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News Feed Latest worldwide news Barnes Noble to Release New Version of the Nook The new device comes as the bookseller, the nations largest bookstore chain, continues to face questions about its long-term viability. The top destinations for 2014 Brazil, Antarctica and Scotland are the top three destinations to visit in 2014, according to the hot-off-the-press Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2014. Mother wants Maria back The Bulgarian mother of the little Roma girl, Maria, tells CNN's Karl Penhaul that she wants her daughter back. As Prosecution Opens Its Case in British Hacking Trial, a Claim of Conspiracy The prosecution told the jury of that four people involved with the now-defunct News of the World had already pleaded guilty to phone hacking and that he would prove that the illegal acts were a conspiracy. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. You vs. Ghana president Is Africa on the cusp of change? Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama shares his vision of the future. Sexism or just all-American fun? Women dancing on the fringes of competitive sport has been labeled an echo from an age of sexism and misogyny. Hear the case for and against. Studies in monkeys may be next step in search for HIV cure CHICAGO (Reuters) - A powerful infusion of HIV-fighting antibodies beat back a potent form of the virus in monkeys and kept it at bay for weeks, U.S. government scientists and a team led by Harvard University found, offering a potential next step in the battle against human HIV. "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. Studies in monkeys may be next step in search for HIV cure CHICAGO (Reuters) - A powerful infusion of HIV-fighting antibodies beat back a potent form of the virus in monkeys and kept it at bay for weeks, U.S. government scientists and a team led by Harvard University found, offering a potential next step in the battle against human HIV. Dubai's mega-airport opens The first commercial flight has arrived at what's being called Dubai's "mega-airport." CNN's Richard Quest has more. S. Africa Girls raped, murdered In a country where several rapes are said to occur every minute, in a township where violence is commonplace, this was a crime that shocked the entire community of Diepsloot, South Africa. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. India Ink A Landmark Turn in Indias Medical Negligence Law The Supreme Courts 60.8 million rupee award took into consideration the complex socioeconomic conditions of Dr. Kunal Saha, the pain his wife endured, the doctors loss of income and his copious legal expenses. British firm denies abuse at South African prison A private British security firm is accused of torturing inmates in a South African prison. CNN's Arwa Damon reports. Peru's Humala swears in fourth prime minister, retains finance minister LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's President Ollanta Humala swore in a widely praised regional politician as his fourth prime minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, but retained his finance minister despite rumors he might quit. Recipes for Health Brown Rice Bowl With Oven-Baked Miso-Glazed Tofu, Red Peppers and Kimchi One marinade can be used for a variety of vegetable toppings in this dish. Fiat shares fall more than 5 percent after 2013 guidance cut MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Fiat fell more than 5 percent on Wednesday, triggering a limit-down suspension, after the Italian automaker cut its 2013 targets following a drop in Latin America... Graffiti artist Banksy brings his New York residency to an end Oct. 31 - Banksy thanks New Yorkers after his month-long stay in the city. Roselle Chen reports. World Briefing | Asia China Brother of Tibet Religious Leader Details Circumstances of Siblings Death The brother of a prominent Tibetan religious leader, Choje Akong Rinpoche, who was stabbed to death in China on Oct. 8, has said Mr. Akong had not been assassinated. Student Newspapers Scurry to Make Ends Meet College newspapers have until recently managed to stave off industry challenges. Now many traditional papers are struggling for survival. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) World Cup trophy trip The FIFA World Cup Trophy will visit 89 countries before Brazil 2014 -- and it will travel in style. Avalanche's Varlamov Arrested in Domestic Case Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov surrendered to Denver police on an arrest warrant on charges of kidnapping and third-degree assault in what authorities are calling a domestic violence incident. Why we all have creative powers Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But it turns out every one of us is creative. Today's Economist Work Now, and Let Uncle Sam Pay You Later The rise in payroll taxes without an increase in a workers ultimate benefits from Social Security is a disincentive to work, an economist writes. Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history. T Magazine Art Market | Restoration Hardwares Next Move? A Quarterly Journal for Art Lovers The sleek, beautifully produced publication is one of the tentpoles of RH Contemporary Art, the furniture retailers grand entre into the art world. Panasonic raises full-year operating profit forecast TOKYO (Reuters) - Panasonic raised its full-year earnings forecast as expected, with strong sales of its automotive systems and eco-friendly technology powering its transformation into an industrial components supplier from a consumer electronics brand. Jets Forgo Film Review When Woes Are Obvious Coach Rex Ryan skipped watching tape of the Cincinnati Bengals rolling over the Jets on Sunday, a move he used in 2010 after the Patriots embarrassed the Jets. DealBook Chegg Seeks to Raise Up to $172.5 Million in I.P.O. The initial public offering for the start-up focused on textbook rental and academic services is expected to be one of the more closely watched among the technology community. Gogo says U.S. move on inflight devices "favorable tailwind" NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. decision to allow greater use of electronic devices on flights is "another favorable tailwind" for Gogo Inc., the internet provider for 80 percent of the U.S. commercial aircraft fleet, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday. Barrick to raise more than $3 billion through share offer Oct 31 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp said on Thursday that it will raise up to $3.45 billion through a bought deal share offering, with much of the money earmarked to pay down short- and medium-term... TABLE-DJ-UBS commodity index cuts natgas, WTI; hikes Brent for 2014 NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index will increase its weightings for Brent crude, gold and silver next year, while cutting back on natural gas, U.S. crude oil futures and some base metals, SP Dow Jones Indices LLC announced on Thursday. The index, one of the two biggest commodity investment benchmarks in the world with an estimated $75 billion of investment as of December 2012, made no changes in the 22 index components this year. The annual rebalancing is a Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. Toews Powers Blackhawks Past Senators Jonathan Toews had three goals and an assist, Corey Crawford made 14 saves in relief of an ineffective Nikolai Khabibulin and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Tuesday night. "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. Pair of U.S. lawmakers urge budget negotiators to set early spending cap WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Senate Democrat and a high-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives urged congressional budget negotiators on Thursday to agree on a 2014...

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