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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Walter Energy says coal prices firming, shares rise Oct 30 (Reuters) - Coal miner Walter Energy Inc said prices on steel-making coal are improving and will continue to firm next year due to strong demand in Asia, sending its shares up 3.3 percent despite a larger-than-expected quarterly loss. Wire manufacturer Coleman Cable explores sale -sources NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Coleman Cable Inc, a manufacturer of electrical and electronic wire and cable products, is exploring a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter. I Was Misinformed I Sing the Bike Electric In the old days, you had to pedal your bike. How did we ever manage? Fiat CEO confirms company wants to own 100 pct of Chrysler MILAN (Reuters) - Italian carmaker Fiat's Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Wednesday that the company's long-term goal is to own 100 percent of its U.S. unit Chrysler. Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. Amazon species found since 2010 A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Another surprise? A vegan piranha. Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. Man who ranted about zombies shot and killed by California homeowner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man shot dead after breaking into a young family's suburban home over the weekend had ranted about zombies hours before he showed up screaming threats in their backyard and smashed into their house, authorities said on Monday. For Red-Cooked Beef, a Softly Fruity Wine The spike of heat in this dish makes it one of the more difficult to pair with wine, but a well balanced zinfandel may go surprisingly well. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Rachel Pomerance, David Berl The bride is an editor; the groom is a lawyer. Lakers' Reserves Stun Clippers 116-103 in Opener Pau Gasol and Steve Nash watched the entire fourth quarter from the bench. Kobe Bryant sat one row behind them in a black shirt and suit. Profit Surpasses Forecasts at Italian Oil Giant Eni Although Eni encountered setbacks in almost all of its business lines, net income rose and operating income beat analyst estimates. Documentary Association Announces Awards Nominations Dominating the feature film nominations were documentaries about issues and politics. EU cars on track to meet 2015 carbon emissions goal EEA BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU car emissions fell 2.6 percent in 2012 from 2011, official figures showed on Wednesday, adding to a fierce Brussels debate on how quickly automakers can improve vehicle fuel efficiency. 'Broken' veterans come back strong As he watched wounded troops being brought inside the hospital on stretchers, Michael Conklin couldn't believe what he was seeing. GLOBAL MARKETS-Turbulence ahead as Fed disappoints the super doves * U.S. stocks, bonds slip as Fed stops short of more dovish expectations U.S. Publisher Said to Have Acquired Morrissey Autobiography People involved in the negotiations said an imprint of Penguin Random House would release the singers memoirs, already a success in his native Britain. U.S. durable goods orders, sentiment suggest politics hurting economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods plummeted in September and consumer sentiment weakened sharply in October, signs that a budget battle in Washington has held... One Play Saved a Game and May Have Saved the Jets Season If not for speedy linebacker Demario Davis, whose tackle in the Sept. 8 game against the Bucs helped them win the game, the Jets would not be contending for a playoff berth. Patrick Leigh Fermor, by Artemis Cooper A biography of the British wayfarer, soldier and travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor. UPDATE 3-Starbucks 2014 profit forecast falls short, shares drop Oct 30 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp conservatively forecast 2014 profit below Wall Street's view, despite fourth quarter profits that jumped 34 percent on strong traffic gains and an increase in spending by its customers. Greeks Question Media, and New Voices Pipe Up Amid the Greek financial crisis, small radio stations, magazines and websites take a bigger role in the nations civic discussion. Amazon species found since 2010 A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Another surprise? A vegan piranha. Jack White Explores History of Paramount Records The musician Jack White has helped lead a project that resulted in a huge boxed set of music from Paramount Records. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. T Magazine On View | Sophie Calle Mounts an Exhibition of Missing Art Last Seen, at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, is a meditation on the theft from that institution of 13 works more than two decades ago. Syria weapons team miss two sites Inspectors overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons have visited 21 out of the 23 sites, but security concerns have prevented visits to the remaining two. UPDATE 1-Skyworks forecasts strong qtr as demand rises for analog chips Oct 30 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Skyworks Solutions Inc forecast current-quarter results above analysts' estimates as it sells more analog chips used to connect machines to the Internet, sending its shares up 5 percent in extended trading. Israel releases Palestinian prisoners amid protests Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, part of an agreement that fueled new peace talks. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore birdied the first hole of a playoff with Gary Woodland on Monday to win the CIMB Classic after an overnight wait caused by thunderstorms. In Practice People Who Buy Own Health Policies Face Big Changes Policyholders may find that their old plans have been discontinued and that they must choose new plans, which may cost more. 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. 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. Movie Review | 'When I Walk ' When I Walk, a Struggle With Multiple Sclerosis The director Jason DaSilva records his daily battle with a degenerative disease in When I Walk. Northern Europe recovers after storm The clean-up operation continued Tuesday, a day after a major Atlantic storm pummeled England, France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, killing a dozen people. "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. Hitting Pay Dirt on Mars The first rock examined by Curiosity last year turns out to be an uncommon alkaline rock, with a tiny amount of water. Observatory Pace-Setting Cells Linked to Slower Heartbeat Researchers recorded electrical signals from the sinoatrial node, which acts as an internal pacemaker, in old mice and found they could not keep up with those in younger mice.

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