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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-U.S. plane hijacker returns home from Cuba after 30 years * "I committed a crime, paid my dues" (Adds details from U.S. attorney's office) Singleton to Retire as Chairman of MediaNews Group MediaNews and its affiliates publish 57 daily newspapers, including The Denver Post. William Dean Singleton is its co-founder. EU Commission renews bid to unblock GMO crop approvals * EU proposal to approve cultivation of third ever GMO crop 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. The Week Ahead | Film Creepy, Silent Ode to Death Images redolent of World War I and German Expressionism converge in F. W. Murnaus silent Nosferatu A Symphony of Horror (1922), coming to Film Forum on Monday. Bubba on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. Ex-Israeli Foreign Minister Cleared in Graft Trial An Israeli court on Wednesday found former Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman innocent of all charges in a graft trial, clearing the way for the powerful hard-line politician to return to his post as the nation's top diplomat. BRIEF-NZ govt to investigate Chorus financial position * NZ government to get independent advice on company's financial position Humans of New York, by Brandon Stanton Brandon Stantons new book of 400 photographic portraits, Humans of New York, has become a best seller. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Astronomers Find Earthlike Planet, but Its Infernally Hot Kepler 78b, a planet 400 light-years away, is the first planet that seems to be of similar size and made of the same mixture of rock and iron as Earth. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Climate Panels Findings on Global Warming Impacts An early look at draft findings coming in a big report on the impacts of climate change on humans and ecosystems. Treasure trove of Neapolitan jewels shown in rare Rome exhibition ROME (Reuters) - A rarely seen Neapolitan collection of sumptuous jewellery, hidden away for centuries and estimated to be more valuable than England's crown jewels, opened in Rome on Tuesday. Shortcuts Planning for a Needed Break From Work Tips for talking to your employer about a mini-sabbatical to do something you have always dreamed of doing. UPDATE 1-RWE to cut 2,500 jobs in German power generation-source * RWE to also cut jobs in Britain, the Netherlands -source Youre the Boss Blog Business Owners Weigh Their (Often Frustrating) Software Options While Google offers some solutions, one owner said, she sees drawbacks Google keeps changing things and their privacy stuff really concerns me. Britain039;s Poundland appointing banks for London share sale-sources LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - British discount retailer Poundland is moving ahead with plans for a London share sale, picking investment banks Credit Suisse and JP Morgan to advise it, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Twitter Prices I.P.O. at $26 a Share The offering, which values the company at roughly $18 billion, is a sign of maturity for the social network, which has become an influential public forum. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Obama gets earful from Senate Democrats about health law woes WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Wednesday met with frustrated Senate Democrats, some of whom fear the disastrous rollout of his signature healthcare law could complicate their already difficult re-election fights in 2014. In Bullying Case, Questions on N.F.L. Culture The unfolding saga between the offensive linemen Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito of the Miami Dolphins is forcing the league to start defining the gray areas between pranks and bullying. Turkeys take flight and time travel in Thanksgiving comedy 'Free Birds' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - As the United States whets its appetite for a big tasty feast on this month's Thanksgiving holiday, two turkeys are on a mission to save their kind from slaughter in a new animated adventure, where they travel back in time to get the birds off the menu. Analysis Election results ensure Republican Party feud will play on WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For deeply divided Republicans, Tuesday's elections in New Jersey and Virginia did little to resolve the feud between hardline conservatives and establishment pragmatists who worry the party is drifting too far to the right to win statewide and national elections. Kerry urges Israeli settlement limits BETHLEHEM, West Bank (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry urged Israel on Wednesday to limit settlement building, an issue that is weighing on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. CSKA hit with racism sanction CSKA Moscow will play its next home European Champions League match with part of its stadium closed as punishment for racism offenses. "Delay not an option" for Obamacare website, HHS secretary says Nov. 6 - Kathleen Sebelius tells Senate work is being done around the clock to fix troubled healthcare website. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mayor-Elect Bill de Blasio With his mantra A Tale of Two Cities, Bill de Blasio captured voters concerns about inequality in New York City. But he had to overcome far more famous rivals to get to City Hall. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. DealBook After SAC Plea, Fellow Funds May Pay The governments $1.2 billion settlement with SAC Capital Advisors set a record for insider trading penalties. For the hedge fund industry, the hidden costs of the deal are even bigger. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Unwinding a Failed Start-Up Why Nebraska should be on your radar. The joy of using electronic devices on airplanes. Sex-industry workers and Obamacare. Tunisia's old and new CNN's Errol Barnett explores this unique North African country with a rich history. Australia shares seen under pressure, CBA may support SYDNEY, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Australian stocks were poised for a lacklustre start on Wednesday given no strong offshore lead, while investors may buy into banks again after Commonwealth Bank of... Tokyo 11 things to know From sedate gardens to boisterous robot cabarets, here's the vital knowledge you'll need before hitting the Japanese capital. The Lede Reaction on the Streets and Online as Morsi Appears in Court Video of Egypts deposed president, Mohamed Morsi, in court was broadcast on state television and widely shared online. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. ArtsBeat Gergiev Defends Himself Against Criticism Over Russias Anti-Gay Law Valery Gergiev, the general director of the Mariinsky Theater, has been dogged by criticism for his support for President Vladimir V. Putin. UPDATE 2-Whole Foods lowers sales forecast on price cuts Nov 6 (Reuters) - Whole Foods Market Inc on Wednesday lowered its sales forecast for fiscal 2014, citing price cuts to keep up with competitors, and shares fell 9.5 percent in after-hours trading. Twitter Helps Revive a Seedy San Francisco Neighborhood Before Twitter moved in, San Franciscos Mid-Market area was run down and not very safe. Now thats changed, thanks to tax breaks and a need for office space in the city. Today's Economist The Sloth Effect It is impossible to assess the impact of tax rates on labor supply without acknowledging both unpaid work at home and the growing underground economy, an economist writes.

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