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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.N. report Too many teen births A 16-year-old girl pleads with her parents not to barter her into a marriage. Terry McAuliffe, Democrat, Is Elected Governor of Virginia in Tight Race Terry McAuliffe, a longtime Democratic fund-raiser, won by two points after outraising Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II, the attorney general, nearly two to one. UPDATE 2-'Call of Duty Ghosts' video game passes $1 bln in sales to retailers SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's latest title from its blockbuster "Call of Duty" video game franchise surpassed $1 billion in sell-in sales - the number of copies shipped to retailers - a day after its launch, the company said on Wednesday. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Critics Notebook In a Rediscovered Trove of Art, a Triumph Over the Nazis Will Among the Nazis goals was to purge museums and ransack private collections, but as the years have gone by, art continues to be found, refusing oblivion. Bledsoe and Green Lead Suns Over Pelicans Eric Bledsoe had 25 points, Gerald Green tied a career high with six 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-98 on Tuesday night. Immunogen halts trial of lung cancer drug; shares drop (Reuters) - Immunogen Inc said it would discontinue a mid-stage trial of its experimental small-cell lung cancer drug following the death of a patient, sending its shares down 17 percent. The Shortlist Mrs. Poe, by Lynn Cullen, and More New novels take their inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe, Sigmund Freud, Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman and other historical figures. Twitter Prices I.P.O. at $26 a Share The offering, which values the company at roughly $18 billion, is a sign of maturity for the social network, which has become an influential public forum. Diwali From India to the world Fireworks boom, blubs flash, and flames flicker CNN iReporters capture the tens of millions of people across the globe celebrating the beginning of the Festival of Lights. Cronut mania spreads to London When the love child of the doughnut and the croissant was created by the Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York, fans queued for hours to sample the tasty hybrid snack. New Hampshire court rejects appeal from state's only death row inmate BOSTON (Reuters) - New Hampshire's top court on Wednesday upheld a capital conviction for cop-killer Michael Addison, but said his death sentence was still under review. Well A Science Project With Legs Are kosher or organic chickens healthier? One teenager found out. 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. Dubai gives street art a chance At first glance, it seems the graffiti revolution that descended on the Middle East in the wake of the Arab Spring has largely bypassed Dubai. The city's public transport -- usually an irresistible canvas for taggers -- remains remarkably glistening. The walls of the city's myriad new builds are unmarred by aerosol sketches. Head indoors, however, and you're likely to find a different story. Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports Royal banquet for South Korean President Nov. 5 - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh hold a gala state banquet in honor of South Korean President Park Geun-hye. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Holiday Movies Costume Design in The Hunger Games Catching Fire The costume designer Trish Summerville used feathers, froth and haute couture in a chilly winter palette for The Hunger Games Catching Fire. 36 Hours in Aruba You can settle in with a book and a beer on the beach, but if you prefer a more active itinerary, this sunny Dutch island offers everything from cultural exploration to beach tennis. Recipes for Health Gluten-Free Chocolate Buckwheat Biscotti Buckwheat flour provides a great backdrop for the chocolate in these cookies. DIARY - U.S. Company Conference Calls/Webcast for week ahead THOMSON REUTERS, Nov 06, 2013 - Diary of Corporate Conference Calls/Webcasts for US companies, week ahead. SP 500 Erngs - Weekly SP 500 Erngs - Day Ahead Non SP 500 - Weekly Non SP 500 - Day Ahead SP 500 Erngs - Monthly ConferenceCall/Webcast - Day Meetings - Weekly Meetings - Day Ahead Economic Indicators Dividends Daily Erngs hits misses Federal Reser Hudson Valley Town Is a Playwrights Home and Template The playwright Richard Nelsons cycle of plays, at the Public Theater this fall, features real places in Rhinebeck, N.Y., where he lives. 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 process. Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. Well A Babys Gaze May Signal Autism, Study Finds Researchers using eye-tracking technology found that 3-year-olds diagnosed with autism looked less at peoples eyes when they were babies than those who did not develop autism. Obama administration pushes back over canceled health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration, under pressure over the botched opening of its healthcare website, scrambled on Tuesday to try to appease hundreds of thousands of people whose coverage is being canceled as insurers prepare for reforms in 2014. UPDATE 1-Enel Green Power looks to Africa, Latin America for growth * Q3 core earnings up 8 pct, boosted by U.S. (Recasts lead, adds management comments, analyst) James Scores 35 as Heat Beat Raptors 104-95 LeBron James reached his latest milestone in signature style. Aiming for Truly Sustainable Buildings A growing list of eco-friendly construction technologies enables developers to go beyond LEED certification. Google Is Ordered to Block Images in Privacy Case The Internet company said it would appeal a French courts ruling that it strip from its search results nine images of the former European racing chief Max Mosley. UK spy claims anger Germany Germany's foreign minister summoned Britain's ambassador for talks following a report that Britain operated a secret listening post designed to spy on the German government in Berlin, Germany's foreign office said Tuesday. State Lawmaker Picked as New Mayor of Boston Martin J. Walsh won election in Boston and Mike Duggan in Detroit, while Atlanta and Houston returned incumbents to office. 6 dead in Thai ferry accident Six people died after the tourist ferry they were traveling on capsized near a Thai beach resort, authorities said. Fans inhale Apple's iPad Air Nov. 1 - Fans lined up to get their hands on the new iPad Air, willing to pay top dollar try out the latest tablet from Apple. Bobbi Rebell reports. CORRECTED-Creditors to vote on Patriot Coal's bankruptcy exit plan (Corrects 2nd paragraph to reflect that Patriot, not Peabody, fought with its union) ArtsBeat Musical America Names Audra McDonald Musician of the Year The classical music journal Musical America honors Audra McDonald among others in its annual awards. Well Children Eat More After Sleeping Less Children who get do not sleep enough may be increasing their risk for obesity, according to a new study. Cellphones, e-readers usage expanded on airplanes Oct. 31 - Airline passengers will be able to use their e-readers and watch movies for more of the flight according to new guidelines announced by U.S. aviation officials. Deborah Gembara reports.

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