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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Vulnerable Age Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans high interest rates can strain the finances of people on fixed incomes. New-Look Pistons Beat Wizards 113-102 in Opener Greg Monroe had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and the new-look Detroit Pistons won their season opener in convincing fashion, beating the Washington Wizards 113-102 Wednesday night. Who is at 'extreme' climate risk? Nearly a third of the world's economic output will come from countries facing "high" to "extreme" risks from the impacts of climate change within 12 years, according to a new report. Outsiders in European society Hundreds of migrants departing from unstable Libya died in early October in a shipwreck while trying to reach Lampedusa, their gateway to Europe. But although their tale is tragic, it is far from exceptional. U.S. athletes still reluctant to admit head injuries report WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Many young athletes still do not admit when they have suffered a head injury despite increased awareness about the risks of concussions in children and teenagers, U.S. health advisers said on Wednesday, urging sports leagues and government agencies to take more action. Googly for Guinness - new record for most googly eye glasses October 28 - Children set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing googly eye glasses.Sharon Reich reports. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Kindergarten wars CVs for toddlers? In Hong Kong's educational pressure cooker, the kindergarten place race begins at birth. Syria chemical arms destroyed Syria has destroyed all its declared chemical weapons mixing, filling and production facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Thursday. Alyssa Cass and Sam Howard The bride is a director at a public relations firm; the groom is an advertising producer for the National Football League. Jazz Listings for Nov. 1-7 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. 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. Kanye West, Kim Kardashian engaged on her birthday (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West popped the question to his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's Major League Baseball stadium he rented for her 33rd birthday. Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers. Opinionator | Fixes Protecting Children From Toxic Stress We know that trauma in the lives of children can impair mental and physical health in adulthood. We also know how to prevent it. Illegal immigrants' route to Europe The death of more than 300 African migrants in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa in early October has shone a spotlight on illegal immigration to Europe. T Magazine Countess Marina Cicogna, a Woman of the World The 79-year-old Italian who is also an award-winning movie producer, photographer of the jet-set and hostess of truly legendary parties continues to live her life on her own terms. Veteran chef to French leaders hangs up apron PARIS (Reuters) - For 40 years, Bernard Vaussion has stirred and sauteed, poached and parboiled, reduced and roasted for six French presidents and their guests. Now it's time to hang up the... Ethiopian opposition says members beaten, illegally detained ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - An Ethiopian opposition group accused police and security officials of beating, illegally detaining and abducting more than 150 of its members between July and September this year. Syria chemical arms destroyed Syria has destroyed all its declared chemical weapons mixing, filling and production facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Thursday. Precious collection of treasure debuts in Rome Oct. 30 - The "Treasure of San Gennaro", an Italian treasure trove of gifts to ward off catastrophe, goes on show in Rome. Tara Cleary reports. Well Whats Your Fitness Age? Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age. Housing case before U.S. justices close to settlement -lawyer WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - A case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could limit housing discrimination claims is close to a settlement, potentially removing an opportunity for the justices to... PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Oct 31 Oct 31 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. As It Denounces U.S. Spying, Europe Delays Privacy Protection at Home Germanys acquiescence in a British-led effort to freeze the privacy measures highlighted what appear to be contradictions between the verbal support for privacy among European leaders and their policy decisions. Secret to Vettel's dominance? Former Red Bull F1 driver David Coulthard explores the story behind Sebastian Vettel's dominance. Amanda Davies reports. Pope holds crisis talks on fate of Germany's 'luxury bishop' VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis held crisis talks on Thursday on the fate of Germany's "luxury bishop" who is under intense pressure to resign for spending some 31 million euros ($42 million) on an ultra-luxurious residence. Moving the 2022 Qatar World Cup One of the NFL's most high-profile team owners has warned against moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Drones That Deliver Pizza Small-business employment declines. Do business owners have a false sense of security about their data? Iraq's Maliki warns of "the virus of terrorism" without aid from international community Oct. 31 - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visits Washington with hopes of securing additional military aid and warns that without help, "the virus of terrorism" will spread. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. A Yellow Card, Then Unfathomable Violence, in Brazil Hopelessness, rage that grew from poverty and inequality and Brazils wider culture of knives and revenge may have played a part in a confrontation on a soccer field that turned gruesome. Glasses to make you a real-life Tony Stark Imagine a world where anyone could be like Tony Stark in the "Iron Man" movies -- manipulating 3-D images in thin air. Memo From Japan With a Plants Tainted Water Still Flowing, No End to Environmental Fears Recent accidents have raised questions about whether the environment is facing new dangers more than two and a half years after the original disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Obamacare controversy hits close to home for Capitol Hill staff WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Republican lawmakers opposed to Obamacare are grappling with a predicament of their own making as they decide whether to move their staff into the new insurance marketplaces tied to President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul. Trimble Navigation enjoys strong mobile sales Oct 31 (Reuters) - Trimble Navigation Ltd, a navigation software maker, posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings and forecast a strong fourth quarter, helped by robust sales in the transport and logistics sectors. N.F.L. Roundup Younger Players Face Bigger Concussion Risk, Report Says High school football players are nearly twice as likely to get concussions as college football players and high school athletes in other sports, according the Institute of Medicine. NYSE Euronext shares remain suspended at company's request PARIS (Reuters) - NYSE Euronext shares in Paris remained suspended on Thursday at the request of the company, according to Euronext. Sports Briefing | Tennis Cilic Wins in Return From Doping Ban In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters. Australia Participated in N.S.A. Program, Document Says Australia has used its Asian embassies to collect data on China, Indonesia and other countries, according to a document leaked by Edward J. Snowden.

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