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News Feed Latest worldwide news Recipes for Health Cornmeal Coconut Biscotti Coconut oil provides great flavor a sweet smell to these cookies. Detroit did not negotiate pre-bankruptcy - financial adviser DETROIT, Nov 7 (Reuters) - The financial adviser for Detroit's two pension funds testified in federal court on Thursday that the city did not negotiate prior to filing the largest municipal... Titanic violin sells for $1.7 million A violin played by the Titanic's musical conductor as the ship sank sold at auction Saturday for more than $1.7 million, a UK-based auction house said. ArtsBeat For Vinyl Collectors, a $482,000 Bargain on eBay The owner of On the Beat Records in London is offering his records and store on eBay. A Familiar Result in Seattle, as Voters Oust Mayor for the Third Time in 12 Years Mike McGinn, who was elected mayor in 2009, was denied a second term on Tuesday as voters turned instead to Ed Murray, a longtime state senator. DealBook Twitters Valuation Suggests Wall St. Sees Big Profits Investors are betting that Twitter will become wildly profitable as advertisers pay it more money to reach consumers who tweet. How dangerous is Fukushima? Two years since the meltdown, many homes remain off limits. With the Raven, Henry Stimler Expands His Nightlife Presence Mr. Stimler is trying to draw a rock n roll clientele to the club with its distressed wallpaper and ceiling painting of heaven and hell. Tracking the Twitter I.P.O. Twitter begins life as a public company on Thursday, and DealBook will be following the first day of trading as it happens. Turkey and 'the Kurdish problem' The latest round of peace talks with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) remains the Turkish government's best bet not just to solve the country's 29-year old "Kurdish problem" but also to feed its energy-hungry population and wean it off costly and politically risky Russian and Iranian energy imports. Bahrain police close art display on pro-democracy uprising DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahraini authorities have shut and dismantled an exhibition on anti-government protests staged by the main Shi'ite opposition group al-Wefaq, saying it violates the law and incites hatred. Michigan St Faces Top Competition as Usual Michigan State's basketball team will find out how good it is, early and often. UPDATE 1-U.S. budget talks hit snag, Republican senator says * Democrats target tax breaks for wealthy, big corporations The New Old Age Blog Slow Dancing With Part D Daunted by the plans complexity, very few Medicare beneficiaries bother to change their Part D enrollment although perhaps they should. Well Extra Care Curbs MRSA in Hospitals MRSA infections dropped in some Veterans Affairs hospital after a quality improvement program was instituted. Syria polio outbreak "may threaten Europe", experts warn LONDON (Reuters) - Vaccinating only Syrian refugees against polio may not be enough to prevent the crippling viral disease from re-infecting Europe where it has not been seen for decades, German scientists warned on Friday. Special Report Melbourne Cup A Cosmopolitan Horse Comes to Australia Dandino and his trainer, Marco Botti, are the embodiment of the international nature of the 153rd Melbourne Cup race in Australia. 'Stranded player' to leave Qatar Footballer Zahir Belounis' limbo existence is almost at an end. After two years of legal wrangling, threats of a hunger strike and thoughts of suicide, he has been told he will finally receive his Qatari exit visa on October 21. Tiger's agent threatens 'cheat' lawsuit Tiger Woods' agent says he may take legal action after the world's No. 1 golfer was accused of cheating on the course this year. Venezuela's toilet paper takeover When you're running low on toilet paper and getting desperate, what do you do? Zombies take over Tokyo landmark Oct. 31 - One thousand people dressed as zombies surround Tokyo Tower on Halloween. Elly Park reports. Senators introduce bill to delay Obamacare penalty WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two U.S. senators introduced legislation on Thursday that would delay by one year the penalty facing Americans who do not enroll in insurance plans in 2014, as called for in President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law. Tool Kit Enriching Your TV Picture, From the Couch The default settings from the factory are often meant for the showroom, but making adjustments once the unit is in your home is easy. BRIEF-Eminence Capital takes 9.8 pct stake in Mens Wearhouse-CNBC Nov 7 (Reuters) - Eminence Capital Takes 9.8 Percent Stake In Mens Wearhouse -- CNBC Source text for Eikon Further company coverage Dot Earth Blog Wide Rejection of Labels for Genetically Engineered Food in Washington State A measure that would require labeling of genetically modified foods is rejected in Washington State. Despite Blackout, CBS Profit and Revenue Rise Stations in cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago were not carried by Time Warner Cable for a month in the summer during a contract dispute. Sketch Guy The Perils of Ascribing Meaning to a Random Event Dont make big financial decisions based on one or two events that might not even be related, a financial planner writes. Rain stops prowling Tiger Tiger Woods was left frustrated after heavy thunderstorms brought an early end to the opening day of the Turkish Open. UPDATE 2-Washington state takes steps to nail down Boeing 777X contract * Boeing seeking tax incentives and new 8-year labor contract Book Talk London orchestra misses Titanic, gets stuck on train LONDON (Reuters) - It is a part of local lore that the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) missed the maiden and only sailing of the Titanic which they were to have taken to make the first American tour... Corner Office Katia Beauchamp of Birchbox, on the Strength of Optimism The co-founder of a beauty products website wants employees who take control of their careers and dont project negativism. Lackluster Bidding Dampens Second Night at Christies A combination of high prices and middling quality made for a disappointing auction, where paintings by Picasso, Modigliani and Lger failed to receive even one bid. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, Nov. 6, 2013 Can you calculate the estimated total value of Verizon Wireless, if given the amount paid for 45 percent of it? Secret to Vettel's dominance? Former Red Bull F1 driver David Coulthard explores the story behind Sebastian Vettel's dominance. Amanda Davies reports. MotoGP's Spanish civil war Marc Marquez is seeking to become the youngest champion in motorcycling's elite class this weekend, but titleholder Jorge Lorenzo stands in his way -- and their fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa will also play a key role. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. Flying 'Gimball' brings new impact to drone rescue technology Nov 4 - Swiss-based researchers have devised a spherical flying robot that can withstand multiple collisions and continue to transmit live video footage in hard-to-reach environments. The lightweight Gimball doesn't require unwieldy sensors and its inventors believe it could be used to help with search and rescue missions. Jim Drury has more. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Oct 27 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 25, led by 'Bad Grandpa,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. Cops Slain girl burned, put in trash A 10-year-old Georgia girl may have been dead for days -- having likely been starved well before that -- before her charred body was discovered in a trash can, police said Tuesday. Peace Talks May Be Casualty as Pakistani Taliban Pick Hard-Liner as Leader The Talibans governing council chose Mullah Fazlullah, best known for radio broadcasts in which he has called for public beatings and executions.

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