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News Feed Latest worldwide news Record for Frankel half-sister Qatari Sheikh Joann Al Thani has broken the world record paid for a yearling filly by splashing out $8.38 million for a daughter of 2001 Epsom Derby winner Galileo at the Tattersalls bloodstock auction in Newmarket, eastern England. In the Garden If a Druid Rings the Doorbell Think its Halloween? Its also Samhain, the high Druid holiday of the ancient Celts, and the spirits are out in force. Fire breaks out in Saudi prison, riots and gunshots reported DUBAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A fire broke out at a prison in northern Saudi Arabia and rioting and gunshots were heard, a Saudi news website reported on Saturday. US STOCKS-Wall St rises, buoyed by results, manufacturing data NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday, rebounding following two days of losses as solar companies jumped on results and strong data on manufacturing. Sports Briefing | Baseball Mets Opt to Buy Out Santana The Mets declined a $25 million option on the injured pitcher Johan Santana and will pay him a $5.5 million buyout. UPDATE 9-TSA agent killed, 6 wounded in Los Angeles airport shooting LOS ANGELES, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A lone gunman stormed into a crowded terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport and opened fire with an assault weapon on Friday, killing a security agent and wounding six other people before he was shot and captured, authorities said. Economix Blog Planned Obsolescence, as Myth or Reality What economic theory can tell us about whether companies like Apple would even have an incentive to limit the useful life of their products, and under what market conditions. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Kindle readers to get first choice Bookworms eagerly awaiting the next title from their favorite author may have a new way to access those books early. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | witticism This word has appeared in 10 New York Times articles in the past year. Pundit Was Out of Line With Woods Cheat Remarks McIlroy Golf Channel television pundit Brandel Chamblee was out of order earlier this month when he implied world number one Tiger Woods had cheated, Rory McIlroy said on Thursday. The New Old Age Blog Are Caregivers Healthier? More evidence that caregiving may improve health. Doctors Fear Losing Leukemia Drug Deemed Risky The Food and Drug Administration announced it would ban the sale of Iclusig, which is keeping patients alive but has grave side effects. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. U.S. regulator considers end to sports broadcast blackout rule WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission is considering whether to eliminate a decades-old rule that prohibited broadcasting of some professional sporting events, often NFL football games, in their home markets. 5 cities at 'extreme' climate change risk Nearly a third of the world's economic output will come from countries facing "high" to "extreme" risks from the impacts of climate change within 12 years, according to a new report. Cleric Driving could harm ovaries A leading Saudi cleric warned women who drive cars could cause damage to their ovaries and pelvises and that they are at risk of having children born with "clinical problems." Speculators increase bets against dollar in latest week-CFTC, Reuters Nov 1 (Reuters) - Currency speculators raised their bets against the U.S. dollar, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on Friday and Reuters calculation. Roller derby 'Chicks bashing each other' Off track, Tasneem Howa is a rather introverted young woman who works as a photographer in Cape Town. On track, however, she pulls on black tights and slips into roller skates to transform into "TazMEANian Devil" -- a hard-hitting, sharp-moving diva on wheels. No Morsel Too Minuscule for All-Consuming N.S.A. The National Security Agency finds itself under intense pressure after disclosures of spying on allies and rivals alike, but it defends the wide net it casts. Aiming for Truly Sustainable Buildings A growing list of eco-friendly construction technologies enables developers to go beyond LEED certification. 'Bones,' 'Arrow' and more What's next Scoop on the Bones wedding (and honeymoon)! Fresh Arrow dish that hits the target! And some answers on how NCIS LA will deal with a real-life baby twist. All that and more in this week's Spoiler Room. Ex-pro footballer decapitated Joo Rodrigo Silva Santos didn't come home Monday night. Federer on 'bonus' time Roger Federer still wants to win. But after collecting so many titles earlier in his career, he says anything further is an added bonus. France confirms two French journalists killed in Mali PARIS, Nov 2 (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry confirmed on Saturday that two French journalists were killed in the north Malian town of Kidal after being taken by armed gunmen. Climate Change Seen Posing Risk to Food Supplies A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that climate change could reduce output and send prices higher in a period when global food demand is expected to soar. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Welcomed With Kisses, Stanford Freshmen Risk the Kissing Disease Full Moon on the Quad, an orgy of interclass kissing reluctantly but officially sanctioned by Stanford University, is followed by another tradition the spread of mono and the flu. Obamacare woes frustrating Democrats' 2014 prospects WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chaotic launch of President Barack Obama's healthcare law has Democrats in Congress increasingly anxious about its potential impact on them in the 2014 elections and scrambling to protect themselves if the program's problems persist. T Magazine Now Online | Ts Luxury Issue In our latest issue, we explore the many definitions of luxury. Nets Show Heat That Rivalry Has Two Sides The Nets gained their first win over the Miami Heat after a 13-game losing streak against the team, and it improved their record to 1-1. Why the Indian protests were not a surprise Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth. Dance Review John Heginbothams Dark Theater, at BAM Saties music and a contemporary choreographers movement combine in John Heginbothams Dark Theater, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Judge Hears Arguments in Ohio Gay Marriage Lawsuit A federal judge is considering whether to allow a funeral director to remain on a lawsuit that seeks to have gay marriages recognized on Ohio death certificates despite a statewide ban, saying after a lively court hearing in Cincinnati on Wednesday that he would act quickly in the matter. New Italian record for Roma Even without injured club legend Francesco Totti, Roma keeps on ticking. When Roma beat Chievo 1-0, it became the first team to win its opening 10 games of a Serie A season. Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. In Response to Storm, New York Will Create a Gas Reserve The pilot program, which will cost $10 million, was started to prevent shortages like the one that affected the region during Hurricane Sandy last year. St. Nicholas Church, Destroyed on 9/11, to Rebuild With Byzantine Design The design, which would draw inspiration from the great churches of the East, will almost certainly renew debate over the role of religion at or around the World Trade Center.

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