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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Had a Cheering Section, Dies at 52 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. Sports Briefing | Tennis Gasquet Takes 10th Title With Kremlin Cup Victory Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France won the 10th title of his career by rallying to beat the qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan in the final of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Pregnant women and children shot A British doctor serving in Syria tells Becky Anderson about the horrific sniper "war games" in the Syrian civil war. Fitch SFR Spin-Off Plan Exposes Vivendi Holders to Event Risk (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 12 (Fitch) Vivendi's plan to split itself in two exposes bondholders to the risk that they will end up invested in SFR, the group's French telecom operations, rather than its better-performing media assets and Brazil's GVT, Fitch Ratings says. The credit impact on Vivendi's 'BBB' rating would depend mainly on how debt was allocated to the two separate companies in any proposed transaction. Vivendi could end 2013 Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. Sid Yudain, 90, Dies; Created Congresss Community Newspaper Mr. Yudain created what he called a community newspaper for the most important community in the world, probably. Drug maker Dendreon seeking a buyer -report Oct 25 (Reuters) - Drug maker Dendreon Corp is looking for a suitor after sales for its lead product, prostate cancer drug Provenge, were weaker than expected, according to a Bloomberg report. Never too old for romance, elderly couple weds in religious ceremony Oct. 17 - After 80 years together, a 103-year-old man and a 99-year-old woman take the plunge with the religious wedding their family always wanted. Tara Cleary reports. Giant rubber duck bids farewell to Beijing Oct. 24 - Beijing residents say goodbye to the 18-metre-high rubber duck conceptualized by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. Tara Cleary reports. Ryder Cup 2014 David vs. Goliath? If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch -- the journeyman's champion up against one of golf's greatest legends. The 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy clash is a classic story waiting to happen. Italy's Etna volcano erupts Oct. 26 - Europe's most active volcano, Italy's Mount Etna, erupts, sending lava and ash into the sky. Nathan Frandino reports. Come October, Players Play Through Pain Carlos Beltran was determined to stay in the lineup, bruised ribs or not. Lee Leads by 1 Shot at Asia-Pacific Amateur Lee Chang-woo of South Korea is one round away from playing in the Masters. Typhoon sparks island evacuation Oct. 23 - Some elderly residents are evacuated from a Japanese island before the arrival of Typhoon Francisco. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. Clippers Hold Off Jazz for 103-99 Preseason Win Darren Collison scored 14 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and Blake Griffin had 15 points through the first three periods, helping the Los Angeles Clippers post a 103-99 preseason victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Ott, Enroth Lead Sabres Over Panthers, 3-1 Steve Ott scored the go-ahead goal, Jhonas Enroth made 44 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 Friday night to win for just the second time in 12 games and break a three-game losing streak. Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. UPDATE 2-Wockhardt profit dives as faces U.S., UK regulator demands * Exec says may take over 1 year to resolve regulatory issues Amid sanctions delay talk, Kerry, Lew to brief U.S. senators on Iran WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will hold a briefing on Thursday on the status of nuclear talks with Iran for members of a U.S. Senate committee considering a package of tough new sanctions on Tehran, Senate aides said on Friday. REFILE-Libya says U.S. firm Marathon to stay, eyes Algeria gas deal * Says South Africa, Brazil interested in developing ties Syria snipers target pregnant women Gunmen in Syria are playing a "targeting game," taking aim at pregnant women. Art Review Out of Hand, a Survey of Computer-Assisted Art Out of Hand Materializing the Postdigital, at the Museum of Arts and Design, offers a chance to catch up on the 3-D fabrication technologies remaking art and architecture. Tim Lincecum Finalizes $35 Million, 2-Year Deal Tim Lincecum wants nothing more than to return to his old dominant self in the very place where he has been at his best before. FDA recommends tightening access to hydrocodone pain-killers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended tighter restrictions on products that contain hydrocodone, an opioid painkiller present in commonly prescribed, potentially addictive drugs such as Vicodin. As risk in corporates rises, banks are new safe play Oct 25 (IFR) - After years of bad press, banks have become the safe play in the bond market while corporates are the pariahs - a role reversal underscored this week as investors snapped up about US$14bn of bank bonds while Apple came under shareholder attack. National Briefing | Plains North Dakota Parishioners Warned Bishop May Have Spread Virus The bishop of the Diocese of Fargo exposed some parishioners at churches in Fargo, Grand Forks and Jamestown to the hepatitis A virus in late September and early October. Come October, Players Play Through Pain Carlos Beltran was determined to stay in the lineup, bruised ribs or not. Telecom Italia shares fall on dividend concerns MILAN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares in Telecom Italia fell nearly 5 percent in late morning trade on Friday amid market concerns the phone company could scrap its dividend to fix its heavily indebted balance sheet. 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... Sports Briefing | Tennis Erste Bank Open to Feature Haase vs. Haas in Final Robin Haase, a Dutchman ranked No. 63, upset top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 7-5, 7-6 (4), on Saturday to set up a final against Tommy Haas at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. Netflix Hits Milestone and Raises Its Sights The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations. UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen. Mozambique says Renamo ambush kills one, injures 10 MAPUTO (Reuters) - Suspected Renamo guerrillas ambushed a passenger minibus in central Mozambique on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 10 more in an attack condemned by President Armando Guebuza, state media said. F1's appetite for dieting drivers How would you feel if your boss asked you to lose weight so you could carry on doing your job? Motherlode Blog After a Concussion, Returning to School The activities that make up a students normal day, like reading, writing and concentrating on classes, can exacerbate headaches and fatigue caused by a concussion. Boeing, Lockheed team up to bid on new U.S. bomber program WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing Co and Lockheed Martin Corp will team up to bid on a new U.S. Air Force long-range bomber program, a multibillion-dollar project that U.S. Air Force officials have... Ponder Will Start for Vikings Against Packers Christian Ponder will start at quarterback for Minnesota against Green Bay on Sunday night, while Josh Freeman will be inactive after being cleared to practice. KISS, Nirvana among Rock Hall nominees "Teen Spirit" and "Good Times" may be coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- sealed with a KISS. Contractors describe scant pre-launch testing of U.S. healthcare site WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration launched its troubled healthcare insurance website after only a minimum of crucial system-wide testing, despite contractors warning officials repeatedly about performance risks, a congressional panel heard on Thursday.

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