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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gunmen attack motorists in Nigeria, kill 4 Gunmen suspected of being members of the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked motorists in northeastern Nigeria on Sunday, killing four, authorities said. Saudi women defy driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. Well Concussions and the Classroom The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion. Boston's Ortiz a Leader On and Off the Diamond David "Big Papi" Ortiz is flying high at the World Series, wreaking havoc on the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff and delivering a rousing dugout pep talk to inspire his Boston Red Sox teammates. Game 4 Red Sox 4, Cardinals 2 Red Sox Even Series Against Cardinals Bostons Jonny Gomes hit a theee-run home run off reliever Seth Maness in the top of the sixth inning to propel the Red Sox to a victory in Game 4 and tie the World Series, 2-2. Car bomb blasts buildings in Benghazi A car bomb detonated in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Saturday, causing material damage but no casualties, local officials said. She Owns It Assessing a Businesss Mistakes in a Case of Credit Card Fraud After a dress companys major loss because of fraud, some employees who should have raised alarms were laid off Im wrong, too, said one owner, but I cant fire myself. UPDATE 2-U.S. copper fabricator ends fight against JPM, BlackRock funds NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. copper fabricator Southwire Co dropped its legal fight against physical copper funds planned by Wall Street banks, as political and regulatory scrutiny make it unlikely the exchange-traded funds will ever be launched, according to a court filing on Monday. Googly for Guinness - new record for most googly eye glasses October 28 - Children set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing googly eye glasses.Sharon Reich reports. Blackstone home-rental bond may open up new asset class NEW YORK, Oct 25 (IFR) - Bankers are hoping that an innovative, long awaited US home-rental ABS from private equity giant Blackstone will open up a brand new single-family rental asset class with... History of killer whale capture In 2010 a SeaWorld trainer was killed by an orca. This clip from CNN films' "Blackfish" looks at captive orcas' history. With Whiff of Nepotism, Knicks Tiptoe Toward Opener The Knicks are neither the healthiest nor the deepest team in the Eastern Conference, and the roster cuts on Friday did little to address some pressing needs. Mexico's Mexichem reports third-quarter loss MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mexican chemicals maker Mexichem on Monday reported its third-quarter results swung to a loss. France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements. Storage product retailer Container Store files for $200 million IPO (Reuters) - The Container Store Group Inc, a retailer of storage products, filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $200 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. Former Detainees Right to Speedy Trial Wasnt Violated, Appeals Panel Rules A court upheld the conviction of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, who had a nearly five-year delay before being tried on charges related to the 1998 bombings of two American Embassies in Africa. Exhausted Serena digs deep for WTA title An exhausted but elated Serena Williams is left celebrating her 11th title of the season to round off 2013 by claiming the WTA Championships in Istanbul Sunday. UPDATE 1-Polish coal miner Kompania Weglowa to merge mines, cut jobs * To merge mines, cut jobs, mostly in administration (Adds quote on merging mines) New Music CDs From Mallu Magalhes, the Necks, and Lily Madeleine New CDs from Mallu Magalhes, the Necks, and Lily Madeleine. Scared of heights? Don't look here! It must be one of the world's most terrifying sports, but "The Duke" of high-diving says it's also one of the most rewarding. "It's kind of like how your dog feels when he sticks his head out of the window," explains nine-time world champion Orlando Duque. "He's just so happy feeling the wind. That's how we feel." Dallas Fed to issue September trimmed mean PCE on November 8 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Tuesday said its Trimmed Mean personal consumption expenditure Inflation Rate for September would be released on November 8. COLUMN-Beyond the Glitches Profiting from Obamacare CHICAGO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - In the shadow of the bungled rollout of the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges, a handful of companies are quietly profiting from the biggest expansion of healthcare since Medicare in the mid-1960s. Open Games in Moscow to Test an Antigay Law An organization called the Russian L.G.B.T. Sport Federation plans to hold gay-friendly Olympics just three days after the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Australia celebrates 40th birthday of Sydney Opera House Oct. 27 - Denmark's Princess Mary and Prince Frederik are on hand to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. Rough Cut. (No Reporter Narration). LG Electronics unveils curved smartphone in race against Samsung SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc unveiled a curved smartphone on Monday in a move to catch up bigger rival Samsung Electronics Co. Iran outlines plan to win back Western oil interest FT report (Reuters) - Iran is planning to offer international companies more lucrative contracts to attract at least $100 billion worth of investment in its oilfields over the next three years, the Financial Times reported on Monday. Most spectacular train stations Whether they are designed by cutting-edge architects or decorated with priceless works of art, train and metro stations have become unlikely sites of some of the world's most exquisite architecture and design. Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Jeep plows into crowd in Beijing A vehicle drove into a crowd in Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Monday, state media reported. E.U. Weighs Googles Offer to Highlight Its Rivals Services Competitors are unhappy with the search giants latest submission to resolve a long-running antitrust case with the European authorities. Fighting racism in football South Africa's Tokyo Sexwale, a member of FIFA's racism task force, talks to CNN's Amanda Davies about ways to curb one of the game's big problems. What Instagram ads will look like Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Oct 27 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 25, led by 'Bad Grandpa,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Australia shares jump 1.3 pct, banks lead on strong earnings hopes SYDNEY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares jumped 1.3 percent on Monday morning, as major banks rallied on expectations of another stellar set of earnings from a sector that has produced record... Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Middle East talks by phone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday and discussed recent developments on Iran, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and other regional issues, the White House said on Monday. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. The New Old Age Blog Hiring an End-of-Life Enforcer A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf navigate the health care system. Hartford Financial profit rises on higher margins Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter profit rose as margins improved in its core property and casualty commercial business.

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