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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bones Mammoth Beach boys Bones and Mammoth. They're quite a team -- and they love a beach party. One is the wily veteran, a schemer who uses his years of experience to dictate play. The other is the powerhouse, the destroyer of opposition attacks. Between them they have forged one of the strongest partnerships on the international beach volleyball circuit. Threat of EU action on energy spooks German industry DUESSELDORF/BERLIN (Reuters) - A leading Social Democrat warned on Wednesday that the European Union planned to investigate German renewable energy discounts for industry, a move that could end up hitting a raft of companies operating in Europe's biggest economy. Barracuda Networks files for IPO of up to $100 million (Reuters) - Barracuda Networks, a security and data protection company, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. New Issue- World bank prices 1.0 bln euro 2016 bond Borrower World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction Global Soccer Time to Remove Coaches From Concussion Decisions Sports need to remove the coach and the player in deciding if an athlete can return from a blow to the head. Red Bulls Blow Lead and Settle for Draw New York scored two goals in the first 32 minutes but Houston got two in the second half to tie the first game of their M.L.S. playoff series. Telecom Italia rebel investor calls for Brazil partnership -sources MILAN, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia rebel investor Marco Fossati told an analyst meeting that a partnership with Vivendi's GVT subsidiary in Brazil would help the Italian phone group relaunch its... Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Zimmer plays piano of the future Hans Zimmer, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's best loved film music, including the Oscar-winning Lion King score, adjusts his chair in front of a sleek black instrument that looks something like the control panel of a stealth bomber. Talisman says splitting company would be challenging CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Talisman Energy Inc said on Wednesday that it has been pressured by shareholders to split the company in two, but such a move would be challenging because of... Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. QA Starting Windows 8.1 in Desktop Mode Start your computer in the familiar Windows desktop environment, and how to safely upgrade to OS X Mavericks. DealBook Investors Cool to 2 Chinese Bank Offerings Investors were concerned about how Chinas financial system would cope with a potential deluge of bad debt that could swamp the countrys economy. U.N. diplomats talking too much? Turn off microphone, says Britain UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Britain's U.N. Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant suggested a new tactic on Tuesday to stop diplomats at the United Nations from speaking for too long - turn off their microphone. Vienna museum director quits in Nazi looted art row VIENNA (Reuters) - The director of Vienna's Leopold Museum, home to extensive collections of work by Austrian artists such as Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, has quit in a row over Nazi-looted art. Investors eye Samsung's cash pile at rare strategy briefing SEOUL (Reuters) - Investors are likely to press Samsung Electronics Co on dividends and plans to sustain growth as the world's biggest smartphone maker holds its first analysts' briefing in eight years on Wednesday. Militants Kill 5 Police Officers in India A shootout, in Meghalaya State near Bangladesh, was the second in a week linked to an armed group known as the Garo National Liberation Army. Twitter likely to price above expected $25 range sources (Reuters) - Twitter Inc is likely to price its hotly anticipated initial public offering later on Wednesday above an already bumped-up target range, according to sources familiar with the... Sebelius Rejects Bipartisan Calls for Delay in Health Law Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said that despite problems with the federal health insurance exchange, peoples lives depend on pressing ahead with the law. News Analysis New de Blasio Reality Deficit, Union Raises and Frisk Issue When Bill de Blasio succeeds Michael R. Bloomberg, he will be tested immediately by some tough issues, including concerns about working with Albany, labor and crime. App Smart Cooking the Turkey Dinner, With a Little Help From My Phone Android and iOS apps to help in the kitchen and keep the children amused. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. UPDATE 2-Threat of EU action on energy spooks German industry * Government denies reports it will scrap discounts (Adds environment minister, company comments) Not voting is for suckers Russell Brand says voting is useless and it's all rigged. But Eric Liu says voting works and is revolutionary-- if all young, poor, black, Latino, and Asian voters cast ballots, it would cause radical change Front Court Should Help Baylor Overcome PG Loss With Pierre Jackson gone from Baylor, six different players have taken a turn at point guard during practice for the Bears. Dot Earth Blog Performing Global Warming Two students of global warming with a love of music explore the role of the arts in engaging the public on subtle environmental changes. California's top court grills 'Fabulist' Glass in his bid to practice law SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Stephen Glass, one of the most infamous fabricators in modern American journalism, faced a hostile California Supreme Court on Wednesday in his quest to demonstrate that he is a changed man with the moral fiber needed for admission to the state's bar. Broccolis Extreme Makeover Broccoli is about to get a serious makeover and maybe, just maybe, be a model of how to persuade Americans to eat better. Celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe Retired tennis player James Blake talks to Arthur Ashe's widow about keeping his legacy alive. Climate warriors go nuclear Among environmentalists they're dirty words nuclear energy. But that's how four "top gun" scientists want to save the planet. Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend asks Italian judges for his life back Nov. 6 - Raffaele Sollecito, Amanda Knox's ex-boyfriend, addresses a court session in Florence and asks judges to give him back a real life. Jillian Kitchener reports. Did Heinz get it wrong with CEO choice? The fast-food war has intensified as Heinz hires former Burger King CEO to lead the company. But the notion of business success from hiring from former competitors is a myth, writes management expert Lee B. Salz. Yemeni Nobel laureate gives away prize money Nobel Peace laureate Tawakkol Karman has decided that the best use of her half million dollars in prize money is to give it all away. Dish Network to close all U.S. Blockbuster stores, lay off 2,800 Nov 6 (Reuters) - Dish Network said on Wednesday it will close all 300 or so retail locations of the Blockbuster video rental chain by January, closing a chapter on a brand that failed to compete in the digital world. Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Federer and Nadal Have Equal Claims on Greatness, for Now With the mens season about to end with the ATP World Tour Finals, there is increasing discussion about who the greatest tennis player of this generation might be. When is the new iPad Mini coming? Two weeks after Apple announced a new iPad Mini, shoppers looking to snap one up for the holidays -- or just for themselves -- are no closer to knowing when the tablet might hit stores. Christie wins big in New Jersey, Democrat takes Virginia in governors' races (Reuters) - Moderate Republican Chris Christie easily won re-election as New Jersey governor, while a conservative Republican popular with the Tea Party movement narrowly lost his bid for the Virginia governorship, in two races closely watched for signs of voters' moods ahead of the 2016 presidential race. Deadly Blasts Puncture Picture of Normalcy in 2 Syrian Cities A bomb in Damascus, the capital, hit a landmark train station, killing eight, Syrian state media reported, and another struck a military intelligence office in a largely peaceful southern city. Kofi Annan Stop the 'war on drugs' Thee war on drugs is devastating communities, writes former UN secretary general, Kofi Annan.

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