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News Feed Latest worldwide news Penguins Hang On Against Bruins Brandon Sutter and Jussi Jokinen scored in the third period, and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. Chamblee Resigns From Golf Magazine After Critical Remarks on Woods Brandel Chamblee, the Golf Channel commentator who suggested that Tiger Woods was a cheater, resigned from Golf magazine on Wednesday. 'Egypt's Jon Stewart' in hot water Bassem Youssef, the comedian known as "Egypt's Jon Stewart," is drawing fire for his criticism of Egypt's military. National Briefing | West California Aid for Illegal Immigrant College Students Janet Napolitano, the president of the University of California, said that $5 million would be devoted to providing counseling and financial aid for students living in the country illegally. Federer looks to London for redemption Roger Federer has endured a 2013 which has seen him slip out of the world's top four for the first time in a decade. GSK Nigeria's 9-month pretax profit flat at 2.8 bln naira LAGOS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria said on Thursday its nine month pretax profit was unchanged at 2.78 billion naira ($17.5 million), the same level it was last year. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... 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. Scene City Scaring Up Some Dough for a Cause Alec Baldwin and Coco Rocha, among others, pitched in for the Artwalk NY benefit, where, after the plight of the homeless, Halloween costumes were a dominant topic. Movie Review The Broken Circle Breakdown, by Felix van Groeningen In The Broken Circle Breakdown, directed by Felix van Groeningen, a Belgian couple are buffeted by the news that their daughter has cancer. Where St. Vincents Once Stood A look at the transformation of the St. Vincents Hospital site in the West Village, a mega-work-in-progress. Banks sell USD250m rue21 buyout bond at loss NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan have sold the USD250m senior high yield notes backing the buyout of teen clothing retailer rue21 at a steep... Russia demands U.S. explanation over blacklisted singer MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry asked the United States on Thursday to explain why it had imposed sanctions on a well-known singer and supporter of President Vladimir Putin, calling the move "unacceptable". Sketch Guy An Eye for Bargains Can Be Bigger Than the Stomach Indigestion results when consumers lose the connection between their money and their needs, as when a sale price induces the purchase of unnecessary items. High-tech helps tradition to make Hungary's Tokaj wine TOKAJ, Hungary (Reuters) - The Hungarian tradition of plucking shriveled grapes, sometimes one-by-one, to make pricey, sweet white wine dates back centuries, but growers hope new technology will help... Jos. A. Bank may consider raising offer for Men's Wearhouse Oct 31 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said it would consider raising its $2.3 billion offer for Men's Wearhouse Inc if the larger rival opens its books. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. National Briefing | South South Carolina Five Are Killed in Custody Dispute Bryan E. Sweatt is accused of shooting the mother of his child, her parents and two of her young nephews, then killing himself. Horsemeat found in canned beef at two UK retailers -food agency LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A batch of canned sliced beef containing horsemeat has been removed from the shelves of retailers Home Bargains and Quality Save, Britain's Food Standards Agency said on Thursday . Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. REFILE-Lawyer 'wanted no part' of case against Chevron in Ecuador NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A New York lawyer testified on Thursday that he quit a team that was suing Chevron Corp over environmental pollution in Ecuador in 2010 for "ethical" reasons. Syria meets deadline to destroy chemical weapons equipment Oct. 31 - The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons says Syria has destroyed all of its declared equipment for producing chemical weapons. Sarah Irwin reports. Striving Immigrants Find Long Distance Running Far From Lonely in New York City The membership of West Side Runners, a top New York City running club, is made up of mostly working class immigrants who find marathons less of a trial than their hardscrabble lives. Cleric Driving could harm ovaries A leading Saudi cleric warned women who drive cars could cause damage to their ovaries and pelvises and that they are at risk of having children born with "clinical problems." Well Whats Your Fitness Age? Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age. PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Oct 31 Oct 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Protests Halt Kellys Speech at Brown University Protesters shouting chants and complaints about the polices stop-and-frisk tactics prevented Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly from speaking on Tuesday. Personal Journeys 196.2 Miles, Only Some in a Tutu The Ragnar Relay Adirondacks, as the author discovered, is a shame-free event that offers everything from sublime scenery to moments of enlightenment. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (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. National Briefing | Health F.D.A. Lays Out Rule to Avoid Drug Shortages The rule, which is open to public comment for 60 days, applies for the first time to makers of biological medicines, which are produced in microorganisms, animal or plant cells. Hingis Quizzed by Swiss Police for Alleged Assault Martina Hingis has been questioned by the Swiss police after her estranged husband, Thibault Hutin, said he was attacked by her and her family, a police spokesman said. Music Review Pizzarelli and Molaskey, Together Onstage and Off In John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskeys wonderful new show at the Caf Carlyle, the couple reflects on what matters most. Sports Briefing | Tennis Li to Face Kvitova in Semifinals Li Na reached the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul with a victory over Victoria Azarenka, who was wincing in pain from a back injury. Dot Earth Blog 10,000-Year Study Finds Oceans Warming Fast, But From a Cool Baseline Recent ocean warming is from a relatively cool baseline, a new study finds. Senate committee approves antitrust whistleblower bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill on Thursday aimed at preventing retaliation against people who report criminal price-fixing to the Justice Department, the panel said in a statement. In Michigan, Sidelines Are Offices Of Neurologists The in-state rivals Michigan and Michigan State have one thing in common a neurologist on their sideline at all their football games, both at home and on the road. Well Whats Your Fitness Age? Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age. Critics Notebook Banksy Makes New York His Gallery for a Month The graffiti artist known as Banksy has made New York his personal outdoor gallery for the month of October. UPDATE 1-Fairfax Financial swings to loss on equity hedges TORONTO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , the Canadian property and casualty insurer run by investment guru Prem Watsa, said on Thursday it fell to a third-quarter loss due to equity hedges that lost money in a rising market. First look Disney's Avatar land Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development.

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