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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Fed sets tough tests in annual bank health war games WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Banks in the United States will have to test whether they can survive a halving of the stock market during a severe U.S. recession, the Federal Reserve said on Friday, as it... Airline's outrageous safety video This airline safety video might be a musical step too far. Texas Clinics Stop Abortions After Court Ruling After a court let new limits take effect, many clinics prepared to shut down, leaving those seeking their services distraught. Arts, Briefly New Leaders for Bucks County Playhouse The theater in New Hope, Pa., has announced that Robyn Goodman will be the theaters new executive producer and that Alexander Fraser will be the new producing director. Shaw's 4 TDs Lead No. 14 Gamecocks to 34-16 Win Connor Shaw threw for four touchdowns, Mike Davis ran for 128 yards to move past 1,000 yards this season and No. 14 South Carolina tied a school record with its 15th straight home victory, 34-16 over Mississippi State on Saturday. Leve des Conflits Extended Dancers performed the work by the French choreographer Boris Charmatz, in the atrium of the Museum of Modern Art. Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history. T Magazine In the Air | On the Runway and Off, Gold Is More Glamorous Than Ever As the latest collections show, the metal beloved by pharaohs, Ghanaian kings and Secessionist painters alike still retains the power to hypnotize us. RBS, Meggitt lead UK stock fallers on weak results * RBS falls after unexpected loss, plan to set up "bad bank" China's restive far west A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in western China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 38. Weatherman eats cat vomit A WFSB meteorologist found out the hard way why eating something off the floor is never a good idea. Off the Shelf The Frackers and the Birth of an Energy Boom A new book focuses on the half-dozen Texas and Oklahoma energy companies behind the surging growth of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the last two decades. Hedge fund managers discuss their top stock picks LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund managers presented their stock-picking ideas at a conference this week organized by the Sohn Conference Foundation. The Foundation raises money to support initiatives to... Wealth Matters Jon Huntsman Sr.s Early Calling to Philanthropy The billionaire businessman is among the few people who have given away more than $1 billion. His focus is on cancer research, but he has supported many causes. Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets. Ferrari ... on ice Italian Simone Bertazzo climbs into the cockpit of his Ferrari. He straps on his helmet and slides his hands into his gloves. In his mind he prepares to go fast -- very fast. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Dance Review Keigwin Company at the Joyce, With City Ballet Guests Keigwin Company celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Joyce with some City Ballet dancers making guest appearances. That Other Big Afghan Crisis, the Growing Army of Addicts A new report underscores a growing crisis in the city of Herat one in every five households contains at least one drug user. TV reboot mania Has nothing been learned from "Ironside?" Has nothing been learned from "Ironside?" Very few of these TV show reboots turn out well. Dance Review American Ballet Theater Opens Its Fall Season American Ballet Theater opened its fall season at its new Lincoln Center home with a world premiere of The Tempest by Alexei Ratmansky. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Talking Head | William J. Bennett Catching Up on the Bennett Hypothesis Whats to blame for the high cost of college? Its financial aid, stupid. 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. 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. Cilic makes winning return after doping ban Marin Cilic made a winning return to the ATP circuit Monday after serving a reduced doping ban. He beats Dutchman Igor Sijsling in three sets in the Paris Masters. Suspected L.A. airport gunman planned 'suicide' mission congressman (Reuters) - The suspected gunman in last week's deadly attack at Los Angeles International Airport wrote a note saying he intended to die after killing at least one security officer, the chairman of a key U.S. security committee said on Sunday. UPDATE 1-Jos. A. Bank may sweeten bid for Men's Wearhouse Oct 31 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said it may consider raising its $2.3 billion offer for Men's Wearhouse Inc if it was allowed access to its larger rival's books for due... Did 'White Widow' spy on mall? Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them. In the Garden If a Druid Rings the Doorbell Think its Halloween? Its also Samhain, the high Druid holiday of the ancient Celts, and the spirits are out in force. 10 scariest places in Asia Gallery and QA with Robert Joe, host of National Geographic's "I Wouldn't Go In There," introduces Asia's scariest spots. Cheese trade thrives in the UAE Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market. Poison Pen A Warning on Chemical Peels Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen. Kyong Pak, Andrew Spraggs The bride is a middle school history teacher; the groom works for a clothing and interior design company. Roma mother wants daughter back The Bulgarian mother of the little Roma girl, Maria, tells CNN's Karl Penhaul that she wants her daughter back. Hong Kong luxury home buyers queue amid talk of last hurrah HONG KONG (Reuters) - In a shopping mall in one of Hong Kong's prime retail districts, more than 100 people wait patiently to take a lift to the sales floors - not to buy luxury bags or clothes, but high-end apartments with price tags of up to $4.4 million. Vodafone keeps UK FTSE afloat on MA speculation LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Heavyweight Vodafone kept Britain's top share index afloat on Friday as speculation about a bid from U.S. peers ATT fuelled a rally in Europe's largest mobile carrier. U.S. budget panel may take only 'small steps' -Treasury's Mazur WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Treasury Department official on Friday said modest achievements may be all that can be expected from a congressional panel tasked with finding federal... Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. After Boston Bombings, New York Police Plan Tight Security at Marathon Almost the entire New York City Marathon route will be covered, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly said on Friday, and hundreds of cameras will be monitored in real time.

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