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News Feed Latest worldwide news Police in Bronx Kill Suspect; 3 Are Fatally Shot in Brooklyn A spate of gun violence left several people dead on Halloween evening, and a police officer committed suicide near his station house. Dolly Parton tired, sore, resting after crash Dolly Parton suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash at a Nashville intersection on Monday, according to the singer and police. Contributing Op-Ed Writer In the N.B.A., ZIP Code Matters On average, black players are born in nicer neighborhoods than other black men. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Fed's Kocherlakota makes no comment on policy in prepared remarks (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota did not comment on the U.S. economic outlook or monetary policy in remarks prepared for delivery to a community forum in St. Paul, Minn. on Friday. UPDATE 1-Suspected L.A. airport gunman planned 'suicide' mission -congressman Nov 3 (Reuters) - The suspected gunman in last week's deadly attack at Los Angeles International Airport wrote a note saying he intended to die after killing at least one security officer, the chairman of a key U.S. security committee said on Sunday. Berlin referendum on power grid fails due to lack of quorum BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - A referendum in Berlin to return the electricity grid of Germany's capital and biggest city from private to public hands has failed because the required quorum was not reached, the state election office said on Sunday. Cirque du Soleil 'Wheel of Death' performer hurt A Cirque du Soleil performer was in stable condition after falling from the "Wheel of Death" during a Las Vegas performance Friday night, the acrobatic circus company said Saturday. The Learning Network Blog Poetry Pairing | The Fisherman In this Poetry Pairing, two well-known Irish poets are remembered. There is the nearly 100-year-old poem The Fisherman by William Butler Yeats, paired with the August 2013 obituary Seamus Heaney, Irish Poet of Soil and Strife, Dies at 74. Lorenzo sets up thrilling MotoGP finale Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi. India's Grand Prix passion CNN's Ben Wyatt explores the popularity of F1 in India and what the future might hold. Wealth Matters Jon Huntsman Sr.s Early Calling to Philanthropy The billionaire businessman is among the few people who have given away more than $1 billion. His focus is on cancer research, but he has supported many causes. Rare eclipse visible from Earth A rare type of solar eclipse occurs for the first time since 1854, according to CNN's Alexandra Steele. Brad Stones Everything Store The story of Jeff Bezos and the $140 billion company he founded. Johnson Matches Course Record to Surge Clear in Sheshan Long-hitting American Dustin Johnson matched the Sheshan Golf Club course record to surge into a commanding five-stroke lead after the second round of the $8.5 million WGC-HSBC Champions tournament on Friday. Shareholder wealth The largest creators, the biggest destroyers Reuters blogger Felix Salmon shares a surprising list of which companies over the last 90 years have generated the most wealth for shareholders, and which ones have destroyed it. DealBook Currency Traders Put on Leave Amid Investigation Authorities in Britain, the United States, Switzerland and Hong Kong are investigating whether traders colluded to rig some areas of currency trading. Art In Review Richard Hollis An exemplary survey of the lifes work of the influential British graphic designer Richard Hollis. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. EU-U.S. talks on NSA spying concerns A European Union delegation is meeting White House officials over revelations that the NSA spied on European leaders and their citizens. 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. Swiss Finance Minister wants banks to boost leverage ratios - paper GENEVA, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Swiss banks should be subject to higher leverage ratio requirements, Swiss Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was quoted as saying on Sunday. A crash course in F1 fitness Christina MacFarlane joins Lotus F1 driver Romain Grosjean to learn how to strengthen the specific muscles used in F1. In Transit Blog In Maine, a Weekend of Toboggan Building The Hartstone Inn in Camden, Me., has a weekend package that includes two days of instruction in how to build a toboggan. Taking the perfect action shot Hanging out of an open-door helicopter high above San Francisco Bay, was all part of a day's work for sports photographer Ezra Shaw, who took these remarkable images of the America's Cup. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Nov 3 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Nov. 1, led by "Ender's Game," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Wealth Matters Jon Huntsman Sr.s Early Calling to Philanthropy The billionaire businessman is among the few people who have given away more than $1 billion. His focus is on cancer research, but he has supported many causes. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. This Little LED of Mine The common complaint about compact fluorescent lights, the harsh glow, may have an energy-efficient answer, especially as LED bulbs fall under $10 each. ArtsBeat Enders Game Is No. 1, With a Caveat The film took in $28 million at North American theaters over the weekend, which might not be enough to sustain a franchise. Blast at China coal mine kills 7 Seven miners were killed Saturday in an explosion at a coal mine in southwest China, state-run media reported. Cleveland Fed taps firm in search for Pianalto successor (Reuters) - Directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland have hired executive search firm Spencer Stuart to help them find a successor to Sandra Pianalto, the president of the Fed branch who is... Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses What began as a public relations predicament for American technology companies has evolved into a moral crisis that threatens the foundation of their businesses. UPDATE 1-Italy justice minister faces calls to quit over influence allegations * Opposition 5-Star Movement to present no-confidence motion 'Ender's Game' battles to U.S., Canada box office win LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Ender's Game," the futuristic tale of children recruited to wage war against an enemy race, won the weekend box office battle in the United States and Canada, defeating senior citizen buddy comedy "Last Vegas" and animated turkey tale "Free Birds." Russell Westbrook Ready to Play for Thunder Russell Westbrook apparently is a quick healer. 5 danger signs for Iraq's future Two years after the United States pulled its forces out of Iraq, the country is, in the words of one analyst, "a house of cards."

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