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News Feed Latest worldwide news Is Google behind mystery barge? Moored on the waters of San Francisco Bay, just east of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, is -- well, a mystery. Meet Andy Murray's Mum Tennis parents don't always have the best of reputations. Think Damir Dokic, John Tomic and Jim Pierce. However, Andy Murray's Mum is a very different breed. 2 Peacekeepers Killed in Northern Mali Suicide Attack Assailants killed two Chadian peacekeepers and injured nine other soldiers and civilians in a suicide attack on a checkpoint in northern Mali, the United Nations said. Opinion Banksy 'clueless about NYC' UK graffiti artist Banksy doesn't understand how One WTC helped New York heal, says Errol Louis. Ukrainian Chocolates Caught in Trade War Between Europe and Russia A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. UK energy bosses blame politicians for price rises LONDON (Reuters) - The six energy companies that dominate Britain's energy market defended steep price hikes on Tuesday, blaming rising costs and political interference as a panel of lawmakers accused them of abusing their market position at consumers' expense. CORRECTED-U.S. Steel to partially shut Hamilton works (Corrects headline to clarify that not every part of the facility is affected.) Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member. Beijing Crash May Be Tied to Unrest in Xinjiang 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. Express Scripts quarterly net profit rises, shares dip (Reuters) - Pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Holding Co on Thursday reported higher net earnings for the third quarter but said claims volume declined 9 percent. 'Love Boat's' MacLeod on his 'great ride' Gavin MacLeod keeps upbeat attitude, reflective of characters on "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat." But he's had his share of challenges. Hurricane Sandy A Storm Still Felt A year later, readers affected by the storm shared stories of frustrations and silver linings, displaying the physical, financial and emotional impact that remains. Check In Hotel Review Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro A piece of Old World elegance by Copacabana Beach, this 232-room hotel is more than just a place for cleaning off the sand. U.S. trade official pushes Congress to renew trade promotion authority WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration's top trade official said on Tuesday that the United States is aiming to finalize a giant trade deal with 11 other Pacific Rim nations by the end of year, but that it needs Congress to approve a rule to speed up the talks. BlackBerry met with Facebook about potential bid - WSJ TORONTO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd executives flew to California to meet with Facebook Inc last week to gauge its interest in a potential bid for the struggling smartphone-maker, according to... Saudi Women Rise Up, Quietly, and Slide Into the Drivers Seat In open defiance of staunch opposition in a conservative Saudi society, a small group of women got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos. Bachelet may win Chile election in first round, poll shows SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Center-left former President Michelle Bachelet holds a huge lead in Chile's presidential election this year and may attract enough support to win outright in the first round, a key poll showed on Tuesday. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. 3D printing enters metal age 3D printers are revolutionizing the way we make things using plastic, well now their being developed to print in metal. Hungry City Crazy Crab 888 in Flushing, Queens At Crazy Crab 888, the ambience may be zero stars, but the service approaches four. Dance Review Boris Charmatzs Leve des Conflits Extended at MoMA In Leve des Conflits Extended (Suspension of Conflicts Extended), 24 dancers are cycling through a sequence, whose core concept is mathematical. WHO Polio cases confirmed in Syria Ten cases of polio have been confirmed among children in Syria, the first outbreak of the disease in that country since 1999, a World Health Organization spokesman told CNN Tuesday. Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe on Monday, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. In New York mayoral race, Republican Lhota struggles to connect NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Republican mayoral candidate Joe Lhota has served as the city's budget director and deputy mayor, led the mass-transit agency's aggressive response to superstorm Sandy and boasts a wife who is a prodigious Republican fundraiser. Bolshoi acid trial After a brief delay the trial is set to resume for an ex-dancer for the Bolshoi Ballet. CNN's Ralitsa Vassileva reports Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. Tiger helps Turkey make history Living Golf looks a the country's plan to host the Turkish Airlines Open, its first ever European Tour event. 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. 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. Obama May Ban Spying on Heads of Allied States President Obama was poised to order the ban in response to a deepening diplomatic crisis over reports that the National Security Agency had for years targeted the cellphone of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. World's most extreme courses From Greenland to Afghanistan to Bolivia playing golf in some of the world's wildest, most beautiful and most dangerous places. Michelle Gelber, Mandy Spiller The wedding took place on the beach in Asbury Park, N.J. Youre the Boss Blog Is It Harder to Pitch a Professional or a Family Member? What Lessons Have You Learned About Dealing With Investors? Greece Eavesdropped on 2 U.S. Envoys in 90s, Ex-Official Says Theodoros Pangalos, a former Greek foreign minister, revealed that his countrys intelligence services had tapped the phones of the American ambassadors to Greece and Turkey. Most spectacular train stations Whether they are designed by cutting-edge architects or decorated with priceless works of art, train and metro stations have become unlikely sites of some of the world's most exquisite architecture and design. Tiananmen Square Chinese authorities have made a concerted effort to censor images and online accounts of a jeep that plowed into crowds in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, killing five and injuring 38, amid suggestions police are looking for suspects from the restive western region of Xinjiang. A Portfolio That Surprises Even Its Creator Renzo Piano has designed 25 major projects, and his work has become a reference point in the field. Wall Street lifts stocks ahead of Fed meeting; dollar jumps NEW YORK (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, while the U.S. dollar climbed the most in almost two months.

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