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News Feed Latest worldwide news Your Money Adviser New Guidelines Aim to Help Financial Caregivers The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has published a series of guides called Managing Someone Elses Money. Stay the Course Timbers Edge Toward the Playoffs The Portland Timbers mirror the personality of first-year coach Caleb Porter. With two matches left and a playoff berth within grasp, the team is all business. Currents | Furniture More Than a Chaise, a Thing of Beauty In addition to his furniture for Baker, Jacques Garcia offers a recent collection he designed for a Marrakesh hotel. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Currents | Deals Discounts at ABC Carpet Home, Bellino Fine Linens and Modani Bargains on furniture, bed linens and mats for messy pets. Syria chemical weapons destroyed Syria has destroyed all its declared chemical weapons mixing, filling and production facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Thursday. Madonna's 1990 conical bra and corset adorn 2014 Barbican season LONDON (Reuters) - The corset and conical bra Madonna wore for her 1990 world tour will go on display at London's Barbican Centre next year as part of an eclectic 2014 season. Patrolling the 'Sea of Death' CNN's Frederik Pleitgen looks at the E.U.'s efforts to patrol its borders and save migrants who get into trouble. The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Brodsky Mr. Brodsky is the president of Related Management, a division of the Related Companies that manages the developers 45,000 rental units, as well as its commercial and retail space in 19 states. Staten Island Pizzas That Stood the Test of Time These pizza parlors can whip up a pie, thick or thin, puffy or crisp, to suit just about any appetite. Pan de Muerto Is Bread That Gets Into the Spirit On the Mexican holiday meant to honor the dead, Da de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, this treat is in demand. Dot Earth Blog Updates on Americas Persistent Air and Water Pollution Challenges A look at ways to clean up Americas lingering air and water pollution problems. ArtsBeat Bolshoi Dancer Pleads Not Guilty in Attack on Artistic Director Pavel Dmitrichenko, a soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet, pleads not guilty in an attack that nearly blinded the companys artistic director. Senate Republicans block Obama nominee for housing post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked President Barack Obama's nominee to oversee mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, likely derailing his chances of securing the position. 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. U.S. consumer prices rise, but underlying inflation benign WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices rose modestly in September but there was little sign of underlying inflation in the economy, which should give the Federal Reserve scope to maintain its... Insolvent German DIY chain Praktiker attracts second bid-sources FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Insolvent German home improvement retailer Praktiker has attracted a second offer for its stores, this time for more of the shops, two people familiar with the situation... Obama will use executive powers to conserve lands Interior secretary WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will use his executive powers to protect more mountains, rivers and forests from development if Congress does not act to preserve such wild spaces, the U.S. Interior Secretary said on Thursday. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Taking the perfect action shot Hanging out of an open-door helicopter high above San Francisco Bay, was all part of a day's work for sports photographer Ezra Shaw, who took these remarkable images of the America's Cup. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports. Nadal on comeback triumph Fresh from his stunning win in New York, Rafael Nadal describes his relief after a painful comeback from injury. Centerra says shareholders won't give up more of Kumtor stake Oct 31 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Centerra Gold Inc said on Thursday he had little wiggle room to agree to demands from the parliament of Kyrgyzstan, which is seeking control over the... 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. Book Details Obama Aides Talks About Replacing Biden on 2012 Ticket Aides concluded that despite Hillary Rodham Clintons popularity, the move would not offer a significant enough boost to President Obama, according to the book, Double Down. Kerry Will Visit Saudi Arabia in an Attempt to Patch Up Frayed Relations Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with King Abdullah, a major ally, in his first stop on a nine-day trip to the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. 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 Zimmer plays piano of the future Hans Zimmer, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's best loved film music, including the Oscar-winning Lion King score, adjusts his chair in front of a sleek black instrument that looks something like the control panel of a stealth bomber. Housing case before U.S. justices close to settlement -lawyer WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could limit housing discrimination claims is close to a settlement, potentially removing an opportunity for the justices to rule on the matter. The Learning Network Student Contest | 15-Second Vocabulary Videos Make a 15-second video that defines or teaches one of our 900+ Words of the Day. Deadline Dec. 3. F.A.A. Allows Use of Electronic Devices Throughout Flights The Federal Aviation Administrations change, expected before year-end, will allow passengers on most flights to use tablets, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices. Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Mothers Anxiety Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women. 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. Fed maintains strong stimulus as U.S. growth stumbles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve extended its support for a soft U.S. economy on Wednesday, sounding a bit less optimistic about growth as it announced plans to keep buying $85 billion in... Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. Publishing Executive at Amazon to Depart Laurence Kirshbaum also worked at Random House and eventually became the chairman and chief executive of the Time Warner Book Group. UPDATE 2-Valeant shares dive after reduced sales forecast, loss * 3rd-qtr net loss $2.92/shr vs profit 2 cents/shr year ago Lawmaker Offers Strong Defense of U.S. Surveillance Efforts in Europe Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the National Security Agencys surveillance program was designed to protect the countries from the threat of terror. In Transit Blog The Latest Getaway Holiday? Halloween The VooDoo Fest in New Orleans and Horror Nights in Orlando are just two events that have made Halloween a weekend destination.

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