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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vuvuzelas blare in Fischer's 'blood libel' anti-semitism opera BUDAPEST (Reuters) - In what may be the first use of vuvuzelas in opera, the blaring horns popularized by South African soccer featured in the premiere of Hungarian conductor Ivan Fischer's "The Red Heifer" about a murder blamed on Jews in northeastern Hungary. 10 golden rules for soccer books They are global sporting superstars, and they've got a story to tell. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Amanda Peet, Playwright, With The Commons of Pensacola Amanda Peet turns playwright, with The Commons of Pensacola, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner. At War Blog Share Your Views for Veterans Day Our colleagues at 5 Things to Know About Week 10 of College Football There is a corny saying that college football coaches like to use that goes something like this "They remember what you did in November." South Carolinas Clowney Savors a Rare Moment of Joy South Carolinas victory over then-No. 5 Missouri in double overtime Saturday was a triumphant moment in an otherwise trying season for defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener. 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. Aiming for Truly Sustainable Buildings A growing list of eco-friendly construction technologies enables developers to go beyond LEED certification. Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. Del Potro denies Federer again Juan Martin Del Potro put on hold Roger Federer's hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by inflicting a second straight defeat on the Swiss maestro in the final of his hometown tournament in Basel. Three males injured in Los Angeles airport shooting, hospital says Nov. 1 - Ronald Reagan UCLA Emergency Center confirms that at least three males are among those injured after a gunman opened fire with an assault rifle in an airport terminal, killing a Transportation Security Administration agent. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Dream Season Over, Spieth Ready to Start Over Jordan Spieth followed the flight of his tee shot on the par-3 sixth hole at Sheshan International, and his amateur partners took great interest just watching his body language. Finally, he offered the slightest slump of his shoulders when he saw the outcome. England's Hodgson Battles Dilemma of Youth v Experience England manager Roy Hodgson will face the familiar dilemma of youth versus experience when he comes to selecting his squad for next year's World Cup in Brazil. Japan, Russia agree on next step toward peace treaty TOKYO (Reuters) - Foreign ministers from Japan and Russia on Friday agreed to hold a vice ministerial-level meeting early next year to work toward the resolution of an island dispute and signing of a peace treaty formally ending their World War Two hostilities. 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. Weatherman eats cat vomit A WFSB meteorologist found out the hard way why eating something off the floor is never a good idea. Snowden Appeals to U.S. for Clemency In a letter handed to a German politician, the former intelligence contractor Edward J. Snowden said that my government continues to treat dissent as defection. Vision of Prairie Paradise Troubles Some Montana Ranchers Some ranchers who fear the region will lose its identity object to conservationists plan to create a vast grassland reserve where 10,000 bison roam and fences are few. Fed officials eye inflation, jobs in dueling QE arguments Top Federal Reserve officials on Friday gave only modest hints as to when a massive bond-buying program would be drawn down, with one saying they needed to wait for signs of rising inflation and two others reinforcing an argument the Fed has waited too long. Blackhawks vs. Blackhawks CNN's Amanda Davies looks at how international members of team will go from friends to rivals at the Winter Olympics. DealBook 2 Commercial Property Giants to Combine in $7.2 Billion Deal The combination of American Realty Capital Properties and Cole Real Estate Investments would form one of the largest commercial landlords in the country. 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 Sports Briefing | College Football Irishs Golson Explains His Ban Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson said poor judgment on a test was the reason he was suspended for the fall semester. Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Citigroup faces multiple probes over currency trades Nov 1 (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc, the U.S. bank with the biggest international business, said on Friday that U.S. government agencies and authorities from other jurisdictions are investigating its... U.S. panel allows import probe of steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday cleared the way for the Commerce Department to continue an investigation that could lead to duties on steel rebar imports from Mexico and Turkey. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. Critics Notebook Banksy Makes New York His Gallery for a Month The graffiti artist known as Banksy has made New York his personal outdoor gallery for the month of October. Norway Snow sports, $850K mirrors "People will come to town just to see if the sun is shining." Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Domestic Lives Face to Face With My Inner Mean Old Man The writer takes retribution against noisy neighbors by screaming at them in a haunted house. By invitation, of course. Lawmaker Offers Strong Defense of U.S. Surveillance Efforts in Europe Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the National Security Agencys surveillance program was designed to protect the countries from the threat of terror. Could tax kill French soccer? French football clubs want to strike over looming new tax bills. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. T Magazine About Last Night | Tennis and Modern Architecture Converge in Beverly Hills A fund-raiser at the iconic Sheats Goldstein Residence, the house featured in The Big Lebowski, brought out a diverse assortment of guests, including Danger Mouse, Stephen Gaghan and Doug Aitken. Persian carpet exports decline Persian carpet exports have declined in recent months. Iranians hope to reverse the trend as Reza Sayah reports. N.F.L. Roundup Younger Players Face Bigger Concussion Risk, Report Says High school football players are nearly twice as likely to get concussions as college football players and high school athletes in other sports, according the Institute of Medicine. Bits Blog Social Network for Opinions Gets a Dose of New Money In the growing field of sentiment analysis, Knotch, which just raised $1.5 million, features a visual tool that lets users register opinions about topics by selecting from a color spectrum.

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