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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fay Weldons Kehua! Fay Weldons novel is driven by Maori apparitions. Photo Replay Oct. 20-26 Although the competition provides the primary focus, sporting events often create vivid patterns to complement the action. On Baseball Boston Leaves Worries Behind and Learns to Be Happy The Red Sox have the farm system, the finances and the fan base to be the envy of the major leagues for years to come. New two-hormone Roche drug shows promise in diabetes, obesity LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental drug that mimics the effects of two naturally occurring hormones appears to work significantly better than existing single-hormone medicines against diabetes and obesity, scientists said on Wednesday. The Who's Roger Daltrey performs at the U.S. Capitol Oct. 30 - The Who's frontman, Roger Daltrey, performs Ben E. King's classic "Stand by Me" at an unveiling ceremony of a bust of Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Outrage mounts across Europe as more information released about alleged NSA spying Oct. 30 - Europeans continue to react angrily about claims that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has been tapping into phones and email traffic across the continent, with many people saying they are also not surprised by the spying reports. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Display (no reporter narration). France's Maison Lameloise eatery tops TripAdvisor list (Reuters) - The Maison Lameloise in the Burgundy region of France has been chosen as the world's favorite restaurant by reviewers posting ratings on TripAdvisor, the travel website said on... World's best airports to sleep in Survey's criteria include armrest-free seating -- essential for creating a "bed." 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. Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. Blackstone's Hilton looks to launch IPO week of December 2 sources (Reuters) - Hotel operator Hilton Worldwide Inc, owned by private equity firm Blackstone Group LP , is aiming to launch its initial public offering the week of December 2, two people familiar with... Top U.S. health official "Healthcare.gov can and will be fixed" Oct. 29 - Marilyn Tavenner, director of the agency in charge of setting up the online insurance exchanges, apologizes for glitches on the healthcare.gov website. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Qatar defends 2022 project There's nearly a decade to go before a ball is kicked at soccer's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. But the tiny Gulf state, which won the right to host the event nearly three years ago, is embroiled in controversy over the treatment of the huge migrant labor force within its borders. 'Fat Albert,' 'He-Man' producer dies Lou Scheimer, a pioneer in Saturday morning and weekday afternoon television cartoons with hit shows such as "Superman," "Fat Albert" and "He-Man," has died at 84, according to his biographer. Kaltenborn on death of de Villota Monisha Kaltenborn, F1's only female team principal, reacts to the death of former driver Maria de Villota. Reviving Italy's 'Old Lady' If the "Old Lady" of Italian football needs a sharp reminder of where she wants to be, Wednesday's European Champions League clash should provide it. Top U.S. intelligence chiefs call spying reports "false" Oct. 29 - The director of the National Security Agency calls reports that the U.S. is spying on millions of European citizens "false" in front of the House Intelligence Committee. Nathan Frandino reports. Closing of Live Poultry Markets Is Called Effective in Flu Fight However, experts warn that shutting such markets permanently would be impractical because consumers in many countries demand live birds, and small farmers cannot afford refrigerated slaughterhouses and trucks. Art in Review Michaela Eichwald Ergriffenes Dasein Artist, Writer, Mentalist Ms. Eichwald paints effortlessly in ways at once nasty and nice, fluid and crusty, weird and astute. Does the NSA follow its own rules? Christopher Slobogin says the NSA can't read the conversations and emails it collects unless a court agrees it's reasonable to suspect a threat. With the reports of hundreds of millions of monitored calls, is the NSA abiding by the rules? In Transit Blog F.A.A. Approves Use of Devices on Flights The Federal Aviation Administration has approved in-flight use e-readers, tablets and smart phones in airplane mode. UK peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle expands with U.S. deal LONDON (Reuters) - A British website which enables members of the public to lend to small businesses is expanding into the United States via a merger with another so-called 'peer-to-peer' lender. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. Moore and Kutcher settle, Gaye estate files lawsuit Oct. 31 - The day's top showbiz news including Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are close to finalizing their divorce, and Marvin Gaye's estate files a lawsuit again Robin Thicke. Roselle Chen reports. U.S. Dream Chaser space taxi soars on test flight, skids after landing (Reuters) - A privately owned prototype space plane aced its debut test flight in California but was damaged after landing when a wheel did not drop down, developer Sierra Nevada Corp said on Tuesday. Guide to Sochi 2014 The countdown to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games is well and truly underway, with just 100 days to go until Sochi 2014. U.S. lawmaker subpoenas Sebelius for Obamacare documents WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior House of Representatives lawmaker subpoenaed Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for documents related to the troubled launch of the Obamacare website, HealthCare.gov, his office said on Thursday. DealBook Chegg Seeks to Raise Up to $172.5 Million in I.P.O. The initial public offering for the start-up focused on textbook rental and academic services is expected to be one of the more closely watched among the technology community. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. UPDATE 1-Pearlstine returns to Time Inc to lead reorganization Oct 31 (Reuters) - Norman Pearlstine is leaving Bloomberg LP to return to Time Inc in the newly created position of executive vice president and chief content officer as the magazine publisher moves... High-Ranking Muslim Brotherhoood Leader Is Seized in Egypt The capture of Essam el-Erian, a political adviser to the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, appears to complete the jailing of the organizations top leaders. Airline's outrageous safety video This airline safety video might be a musical step too far. Closing of Live Poultry Markets Is Called Effective in Flu Fight However, experts warn that shutting such markets permanently would be impractical because consumers in many countries demand live birds, and small farmers cannot afford refrigerated slaughterhouses and trucks. Movie Review Matthew McConaughey Stars in Dallas Buyers Club Matthew McConaughey stars as an unlikely advocate for patients with H.I.V., taking his treatment into his own hands in Dallas Buyers Club. Dozens of migrants die of thirst in Sahara 87 people, mostly women and children, died after their vehicles broke down as they crossed the Sahara in search of a new life. Prince Charles in no hurry to become king - Time magazine LONDON (Reuters) - Prince Charles' passion in life is his charitable work and he wants to get as much done as he can before becoming king when, in the words of an aide, "the prison shades" close, according to Catherine Mayer, editor-at-large of the U.S. magazine Time. No U.S. Action, So States Move on Privacy Law Lawmakers in 10 states have passed more than two dozen privacy laws this year on phone tracking, the use of drones and other topics, as support for limits on surveillance has grown. Scene Stealers At the GLSEN Respect Awards, Hollywoods Elite Is Shaken by a Story It takes a lot to move the film and TV executives gathered for the awards, but a 16-year-old did just that. 8 States Teaming Up to Support Electric Cars California, New York and six other states said they would work jointly to adopt a range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car. London's coolest gravestones The best -- and wackiest -- tombs in this great cemetery city don't always belong to the most famous.

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