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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Octonauts Series Adds Federal Partner in Ocean Awareness An office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will collaborate with Octonauts, an animated preschool show about undersea adventuring. '12 Years A Slave' Agonizingly magnificent Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave is an agonizingly magnificent movie the first great big-screen dramatization of slavery. Based on actual events, it begins in 1841 and tells the story of a free black man from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a musician named Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who walks around in a natty gray suit, secure in the courtly modesty of his life as a husband and father of two. But then he accepts an offer to go to Washington, D.C., with a pair of traveling entertainers, and when they're out at a restaurant drinking wine, we get the queasy feeling this is too good to be true. It is. Solomon isn't being hired for his talents. He's being trafficked. Bubba on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. Vettel eyes fourth world title in India Sebastian Vettel's extraordinary sequence of performances at the Buddh International Circuit continued on Saturday as the Red Bull driver secured a third straight pole position for the Indian Grand Prix. US STOCKS-Wall St flat near record levels, Merck falls NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were little change on Monday as investors found few reasons to keep pushing shares higher after the SP 500 climbed to a series of records on expectations for continuing Federal Reserve stimulus. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Blue Is the Warmest Color, The Counselor and The Square Times critics on Blue is the Warmest Color, The Counselor and The Square. Lou Reed, the minimalist god Led by Lou Reed, the Velvet Underground brought a thrilling dose of downtown noise and crudeness to a rock scene in the late '60s. Medicaid Expansion Is Set for Ohioans Defying the Republican majorities in both houses of the General Assembly, Gov. John R. Kasich, a Republican, pushed through the expansion under the health care law. Toilet-restaurant owners flush with success Oct. 21 - The Magic Restroom Cafe brings the bathroom to the dining room with its toilet-themed decor. Tara Cleary reports. Cicely Williams, Tarek Fadel The couple met at Yale, from which they received advanced degrees. UPDATE 2-Vivendi and Lagardere agree 1 bln euro Canal+ buyout * Vivendi agrees to buy Lagardere's 20 pct stake in Canal+ France An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Spying anger spreads across Europe The Spanish government summons the U.S. ambassador after further allegations of American surveillance of world leaders. Bob Kurland, 88, Pioneer for Basketballs Big Men, Dies Kurland, a three-time all-American who was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, was known for his athleticism in an era when tall players were considered oddities. Dogs Tale From Death Row to Doorstep Phineas, a Labrador retriever, had been placed in quarantine after being accused of biting a girl but vanished twice and mysteriously reappeared. Australia shares end at new 5-yr high, banks lead on earnings optimism SYDNEY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Australian shares jumped 1 percent to a new five-year high on Monday as major banks climbed on expectations of another stellar set of earnings and the broader market took a... UPDATE 1-Higher insurance rates boost Hartford Financial's profit Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter operating profit beat analysts' average estimate as pricing rose 8 percent in its property and casualty commercial business. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. Why Wells Fargo's loan losses are plunging Oct 28 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co's loan book is performing better than many of its peers and better than even the bank expected in the middle of the last year, thanks to factors including higher... Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League. Vivendi and Lagardere agree 1 billion euro Canal+ buyout PARIS (Reuters) - Vivendi has reached an agreement to buy out partner Lagardere's 20 percent stake in pay-television operator Canal+ France for 1.02 billion euros ($1.41 billion), the companies said... VW's 'new era' vehicle platform seen putting a drag on profits BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen may face a new challenge to its bid for the top slot among global carmakers, as the very platform the German giant has spent the last six years creating to take it to a higher level in the rankings may not be working to plan. Weatherman eats cat vomit A WFSB meteorologist found out the hard way why eating something off the floor is never a good idea. On Twitter, Eavesdropper Reveals Former N.S.A. Heads Train Chat A phone conversation between Michael V. Hayden, a former head of the National Security Agency, and three journalists was overheard and tweeted about by a fellow train passenger. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. EU environment ministers call for action on climate BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) - Thirteen European environment ministers urged the European Union on Monday to adopt ambitious energy and climate goals for 2030 or risk falling behind the rest of the world. Russia's Sovcombank to buy local GE Money Bank MOSCOW, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Russia's mid-sized Sovcombank is buying the local unit of GE Money Bank, a subsidiary of U.S. conglomerate General Electric, in another departure of a foreign bank from a... India's Grand Prix passion CNN's Ben Wyatt explores the popularity of F1 in India and what the future might hold. Deadly storm hits UK, Europe A major Atlantic storm pummeled southern England early Monday, knocking out power for tens of thousands of homes and blocking roads and railways with fallen trees. After Year of Working Around Federal Cuts, Agencies Face Fewer Options As House and Senate budget negotiators sit down to devise a 2014 spending plan, politicians from both sides are preparing to think small. What's got into the Saudis? It was certainly an unprecedented surprise when Saudi Arabia announced -- on 18 October, only a day after its election to one of the 10 rotating seats on the U.N. Security Council -- that it was turning down the chance to participate in the world's top forum for discussion of international issues. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fulham Wins Easily Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell both scored with spectacular volleys as Fulham came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, 4-1, in a Premier League game between relegation-threatened teams. After Crash In Beijing, Moves to Halt Flow of News A vehicle that careered along a crowded sidewalk in the capital and burst into flames killed and injured several people, and witness accounts suggested the driver had acted deliberately. NFL Networks 10-Year Gains 13 Games and 72 Million Homes The all-football channel has gone from an uncertain start to 13 regular-season games, 17 studio shows and more than 70 on-air personalities. Data Suggests Push to Spy on Merkel Dates to 02 The administration has seemed uncertain about how to handle the reports concerning the German chancellor, who has enjoyed a close rapport with President Obama. A Cinderella mural made of pumpkins and gourds October 23 - Some people carve pumpkins for Halloween, but a pumpkin patch in the UK uses the orange fruits to create a giant mural. White house says U.S. intelligence gathering may require 'additional constraints' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday there may need to be additional constraints placed on America's spy agencies after a series of embarrassing disclosures about the broad scope of U.S. intelligence gathering.

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