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News Feed Latest worldwide news BBC DJ arrested in sex abuse inquiry BBC LONDON (Reuters) - Radio presenter Paul Gambaccini was arrested on Tuesday as part of a wider inquiry into alleged child sexual exploitation, his spokesman told the British Broadcasing Corporation... Morsi Calls Trial in Egypt Illegitimate, and Case Is Delayed The trial, on charges of inciting the murder of protesters, was Mohamed Morsis first public appearance since his removal from office in July. It was adjourned until Jan. 8. AIG may file lawsuit against Morgan Stanley-SEC filing NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc may file a lawsuit against Morgan Stanley related to $3.7 billion worth of mortgage securities that the investment bank sponsored or underwrote from 2005 to 2007, and which AIG purchased, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. Cuba to drop dual currency The Cuban government announced Tuesday it plans to end the country's dual-currency system. Global Update Vaccine Approved for Brain Fever The World Health Organization has approved a vaccine for brain fever, also known as Japanese encephalitis, which kills up to 15,000 children a year and disables many more. Youre the Boss Blog Another Delay for Small-Business Health Exchanges? Depends on Whom You Ask. The administration says SHOP will be fully functional by the end of November but that small businesses have other options in the meantime. Kenya Charges Four Men With Aiding Shopping Mall Attackers A Kenyan court charged four Somali men with terrorist offenses for helping al Qaeda-linked militants carry out an attack on a shopping mall in Nairobi that killed 67 people. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. 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. South Carolina police chief learns what not to post on Facebook CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - A South Carolina police chief has come under fire after he suggested that a man who took to Facebook to criticize the department's law enforcement tactics might be a criminal. Sports Briefing | Soccer Club Declines De Rosarios Option D.C. United declined its contract option on midfielder Dwayne De Rosario, two years after he was the leading scorer and the most valuable player of Major League Soccer. Stars Slip Past Senators in Shootout Jamie Benn gave Dallas a full two points to start a three-game trip, scoring the winner in a shootout in the Stars 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Pentagon Memo Pentagon News Service, Read at First Light and Debated All Day, Fades Away There were many causes of death for the Early Bird, among them Internet services that made the effort seem like an anachronism. Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. BlackBerry calls off sale, to replace CEO -Globe Nov 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is abandoning a plan to sell itself and will instead raise some $1 billion and replace its chief executive, the Globe and Mail newspaper said on Monday, citing... A Conversation With Elizabeth Gilbert Finds Inspiration Behind the Garden Gate After the success of Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert set off on a different path with her new novel, about a 19th-century botanist. France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements. Holiday Movies Actors Share Their Favorite Holiday Movies Actors in the seasons releases name their own film favorites. Boycott threatened after racial profiling claims at Macy's, Barneys NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The Reverend Al Sharpton and other civil rights leaders in New York on Monday threatened a holiday season shopping boycott after meeting with Macy's Inc Chairman Terry Lundgren to discuss accusations of racial profiling of shoppers. Maine Democratic gubernatorial candidate Michaud says he is gay BOWDOINHAM, Maine (Reuters) - Mike Michaud, a six-term U.S. congressman from Maine and a Democratic candidate for governor in the state's elections next year, publicly stated on Monday that he is gay, saying he was responding to "whisper campaigns" intended to undermine his candidacy. COLUMN-Why IPOs are unlikely to produce long-term gains CHICAGO, Nov. 4 (Reuters) - As the founders and backers of Twitter move toward the ultimate tweet - an initial public offering - it's a good time to ask whether IPOs are good investments. As Buffalo Sabres Rebuild, Fans Say Team Should Also Reform The Sabres have been so widely criticized for a handful of violent incidents that fans in Buffalo and commentators across the continent are calling for Coach Ron Rolstons ouster. Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. Most unequal place in U.S. Dreams can fade quickly for many in Lake Providence, Louisiana, where the level of income inequality is greater than in any county or parish in the U.S. Herbal Supplements Are Often Not What They Seem A study using DNA testing offers perhaps the most credible evidence to date of adulteration, contamination and mislabeling in the herbal supplement industry. F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. 'Magnificent Delusions' of U.S.-Pakistan relations ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Even as Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani was one of the most eloquent critics of Pakistan's military, the nuclear-armed country's most powerful institution. GM executive defends company on Facebook, then closes account DETROIT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A top General Motors executive deactivated his Facebook account on Monday after he responded to a website that wrote dismissively about the company's shrinking U.S. auto market share. Johnson Leads Poulter in China Despite Double Bogeys American Dustin Johnson threatened to run away with the $8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Saturday, before a double-bogey at the final hole of his third round gave a glimmer of hope to the field. 'Magnificent Delusions' of U.S.-Pakistan relations ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Even as Pakistan's ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani was one of the most eloquent critics of Pakistan's military, the nuclear-armed country's most powerful institution. Violence Mars Election in Kosovo The elections were seen as a test of an accord brokered by the European Union that aimed to overcome ethnic enmities in Kosovo and the region. Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. How Does a Tick Do Its Dirty Work? Research Video Offers a Clue Just in time for Halloween a video made by researchers shows how ticks that carry Lyme disease cut into skin and hang on for days. Arab League backs Syria peace talks, urges opposition to go CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab states formally endorsed proposed peace talks to end the Syrian civil war that have been delayed by disputes between world powers and divisions among the opposition. BlackBerry calls off sale, to replace CEO -Globe Nov 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is abandoning a plan to sell itself and will instead raise some $1 billion and replace its chief executive, the Globe and Mail newspaper said on Monday, citing... Table For Three Dick Cavett and Alec Baldwin Start the Conversation Mr. Cavett and Mr. Baldwin had lunch with Philip Galanes and discussed talk shows, Richard Nixon, being chased by the paparazzi and dealing with depression. Australia shares slip as Fed anxiety, miners hurt; Macquarie surges SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.3 percent on Friday morning, treading cautiously into a new month as global anxiety over the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus-tapering plans... Bits Blog A Force for Face-to-Face Communication Clifford I. Nass, a professor of communication at Stanford University who died over the weekend, did pioneering work on multitasking and its impact on behavior and the brain. The Week Ahead | Pop 90s Comebacks Of Toad and Live The mid-1990s had room for all sorts of unlikely rock stars. Lifted From a Russian Lake, a Big, if Fragile, Space Rock As Russian officials on Wednesday retrieved a 1,250-pound fragment of a meteor that exploded last February over Chelyabinsk, the rock broke and broke a scale.

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