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News Feed Latest worldwide news Optimism, and Caution, as Spain Attracts Investment Foreign investors are returning, and so is growth. But even the economy minister says it is too early to celebrate. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Plays August Wilson in a New Show The director and actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson, an eminent interpreter of August Wilson, talks about playing Wilson in the playwrights one-man show, How I Learned What I Learned. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. Looking for a Way Around Keystone XL, Canadian Oil Hits the Rails Despite higher costs, Canadian oil companies are rapidly expanding their ability to transport crude by rail, hoping to tap hungry markets in Asia. Staten Island Pizzas That Stood the Test of Time These pizza parlors can whip up a pie, thick or thin, puffy or crisp, to suit just about any appetite. The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Brodsky Mr. Brodsky is the president of Related Management, a division of the Related Companies that manages the developers 45,000 rental units, as well as its commercial and retail space in 19 states. Dar es Salaam by dala dala The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. Barclays promotes Attea to co-head of US securitized products NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Barclays has promoted Martin Attea to co-head of its US securitized-products group, replacing Diane Rinnovatore, who has left the firm after 16 years, according to sources... Accusations of Racism Haunting Russia Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the World Cup in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans. Pilot on danger of inflight calls A 777 captain explains why he's relieved U.S. regulators didn't relax the rules on inflight calls. Four Palestinian militants killed in Gaza clashes with Israel GAZA (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike killed three militants in the Gaza Strip on Friday, the Islamist group Hamas said, hours after an overnight clash killed a fourth Palestinian gunman and wounded five Israeli soldiers. Room for Debate Giving Stilettos the Business Are spiky heels an appropriate fashion statement for the office? UPDATE 1-Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 pct in second quarter QUITO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Ecuador's economy grew 3.5 percent in the seacond quarter that ended in June vs the same period a year earlier, driven by expansion of construction, communications and oil... Plunging inflation prompts bets ECB will ease again soon LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Tumbling euro zone inflation has firmed up market expectations that the European Central Bank will be forced to ease monetary policy in the coming months, taking the shine... 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. 'Do his phone,' Murdoch editor told journalist hunting celebrity scoop LONDON (Reuters) - Andy Coulson, an editor of Rupert Murdoch's now defunct News of the World newspaper, instructed a journalist working on a story about a celebrity to "do his phone", a jury trying Coulson and three others for conspiring to hack phones was told on Friday. Week 9 N.F.L. Matchups One would be hard pressed to find a luckier coach in the N.F.L. this season than Andy Reid, whose Kansas City Chiefs will play a fourth game in five weeks with a team starting a backup quarterback. UPDATE 1-Vodafone rises on report of ATT takeover interest LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Shares in Vodafone Group rose on Friday after a media report that U.S. mobile operator ATT was exploring strategies for a potential takeover of the British telecoms firm. On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook. Social, by Matthew D. Lieberman A psychologist examines our basic need to connect with others. Shareholders voice displeasure with Oracle's pay watchdogs SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Shareholders in Oracle Corp have sent a message to the people who set Chief Executive Larry Ellison's pay, re-electing the directors on the board's compensation committee by much smaller margins than the rest of the directors, according to a filing on Friday. Activists Feel Powerful Wrath as Russia Guards Its Arctic Claims The detained crew of a Greenpeace ship appears to have grossly underestimated Russias readiness to assert and expand its sovereignty in an Arctic region potentially rich with natural resources. CNH Industrial profit falls on strong euro MILAN (Reuters) - Tractor and truck maker CNH Industrial's third-quarter profit fell as a stronger euro hurt its Latin American business and its truck business suffered from pricing pressure in a... The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Pair of U.S. lawmakers urge budget negotiators to set early spending cap WASHINGTON (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 spending level by November 22 - even if they have not yet figured out how to achieve any required savings. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Vodafone rises on report of ATT takeover interest LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in Vodafone Group rose on Friday after a media report that U.S. mobile operator ATT was exploring strategies for a potential takeover of the British telecoms firm. Dot Earth Blog A Risk Communicator Says Industry Should Embrace Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods A longtime risk communicator says industry should drop its fierce opposition to GMO labels. Tool Kit Wrangling Data From a Huge Variety of Fitness Gadgets Measuring and tracking your bodys functions and activities has never been easier but what to do with all that data? Inspectors prepare for Syria The inspectors tasked with destroying Syria's chemical weapons have been in hostile areas before, but never when the war is still raging on the ground. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Chipotle vs. Taco Bell Einhorns short put to the taste test - Felix TV David Einhorn, the investor known for betting against stocks like Green Mountain Coffee, now is targeting Chipotle Mexican Grill, saying it will face significant competition from "a resurgent Taco Bell." We put his theory to the taste test with Reuters blogger Felix Salmon, Reuters Social Media Editor Anthony De Rosa and Food and Wine Restaurant Editor Kate Krader. (October 3, 2012) Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Del Potro's Right Hand Rocks the Stars Juan Martn del Potros powerful forehand could disrupt the leadership of mens tennis, both at the ATP World Tour Finals, next week in London, and beyond. Mitsui buys stake in New York City power plant from GDF Suez Nov 1 (Reuters) - Japanese trading company Mitsui Co Ltd acquired a 20.6 percent interest in the 561-megawatt Astoria I natural gas-fired power plant in New York City from the North American unit... Contrite White House Spurns Health Laws Critics While the secretary of health and human services apologized profusely for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama traveled to Massachusetts to offer a forceful defense of the law. Grave digger to gold digger Singapore business shifts feed governance worries SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A funeral parlor switches into gold mining; a steel trader turns into a property developer; and a food packaging firm ventures into resources. Klum ages for Halloween, McGregor set for Broadway Nov 01 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Heidi Klum becomes an old woman for Halloween, Ewan McGregor is headed to Broadway, and Kanye West postpones his tour. Bob Mezan reports. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. Dance Review Tatyana Tenenbaums Private Country at Chocolate Factory Private Country, an experimental hybrid of song, dance and text by Tatyana Tenenbaum, uses multiple spaces in the Chocolate Factory in Queens. The Week Ahead | Dance Movement Extremes Too much strength can just about ruin a dance, but this week affords a rare opportunity to experience its power in both formidable and subtle ways.

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