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News Feed Latest worldwide news Crouching World Championship, Hidden Tiger Three years ago at Sheshan International, hundreds of fans wanting an autograph stood outside the clubhouse where Tiger Woods was signing his scorecard at the HSBC Champions. They excitedly began chanting in Chinese, "We want Tiger! We want Tiger!" Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Mashable Names Jim Roberts to Oversee Content Expansion The editor, Jim Roberts, worked for much of his career at The New York Times and worked briefly at Reuters. Guerrillas release American hostage Colombia's FARC guerrilla group has released American hostage Kevin Scott Sutay, the Cuban and Norwegian governments said in a joint statement Sunday. 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. On Tennis On Road to Fed Cup Final, Top Russians Jump Off Russia, once the dominant force in womens tennis, is playing the Fed Cup finals against Italy without any of its top-ranked players. J. J. Abrams and Doug Dorst Collaborate on a Book, S. The director-producer J. J. Abrams (the recent Star Trek movies) has collaborated with Doug Dorst on a hardback book, S., that operates on several levels. India Raises Interest Rate to Battle Inflation The rise in prices is expected to continue, and the central bank said it was prepared to take appropriate action. With the rupee now stable, the bank also lowered a separate lending rate. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. UPDATE 3-Batista's OGX files for bankruptcy protection in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, sought court protection from creditors on Wednesday in... New Yorkers target Barneys after black shoppers claim bias NEW YORK (Reuters) - A small group of demonstrators gathered at the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers' complaints they were stopped by police after making luxury purchases. Snowden's former provider launches open effort for secure email SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The founder of the Lavabit encrypted email service, which shut down rather than allow potentially unlimited government interception, said he will release his programming code to the public in an effort to improve communication security. What I Love Dani Shapiros Provident Move to the Country The author and her husband left the city for Connecticut and found a more spiritual life. Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Overnighter My West Coast Marthas Vineyard The Point Reyes area, north of San Francisco, strikes the author as similar to the Massachusetts island only better. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Clean-up in Europe after storm The clean-up operation continued Tuesday, a day after a major Atlantic storm pummeled England, France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, killing a dozen people. FAU's Carl Pelini Resigns After Drug Allegation Florida Atlantic coach Carl Pelini and defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis both resigned Wednesday after university officials said they acknowledged using illegal drugs. Microsoft seeks EU approval for $7.5 billion Nokia deal BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Microsoft has asked EU antitrust regulators to approve its 5.44-billion-euro ($7.49 billion) takeover of Nokia's phone business as part of a push into the mobile devices business. Scott Carpenter, One of the Original Seven Astronauts, Is Dead at 88 Mr. Carpenters flight into space was in May 1962. Before the first mission to orbit the Earth, in February that same year, he famously told another astronaut, Godspeed, John Glenn. I Was Misinformed I Sing the Bike Electric In the old days, you had to pedal your bike. How did we ever manage? JP Morgan puts London FX chief on leave, Citi reported to do same LONDON (Reuters) - JP Morgan has put its chief currency dealer in London, Richard Usher, on leave, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, and Bloomberg reported Citigroup Inc had done the same with its chief dealer. UPDATE 2-Sprint promises higher data speeds than rivals BURLINGAME, Calif., Oct 30 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp promised to gradually offer wireless data speeds far in excess of those offered by bigger rivals like Verizon, as it hopes to use recently acquired wireless airwaves to regain market share. Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Bolshois Plans for New York Remain Unclear The Bolshoi and Lincoln Center have not announced whether the ballet will appear there in 2014. World's most dramatic runways Hairy airstrips ranging from the wildly remote to the shockingly short. Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up of thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices. Front Court Should Help Baylor Overcome PG Loss With Pierre Jackson gone from Baylor, six different players have taken a turn at point guard during practice for the Bears. Colombia's anti-terror entrepreneur Colombian innovator Mauricio Betancur shows off his latest range of defense gadgets in a country facing acute security problems. Lotus Why Kimi was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Community Health Systems profit falls, outlook lowered Oct 30 (Reuters) - Community Health Systems Inc reported sharply lower quarterly net profit on Wednesday due to a $98 million charge to cover eventual settlement of a U.S. government investigation into its Medicare admissions between 2005 and 2010. India Ink Morality and Mobile Phones in India Cheap mobile phones in India present possibilities for emancipation and change for women and oppressed classes. Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. Well New Years Baby? You May Pay More While medical conditions and encounters dont care whether its 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Having a child early in the year presents some special challenges. Theater Review The Last Goodbye, From Michael Kimmel, in San Diego The Last Goodbye, based on Romeo and Juliet, relies on Jeff Buckleys music to supply the emotional resonance and depth of character established by Shakespeares verse. Currents | Deals Discounts at ABC Carpet Home, Bellino Fine Linens and Modani Bargains on furniture, bed linens and mats for messy pets. Wider seats mean better sleep Richard Quest and Samuel Burke discuss a study that found widening airplane seats by an inch helped people sleep better. UPDATE 4-Fiat cuts 2013 profit forecast on weak Latin America * Shares fall as much as 5 percent (Adding Maserati results, upcoming presentation, more CEO comments) Clippers Wont Win on Expectations Alone The Lakers, a team of castoffs and aging stars, beat the Clippers, who are considered title contenders and starting to act the part, in their N.B.A. opener on Tuesday night. N.B.A. Preview The Haves and the Have-Nots Entering the 2013-14 season, the N.B.A.s upper class which, on its lower end, includes both New York teams has grown to include about half the league.

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