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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. WiLan plunges after losing patent case against Apple TORONTO (Reuters) - Shares in Canadian patent licensing company WiLan Inc plunged almost 23 percent on Thursday after a jury ruled that Apple did not infringe a patent it held, leading several... Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street lifts stocks ahead of Fed meeting; dollar jumps NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs on Tuesday to lead global equities higher ahead of word from the Federal Reserve on the future of its stimulus program,... Soccer Roundup Shaky United Is Rescued By Rooney Mikel Arteta scored a on penalty kick before being ejected from the game as first-place Arsenal defeated host Crystal Palace, 2-0, in Englands Premier League on Saturday. Bats Keeping Score Molina Dashes Ambitions of Bostons Base Stealers The Red Sox, who were among the stolen-base leaders in the regular season, have not tested the well-respected arm of Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. Neil Powells Benjamin Britten A Life for Music Neil Powell examines the complex character and life of the composer Benjamin Britten. Russian Bolshoi dancer denies ordering acid attack as trial starts MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to ordering an acid attack that nearly blinded the Bolshoi ballet's artistic director, and a jobless former convict... Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Ko 'Super Excited' About Pro Debut, and Playing for Money New Zealand's 16-year-old prodigy Lydia Ko is "super excited" about making her professional debut next month in Florida, and expects the novel experience of competing for money to be on her mind for at least her first few events. Jung Changs Empress Dowager Cixi Jung Chang portrays the Empress Dowager Cixi as a proto-feminist who brought medieval China into the modern age. UPDATE 1-Cost cuts help Saudi Telecom to 73 pct profit leap * Q3 net profit 3.39 bln riyals vs 1.95 bln riyals a year earlier Monthlong Chase Around New York City for Banksys Street Art A little army has been scurrying to wherever in New York the anonymous street artist and trickster known as Banksy has placed his almost daily graffiti. Florida sheriff freed weapon suspect to protect his rights -lawyer BRISTOL, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida sheriff accused of illegally releasing a concealed-weapon suspect from jail acted out of a constitutional duty to uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms, the police officer's attorney said on Tuesday at his trial. Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet Oct. 27 - The fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School renewed the debate on the nation's gun laws, but Congress has been unable to move forward on any major legislation. Produced by Nathan Frandino. New York Political Consultant Charged in Corruption Case Melvin E. Lowe, whose clients include the State Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and top real estate developers, faces nine criminal counts. RWE looks for investor partners in renewables push document FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - RWE , Germany's No.2 utility, is looking for new ways to boost its renewable power business, including partnerships with investors, according to an internal document... From China to Los Angeles, Taking the Electric Bus China-based BYD has contracts to provide electric buses, built at its plant in Southern California, to transit agencies in Los Angeles and Long Beach. Business Briefing | Regulatory News Tentative Approval for Faster-Acting Hepatitis C Drug Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously voted in favor of a hepatitis C drug from Gilead Sciences. Imax to Begin Producing Home Theaters in China The Canadian company plans to announce that it has set up a joint venture with a Chinese multinational to develop and manufacture $250,000 home theater systems. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. 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. Applied Science Maybe Heaven Can Wait, but a Customer Cant Sometimes, a company can build excitement for a product or service by keeping consumers waiting. But when the delay is forced, they just see red. Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet New ways to monitor students around the clock raise questions about whether educators can or should legally discipline children for online outbursts. The world's best city is ... Not the same as last year's. Cond Nast Traveler has announced its latest Readers' Choice Awards. How many have you been to? N.F.L. Roundup Sly Stafford Makes Big Day by Johnson Count for Lions The Cowboys thought the Lions Matthew Stafford was going to spike the ball. Instead, he lunged for a score, giving Calvin Johnson, who had 329 receiving yards, another reason to celebrate. Palin follows Trump method James Moore says Palin, like the real estate magnate, has profitably monetized speculation about the possibility of a candidacy Rookie Lifts Penguins Past Hurricanes Jayson Megna, a rookie, had his first career goal and assist, and the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins snapped a three-game skid by defeating Carolina, 3-1. 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. Chat Chow Lots of Dim Sum Feeds a Starry Career Chris Cannon has had a long career in fine dining, and its genesis was at a simple dim sum parlor in Chinatown. Brent crude rallies on Libya output; stocks tick up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude rose nearly 2 percent on Monday after Libya's oil exports dropped, while stocks were little changed at record highs on expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep its loose monetary policy in place this week. Nishikori ends Tsonga's ATP finals hopes One French tennis star keeps alive his hopes of a long-awaited return to the ATP World Tour Finals on Tuesday, but another misses out on a third successive appearance. Can Merkel really be surprised the NSA spied on her? BERLIN (Reuters) - When Angela Merkel was growing up in communist East Germany, she recalls her parents getting nervous whenever she talked for too long on the phone. "Hang up! The Stasi is listening and it's all being recorded," warned her mother, according to one biography. WRAPUP 1-Cost of banking clean-up hits Deutsche and UBS anew * Deutsche Bank earnings hit by 1.2 bln eur litigation provisions Neymar stars for Barca in El Clasico win Brazilian striker marks his El Clasico debut with a goal as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday to consolidate their lead at the top of La Liga. Motorsport Vettel wraps up F1 title Sebastian Vettel clinches a record equaling fourth successive world title Sunday with another superbly judged drive to win the Indian Grand Prix. Ohio Governor Defies G.O.P. With Defense of Social Safety Net Gov. John R. Kasich of Ohio has critiqued his partys views on poverty programs and moved to expand Medicaid in his state. Beachside waiters in Rio de Janeiro swap aprons for cleats and take to soccer pitch Oct. 16 - Soccer mad waiters in Rio get their game on at Copacabana beach after working late into the night. John Russell reports. E.U. Weighs Googles Offer to Highlight Its Rivals Services Competitors are unhappy with the search giants latest submission to resolve a long-running antitrust case with the European authorities. Moore, Woodland Set Up Monday Playoff in Malaysia Americans Ryan Moore and Gary Woodland set up a Monday playoff after finishing tied on 14-under at the weather-hit CIMB Classic in Malaysia on Sunday.

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