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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dot Earth Blog To Those Influencing Environmental Policy But Opposed to Nuclear Power Four climate scientists press environmental organizations to embrace efforts to develop and deploy a new generation of nuclear power plants. 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. Special Report Melbourne Cup A Cosmopolitan Horse Comes to Australia Dandino and his trainer, Marco Botti, are the embodiment of the international nature of the 153rd Melbourne Cup race in Australia. RPT-Norway's opposition wants $800 bln wealth fund banned from coal OSLO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Norway's opposition Labour Party has proposed banning the country's $800 billion wealth fund from investing in coal producers, a motion that may gain traction as several outside backers of the minority government expressed support. Carr Leads No. 16 Fresno St. Past Nevada 41-23 Derek Carr threw for 487 yards to break the Fresno State career passing record and lead the 16th-ranked Bulldogs to eight straight wins to open the season for the first time since 1989 with a 41-23 victory over Nevada on Saturday night. Gadgetwise Review TiVos Roamio DVR With Roamio, TiVo has updated its DVR by adding more tuners and storage space and incorporating wireless streaming. ArtsBeat Lithuanian Opera Rounds Out Prototype Festival Lineup Lina Lapelytes Have a Good Day! will make its American premiere at the festival in January. T Magazine Saoirse Ronan, Hollywoods Leading Lady in Waiting Following an Oscar nod for Atonement, the Irish actress is coming into her own with new films with Wes Anderson and Ryan Gosling. No. 3 Florida State Gains Ground on New AP Poll No. 3 Florida State gains ground on No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Oregon in The Associated Press college football poll, earning four more first-place votes than it did last week. Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Murdoch paper had missing girl's voicemail recordings, court hears LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A senior executive from Rupert Murdoch's News of the World told British police hunting for a missing schoolgirl in 2002 that journalists on his paper had recordings of voicemail messages taken from her phone, London's phone-hacking trial was told on Tuesday. Office Depot closes deal to buy OfficeMax NEW YORK (Reuters) - Office Depot Inc on Tuesday closed its deal to buy smaller rival OfficeMax Inc but both U.S. office retailers reported third-quarter results that missed Wall Street's profit... Baseline Epics Spur a Debate About Court Speed There is a push to encourage more variety in play and court speed with an eye on the net and, in a Darwinian entertainment landscape, an eye on the clock. Banksy's latest prank on New York art world hangs in thrift shop NEW YORK (Reuters) - The renegade graffiti artist Banksy snubbed the art world again on Tuesday when he dropped off one of his paintings at a New York City thrift store. Full statement Toronto mayor says he won't quit after crack cocaine admission Nov. 5 - Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he won't quit after admitting he has smoked crack cocaine, "in one of my drunken stupors," and insisting he's not an addict. He said he'll let voters decide in next year's election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. GLOBAL MARKETS-Central bank uncertainty weighs on shares; oil falls * European, U.S. shares fall from highs on policy uncertainty EU this week to OK talks on helping carbon market, official says BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Officials of EU member states are almost certain to agree on a mandate this week to begin talks with the European parliament on a proposal to prop up carbon prices, an EU official said on Monday. Analysis A B.C.S. Logjam, Possibly, to End Them All This week could clear up the Bowl Championship Series or bolster the likelihood that at least three teams will finish the regular season undefeated. T Magazine On the Verge | In Portland, a New Shopping Center Thats So Portland It Hurts Sandwiched between the Ace Hotel and Powells City of Books, it features nine trendy food and retail outlets and has been endorsed by Carrie Brownstein, the citys unofficial mayor. Visitors get surprise at White House Nov. 5 - The President and First Lady surprise visitors by greeting them on the first day White House tours resume since sequestration cuts. Rough cut (no reporter narration). EU this week to OK talks on helping carbon market, official says BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Officials of EU member states are almost certain to agree on a mandate this week to begin talks with the European parliament on a proposal to prop up carbon prices, an EU official said on Monday. Dar es Salaam by 'magic bus' The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks dip as U.S. data fans fears on Fed policy MEXICO CITY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks led Latin American bourses lower on Tuesday, falling their most in over a month as U.S. economic data that signaled growth fanned fears the Federal... Stunning photos of frozen waterfalls Fire and ice Shining a light on Norway's frozen waterfalls This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. The Learning Network Blog Should the U.S. Be Spying on Its Friends? Would you spy on your friends if you had the capability? What limits would you set for yourself? Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. Kentucky Is Ahead in Health Insurance Enrollment The work of enrollment navigators in states like Kentucky shows how the federal exchange could work once its many technical problems are solved. Vigilante Groups Kill 5 in South Africa An enraged mob in the township of Khutsong killed five people who were thought to be criminals. Suspect Is Dead in New Jersey Mall Shooting There were no injuries in the incident at Garden State Plaza mall, where the authorities said the suspect, Richard Shoop, 20, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Nov 5 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Tuesday N.F.L. Week 9 Game Probabilities Patriots Passing Decline Surprisingly, the Patriots rank second to last in the most important and most consistent of all facets of team performance passing efficiency. Nadal resumes normal service against compatriot Ferrer LONDON (Reuters) - David Ferrer won the first match he played against fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal in 2004 and got the better of him again three days before their clash at the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday. Jayhawks Begin Pursuit of Another Big 12 Title Expectations never change at Kansas. Leve des Conflits Extended Dancers performed the work by the French choreographer Boris Charmatz, in the atrium of the Museum of Modern Art.

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