of the same mixture of rock and iron as Earth. U.S. parks that are still open Want to marvel at California's giant sequoias or hike the Mount Katahdin section of the Appalachian Trail? With most of the United States' national parks still shuttered, the country's stunning state parks are getting some well-deserved attention. ArtsBeat All-Women I Remember Mama to Highlight Transport Group Theater Season The company will mount an all-female version of John Van Drutens classic, I Remember Mama, and a revival of John Carianis Almost, Maine. Lou Reed, 1942-2013 Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock n Roll Mr. Reed was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose work with the Velvet Underground in the 1960s had an impact on generations of rock musicians.

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