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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. Nets Hand Heat First 2-Game Skid Since January Before they can think about beating Miami in the playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets had to show they could do it in a game. Apple Targets Microsoft Office With Free Apps The applications, which essentially duplicate Microsoft Office and used to cost $10 each, will now be free to anyone who buys a new Apple device. YouTube Music Awards Are Readied for Webcast The YouTube Music Awards, an online celebration of pop music and performers, will debut on Sunday, joining a crowded field of congratulatory broadcasts. Mindfulness Getting Its Share of Attention A term for mental training reaches the height of trendiness, and like yoga before it, may be leaving its mark. World's 15 top rivers for travelers They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. But rivers are often best for their amazing travel experiences. Twitter roadshow less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts' NEW YORK (Reuters) - During the roadshow leading up to Facebook Inc's initial public offering a year-and-a-half ago, New York's institutional investors were greeted by snaking queues, beefed up... TV reboot mania Has nothing been learned from "Ironside?" Has nothing been learned from "Ironside?" Very few of these TV show reboots turn out well. Women Edging Their Way Into the D.J. Booth Female D.J.s like Nicole Moudaber, Nina Kraviz, Cassy and the duo Nervo are making strides in the male-dominated world of electronic dance music. Tech CEO dares staff to fail How Trend Micro CEO Eva Chen turned international failure into an opportunity to carve out a new business strategy, writes Kristie Lu Stout. Hundreds of bodies found in Bosnia mass grave Investigators in Bosnia have uncovered a mass grave thought to contain several hundred bodies of victims of the conflict that followed the breakup of the former Yugoslavia two decades ago. QA China's restive far west A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in northwestern China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 40. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. China blames weather for hampering efforts to banish smog BEIJING (Reuters) - China's battle against a persistent air pollution crisis, which all but shut down a city of 11 million this week, is being hampered by tough weather conditions, an environmental official said on Tuesday. 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. 10 things to know about ghostwriters They are global sporting superstars, and they've got a story to tell. Case Study How a Burned Out Owner Got Back Into the Game At first, the founder of Parties That Cook was devastated by the way her employees responded. No point for LNG to rival Gazprom piped exports -Russia energy min * Minister welcomes LNG exports to markets without Gazprom piped supply Oarfish Offer Chance to Study an Elusive Animal Long Thought a Monster Within five days, two oarfish, were found in California last month, giving marine biologists a rare opportunity to study a lengthy and elusive big fish. Kerry Plans Brief Stop in Egypt, His First Since Military Takeover, State Media Report Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Egypt on Sunday, a day before Mohamed Morsi, the deposed president, is to make his first court appearance. Currents | Furniture More Than a Chaise, a Thing of Beauty In addition to his furniture for Baker, Jacques Garcia offers a recent collection he designed for a Marrakesh hotel. Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday. UPDATE 2-Spirit Aero posts profit, says asset sale progressing Nov 1 (Reuters) - Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, a major supplier of aircraft components to Boeing Co and Airbus, on Friday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it cut costs, and its... Los Angeles airport terminal boarding area reopens to passengers LOS ANGELES, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A Los Angeles airport terminal boarding area reopened to passengers on Saturday, one day after a gunman staged an attack that killed a Transportation Security Administration officer, an airport official said. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Your Money Seeking to Toughen the Rules for Brokers It is too easy for stock and insurance brokers to avoid rules that would require them to put their customers first when picking their investments for their individual retirement accounts. UPDATE 5-Two French journalists abducted, killed in northern Mali * Journalists shot by abductors, Hollande condemns "assassination" Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; stocks slip NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets slipped on Friday despite upbeat factory data worldwide, while the euro fell to a two-week low against the dollar on growing expectations the European Central Bank will ease monetary policy further to encourage growth. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. The New Old Age Dental Coverage on the Insurance Exchanges Some adults with Medicare may be able to buy dental coverage on the new insurance exchanges, but there are many drawbacks. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Gift glut gives Egypt oil trade new headaches LONDON/CAIRO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Egypt has gone from fuel famine to glut thanks to gifts from Gulf monarchs since the army removed the Islamist president in July - and that is giving the state oil company and foreign traders new headaches. 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. The 30-Minute Interview Steve Berkowitz Mr. Berkowitz is the chief executive of Move Inc., a public company based in San Jose, Calif., that operates real estate Web sites for consumers and professionals, like Realtor.com and ListHub.com. Secret to Vettel's dominance? Former Red Bull F1 driver David Coulthard explores the story behind Sebastian Vettel's dominance. Amanda Davies reports. Balloon Ride to Offer Expansive View, for a Price World View, a new space tourism company, unveiled its plans on Tuesday to loft passengers to the stratosphere as early as 2015, not by rocket but by giant balloon. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Golf Johnson 'mad' after lapses Dustin Johnson is left frustrated after two lapses give his rivals hope of stopping the American from running away with the biggest victory of his golf career in China. Bill Limiting Pesticide Use on Hawaii Island Is Vetoed The legislation, vetoed by the mayor on the ground that it was flawed, was aimed at seed companies developing genetically modified crops on the island of Kauai. Canada Boy arrested with gun in class Books, notebooks, pens and a fully loaded, semi-automatic gun.

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