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News Feed Latest worldwide news Surfers ride the Halloween wave October 28 - Costumed surfers vie to be the big kahuna of a Halloween competition in Santa Monica. Sharon Reich reports. Your Recipes for Holiday Sweets Send us recipes for your favorite sweet homemade gifts; well select three to publish in time for the holidays. Antiques Hydrangea Hyperbole at New York Botanical Garden Seed-catalog hyperbole, endangered artifacts competing for attention, and Egypt-inspired vintage jewelry. Graffiti artist Banksy brings his New York residency to an end Oct. 31 - Banksy thanks New Yorkers after his month-long stay in the city. Roselle Chen reports. L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. Eye-Catching Wingtips, but They Arent for Show The technology, called a winglet, attaches to the tip of airplane wings and aims to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Ellie Mae misses estimates due to lower mortgage volumes Oct 31 (Reuters) - Ellie Mae Inc, whose software is used by mortgage professionals, reported a lower-than-expected third-quarter profit, hurt by lower mortgage volumes and higher RD spending, pushing its shares down more than 20 percent after the bell. MLB Red Sox win World Series Boston was strong. Too strong for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox defeated the Cardinals 6-1 to win an eighth World Series title and cap a wicked good worst-to-first season. BASF gets 71 pct stake in Verenium after takeover offer FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - BASF on Thursday said 71 percent of shareholders in enzyme manufacturer Verenium had accepted its $4 per share cash takeover offer. Woman sinks $ into 'Brilliant Bus' Working as a guidance counselor five years ago in Palm Beach County, Estella Pyfrom noticed that fewer students had access to a computer after school. Spain ponders time zone change Spanish people on a proposal to change the country's time zone to help its economy. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. U.S. Teams Up With Operator of Online Courses to Plan a Global Network The classes, offered in partnership with the California company Coursera, will include weekly sessions in which students will meet in person. Katy Perry tops Billboard in worst week for album sales since 1991 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Katy Perry shot to the top of the weekly Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday with her latest album, "Prism," although overall album sales for the week were the lowest since the publication began charting in 1991. Steven A. Cohen to Sell Works at Sothebys and Christies Steven A. Cohen is selling some $80 million in art at Sothebys and Christies this fall, though people close to him say the sales are not an effort to raise money for his mounting fines and legal fees. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Loeb feels more Sony pain Oct. 31 - Months after activist investor Dan Loeb called for Sonys breakup, the manufacturing and entertainment conglomerate slashed its profit forecast after a relapse in the TV unit and a summer Hollywood flop. Fred Katayama reports. Jets Forgo Film Review When Woes Are Obvious Coach Rex Ryan skipped watching tape of the Cincinnati Bengals rolling over the Jets on Sunday, a move he used in 2010 after the Patriots embarrassed the Jets. 92 bodies found in the desert According to Niger security forces the bodies of 92 migrant workers were found in the Sahara. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Saudi comics mock driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. British Tabloid Editors Charged in Hacking Scandal Had Affair, Prosecutors Say Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of the now-defunct News of the World, are charged with conspiracy in connection with the phone hacking. Brazilian footballer's head left on doorstep A former professional footballer was killed and his severed head was found on the doorstep of his home by his wife, according to Rio de Janeiro police. T Magazine Art Market | Restoration Hardwares Next Move? A Quarterly Journal for Art Lovers The sleek, beautifully produced publication is one of the tentpoles of RH Contemporary Art, the furniture retailers grand entre into the art world. I Was Misinformed I Sing the Bike Electric In the old days, you had to pedal your bike. How did we ever manage? Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Monte Paschi's key shareholder open to bank's merger document SIENA, Italy (Reuters) - The top shareholder in Monte dei Paschi dei Siena is open to the idea of a merger of the troubled Italian bank with another financial group, preferably "of an international... High-tech Halloween costume tricks Half the fun of Halloween is coming up with new, creative outfits that will blow your friends' minds and maybe scare a few impressionable children. (The other half, obviously, is candy.) UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. EU presidency proposes new weakening of EU car rules BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Lithuania, holder of the EU presidency, has made a new proposal to weaken rules on how much carbon new cars can emit from 2020, in line with demands from Germany and its luxury manufacturers, EU diplomats said. Ex-Brazilian footballer's head found A former professional footballer was killed and his severed head was found on the doorstep of his home by his wife, according to Rio de Janeiro police. National Briefing | Health F.D.A. Lays Out Rule to Avoid Drug Shortages The rule, which is open to public comment for 60 days, applies for the first time to makers of biological medicines, which are produced in microorganisms, animal or plant cells. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. Weekend Miser Daniel Lopatin Music at MoMA PS1, and Drama at Theater 167 Daniel Lopatin and Nate Boyce team up at MoMA PS1; nearby, at Theater 167, a play echoes violence in Malawi. Will press charter damage journalism? British newspaper publishers have failed in their bid to block a new government-backed royal charter on press regulation, clearing the way for a new system of regulation proposed by UK lawmakers but opposed by news publishing companies. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Gasquet Stays in the Running Richard Gasquet beat Fernando Verdasco, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in the second round of the Paris Masters to stay in the race for a World Tour Finals spot. N.F.L. Roundup Alworths Super Bowl Ring Is Found Lance Alworths Super Bowl ring, which was stolen in 1992, has been recovered. Top U.S. health official "Healthcare.gov can and will be fixed" Oct. 29 - Marilyn Tavenner, director of the agency in charge of setting up the online insurance exchanges, apologizes for glitches on the healthcare.gov website. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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