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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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." Boeing Says It Will Raise Production of the 737 The aircraft maker says it will increase monthly production of its highly profitable, top-selling 737 jets to 47 from 38 by 2017. Why euro was crucial to Europe's fortunes One of the masterminds behind the euro says Europe would have suffered a far worse fate if the single currency had never been created. Cellphones, e-readers usage expanded on airplanes Oct. 31 - Airline passengers will be able to use their e-readers and watch movies for more of the flight according to new guidelines announced by U.S. aviation officials. Deborah Gembara reports. U.S. business inventories rise in August, may support third-quarter GDP WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. business inventories rose as expected in August, suggesting restocking could provide a lift to third-quarter economic growth. In Practice Conservative Group Tests New Attack on Health Law A new Web video from Americans for Prosperity criticizes President Obama for his promise that those with health care coverage could keep their current plans. In Practice Timetable for Opening of Small Business Exchanges May Not Represent a Delay It is not clear whether the Nov. 30 date represents a delay, although some media have characterized it that way. The Week Ahead | Theater Tricksters Trek From Los Angeles Nothing to Hide is a slick, smart new magic show starring two young talents, Helder Guimares and Derek DelGaudio. Computer-driven hedge fund Density to shut down LONDON (Reuters) - Sweden-based hedge fund Density is to close after a poor performance, its manager told Reuters on Tuesday, as computer-driven funds struggle to cope with markets dominated by... N.S.A. Said to Tap Google and Yahoo Abroad Unbeknown to Google and Yahoo, the National Security Agency and its British counterpart have tapped into the search engines abroad, where data collection faces less oversight. 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. Sketch Guy An Eye for Bargains Can Be Bigger Than the Stomach Indigestion results when consumers lose the connection between their money and their needs, as when a sale price induces the purchase of unnecessary items. British Editors in Hacking Scandal Had Affair, Prosecutors Say Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of the now-defunct News of the World, are charged with conspiracy in connection with the phone hacking. Phys Ed How Music Can Boost Our Workouts Making music and not just listening to it while exercising makes the exercise easier, a remarkable new experiment finds, suggesting that the human love of music may have evolved, in part, to ease physical effort. Kenyan Leader Must Attend Most of Hague Trial The International Criminal Court reversed a ruling that would have allowed Deputy President William Ruto to be present only on key occasions. Pope holds crisis talks on fate of Germany's 'luxury bishop' VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis held crisis talks on Thursday on the fate of Germany's "luxury bishop" who is under intense pressure to resign for spending some 31 million euros ($42 million) on an ultra-luxurious residence. Voters Anger Over Shutdown Is Inspiring Democrats to Run Previously reluctant Democrats in places like Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska and New Jersey are suddenly deciding to challenge Republicans for House seats. Art Review Designing Modern Women 1890-1990, at MoMA Designing Modern Women 1890-1990, at the Museum of Modern Art, examines how women helped shape future ways of living and served as muses to modernity. Ellie Mae misses estimates due to lower mortgage volumes Oct 31 (Reuters) - Ellie Mae Inc, whose software is used by mortgage professionals, reported a lower-than-expected third-quarter profit, hurt by lower mortgage volumes and higher RD spending,... Federal Inquiry Into Indian Firm Puts a Focus on Widespread Visa Abuses A federal investigation into visa use by Infosys has resulted in a $34 million settlement and prompted investigations into other foreign outsourcing firms, federal officials said Wednesday. I Was Misinformed I Sing the Bike Electric In the old days, you had to pedal your bike. How did we ever manage? Intel Is Said to Weigh Sale of Online Cable TV Venture Intel has been frustrated with cable content providers and might sell to Verizon, people with direct knowledge of the discussions said. Googly for Guinness - new record for most googly eye glasses October 28 - Children set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing googly eye glasses.Sharon Reich reports. Sports Briefing | Tennis Del Potro Beats Federer for Swiss Title Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. Deadly sins Good for your career? Greed, envy, pride and wrath Four of the seven deadly sins and the subtext of many a cautionary tale. But could these dark, often suppressed aspects of the human psyche also offer up clues to the secret of career success? 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. 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) Timelapse video shows nine years of 9/11 reconstruction Sept. 11 - Marking the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, webcam company EarthCam has released a timelapse video showing the nine year construction of One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. The company says the video is made up of hundreds of thousands of images captured from 35 different angles by high definition cameras. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Government criticized as malaria deaths spike in Cameroon Nearly 800 people have died in a recent malaria outbreak in northern Cameroon, one described by public health officials as "a severe and sudden epidemic." NBA Calendar Jan. 6 10-day contracts can be signed. Deadly sins Good for your career? Greed, envy, pride and wrath Four of the seven deadly sins and the subtext of many a cautionary tale. But could these dark, often suppressed aspects of the human psyche also offer up clues to the secret of career success? Epic Rap Battles Seeks Staying Power on YouTube Epic Rap Battles of History, which just began its third season on YouTube, hopes to hold onto viewers by presenting a new segment every other week. Wacha's Woes Rookie's Roll, Cards Season, End Michael Wacha has plenty of brilliant performances to reflect on from his rookie season. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Oracle shareholders give Ellison's pay a thumbs down SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A majority of shareholders opposed Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison's pay in a non-binding vote on Thursday following complaints that the world's third-richest man makes too much as his company struggles against smaller rivals. Google launches 'KitKat' software, sweetens features on range of phones SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search. Black Caviar statue unveiled After an unbeaten career and a Vogue cover, Australia's most celebrated horse now has a bronze statue in her honor. General Atlantic hires Goldman Sachs to sell Amedes - sources FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Investment firm General Atlantic has hired Goldman Sachs to sell German-based laboratory services company Amedes and is discussing offers up to 800 million euros, two... Storage products retailer Container Store raises $225 mln in IPO Oct 31 (Reuters) - Storage products retailer Container Store Group Inc raised $225 million after pricing its initial public offering at the top end of its increased price range.

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