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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Steel to partially shut Ontario mill TORONTO (Reuters) - United States Steel Corp said on Tuesday it will permanently shut down iron and steelmaking operations at its Hamilton, Ontario, mill at the end of this year. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. The mystery of F1 star's missing helmet It could have been lifted straight from the case histories of Inspector Jacques Clouseau or Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot as Formula One driver Nico Rosberg asks for help to find his missing helmet. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. Tech Today Facebook's stock rises from the ashes Oct 30 - After plummeting from its IPO price, we take a look at all the events that led to the dramatic swing in Facebook's stock. Dutch museum masterworks may be Nazi loot, survey finds AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A commission investigating the looting of Dutch property during the Nazi era said on Tuesday it had identified more than 100 works of art, including two 17th century portraits... McDonald's and Kraft to test grocery coffee sales in 2014 Oct 30 (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp and Kraft Foods Group Inc plan in 2014 to test sales of McCafe-branded packaged coffees at grocery stores and other retail locations in multiple U.S. markets, the... Obama defends rocky rollout of signature health care reform Oct. 30 - President visits Boston to highlight success of Massachusetts health care law, urging Americans to have patience as problems on HealthCare.gov are fixed. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Footballer's head left on doorstep A former professional footballer was killed and his severed head was found on the doorstep of his home by his wife, according to Rio de Janeiro police. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up of thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices. 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. Media Decoder A Fans Mission Resurrect a Little-Watched Movie A television editor has organized a screening and discussion with the director of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and the event is prompting strong interest. Sumatra's endangered tigers As recently as 1978 more than 1,000 Sumatran tigers lived on Sumatra. But thanks to appallingly high deforestation and rampant poaching their numbers have dropped to around 400. But there's still hope for the Sumatran tiger. Cut in food stamps to hit low-income Americans this week WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One of every seven Americans will take a hit on Friday when a $5 billion cut in food stamps, the first across-the-board reduction in the history of the decades-old federal program, takes effect. Jagr Sets Record With 119th Game-Winning Goal Jaromir Jagr became the N.H.L.s leader in game-winning goals, scoring on a second-period breakaway to give the host Devils a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks by small margin TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Thursday. Japanese Stocks BUY 11.2 million shares SELL 10.9 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 300,000 shares Currents | Events Designers Visions Turn to the Gold Coast The Design Showhouse at Hempstead House, 12 opulent rooms transformed by decorators, opens this weekend in Sands Point, Long Island. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Sebelius Apologizes for Health Sites Malfunctions Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said she was responsible for what she called the HealthCare.gov debacle. Singer Chris Brown enters rehab after assault charge LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - RB singer Chris Brown is entering rehab "to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior," the singer's representatives said on Tuesday, after Brown was arrested and charged with assault over the weekend. Around The Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the ninth week of college football. UPDATE 4-Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business on Wednesday but rattled investors after saying that it did not plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users. Twitter hit with $124 million lawsuit over private stock sale NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twitter Inc was sued for $124 million on Wednesday by two companies claiming the social media darling fraudulently had them organize a private sale of its shares to stoke investor interest for an initial public offering then canceled it. 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. SP 500's rally ends after Fed; Expedia up late NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday, with the SP 500 snapping a four-day streak of gains after the Federal Reserve said it had a weaker growth outlook for the economy, even as it held steady with its stimulus program for the time being. DealBook Barclays Profit Rises to $1.2 Billion, But Fixed-Income Trading Slumps Barclays also became the latest bank to acknowledge that it had received inquiries from regulators investigating possible manipulation of foreign exchange markets. Egypt arrests Muslim Brotherhood leader ministry source CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian authorities have detained senior Muslim Brotherhood leader Essam El-Erian, an Interior Ministry source said on Wednesday, the latest arrest in a government crackdown against the Islamist movement. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Your Money Adviser The Alphabet Soup of Health Spending Plans Most people dont know the difference between health savings accounts and flexible-spending arrangements. UPDATE 1-Pimco taps Maisonneuve as global head of equities LONDON/NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Pimco, which runs the world's largest bond fund under Bill Gross, has tapped Virginie Maisonneuve as global head of equities, succeeding Neel Kashkari, who left... British Open Spots Up for Grabs in Australia Under New System Three slots at next year's British Open will be up for grabs at the Australian Open in November as part of a new qualifying system for golf's oldest major championship. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. 'Pimp my ride' Karachi-style CNN's Saima Mohsin reports on the growing trend of bomb-proofing your car in Pakistan. NSA chief defends U.S. spy work The head of America's National Security Agency says reports based on leaks from Edward Snowden are "completely false," claiming the data has been misinterpreted. Concordia witnesses describe chaos Witnesses at the trial of the Costa Concordia's captain paint a picture of chaos the night his ship sank, with the loss of 32 lives. ArtsBeat Matthew Barney Film in the Lineup at Australia Arts Festival Isabella Rossellini, John Zorn and Matthew Barney are among the artists on the program at the 2014 Adelaide Festival. UPDATE 1-Libya plans refineries to stem dissent, still scant oil exports * Tanker to load at Mellitah port, protesters still present Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe on Monday, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys.

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