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News Feed Latest worldwide news Deadbeat dads get a second chance Marcus Dixon refers to the tattoos on his face as the "art of war" an eye etched on his forehead, five stars down the left side of his face, and the words "don't cry" on his eyelids. Economy lost critical momentum ahead of shutdown- Laurenti Oct. 29 - Recent data, including the September Retail report prove that the economic recovery was hurt in the weeks leading up to the U.S. government shutdown says Mesirow's Adolfo Laurenti.Bobbi Rebell reports. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Tuesday CORRECTED-Take-Two sales top forecasts on blockbuster 'Grand Theft Auto V' (Corrects fourth paragraph to read "On a non-GAAP basis, net income was" instead of "Its net income was...") Custody fight may be traumatic for Maria Becky Anderson speaks to a psychologist about how the custody battle over the Roma girl Maria may affect the child. U.S. parks that are still open Want to marvel at California's giant sequoias or hike the Mount Katahdin section of the Appalachian Trail? With most of the United States' national parks still shuttered, the country's stunning state parks are getting some well-deserved attention. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. Farro or Bulgur With Black-Eyed Peas, Chard and Feta A spiced up version of a classic Greek preparation black-eyed peas cooked with greens. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. Dance Review Melanie Maars Our Other at Danspace Project In Our Other by Melanie Maar, a woman changes into a birdlike creature. French energy groups create Paris solar power RD hub PARIS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - French energy giants Total and EDF said they were joining forces with French research institutes and schools to create a solar energy research institute south of Paris, with a 150 million euro ($206.5 million) budget. Inspectors Visit All but 2 of Syrias Declared Chemical Sites International inspectors say they have been unable to reach two chemical weapons sites because they are in contested areas in Syrias civil war. The Lede Egyptian Jihadists Cite Zawahiri in Video Claiming Responsibility for Cairo Attack A video released by militants who claimed responsibility for an attack on the countrys interior minister included footage of Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Egyptian leader of Al Qaeda. Nazi war criminal dies at 100 Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke, who was serving a life sentence for his role in the massacre of hundreds at Italy's Ardeatine Caves in 1944, has died aged 100. Priebke spent last years of his life under house arrest. William C. Lowe, Who Oversaw Birth of the IBM PC, Dies at 72 In 1980, Mr. Lowe persuaded the company to let him form a team that would create the IBM Personal Computer with uncharacteristic speed. Zimbabwe's Econet H1 profit down as customers spend less on calls HARARE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's top mobile operator, reported a near 10 percent drop in half-year profit on Tuesday, hit by slowing growth in voice revenue and a one-time licence renewal fee. Improving McIlroy Will Win by End of Year Woods Tiger Woods believes Rory McIlroy is slowly getting his golf game back on track and predicted on Tuesday that the former world number one would claim a breakthrough first victory of the year by the end of December. UPDATE 2-Huntsman says pigment prices to recover by end of next year * Sees stable pigment raw material prices over next two years Dish wins dismissal of Harbinger's LightSquared lawsuit Oct 29 (Reuters) - Charlie Ergen's Dish Network Corp won dismissal on Tuesday of a lawsuit brought by Phil Falcone's Harbinger Capital Partners in a fight over LightSquared Inc, a wireless... U.S. Publisher Said to Have Acquired Morrissey Autobiography People involved in the negotiations said an imprint of Penguin Random House would release the singers memoirs, already a success in his native Britain. Putin Gays, lesbians welcome at Games Russian President Vladmir Putin says everyone will be welcomed to next year's Winter Olympics in Russia, regardless of sexual orientation. A Quiet Drink At a Steakhouse Bar, Less Volume Cant Be Ordered The bar behind the steak side of Harrys Cafe and Steak is a pleasant place to have a drink if the noise level is reasonable. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? The manager of a Nairobi apartment complex speaks about former tenant and terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, dubbed the "White Widow." Gold iPhones sold out til October With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Nets Williams Looks Sharp in First Preseason Action Deron Williams, the teams mercurial point guard, spent much of the preseason watching from the sidelines after sustaining a sprained left ankle in mid-August. To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. Tiger Woods dropped by EA Sports Tiger Woods' face has adorned the cover of EA Sports video games for well over a decade, but the world No. 1 has been dropped by the developer. With tough market at home, China's heavy gear makers gain traction overseas BEIJING (Reuters) - When Guangxi Liugong Machinery was bidding to sell wheel loaders to a Thai rice merchant a few years ago, company president Zeng Guangan knew he needed to customize his equipment to beat off Komatsu Ltd and other Japanese rivals. Golf Rory beats Tiger in China Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chooses a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. Dot Earth Blog Will Sandys Lessons Fade as a Sleepy Atlantic Storm Season Ends? An extraordinarily quiet Atlantic hurricane season follows an epic storm surge, raising questions about disaster forgetfulness. Blatter seeking re-election? Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. U.K.'s Prince George christened Prince George made his first public appearance in three months Wednesday, as he arrived with his parents, Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, for his christening at St. James's Palace. Campaign Spotlight A Premium Brand Reaches Out to the Discerning Vodka Fan BBDO New York has introduced a global campaign for Belvedere Vodka, starting with television spots and expanding to print, outdoor and digital advertising. Sharp Sparks Blackhawks to Win Over Wild Nick Leddy spurred Chicagos stagnant special teams with a power-play goal, and the visiting Blackhawks beat Minnesota, 5-1. Israelis angered at prisoner release CNN's Matthew Chance reports on the goodwill release of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Bitcoin goes mainstream with ATM in Vancouver coffee shop VANCOUVER (Reuters) - A silver and blue ATM, perched up next to the espresso bar in a trendy Vancouver coffee shop, could launch a new era for the digital currency bitcoin, offering an almost instant... Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. LinkedIn's revenue tops Street but gives conservative forecast SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp announced strong user growth and better-than-expected third quarter revenue of $393 million on Tuesday, a 56 percent jump from a year ago, but issued a conservative revenue forecast for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2013.

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