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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tennis Djokovic thwarts Federer Novak Djokovic completed his second three-set victory over Roger Federer in the space of three days to get his ATP World Tour Finals title defense off to a winning start Tuesday in London. Footsteps Beneath Martiniques Beauty, Guided by a Poet On the 100th anniversary of Aim Csaires birth, the author explores the poet and politicians homeland and its history. Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. Masterpieces found in Germany Previously unknown paintings by art legends are found in a German apartment. Take Me Out to the Davis Cup? U.S. to Play Britain in Baseball Park The United States will host a Davis Cup tie on clay against Britain in San Diegos Petco Park. Did Heinz get it wrong with CEO choice? The fast-food war has intensified as Heinz hires former Burger King CEO to lead the company. But the notion of business success from hiring from former competitors is a myth, writes management expert Lee B. Salz. T Magazine On Beauty | Bare Is Beautiful Less can be more when it comes to makeup, but mastering the natural look does take some work. Djokovic Anti-doping tests 'ridiculous' World No. 2 Novak Djokovic claims anti-doping procedures in tennis are "ridiculous" following the treatment of his close friend Viktor Troicki. On the trail of terror's most wanted CNN's Nic Robertson investigates the power of African terror leader Ikrima, whom U.S. failed to capture in daring raid. Al Qaeda fills Syria power vacuum Al Qaeda is sweeping to power to impose strict Islamist ideology across swathes of war-ravaged Syria's rebel-held north, according to a CNN survey. The Appraisal The Airbnb Economy in New York Lucrative but Often Illegal A number of New Yorkers make a substantial portion of their income by renting out apartments on a short-term basis through the Airbnb website. Strategic Move Exempts Health Law From Broader U.S. Statute A surprise decision by the Obama administration exempts subsidized health insurance from a law that bans rebates, kickbacks and bribes in federal health programs. Putting African art on the map A new video project is giving a voice to Ghana's best artists, and hopes to change attitudes to African art. Hooked on Candy Crush? King gets gameplayers to pay STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - With 100 million people logging on every day for a fix of its games like Candy Crush Saga, global gamemaker King is showing rivals not just how to hook players, but how to get... Wordplay Blog Variety An Acrostic to Set Your Clock By An acrostic you can set your clock by. Building Blocks Relics of the Domino Sugar Refinery, Frozen in Time and Syrup What amazes visitors to the shuttered Williamsburg plant whose sign would get a prominent new location in a redevelopment plan is how palpable its history remains. CBS News Defends Its 60 Minutes Benghazi Report A 60 Minutes correspondent also said the report should have acknowledged that a book written by a man she interviewed was being published by a CBS subsidiary. Balance sheet lets Fed be patient on when to reduce QE Rosengren BOSTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve can afford to be patient in deciding when to begin scaling back its bond purchases because there will be little difference to the size of the Fed's balance... Shaping the future of aviation Dubai has fast become a world leader in the aviation industry, and the Dubai Airshow -- one of the biggest on the aerospace calendar -- a pivotal event for making big deals. What's decided in the city of bling could shape aviation for years to come. Breakingviews HSBC's getting fitter on that treadmill Nov. 4 - A lack of fines, few bad debts and lower costs help HSBC to lift pretax profit. Its fate will depend on interest rates and GDP growth, but expect steady dividends in the meantime, says Breakingviews. Pitcher on being 'Boston Strong' Red Sox pitching ace Jon Lester talks about being accused of cheating in the World Series and being "Boston Strong." Tennis Serb stars slam doping rules Novak Djokovic claims anti-doping procedures in tennis are "ridiculous" following the treatment of his close friend Viktor Troicki -- who says he has been made to feel "like a criminal." Snedeker Injures Knee in China Brandt Snedeker injured his left leg when he lost his balance and landed awkwardly when he hopped off a Segway in China. Movie Review The Brief Season of the Stone Roses The Stone Roses Made of Stone looks at a British band with a future that went unfulfilled. U.S. economic activity gauge rises solidly in September WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of future U.S. economic activity increased in September, suggesting some momentum in the economy before last month's partial shutdown of the federal government. Beijing haunted house really haunted? In recent years Halloween has become a spectacularly spooky occasion in Beijing. Among the freakier options in the city is a building that many claim is haunted. T. Rowe, Morgan Stanley funds sitting on whopper Twitter gains BOSTON (Reuters) - Mutual funds run by T. Rowe Price Group Inc and Morgan Stanley are poised to send one sweet tweet. 'Love Boat's' MacLeod on his 'great ride' Gavin MacLeod keeps upbeat attitude, reflective of characters on "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat." But he's had his share of challenges. City Room New York Today Meet Your Mayor What you need to know for Wednesday Up close and personal with Bill de Blasio, slightly warmer weather and a play about Anthony Weiners fall. 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. Far-Off Planets Like the Earth Dot the Galaxy With the help of the Kepler spacecraft, astronomers calculate the number of habitable Earth-like planets in the Goldilocks zone not too hot, not too cold. Television Review Revisiting Jimi Hendrix on PBSs American Masters American Masters Jimi Hendrix Hear My Train a Comin is a documentary about the guitarist whose death in 1970 at the age of 27 cemented his legendary status. Palestinian leader Arafat was murdered with polonium widow PARIS (Reuters) - Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was poisoned to death in 2004 with radioactive polonium, his widow Suha said on Wednesday after receiving the results of Swiss forensic tests on her husband's corpse. Becker previews the ATP finals CNN's Amanda Davies talks to Boris Becker ahead of the 2013 Barclays ATP Tour World Finals Sebelius Rejects Bipartisan Calls for Delay in Health Law Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said that despite problems with the federal health insurance exchange, peoples lives depend on pressing ahead with the law. Threat of EU action on energy spooks German industry DUESSELDORF/BERLIN (Reuters) - A leading Social Democrat warned on Wednesday that the European Union planned to investigate German renewable energy discounts for industry, a move that could end up hitting a raft of companies operating in Europe's biggest economy. 'Don't blame women's drinking for rape' To halt rape, fix misogyny, writes Matthew Whitaker. FOREX-Euro in broad rally, hits day's peak vs yen, dollar NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The euro hit session highs against the dollar and yen on Wednesday, with traders citing a Market News report saying a rate cut by the European Central Bank was unlikely... ArtsBeat In Performance Patrick Page of A Time to Kill The actor performs a scene from the stage adaptation of John Grishams novel. T. Rowe, Morgan Stanley funds sitting on whopper Twitter gains BOSTON (Reuters) - Mutual funds run by T. Rowe Price Group Inc and Morgan Stanley are poised to send one sweet tweet.

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