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News Feed Latest worldwide news Exclusive | Gardiner Home Lot An Undiluted Pedigree in the Hamptons A 3.7-acre property in East Hampton is the only lot from the original settlement still owned by descendants of the family that settled on it. UPDATE 2-Mexican Congress passes diluted government tax reform MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a government-backed bill to increase weak tax revenues but watered down the measure that is expected to have only a moderate... 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." 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 (Reuters) - Base and precious metals led commodities lower on Thursday, with silver down 5 percent in its worst daily performance in six weeks, as the dollar gained and investors squared their books ahead of the month's end. A sharp rise in the dollar index broadly pressured commodit Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. 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 in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. U.S. celebrates the pumpkin Oct. 21 - Americans find unusual ways to celebrate autumn with pumpkin festivals and competitions. Tara Cleary reports. City Kitchen For Cool Autumn Days, Warm Red-Cooked Flavors The Chinese technique of red cooking involves simmering meat with soy sauce, sugar and sweet aromatics like star anise and cinnamon. Times Co. Reports Quarterly Loss After Sale of Globe The New York Times Company reported a net loss of $24 million for the third quarter, but digital circulation gains produced a slight increase in revenue. Breakingviews Samsung keeps its cash hoard close Oct. 31 - Samsung Electronics' money pile is growing and its cash strategies are in the spotlight. Reuters Breakingviews' Una Galani dissects the company's outlook. Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet Oct. 27 - The fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School renewed the debate on the nation's gun laws, but Congress has been unable to move forward on any major legislation. Produced by Nathan Frandino. In the Garden If a Druid Rings the Doorbell Think its Halloween? Its also Samhain, the high Druid holiday of the ancient Celts, and the spirits are out in force. UPDATE 1-NII Holdings warns on profit as subscriber losses mount * Shares drop 21 pct to a more than 10-year low (Adds details from conference call, updates share movement) Hong Kong CVs for toddlers? Ryo Desmidt is in his first year at a kindergarten in Hong Kong and seems like an especially gifted child. Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The announcement that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. World's most dramatic runways Arriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event. Froome Wins Prestigious Velo d'Or Award The Tour de France winner Chris Froome won the Velo dOr award as the best rider of 2013. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a review of intelligence gathering activities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. The Lede Egyptian Jihadists Cite Zawahiri in Video Claiming Responsibility for Cairo Attack A video released by militants who claimed responsibility for an attack on the countrys interior minister included footage of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Egyptian leader of Al Qaeda. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. World Briefing | Europe Russia New Indictment for Navalny Russias Investigative Committee said Tuesday that it had completed a new indictment of Aleksei A. Navalny, the countrys most prominent opposition leader. Niger says 92 migrants found dead in Sahara after failed crossing NIAMEY (Reuters) - Rescuers have found the bodies of 92 migrants, most of them women and children, strewn across the Sahara desert in northern Niger after their vehicles broke down and they died of thirst, authorities said on Thursday. Revenue at Sprint Drops on Subscriber Defections Investors shrugged off the results because they do not expect big improvements at the company until the second half of 2014. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. U.S. chief diplomat Kerry to travel to Middle East WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the Middle East next week to meet with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah as well as senior Israeli and Palestinian officials to discuss stability in the region, Iran and other issues. China's state media says suspects Tiananmen car incident was "terrorist attack" Oct. 30 - China's state media announces that a car crash and fire on Beijing's Tiananmen Square was a "terrorist attack" and five suspects linked to the incident have been captured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Many vets given psychiatric drugs without diagnosis NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly one-third of U.S. veterans who are given psychiatric medications by their doctors do not have a diagnosed mental health problem, according to a new study. China to monitor link between smog and health BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Health Ministry will set up a national network within five years to provide a way of monitoring the long-term impact of chronic air pollution on human health, state media said on Monday. AIG earnings point to room for improvement-analysts (Reuters) - American International Group Inc reported earnings nearly in line with expectations on Thursday, but the stock fell after hours as analysts still saw room for improvement in the insurer, which almost went under during the financial crisis. City Room New York Today Lil Lhota vs. de Blasio Jr. What you need to know for Thursday teen mayoral impersonators, rain roulette and a looming age limit for cigarette buyers. Indian tyre makers the big winners from rubber price slump MUMBAI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - India's tyre firms have stocked up on rubber at low prices, locking in healthy margins that have helped their share prices outperform those of international competitors over the past month. The weirdest things recently found on Mars Mars is a crazy place. In recent years we've discovered some of the strangest things on the Red Planet ice spiders, Swiss cheese terrain, and perfectly spiral-shaped lava tubes. Thousands in contested Abyei vote to join South Sudan, risking tensions * In one-sided, vote more than 99 pct want to join S.Sudan Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism.

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