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News Feed Latest worldwide news World's most dramatic runways Hairy airstrips ranging from the wildly remote to the shockingly short. European science satellite to tumble back to Earth CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A European satellite that spent four years mapping Earth's gravity ran out of fuel on Monday and will plunge back into the atmosphere in about two weeks, officials said. Pundit Was Out of Line With Woods Cheat Remarks McIlroy Golf Channel television pundit Brandel Chamblee was out of order earlier this month when he implied world number one Tiger Woods had cheated, Rory McIlroy said on Thursday. Letter From Washington Congressional Budget Talks to Begin Amid a Sea of False Assumptions The panel that convenes this week must contend with this record of failure, a task compounded by misinformation that the deficit is spiraling out of control. Pro-Mursi demonstrations after Egypt's Friday prayers Nov. 1 - Muslim Brotherhood supporters stage Friday protests in Cairo and other Egyptian provinces in support of former president Mohamed Mursi ahead of his scheduled trial on November 4. Jillian Kitchener reports. GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro on the ropes after dive in inflation * Euro remains under pressure after biggest fall vs dollar in 6 mths * European shares lower but head for 4th week of gains * Solid China manufacturing data limits Asian share losses * Dollar index... Music Review Andras Schiff Plays All 6 Bach Partitas at Carnegie Hall The pianist Andras Schiff, a legendary Bach enthusiast, performed all six of the composers partitas on Wednesday night at Carnegie Hall. Former Detainees Right to Speedy Trial Wasnt Violated, Appeals Panel Rules A court upheld the conviction of Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, who had a nearly five-year delay before being tried on charges related to the 1998 bombings of two American Embassies in Africa. NHL Calendar Nov. 8 Hockey Hall of Fame game New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs Marcia Wallace, voice of 'The Simpsons' Edna Krabappel, dies at 70 (Reuters) - Actress Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel on the Fox show "The Simpsons" and earlier Carol Kester, the receptionist on the 1970s sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show," has died at 70. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. Astronomers discover most distant galaxy yet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy yet, a discovery that pushes back scientists' view of the universe to about 700 million years after it is thought to have come into existence. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. Astronomers Find Earthlike Planet, but Its Infernally Hot Kepler 78b, a planet 400 light-years away, is the first planet that seems to be of similar size and made of the same mixture of rock and iron as Earth. A Good Appetite Spaetzle at Home Crank Up the Fluegelhorn and Fill the Steins Add leeks and cabbage, cover with cheese, and bake until everything is bubbling and crunchy on top. Wall St Week Ahead-Twitter's IPO to provide week's excitement NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Twitter will be the talk of Wall Street next week when the social media company goes public in the stock market's most anticipated initial public offering since 2012's... Veterans not a political chew toy Paul Rieckhoff says as another budget battle approaches, veterans refuse to be used again--as they were in the shutdown--as hostages of warring political parties Troubled Start for Health Law Has Democrats Feeling Anxious Democrats say that the laws woes are cutting into the momentum they gained after the government shutdown, and that the troubles could cost them in the 2014 midterm races. UPDATE 2-FDA approves Roche leukemia drug Gazyva Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Friday approved Roche Holding AG's new drug for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not previously been treated for one of the most common forms of blood cancer. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Federer or Nadal? With the mens season about to end with the ATP World Tour Finals, there is increasing discussion about who the greatest tennis player of this generation might be. The Pour Pairings for Tasting Menus A 30-Piece Puzzle Multicourse meals really test the sommelier. Celtic captain Brown's ban appeal rejected (Reuters) - Celtic captain Scott Brown's appeal against an extended ban following his Champions League sending-off against Barcelona has been rejected, the club said on Friday. Bruker Corp cuts forecast due to weak demand in microelectronics Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bruker Corp, a maker of scientific instruments, cut its full-year forecast after reporting lower-than-expected quarterly results, partly due to weak demand from microelectronics customers. Poland, Wedded to Coal, Spurns Europe on Clean Energy Targets A fossil-fuels holdout, Poland has actively worked to block the European Unions effort to more tightly control greenhouse gas emissions. British SMEs more confident but funding concerns persist survey LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's small and medium-sized businesses are more confident about their prospects than they have been for three years but still want banks and the government to do more on... Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. UPDATE 1-BNY Mellon in $28 mln pact with Florida over currency prices Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bank of New York Mellon Corp on Friday reached a $28 million settlement with Florida to resolve allegations that the bank overcharged a state pension plan for foreign currency transactions. Black patients less likely to ask for lower-cost meds NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African American patients may feel less comfortable than white patients asking doctors if they can take cheaper drugs, a recent survey from an emergency department shows. Circus Review Big Apple Circus in Luminocity, at Damrosch Park Big Apple Circuss Luminocity engages toddlers and jaded circusgoers alike. Gadgetwise Review Western Digital My Cloud Western Digitals new external hard drive, My Cloud, has a faster processor and a smoother setup than its predecessor. 10 golden rules for soccer books They are global sporting superstars, and they've got a story to tell. UPDATE 1-Novo Nordisk gets U.S. approval for insulin dose system COPENHAGEN, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Denmark's Novo Nordisk said on Friday that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two insulin pens with a new dosing system, FlexTouch, that makes it easier for diabetes patients to inject insulin. Intel Is Said to Weigh Sale of Online Cable TV Venture Intel has been frustrated with cable content providers and might sell to Verizon, people with direct knowledge of the discussions said. New York steps up security ahead of marathon Nov. 1 - New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the city will have additional officers on the street as well as increased video surveillance ahead of this weekend's marathon. Sports Briefing | Soccer Chelsea Pulls Out Last-Minute Win Chelsea seized on a defensive blunder in the 90th minute to beat Manchester City, 2-1, in the Premier League. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. Social Qs Tipping Points Advice on if and when to tip, what a child can say when adults comment on his height and how to handle interruptions when visiting friends at a retirement home. Hong Kong CVs for toddlers? Ryo Desmidt is in his first year at a kindergarten in Hong Kong and seems like an especially gifted child. In Transit Blog F.A.A. Approves Use of Devices on Flights The Federal Aviation Administration has approved in-flight use e-readers, tablets and smart phones in airplane mode.

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