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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 5-BlackBerry calls off sale, spurring doubts and stock plunge TORONTO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd abandoned on Monday its plan to sell itself and said its CEO is stepping down, sparking a 16 percent dive in its share price and raising fears the struggling smartphone maker is running out of options. Disney and Dish Wrangle Not Over Broadcast Fees, but the Future of TV The protracted distribution negotiations under way between Dish Network and the Walt Disney Company are said to focus on digital rights like ad-skipping and online streaming. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. Tunisia extends state of emergency The Tunisian presidency announced on Sunday it would extend the country's state of emergency through June, the official Tunisian news agency TAP reported. YouTube Holds Its First Music Awards Show This first YouTube Music Awards was a show of essentially no consequence, but one that valued a theoretically equal playing field, risk taking, resilience in the face of failure and evanescence. Hardings Shutout Gives the Wild a Win Over Devils Josh Harding stopped 19 shots for his second shutout of the season and the Minnesota Wild beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0. A Good Appetite Spaetzle at Home Crank Up the Fluegelhorn and Fill the Steins Add leeks and cabbage, cover with cheese, and bake until everything is bubbling and crunchy on top. How Africa pirates using ransom Pirates off the Horn of Africa hauled in hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years -- and funneled those funds into drugs, prostitution, real estate and other ventures. New Jersey bridge developer to borrow $457 million in muni market Nov 4 (Reuters) - New Jersey's economic development arm on Tuesday will sell $457 million of municipal bonds on behalf of the private developer designing and re-building an 85-year-old bridge between New York and New Jersey. BALLOT BREAKDOWN Contenders Cry,' We Want Bama!' Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 10 of the regular season. 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. Emerging economies nearing half of global warming emissions OSLO (Reuters) - Total greenhouse gas emissions by China and other emerging nations since 1850 will surpass those of rich nations this decade, complicating U.N. talks about who is most to blame for global warming, a study showed on Thursday. Japanese artist makes 3D works of art out of coffee froth. October 28 - The art of the latte is brough into a new dimension. Sharon Reich reports. Pascua-Lama halt carries repercussions for Argentina, Chile BUENOS AIRES/SANTIAGO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp's decision to mothball its huge Pascua-Lama project on the border of Chile and Argentina has highlighted startling divergences between the two South American countries over mining and energy investment. At Home With David Bromberg and Nancy Josephson Duet for Violin and Voodoo If youre looking for the folk musician-turned-luthier-turned-recording artist (again), just follow the beads. Catalan derby decided by Sanchez strike Alexis Sanchez sealed Barcelona's victory in last weekend's El Clasico with an impudent goal and Friday givees them a hard won victory over Espanyol in the Catalan derby. At least six dead as ferry sinks in Thailand Nov. 3 - At least six people are dead after an overcrowded ferry sinks near Pattaya in Thailand. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). New video shows Edward Snowden meeting German lawmaker Nov. 4 - WikiLeaks releases video of the fugitive former NSA contractor meeting with Hans-Christian Stroebele in Moscow. Linda So reports. Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. Property Values What You Get for ... $525,000 A contemporary in Santa Fe, N.M.; a midcentury modern in McHenry, Ill.; and a condo in downtown Nashville Magic 107, Nets 86 Nets Hit Depths 2 Days After Conquering the Heights The Nets tumbled to a 21-point loss to the Magic on Sunday after a one-point win over the defending champion Miami Heat on Friday. Building Blocks A Modern Flood Barrier Aims to Protect Verizons Landmark Building The portable wall should protect Verizon equipment from inundation and keep stock exchange communications open should another hurricane strike. Pens' Zatkoff Shuts Out CBJ 3-0 for 1st NHL Win Deryk Engelland, Chris Kunitz and Jussi Jokinen scored and backup Jeff Zatkoff made 19 saves in his first NHL win to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins past Columbus 3-0 Saturday night for their fourth victory in a row and second over the Blue Jackets in as many days. 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... 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. Factory Orders Slumped Amid Debt Fight Orders for a wide range of U.S.-made capital goods sank more than previously estimated in September, a sign companies cut their investment plans amid the showdown over the debt ceiling in Washington. I.O.U.s Give the Democrat an Edge in Virginia Democrats nationwide are reaching out to Terry McAuliffe, a former fund-raiser, with endorsements, strategic advice and, of course, an avalanche of money for his run for governor. Central Connecticut State University Ends Lockdown After Suspects Arrest The school, in New Britain, directed all students to stay indoors for several hours Monday after a report of a man in fatigues with a gun and a sword. 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. Economix Blog Market Failure and Government Failure The regulatory lapses that invited the financial crisis have been compounded by an inadequate and sometimes misguided government response in fostering economic revival, an economist writes. 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. Sports Briefing | Tennis Djokovic-Federer Matchup Novak Djokovic won his 15th straight match, and Roger Federer avenged last weeks loss to Juan Martn del Potro, setting up a semifinal between the two at the Paris Masters. Kate Winslet on Screen A look back at the career of the actress. European science satellite to tumble back to Earth CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A European satellite that spent four years mapping Earth's gravity ran out of fuel on Monday and will plunge back into the atmosphere in about two weeks, officials said. Holiday Movies Costume Design in The Hunger Games Catching Fire The costume designer Trish Summerville used feathers, froth and haute couture in a chilly winter palette for The Hunger Games Catching Fire. FOREX-Euro rises after data but ECB speculation caps gains * Speculation grows ECB may loosen policy as early as this week Whats on Monday Television highlights. US fund to invest 100 mln euros in Greece's GEK Terna ATHENS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - U.S investment firm York Capital Management will invest 100 million euros ($134.87 million) in Greece's construction group GEK Terna, acquiring a 10 percent stake in the firm, the two companies said in a joint statement on Monday. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. UPDATE 1-Telecom components maker Anaren to be bought by Veritas Capital Nov 4 (Reuters) - Telecom components maker Anaren Inc said it would be bought by a fund run by private equity investor Veritas Capital for about $381 million in cash.

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