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News Feed Latest worldwide news As civilians allowed to flee besieged Syrian town, refugees face hurdles Oct. 30 - The Syrian government and rebels cooperate to allow 1,800 civilians flee a besieged town, but for many refugees already outside Syria life remains a bleak challenge. Mana Rabiee reports. TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw. Vitamin D supplements may not increase bone density NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People over the age of 50 often take vitamin D supplements thinking they're making their bones stronger and preventing osteoporosis. Photo Replay Oct. 20-26 Although the competition provides the primary focus, sporting events often create vivid patterns to complement the action. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Twitter roadshow less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts' (Corrects paragraph 5 name to Akram Yosri instead of Abram Torsi) Willie Nelson to Write New Memoir The new book promises to be more personal than his previous books, sharing untold stories that involve Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. Snatched away U.S. kids 'living a tragedy' When Ronald Soza dropped off his teenaged kids at school one recent morning, the family thought it would be a day like any other. They had no idea Soza was about to be deported. Every year immigration officials snatch thousands of undocumented parents, leaving their American kids to fend for themselves. U.S. ski team's big expectations Christina Macfarlane explores the team's prospects at the Winter World Cup as top skiers return. L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. Rangers 3, Islanders 2 Shifting to Higher Gear, Rangers Rally to Beat Isles Cam Talbot had 22 saves as the struggling Rangers spoiled Thomas Vaneks debut with the Islanders. UPDATE 1-Energy Future plans to make interest payment on Friday - source Oct 30 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings (EFH), the embattled Texas power generator, is planning to make a $270 million interest payment due on Friday, according to a person familiar with the... Fed Extends Stimulus As Growth Stumbles The Federal Reserve said it would keep its campaign of asset purchases and low interest rates intact. The central banks statement contained no surprises, and the stock market barely budged. More buildings evacuated ahead of Japan storms Oct. 25 - Slow moving tropical storm Francisco dumps rains on Japan, triggering more building evacuations and people moved from the island of Izu Oshima. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). William H. Sullivan, U.S. Ambassador to Volatile Laos and Iran, Is Dead at 90 Mr. Sullivan oversaw a secret bombing campaign in Laos and was the last United States ambassador to Iran before the 1979 hostage crisis. French to Strike, but This Time Owners Call It A group representing Frances professional soccer owners plans to cancel matches next month to protest a tax on salaries of more than one million euros. Willie Nelson to Write New Memoir The new book promises to be more personal than his previous books, sharing untold stories that involve Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. CNN Jolts Ratings Race With Blackfish On Thursday night, the network drew a surprisingly young audience for the documentary about the safety and ethics of confining killer whales. Spying Today's friend, tomorrow's foe To those who study or even practiced espionage, U.S. spying on allies is hardly new. The Lede Saudi Men Sing No Woman, No Drive in Mock Homage to Ban on Female Drivers A video by Saudi comedians mocking the countrys ban on female drivers has brought attention to a campaign encouraging women to get behind the wheel. Noted A Halloween Risk Racism in Disguise Halloween costumes in which white people darken their skin or play into racial stereotypes are drawing criticism. City Room A Thrill Now Sadly Rare Bat sightings used to be common in New York, but millions of bats in the Northeast have died of disease since 2006. Katy Perry tops Billboard in worst week for album sales since 1991 LOS ANGELES, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Pop singer Katy Perry shot to the top of the weekly Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday with her latest album, "Prism," although overall album sales for the week were the lowest since the publication began charting in 1991. Jennifer Wells, Samuel Goodhue The bride owns a bakery; the groom is an investment adviser. Front Row At Todd Snyders New Store, the Past Gets a Workout City Gym in NoLIta will feature casual clothing primarily, in a setting that includes elements like old football trophies and medicine balls. The Lede Images of Smoke Above Tiananmen Deleted From Chinese Social Network After a fatal crash in Tiananmen Square, Chinese officials scrambled to clear every trace of the incident from the physical site and government censors scrubbed the social network Sina Weibo of images uploaded by witnesses. Queens Industrial Site to Be Considered for Superfund Status 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. So close yet so far for Jamieson Scott Jamieson was so close to breaking new ground at the Portugal Masters on Saturday. Needing a birdie on the last hole to shoot the first ever 59 on the European Tour, he just missed and had to settle for a 60. Four French hostages kidnapped in Niger freed Oct. 30 - Four French hostages kidnapped in Niger by al Qaeda's north African wing have been released following secret talks with officials from the West African country, ending three years in captivity. Sarah Toms reports. Glitch lists New York bakery, limo service as Obamacare advisors NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Telephones have been ringing off the hook at a Brooklyn cupcake bakery, an Indian restaurant and other New York City establishments, but the calls are not all helping business. Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul. Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. ON THE MOVE-UBS lands team of four advisers from Merrill Lynch NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - UBS AG unit Wealth Management Americas said on Wednesday it hired a team of four financial advisers for its UBS Private Wealth Management office in Los Angeles. Sprint demonstrates 1 gigabit wireless data speeds Oct 30 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp said on Wednesday it has demonstrated ultra-fast wireless data speeds of 1 gigabits-per-second or about 16 times faster than its current peak speeds, and rivaling the fastest wireline speeds. COMMODITIES-Copper at 1-week high, silver up on Fed; oil, gold down By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Copper hit a 1-week high on Wednesday and silver rallied too as the Federal Reserve's decision to retain its stimulus efforts for the U.S. economy pushed several commodities higher. Gold fell in choppy trade, erasing earlier gains, as investors took profits after the Fed's move to stick to its monthly purchase of $85 billion in U.S. bonds offered few surprises. Lower prices for oil and a few agricultural markets also weighed on the br Spain ponders time zone change Spanish people on a proposal to change the country's time zone to help its economy. Rare Suicide Bombing in Tunisia Rattles Resort Area A man detonated explosives outside a seaside hotel in Sousse on Wednesday, killing only himself, while another person was caught with explosives in Monastir before they could be detonated. Wines of The Times A Neighborhood Prowl Through the City of Chianti Tasting the other Chiantis besides Classico. UPDATE 2-London float to value Tussauds owner at as much as $5.3 bln LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Madame Tussauds owner Merlin Entertainments expects to be valued at as much as 3.3 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) when it makes its London stock market debut next month, the group said on Wednesday. Four French hostages kidnapped in Niger freed Oct. 30 - Four French hostages kidnapped in Niger by al Qaeda's north African wing have been released following secret talks with officials from the West African country, ending three years in captivity. Sarah Toms reports.

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