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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dance Review American Ballet Theater Opens Its Fall Season American Ballet Theater opened its fall season at its new Lincoln Center home with a world premiere of The Tempest by Alexei Ratmansky. Extended Stay America IPO could value company at up to $4.2 bln Oct 31 (Reuters) - Hotel chain Extended Stay America Inc said it expects to sell 28.3 million common shares at $18-$21 each in an initial public offering, valuing the company at as much as $4.2... Was it "wipeout of the year"? Carlos Burle may have surfed a 100 foot wave, but longboard legend Laird Hamilton says he didn't finish the ride. Football Ex-pro decapitated in Brazil Joo Rodrigo Silva Santos didn't come home Monday night. Insight Water, wealth and whites - South Africa's potent anti-fracking mix NIEU-BETHESDA, South Africa (Reuters) - Stretching across the heart of South Africa, the Karoo has stirred emotions for centuries, a stunning semi-desert wilderness that draws artists, hunters and the toughest of farmers. Encounters Ik Ud The Wildness of Clothes, but Not for Fashion Mr. Uds wild choices of clothes in his images are not for fashion but a way of conveying culture, he said. 10 golden rules for soccer books Global sporting superstars David Beckham and Alex Ferguson have a story to tell... Special Report Formula One Sunlight to Darkness, Abu Dhabi Circuit Breeds Success The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has improved every year since its furst running in 2009, while many other new venues have faded or been dropped from the calendar. Murdoch staff turned to hacking in 'dog-eat-dog' world, court hears LONDON (Reuters) - Reporters on Rupert Murdoch's News of the World repeatedly hacked the phones of senior politicians and even rival journalists in a desperate bid to get ahead on salacious front-page stories, a London court heard on Thursday. Time Warner Cable Reports Record Quarterly Loss of TV Subscribers The cable company lost 306,000 television subscribers in the third quarter, hurt by a contract dispute that resulted in a blackout of CBS programming. Storage products retailer Container Store raises $225 mln in IPO Oct 31 (Reuters) - Storage products retailer Container Store Group Inc raised $225 million after pricing its initial public offering at the top end of its increased price range. Brazil's Cambuhy, E.ON agree to pay $115 mln for stake in OGX unit SAO PAULO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Germany's E.ON SE and Brazilian buyout firm Cambuhy Investimentos agreed to pay 250 million reais ($115 million) for a combined 45.5 percent stake in OGX Maranho... McIlroy Beats Woods in 18-Hole Exhibition Rory McIlroy won for the first time this year even if it was an 18-hole exhibition against Tiger Woods. Observatory A Dogs Tail Wag Can Say a Lot When watching a tail wag to the left, dogs showed signs of anxiety, scientists found. When the tail went in the opposite direction, they remained calm. UPDATE 1-Audience forecasts lower orders from Samsung * Sees Q4 adj loss of .12-.16/shr vs est loss of .03 Analysis Peyton Manning Halfway to Another M.V.P. Season In a midseason assessment of N.F.L. awards, the Broncos quarterback stands above all others. Jamaal Charles of the Chiefs and J. J. Watt of the Texans are the best players on each side of the line. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. 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. Iraqi Leader Calls on U.S. to Help Fight Terror Threat In a speech in Washington, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki did not acknowledge that political tensions have contributed to security problems. Obama to announce effort to lure foreign businesses to U.S. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is to tout investment opportunities on Thursday when he announces Washington is expanding its efforts to entice foreign firms to bring jobs to the United States, administration officials said. Antiques Hydrangea Hyperbole at New York Botanical Garden Seed-catalog hyperbole, endangered artifacts competing for attention, and Egypt-inspired vintage jewelry. Times Co. Reports Quarterly Loss After Sale of Globe The New York Times Company reported a net loss of $24 million for the third quarter, but digital circulation gains produced a slight increase in revenue. Afghan delegation plans Pakistan visit to meet Taliban founder An Afghan delegation plans to travel to Pakistan to hold talks with one of the founding members of the Taliban, the Afghan president's office said Wednesday. 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. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Sports Briefing | Soccer Malmo Captures Swedish League Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. UPDATE 2-Mexican Congress passes diluted government tax reform MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday approved a government-backed bill to increase weak tax revenues but watered down the measure that is expected to have only a moderate... The Learning Network Student Contest | 15-Second Vocabulary Videos Make a 15-second video that defines or teaches one of our 900+ Words of the Day. Deadline Dec. 3. 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. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Glasses to offer Iron Man virtual reality Imagine a world where anyone could be like Tony Stark in the "Iron Man" movies -- manipulating 3-D images in thin air. Contrite White House Spurns Health Laws Critics While the secretary of health and human services apologized profusely for the troubled rollout of the Affordable Care Act, President Obama traveled to Massachusetts to offer a forceful defense of the law. Arts, Briefly Joyce Theater Plans The New York City Ballet principal Wendy Whelan, DanceBrazil and Pilobolus are among those slated to perform on the Joyce Theater stage in 2014. 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... New Chief of the F.C.C. Is Confirmed The Senate voted unanimously to confirm President Obamas two picks for the Federal Communications Commission, Tom Wheeler as chairman and Michael ORielly as a commissioner. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Schools Watch Students on the Internet What questions about students freedom of speech does this article raise? U.S. Senate panel passes plan to restrict, not end, surveillance WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation on Thursday to tighten controls on the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs, but allows them to continue. Beijing's smog artist A Dutch artist and designer has come up with a device he hopes will suck pollutants from Beijing's smog-cloaked skies, creating columns of clean air for the city's surgical-mask wearing residents. UPDATE 1-Fairfax Financial swings to loss on equity hedges TORONTO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd , the Canadian property and casualty insurer run by investment guru Prem Watsa, said on Thursday it fell to a third-quarter loss due to... Weak Data Underscores Feds Decision Job growth slowed in October, and the Federal Reserve decided to maintain its $85 billion monthly bond-buying program.

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