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News Feed Latest worldwide news Personal Journeys Off Ireland, a Rugged Journey to Remote Ruins It takes a sturdy stomach and a strong sense of purpose to brave the trip to Skellig Michael, an island eight miles off the coast of Ireland. Heres what people find once they get there. Where St. Vincents Once Stood A look at the transformation of the St. Vincents Hospital site in the West Village, a mega-work-in-progress. Obama under attack as Americans losing prior health plans WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (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. Earnings Help Lift Wall Street Wall Street opened modestly higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq outperforming on the back of strong results from companies such as Amazon and Microsoft. UPDATE 2-Arch Coal cuts metallurgical production view; shares drop (Recasts with lower production outlook; adds CONSOL Energy results, analyst comment, Morgan Stanley note) Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Dashboard Today in Small Business An E-Mail Curfew Has the default already begun? Macys decides to open on Thanksgiving. Our tweets are getting shorter! Australia shares seen to track Wall St. higher on QE hopes SYDNEY, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Australian shares are likely to track Wall Street higher on Wednesday, recovering from a fall in the previous session, as investors expect that the U.S. Federal Reserve... Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast (Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped. Prisoner Release Stirs Anger in Israeli Coalition Right-wing members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus coalition government tried in vain to stop future releases, part of United States-brokered peace talks. Breakingviews Apple's asterisks Oct 29 - The iPad maker beat expectations, expanded in China and should have a new product soon. Jeffrey Goldfarb talks to Rob Cyran about the two ways investors can interpret Apple's latest results. Lou Reed, 1942-2013 Outsider Whose Dark, Lyrical Vision Helped Shape Rock n Roll Mr. Reed was a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose work with the Velvet Underground in the 1960s had an impact on generations of rock musicians. Health Site Chief Expects Low Initial Enrollment Number Despite the snags, Marilyn B. Tavenner argued against calls for delaying enforcement of the requirement that most Americans carry health insurance. Dozens killed as bomb blasts rock Iraq At least 44 people died and scores were wounded when a string of car bombings shook the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Mosul. One blast detonated just as Iraqi soldiers were lining up to collect their monthly paychecks. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Involuntary Entrepreneurship Jobless claims higher than expected. A controversial beer slogan. Dealing with fear when selling. Britain Looks to Fracking as North Sea Oil Dwindles While the government has endorsed shale gas development, environmental groups worry about water pollution, noise and other disruptions. Rice Offers a More Modest Strategy for Mideast In an interview, Susan E. Rice, President Obamas national security adviser, said the presidents goal was to avoid having events in the region swallow his foreign-policy agenda. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) Exploring Sicily's fiery Mount Etna At approximately 3,350 meters, it's Europe's highest and most active volcano. 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... Can anyone dethrone Lionel Messi? The nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or -- the award handed to the year's best player -- have been unveiled and once again Barcelona star Lionel Messi heads up the list. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Footballer in Qatar feels like 'hostage' Qatar's kafala system means migrant workers cannot leave the state without their employer's consent. CNN looks at the impact of the restrictions ahead of the football World Cup. U.S. Treasury gives more detail on offshore anti-tax evasion law WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Foreign banks and investment funds got more detail from the Treasury Department on Tuesday about how to comply with a new U.S. anti-tax evasion law, including a draft agreement... N.F.L. Roundup Goal-Line Stand Saves Seahawks in Win Over Rams Seattle, riding the best start in franchise history, made a dramatic goal-line stand in the final minute to beat St. Louis. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Reuters Today Not-so-super Tuesday for banks Oct. 29 - Deutsche Bank and StanChart stumble on a weak day for bank earnings, but Lloyds manages to beat forecasts. Janet Yellen circles Nov 14 in her diary as Senate hearings loom. Cheese trade thrives in the UAE Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market. Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. U.S. Steel to partially shut Ontario mill TORONTO (Reuters) - United States Steel Corp said on Tuesday it will permanently shut down iron and steelmaking operations at its Hamilton, Ontario, mill at the end of this year. Epic Rap Battles Seeks Staying Power on YouTube Epic Rap Battles of History, which just began its third season on YouTube, hopes to hold onto viewers by presenting a new segment every other week. Brazil's Sports Minister to Resign Before World Cup Brazil's Sports minister is to stand down in December just six months before the country hosts the World Cup. Health Site Puts Agency and Leader in Hot Seat Marilyn Tavenner, who runs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify on Tuesday before a House panel on the problems with the health care website. Senate banking panel eyes November 14 for Yellen hearing Senate aide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee is considering holding a hearing on Janet Yellen's nomination to head the Federal Reserve on November 14, a Senate aide said on Monday. Steve McQueens Film Is a Box-Office Test Case The movie industry is waiting to see if 12 Years a Slave, a story focusing on an African-American, can garner a global audience. 'Stan the Man' makes mark Stanislas Wawrinka talks to CNN about his 2013 success and his Olympic gold with Roger Federer. Revenue Slides at Martha Stewart Living, Partly From Curbing Ties to J.C. Penney The company, which has hired Daniel W. Dienst as its next chief executive, had losses in broadcasting and publishing, where advertising revenue fell when it cut back its relationship with J. C. Penney. Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. Taiwan detects more U.S. beef with banned feed additive TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan detected cattle feed additive zilpaterol in U.S. beef, the third such incident in less than a month in Asia, heightening concerns across the region over banned animal growth drugs. Stastny's Late Goal Lifts Avalanche Over Jets 3-2 Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist in the third period, Semyon Varlamov stopped 24 shots, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Sunday night.

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