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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hairy contestants are wild for whiskers Nov. 4 - Some 200 competitors from 20 countries show off their beards at an international championship in southern Germany. Tara Cleary reports. The Not-So-New but Expanding World of Golf Consider a couple of scenes from the golf world this year, with emphasis on "world." Sports of The Times At Marathon, Security Wins Runners and spectators were conflicted the extra security provided some peace of mind, but they said its a shame weve come to this. Byrne Wins Republican Runoff in Alabama House Race Bradley Byrne defeated a Tea Party-supported rival in a Republican primary runoff for Congress that was largely seen as tantamount to the general election. 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. Bits Blog New F.C.C. Chairman Outlines His Vision Tom Wheeler told staff members that he expected the agency to be a conduit for encouraging competition and expanding opportunities for businesses and individuals. Sony to charge monthly fee for multiplayer games on PS4 Nikkei (Reuters) - Sony Corp plans to charge a monthly fee of $9.99 in the United States and 6.99 euros ($9.40) in Europe for playing multiplayer online games on its PlayStation 4 (PS4) console scheduled to debut this month, the Nikkei business daily reported without citing sources. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ireland Selects ONeill as Coach Martin ONeill, who last coached Sunderland, was hired as Irelands coach and will have the former Manchester United captain Roy Keane as his assistant. N.F.L. Roundup Jacksonvilles Blackmon Is Suspended Indefinitely Justin Blackmon, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 draft, had earlier violations of the N.F.L.s substance-abuse policy. Sports Briefing | Tennis Del Potro Tops Gasquet at the ATP Finals Juan Martn del Potro battled his way past Richard Gasquet to win his opening round-robin match at the ATP Finals in London. Chevron and Ukraine Set Shale Gas Deal The government hopes the project will reduce its dependence on Russian energy imports. In Mideast, Kerry Tries to Nudge Peace Talks Along An absence of progress on core issues and grousing by Israeli and Palestinian officials about each others motives suggest talks are sputtering. RLPC Advance Auto readies $1.6B credit for General Parts buy NEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Automotive parts maker Advance Auto Parts is expected to tap the markets Friday with a $1.6 billion credit facility, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. JP Morgan, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, SunTrust and Wells Fargo are leading the deal. Car bombs kill dozens, including Air Force major, in Syria Nov. 6 - Explosions rock Syria, killing dozens and wounding many more across the embroiled country. Nathan Frandino reports. No. 10 Missouri Whips Tennessee 31-3 Maty Mauk threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, leading No. 10 Missouri's dominant and resilient effort in a 31-3 victory over Tennessee Saturday night. Canada's poor environment record could hit energy exports watchdog OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is doing a bad job of protecting the environment, an official watchdog said on Tuesday, suggesting a poor image for the country on green issues could harm Canadian companies seeking to export crude oil and natural gas. Wichita State Routs Oklahoma Baptist 73-29 Wichita State newcomer Kadeem Coleby had 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help the No. 16 Shockers rout Oklahoma Baptist 73-29 in an exhibition game Saturday night. Baseball Calendar Nov. 4 Deadline for teams to make qualifying offers to their eligible former players who became free agents, fifth day after World Series. Sent back to N. Korean nightmare "Pack your bags you're going to South Korea." These are the words nine young North Korean defectors had waited years to hear having traveled thousands of miles. White House Will Focus on Climate Shifts While Trying to Cut Greenhouse Gases White House aides said President Obama would sign an executive order on Friday morning directing federal agencies to make it easier for states to build resilience against storms. DirecTV Reports Gain in U.S. Subscribers The increase of 139,000 subscribers was certainly helped by CBSs dispute with Time Warner Cable. In Latin America, growth slowed significantly. Coffee drinkers treated to more arabica as prices sink LONDON (Reuters) - Coffee drinkers in Brazil, America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East are expected to down more arabica beans in their brew in the coming year as cheap prices attract additional demand for the higher spec product. Kimye forever Kim, Kanye get engaged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now engaged, according to E! News, the network that airs Kardashian's reality show. First women's bond from World Bank raises $165 million WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Wednesday said its private sector arm issued about $165 million in 'women's bonds' in the first debt sale by the development lender specifically aimed... Another Mexico coach goes Coaching the Mexican national team is proving to be a difficult assignment. Victor Manuel Vucetich was fired and replaced by Miguel Herrera, who became El Tri's fourth manager in a month. Mexico hopes the move leads to a spot at the World Cup. BAE to Stop Building Ships at Historic British Site Britains biggest military contractor, BAE Systems, is closing down its shipbuilding yards in Portsmouth, and cutting nearly 1,800 jobs in England and Scotland. Mickelson to Start Next Year in the Middle East Phil Mickelson is starting his 2014 schedule in the desert not California, but Abu Dhabi. Serbia wants EU membership Serbia's Finance Minister Lazar Krstic on plans to join the European Union in 2020. Cook It Raw Arrives in America A culinary retreat like no other invites the worlds top chefs to hunt for their own dinner. N.F.L. Roundup After Rodgers Is Injured, Bears Win Battle of the Backups Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers hurt his left shoulder, and Josh McCown led Chicago to a victory in a divisional matchup. Two French Journalists Are Kidnapped and Killed by Gunmen in Mali Two reporters for Radio France Internationale had been interviewing a leader with a separatist group in Malis unstable desert north. Their bodies were found with their throats slit. A Vulnerable Age Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans high interest rates can strain the finances of people on fixed incomes. JR Alters the Blocklong Layout Its Known For JR Music and Computer World has abandoned its familiar horizontal shopping bazaar on Park Row in Lower Manhattan for a vertical one. Samsungs Investment Plan Falls Short for Some Samsung Electronics said it would double its dividend and increase spending on acquisitions, but some investors grumbled that the company was still being stingy with its cash. Growth in Service Sector Accelerated Last Month An index of sales and hiring by service companies indicated that they shrugged off the government shutdown. UPDATE 2-Humana sees lower profit due to spending on exchanges, Medicaid Nov 6 (Reuters) - U.S. health insurer Humana Inc on Wednesday said it expected earnings to decline next year because of spending on the new health exchanges and on the Medicaid program for the poor. Well Children Eat More After Sleeping Less Children who get do not sleep enough may be increasing their risk for obesity, according to a new study. Fed's Fisher concerned credit spreads have narrowed too much SYDNEY (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher on Monday said he was concerned that corporate credit spreads have narrowed too much. DIARY-NON SP WEEK AHEAD - Part II ** For events before Nov 07 please click on ** For events after Nov 13 please click on - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DATE GMT/MP COMPANY NAME AND PERIOD SYMBOL EPS No.OF YEAR AGO ESTIMATE EST EPS 07 Nov AMC Q3 2013 AAON Inc 0.26 2 0.16 07 Nov BMO Q3 2013 Atla 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.

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