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News Feed Latest worldwide news Serving Museum Patrons Something More With the opening of a multimillion-dollar restaurant, the Brooklyn Museum joins the ranks of culture centers offering high-end dining experiences to their visitors. Balloon Ride to Offer Expansive View, for a Price World View, a new space tourism company, unveiled its plans on Tuesday to loft passengers to the stratosphere as early as 2015, not by rocket but by giant balloon. 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. AIG earnings point to room for improvement-analysts (Reuters) - American International Group Inc reported earnings nearly in line with expectations on Thursday, but the stock fell after hours as analysts still saw room for improvement in the insurer, which almost went under during the financial crisis. UPDATE 2-Abraaj039;s Stanford Marine hires banks for London debut -sources * Deutsche Bank, Goldman to arrange London listing - sources Mosquitoes known to carry dengue, yellow fever seen in California LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A tropical mosquito known to carry potentially fatal diseases such as dengue and yellow fever has been detected in California, raising concerns among public health officials and prompting intense efforts to eradicate the insect. In the Garden If a Druid Rings the Doorbell Think its Halloween? Its also Samhain, the high Druid holiday of the ancient Celts, and the spirits are out in force. In Practice People Who Buy Own Health Policies Face Big Changes Policyholders may find that their old plans have been discontinued and that they must choose new plans, which may cost more. China demands U.S. explain spying allegations linked to Australian missions Oct. 31 - China demands an explanation from the United States after a report in an Australian newspaper said Australian embassies, including the one in Beijing, were being used as part of a U.S.-led spying operation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). CNN Heroes announced Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Aftermath Consumer outlook falls. The benefits of franchising. How employees waste time at work. How Rose shines under pressure CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with U.S. Open Champion Justin Rose, the first Englishman to claim the title since 1970. U.S. Teams Up With Operator of Online Courses to Plan a Global Network The classes, offered in partnership with the California company Coursera, will include weekly sessions in which students will meet in person. Judge Invalidates Patent for a Down Syndrome Test Federal Judge Susan Illston ruled the patent for the noninvasive test invalid because it covered a natural phenomenon, the presence of DNA from the fetus in a mothers blood. The Learning Network Blog Text to Text | Einstein and Where Science and Religion Coexist We take on the question of the compatibility of science and religion, with a 1930 Op-Ed written by Albert Einstein; a 2013 report on a science and religion conference; and a video of physicist Richard Feynman. N.B.A. Roundup Fast Start Helps 76ers Against Heat On the day Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement from the N.B.A., Philadelphia looked strong against the defending league champions. Bale Could Start for Real Madrid in Clsico Real Madrids coach has hinted that the Welsh wing could be in the lineup at Barcelona on Saturday. Libya gunmen reportedly seize $50M Libyan forces are searching for armed men who seized a truck carrying more than $50 million in cash, the state news agency reports. World Series Game 6 Red Sox 6, Cardinals 1 Red Sox Rout Cardinals to Win World Series Boston scored three in the third inning and three in the fourth to defeat St. Louis and win the series in six games, celebrating its first championship at Fenway Park since 1918. Coke Femsa, Bimbo fall as Mexico poised to pass food, drink taxes MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Shares of Mexico's food and drink companies fell on Thursday as Congress was poised to approve a 1 peso-per-liter tax on sugary drinks and an 8 percent tax on junk food as part of a wider tax overhaul. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a review of intelligence gathering activities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. Bale Back in Real Training Before Malaga Clash Gareth Bale returned to full training with his Real Madrid team mates on Wednesday as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury, suggesting the Wales winger may play a part in Saturday's La Liga clash at Malaga (300 P.M. BST). Scientist reveals secrets of laughter Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why. Football Real deal for Ronaldo, Bale Cristiano Ronaldo provides the perfect riposte to FIFA chief Sepp Blatter's mocking comments as the Portuguese claims a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 7-3 win over Sevilla, with Gareth Bale scoring twice. Theater Review Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz Star in Betrayal on Broadway Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz star in a Broadway revival of Harold Pinters Betrayal, a drama of love and perfidy among the literati. The science of positive thinking Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone. Kessel Leads Maple Leafs to 4-0 Win Over Oilers Phil Kessel had two goals and two assists on Tuesday and the Toronto Maple Leafs won their second game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-0. Movie Review In Sweet Dreams, Rwandan Entrepreneurship Sweet Dreams looks at how a Brooklyn ice cream company helped a group of Rwandan women start their own business. Sports Briefing | Womens Basketball Panel Backs Earlier Final Four Start The N.C.A.A. womens basketball committee is backing a move to play the Final Four two days earlier, starting next season. Fed maintains strong stimulus as U.S. growth stumbles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve extended its support for a soft U.S. economy on Wednesday, sounding a bit less optimistic about growth as it announced plans to keep buying $85 billion in... UPDATE 3-Cigna says will increase '14 profit despite pressures * Public insurance exchange may be long-term opportunity -CEO UPDATE 2-Mexican Congress passes diluted government tax reform MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a government-backed bill to increase weak tax revenues but watered down the measure that is expected to have only a moderate... Superfund Status Sought for Queens Industrial Site The location in Ridgewood, home to an auto repair shop, a construction firm, a warehouse and a deli, was once used by a company that sold thorium to the government for research on atomic bombs. Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. U.S. Teams Up With Operator of Online Courses to Plan a Global Network The classes, offered in partnership with the California company Coursera, will include weekly sessions in which students will meet in person. Heartwarming win or 'Fall Classic Follies' (Reuters) - It was a feel-good story for Boston, a victory for the bearded band of Red Sox brothers, who tipped the standings upside down in going from last to first by beating the St. Louis Cardinals to win the World Series. The origami kayak and 9 other great folding vehicles Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Nadal on track for elusive Paris Masters title PARIS (Reuters) - World number one Rafa Nadal broke the stubborn resistance of Poland's Jerzy Janowicz's to win 7-5 6-4 and reach the last eight of the Paris Masters on Thursday. Your Money Adviser Surviving Spouses With Reverse Mortgages Win Case Reverse mortgages allow borrowers to tap into the equity in their homes, but check out the fine print before signing for one.

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