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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Tennis Ferrer Beats Nadal to Reach Final in Paris David Ferrer upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal, 6-3, 7-5, on Saturday to advance to the final of the Paris Masters. The ship that saved Einstein's life? Albert Einstein was one of 2.5 million Europeans who sailed to North America with the Red Star Line shipping company between 1873 and 1934. UPDATE 1-Regeneron earnings beat forecasts, Eylea outlook higher Nov 5 (Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc on Tuesday reported quarterly profit that beat analyst expectations and again raised its forecast for its high-flying Eylea eye drug, sending its... RPT-Co-op hedge fund shareholder famous for Argentina battle LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S. hedge fund Aurelius Capital Management, which will take a stake in Co-op Bank under a rescue plan for the British mutual lender, is also protagonist in a lengthy and... Celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe Retired tennis player James Blake talks to Arthur Ashe's widow about keeping his legacy alive. UPDATE 2-Washington governor to announce tentative deal on Boeing 777X SEATTLE, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Washington State Governor Jay Inslee is set to announce a major agreement on Tuesday that would bring key parts of Boeing Co's newest jet program, the 777X, to the Seattle... Television Review Time of Death Tracks Terminal Patients to the End Eight people fall ill and die in the course of Time of Death, a six-part documentary on Showtime. Seoul shares may open lower, cautious ahead of key events SEOUL, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Seoul shares may open lower on Wednesday, taking their cue from weaker U.S. stocks and uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's stimulus programme. "Investors are cautious ahead of global events, and are hoping to get some clarity through concrete evidence," said Tong Yang Securities analyst Lee Jae-mahn, referring to U.S. data including non-farm payrolls on Friday and a key Chinese Communist Party policy meeting starting this weekend. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang U.S. gay-rights bill clears Senate Republican hurdle; Boehner opposes measure WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A White House-backed bill to ban workplace discrimination against gays narrowly cleared a Republican procedural roadblock in the U.S. Senate on Monday with the support of a handful of Republicans, just hours after the party's top lawmaker declared his opposition. Serving up a winning diet The legendary Bjorn Borg fueled his success with a daily diet of steak and potatoes. But the modern tennis star is more likely to be teetotal and to stick to a gluten free diet. 'Patient' Johnson targets major success Patience is finally paying off for Dustin Johnson. One of the most naturally gifted golfers in the world, he feels he is now closer to fulfilling his promise after clinching the "biggest win" of his career in circumstances that might previously have proved too testing. UPDATE 1-U.S. House panel subpoenas administration on Obamacare enrollment WASHINGTON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives oversight panel subpoenaed the Obama administration on Tuesday for internal reports showing the number of people who have enrolled in health coverage through new online insurance marketplaces in all 50 states. UPDATE 1-BoC's Murray-Exiting easy-money policies will boost volatility SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - As central banks in advanced economies exit from extraordinarily easy monetary policies, there will be increased periods of market volatility, a top Bank of Canada... N.F.L. Week 9 Game Probabilities Patriots Passing Decline Surprisingly, the Patriots rank second to last in the most important and most consistent of all facets of team performance passing efficiency. Stratospheric Views, and Prices Hard as it may be to believe, the price per square foot for luxury apartments in New York City is considerably less than it is for luxury elsewhere in the world. Chiefs Owners Plan Yields Quick Fix (but Not a Hasty One) Taking a more active role in running the Chiefs, the owner Clark Hunt, whose father, Lamar, founded the team, has led a remarkable turnaround. Rory McIlroy in good shape after Korea Rory McIlroy leaves South Korea in "good shape" despite what might have been at Korean Open. N.F.L. Roundup Jacksonvilles Blackmon Is Suspended Indefinitely Justin Blackmon, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 draft, had earlier violations of the N.F.L.s substance-abuse policy. DealBook Telefonica and Vivendi Deals Underscore European Trend Consolidation continues in Europes telecommunications industry, as big players shed assets they consider secondary to their refocused strategies. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Sketch Guy Dismiss Diversification at Your Own Risk This way of buffering the ups and downs of the stock market might not be trendy, but its tried and true. The Consumer Concerns About Jerky Pet Treats The F.D.A. has been investigating cases of suspected poisonings 3,600 cases and 580 deaths, nearly all of dogs associated with chicken and other jerky since 2007, with scant success. Sawgrass Architects Dye Designs Plan First London Venture Dye Designs, one of the world's top golf architects, are planning to build their first British course on the outskirts of London and hope to complete the project by the end of the decade. T Magazine Feeling For | Furry Accessories for Winter To keep warm (and cool) during the colder months, consider layering with fur. In Bullying Case, Questions on N.F.L. Culture The unfolding saga between the offensive linemen Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito of the Miami Dolphins is forcing the league to start defining the gray areas between pranks and bullying. Rwanda the key to Congo's peace The escalation in recent days of eastern Congo's brutal war demonstrates that unless its root causes are addressed in a broader peace process, violence could intensify and Rwanda could be drawn more directly into the fray, regionalizing the war. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Pakistani Party Votes to Block NATO Supply Lines if Drones Persist The vote by the ruling party in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province was in response to a C.I.A. missile strike that killed a Pakistani Taliban leader Friday. Linking tiny organs to test drugs Nov 5 - Researchers at Harvard's Wyss Institute are developing technology to link computer chip-sized human organs together. They hope to create an artificial human body that will provide pharmaceutical companies with a powerful new tool to develop and test new drugs. Ben Gruber has more. BAE to cut potentially more than 1,000 jobs at three UK shipyards - BBC Nov 5 (Reuters) - British defence contractor BAE Systems Plc is set to announce potentially more than 1,000 job losses across three of its UK shipyards, the BBC reported on Tuesday. Retro Report Hopeful Glimmers in Long War on Cancer A Retro Report and a medical writer reflect on the grand hopes and stuttering progress of Richard Nixons war on cancer. Cleric Driving could harm ovaries A leading Saudi cleric warned women who drive cars could cause damage to their ovaries and pelvises and that they are at risk of having children born with "clinical problems." Sinosphere Blog Another Look at the Empress Dowager Cixi, This Time as the Great Modernizer Jung Chang presents the subject of her biography as neither the cruel despot nor the easily manipulated ruler that the Chinese Communist Party and other critics have long portrayed. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Balloon Ride to Offer Expansive View, for a Price World View, a new space tourism company, unveiled its plans on Tuesday to loft passengers to the stratosphere as early as 2015, not by rocket but by giant balloon. Gadgetwise Review TiVos Roamio DVR With Roamio, TiVo has updated its DVR by adding more tuners and storage space and incorporating wireless streaming. Lawsuit calls Georgia's 'Stand Your Ground' law unconstitutional ATLANTA (Reuters) - A national coalition led by the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. is seeking to have Georgia's "Stand Your Ground" statute ruled unconstitutional, arguing in a federal lawsuit filed late Monday that the law discriminates against minorities. South Korean Government Seeks Ban of Small Leftist Party The United Progressive party is accused of plotting an armed rebellion against the Seoul government in event of war with North Korea. UPDATE 3-'Glee,' Bullock and Perry lead People's Choice nominees LOS ANGELES, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Television musical series "Glee" on Tuesday led the nominees for the annual fan-voted People's Choice Awards, while actress Sandra Bullock and pop singers Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake each scored five nominations. UPDATE 1-Canada's poor environment record could hit energy exports -watchdog OTTAWA, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Canada is doing a bad job of protecting the environment, an official watchdog said on Tuesday, suggesting a poor image for the country on green issues could harm Canadian companies seeking to export crude oil and natural gas.

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