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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 3-Advertising, TV show licensing boost CBS profit LOS ANGELES, Nov 6 (Reuters) - CBS Corp recorded a higher profit that met Wall Street expectations as the company collected more revenue from advertising and the licensing of television shows including hits "NCIS Los Angeles" and "The Good Wife." 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. Lens Blog At West Point Duty, Honor, Gay Marriage For months, the photographer Jill Knight had been following a couple of West Point graduates, who, on Saturday, sealed with a kiss the first male gay marriage at the military academy. UK watchdog says investors lose 24 million pounds in carbon credit scam LONDON (Reuters) - Nineteen companies selling carbon credits have been shut in the past 15 months for bilking investors out of 24 million pounds ($38.7 million), British regulators said on Wednesday, warning more firms were trying to sell carbon as a viable option for private investors. UPDATE 2-SocGen plans 375 job cuts across Europe -union * SocGen spokeswoman declines to comment (Adds spokeswoman no comment) Chris Chase, Actress and Writer, Is Dead Ms. Chase appeared on the New York stage, on television and in film under the name Irene Kane, before finding her voice in writing. Insurer Prudential Financial posts profit Nov 6 (Reuters) - Prudential Financial Inc, the second-largest U.S. life insurer, reported a quarterly profit, driven by higher income from its retirement services and investment management... Djokovic Anti-doping tests 'ridiculous' World No. 2 Novak Djokovic claims anti-doping procedures in tennis are "ridiculous" following the treatment of his close friend Viktor Troicki. Rockets' Howard Still Hearing the Boos in Los Angeles Return Dwight Howard may have left Los Angeles to join the Houston Rockets, but the big man still cannot escape his turbulent Lakers chapter. Debt Worries Weigh on Chinese Bank Listings The lukewarm reception for two newly listed Chinese banks reflects broad doubts among investors about the health of the country's financial system. Mining jacket a wearable warning system for workers underground Nov. 6 - A team of university graduates in Chile has developed a potentially life-saving jacket to be worn by miners deep underground. Inspired by the rescue of more than 30 Chilean miners in 2010, the jacket is equipped with technology that transmits a miner's vital signs in real time and sends out warnings when conditions become dangerous. Tara Cleary reports. Champions League joy for Arsenal Arsenal pulled off a memorable 1-0 win at Borussia Dortmund to keep its hopes of qualifying for the last-16 of the European Champions League alive. Centrica, Qatar sign 4.4 billion LNG import deal LONDON (Reuters) - Centrica has signed a 4.4 billion pound ($7 billion) deal with Qatar to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) over 4 1/2 years as Britain's import dependence reaches record levels... Plants With Spirit What to grow in your own prayer garden. Dance Review Into Sunlight, Robin Beckers Look at Vietnam Era A dance by Robin Becker commemorates two simultaneous events from 1967. Critics Notebook YouTube Holds Its First Music Awards Show This first YouTube Music Awards was a show of essentially no consequence, but one that valued a theoretically equal playing field, risk taking, resilience in the face of failure and evanescence. UPDATE 1-Transocean posts surprise profit rise Nov 6 (Reuters) - Transocean Ltd, owner of the world's largest offshore drilling fleet, reported on Wednesday a larger-than-expected third-quarter profit due to increased demand for its rigs and higher rates, sending its shares up 2 percent. Bolshoi director confronts alleged acid attacker in court MOSCOW (Reuters) - The artistic director of Russia's Bolshoi ballet told a Moscow court on Wednesday that a dancer accused of plotting an acid attack that nearly blinded him had spread false accusations that he had love affairs with ballerinas. Rapper Eminem takes home Artist of Year YouTube Music Award NEW YORK (Reuters) - The first-ever YouTube Music Awards on Sunday, improvised with plenty of celebrity cameos thrown into the mix, saw awards going to rapper Eminem and hip-hop duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The Learning Network Blog Is It an Unaffordable Luxury to Major in the Humanities in College? Do you think the main role of college is to make students ready for the job market? If so, why? If not, why not? Well Extra Care Curbs MRSA in Hospitals MRSA infections dropped in some Veterans Affairs hospital after a quality improvement program was instituted. 'Glee,' Bullock and Perry lead People's Choice nominees Nov 06 - Nominations for the People's Choice Awards are announced and "Glee," Sandra Bullock, and Katy Perry top the list of nominations. Bob Mezan reports. Federer takes revenge on Del Potro Roger Federer beat Juan Martin Del Potro in three sets in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters to earn a last four clash against Novak Djokovic. Bubba on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. Wealth Strategies Twitter expectations "justifiably high" Nov 6 - Turner Investments' Chris Baggini and Global X Funds' Bruno Del Ama say, despite a high valuation and no profits, they'll be investing in Twitter at or soon after its IPO GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks subdued, euro rebounds to 1-week high ahead of ECB TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Asian stocks got off to sluggish start on Thursday as investors hunkered down to take the latest pulse on the U.S. economy and implications for the Federal Reserve's easy... For Detroits New Mayor, a Delicate Balancing Act Mike Duggans power is constrained by the presence of an emergency manager, with whom he must work effectively, while still winning the trust of city residents. Business Briefing | Company News Chevron Earnings Sag on Poor Refining Results Chevron said net income fell 6 percent in the third quarter as weak refining results and higher operating costs offset higher oil and gas production and prices. Benefits of being an outsider CNN's Kristie Lu Stout meets Trend Micro's Eva Chen, who has capitalized on her non-tech background. 'Call of Duty Ghosts' video game passes $1 billion in sales to retailers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's latest title from its blockbuster "Call of Duty" video game franchise surpassed $1 billion in sell-in sales - the number of copies shipped to retailers - a day after its launch, the company said on Wednesday. Benefits of being an outsider CNN's Kristie Lu Stout meets Trend Micro's Eva Chen, who has capitalized on her non-tech background. Oshie Lifts Blues to Shootout Win Over Montreal T.J. Oshie scored in the shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final 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. Stocks Close Mixed on European Data and I.P.O. Hopes Stocks on Wall Street Wednesday closed mixed on strong economic data from Europe, while investors bought a flurry of new public offerings. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. Enel Green Power looks to Africa, Latin America for growth MILAN (Reuters) - Enel Green Power, one of the world's biggest renewable energy companies, is looking to Africa and South America to fuel future growth as it shifts its focus away from core European markets. Farmers Insurance Renews Torrey Pines Sponsorship Farmers Insurance stepped in at the last minute in 2010 when the PGA Tour event at Torrey Pines risked going without a sponsor. ArtsBeat Fantagraphics Seeks Support With a Kickstarter Campaign The graphic novel publisher Fantagraphics Books is seeking help from its readers after the death of Kim Thompson, a co-founder. U.S. plane hijacker heads home from Cuba after 30 years Nov. 6 - A former U.S. militant who hijacked a plane to Cuba almost 30 years ago flies home to the United States to face air piracy charges. Deborah Gembara reports. Though Defiant, Senator Accused of Plagiarism Admits Errors In an interview, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky offered a mix of contrition and defiance, saying that he was being held to an unfair standard.

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