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News Feed Latest worldwide news Blizzard fund raises $400,000 for South Dakota ranchers Oct 28 (Reuters) - A relief effort has raised about $400,000 for South Dakota farmers and ranchers affected by a rare autumn blizzard earlier this month that killed sheep and tens of thousands of cattle. Gay people welcome at Sochi Winter Olympics, says Russia's Putin Oct. 28 - Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges no discrimination against gay people at Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Mana Rabiee reports. YOUR MONEY-New unsecured loans beckon, but should you bite? Oct 28 (Reuters) - Late last summer, Jeff Whiting was going back and forth with his credit union about whose name should appear on the title of the GMC Yukon he was trying to finance. So the... The Lede Images of Flames and Smoke in 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. Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop. Your Money Adviser What to Do With Your Retirement Plan if You Change Jobs Some questions to consider about your 401(k) account with a previous employer Cash it out, roll it over or let it ride? T Magazine The Making Of | A Marionette Production of Sleeping Beauty, Created With Centuries-Old Techniques The Milanese artisans of Carlo Colla Sons Marionette Company who create sets, bodies and tiny costumes will also serve as puppeteers in a performance at the New Victory Theater in Times Square, beginning Nov. 1. Fleetwood Mac's John McVie ill Fleetwood Mac co-founder John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer, forcing the group to cancel upcoming shows on its world tour. Making Robots More Like Us In a shift away from robots made to perform in factories, designers are putting the human into humanoids so that they can safely interact in public. 'Stranded player' to leave Qatar Footballer Zahir Belounis' limbo existence is almost at an end. After two years of legal wrangling, threats of a hunger strike and thoughts of suicide, he has been told he will finally receive his Qatari exit visa on October 21. 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. UPDATE 1-Dubai Holding arm plans to sell stake in Swatch-backed retailer -sources * DIC in talks with Saudi-based Al Rajhi Capital - sources Well Quit Smoking? Its Probably Monday Researchers monitored Google search queries from 2008 to 2012 in English, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Almost every week, queries about smoking cessation peaked on Mondays. Making Robots More Like Us In a shift away from robots made to perform in factories, designers are putting the human into humanoids so that they can safely interact in public. No. 1 Alabama Rolls Over Tennessee, 45-10 One thing quarterback AJ McCarron and No. 1 Alabama won't stand for is being labeled something as mundane as "the red team." Newey excited by new challenge NEW DEHLI (Reuters) - Red Bull designer Adrian Newey's decision to join Red Bull from McLaren in 2006 has paid off fourfold but still he wants more. World's best airports to sleep in Survey's criteria include armrest-free seating -- essential for creating a "bed." Draft US municipal debt adviser rules should be ready next year WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The first draft rules governing activities of those who counsel states, cities and other authorities on debt sales and investments should be released by mid-2014, U.S.... Wealth Matters Twitter Tantalizes, but Beware the I.P.O. Some offerings get so much attention they can cloud peoples judgment, but investors must understand how a companys stock will fit in their portfolio. Chinese official sacked after piggyback from flood victim Xinhua BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese local official photographed being given a piggyback by a villager while visiting flood victims in Zhejiang province has been sacked after the image caused public outrage online, state media reported on Monday. Vision of Prairie Paradise Troubles Some Montana Ranchers Some ranchers who fear the region will lose its identity object to conservationists plan to create a vast grassland reserve where 10,000 bison roam and fences are few. 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. Fernandez-Castano Wins BMW Masters Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano called it the perfect win, even though his final hole Sunday to win the BMW Masters was anything but perfect. Television Review Civil War 360 Focuses on Smithsonians Relics Civil War 360 looks at history through evocative objects. U.S. pending home sales fall by most in more than three years in September WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell by the most in more than three years in September, a sign that a softer economy and a rise in mortgage rates are hurting... Copenhagen Know before you go Copenhagen not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth (officially) but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. ArtsBeat Lincoln Center to Expand Discount Ticket Sales The box office at the David Rubenstein Atrium will sell discount tickets to a weeks worth of events at New York City Center, the 92nd Street Y, Merkin Concert Hall and Miller Theater. Personal Health Commutings Hidden Cost The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health. Tens of thousands march for same-sex marriage in Taiwan TAIPEI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators, many displaying rainbows and glitter, thronged the center of Taiwan's capital on Saturday to press demands to legalize same-sex marriage amid an... 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. Football 'Ghost' goal result will stand Hoffenheim fail in a bid to get a 2-1 Bundesliga home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen replayed despite the controversial 'ghost' goal scored by visiting striker Stefan Kiessling. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. Edward Villella Choreographs Ice Theater Show Edward Villella, the founding artistic director of Miami City Ballet who relocated to New York after leaving the company last year, brings a balletic influence to ice skating. 'Bad Grandpa' tops 'Gravity' at North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prankster comedy "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" kicked Sandra Bullock's 3D space thriller "Gravity" from the top of weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, starting off with $32 million in ticket sales over its first three days. Breakingviews The pains of Petrobras Oct 28 - Antony Currie and Christopher Swann explain how Brazilian government interference caused the oil giant's whopping Q3 earnings miss and why shareholders shouldn't expect much to change. In Indonesia, a Push for Prohibition Strikes Fear Conservative Muslim groups say prohibition is part of their goal to create an Islamic state, and critics fear that lawmakers may support a ban to win over voters in elections next year. In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment. Atlantic hurricane season quietest in 45 years, experts say MIAMI (Reuters) - The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season looks set to go down as a big washout, marking the first time in 45 years that the strongest storm to form was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. 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. Lloyds' PPI compensation bill to rise to 8 billion pounds Sky News (Reuters) - Britain's Lloyds Banking Group will have to spend at least another 700 million pounds ($1.13 billion) to compensate customers who were mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), Sky News reported, without citing sources.

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