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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-US regulator unveils plan for universal broadband * Cable group says gives phone companies unfair advantage Mexico Congress passes government tax reform MEXICO CITY, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress on Thursday passed a package of measures that the government has proposed to increase the nation's anemic tax take, though lawmakers watered down the... T Magazine Art Matters | Boo! A Naturally Spooky Show in an Abandoned House in Zurich In the spirit of Halloween, heres a peek at the ghost of a Swiss exhibition that went up in September that was quite literally doomed from the start. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. The Pour Pairings for Tasting Menus A 30-Piece Puzzle Multicourse meals really test the sommelier. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Higgs boson, key to the universe, wins Nobel physics prize STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Britain's Peter Higgs and Francois Englert of Belgium won the Nobel Prize for physics on Tuesday for predicting the existence of the Higgs boson particle that explains how elementary matter attained the mass to form stars and planets. Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1 First Clsico Is a Charm for Barcelonas Neymar, Not for Madrids Bale Neymar and Alexis Snchez scored goals on Saturday as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Hooked on Candy Crush? King gets gameplayers to pay STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - With 100 million people logging on every day for a fix of its games like Candy Crush Saga, global gamemaker King is showing rivals not just how to hook players, but how to get... 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. Rapper 50 Cent gets probation in domestic violence case LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American rapper 50 Cent on Monday struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service after allegedly kicking the mother of his child and destroying her property during a June altercation. Economix Blog Slower Growth Its Not Just Government The Federal Reserves finding of growing underlying strength in the broader economy is belied by the deceleration of expansion in both the private sector and over all, an economist writes. The power of creative confidence Too often, companies and individuals assume that creativity and innovation are the domain of the "creative types." But it turns out every one of us is creative. Dashboard Today in Small Business AdWords or Bing? Retail sales fall. Redirecting food waste to the hungry. An entrepreneurship conference for those 50 and older. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. UPDATE 1-Telecom Argentina's net profit jumps 41 pct on higher sales BUENOS AIRES, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Telecom Argentina, one of Argentina's top telecommunications companies, posted a 41 percent jump in third-quarter net profit to 886 million pesos ($153 million) on higher sales, the company said on Thursday. T Magazine On Beauty | Two-Tone Eye Shadow, Double the Effect Color-blocked eye shadow is a chic way to achieve a dramatic, outr look, and the technique is less complicated than you might think. Kings Beat Sharks 4-3 in OT on Kopitar's PP Goal Anze Kopitar scored on a power play 232 into overtime after setting up Justin Williams' tying power play goal with 739 left in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from behind three times Wednesday night to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Lost dentures, loose eyeball among sick-day excuses survey (Reuters) - A heavy turkey dinner caused one worker to sleep through his shift. Another said his false teeth flew out the car window as he was driving along the highway. Hack me if you can Adam Penenberg, Journalist and a professor at New York University, has invited hackers to break into his life. UPDATE 2-Bankrupt Alabama county gets $300 million more BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct 31 (Reuters) - Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County on Thursday approved a reworked settlement plan for its landmark $4.2 billion municipal bankruptcy that increases already... U.S. Teams Up With Operator of Online Courses to Plan a Global Network The classes, offered in partnership with the California company Coursera, will include weekly sessions in which students will meet in person. F.A.A. Allows Use of Electronic Devices Throughout Flights The Federal Aviation Administrations change, expected before year-end, will allow passengers on most flights to use tablets, MP3 players and other personal electronic devices. 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. Authorities allow increased use of cell phones, e-readers on planes Oct. 31 - Aviation authorities announce new guidelines expanding usage for cell phones, e-readers in flights, say planes can tolerate radio interference from the devices in most instances. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1 First Clsico Is a Charm for Barcelonas Neymar, Not for Madrids Bale Neymar and Alexis Snchez scored goals on Saturday as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league. McIlroy beats Woods in Chinese money match Rory McIlroy has had a 2013 to forget but chose a lucrative exhibition match with World No.1 Tiger Woods in China to give promise of a return to his stellar best at season's end. In Transit Blog Walkabout A Dubai Airports Outsize Ambition; Ellis Island, Still Wounded, Reopens A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. The Pour Pairings for Tasting Menus A 30-Piece Puzzle Multicourse meals really test the sommelier. Palin follows Trump method James Moore says Palin, like the real estate magnate, has profitably monetized speculation about the possibility of a candidacy Tap on Merkel Provides Peek at Vast Spy Net The National Security Agencys monitoring is not limited to politicians like Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany it also includes party leaders and aides, and its all part of efforts to gain an edge over other nations. UPDATE 1-SoftBank eyes sales surge after Sprint, handset deals * CEO Son says handset supplier to bolster mobile business A bright future for light activated medical implants Oct 31 - Researchers in the US are developing a medical implant that can communicate with cells and organs deep inside the human body using light. The research represents a significant achievement in the emerging field of light-activated therapy, the ability to monitor and control the body using light signals. Ben Gruber has more. Jobless Rate in Euro Zone Stays at Record In a sign of weak growth, a slower than expected rise in inflation could put pressure on European officials to further stimulate the economy. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Rehabilitating veterans A golf program is helping medically retired veterans adjust to civilian life. Essay Living in a World of Fantasy Can Be Dehumanizing When does a flesh-and-blood N.F.L. player become more than a mere fantasy football commodity? 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. Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks.

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