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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. US STOCKS-SP 500's rally ends after Fed; Expedia up late * Fed holds steady with bond buying, gives weaker growth view NYC Marathon's finish line painted yellow in solidarity with Boston Oct. 30 - To honor those killed in April's deadly Boston Marathon bombing, NYC paints its finish line yellow, one of the Boston race's theme colors. Gavino Garay reports. Trial of Kenyan president likely to be delayed until next year AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The trial of Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on charges of crimes against humanity is unlikely to start next month as planned, after prosecutors said on Tuesday they did not object to a delay. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Oct. 29, 2013 Answer this question about the Oct. 29, 1929 stock market crash. Theater Review The Last Goodbye, From Michael Kimmel, in San Diego The Last Goodbye, based on Romeo and Juliet, relies on Jeff Buckleys music to supply the emotional resonance and depth of character established by Shakespeares verse. Dolphins killed for shark bait Dolphins are brutally killed in Peru to use as shark bait. CNN's Rafael Romo reports. Behind the Roar of Political Debates, Whispers of Race Persist At the core of Washingtons philosophical divide is a stubborn racial component Whites say government does too much, while blacks and Hispanics say it should do more. ArtsBeat Katy Perry on Top in a Dismal Week for Music Industry Katy Perrys album Prism is No. 1, but over all, album sales reached a weekly low. Photos When Tempers Flare A look at baseball arguments and disputed calls through images from the Times photography archives. New York Police Detective Is Accused of Perjury Officials said Abel Joseph, a narcotics detective, gave different accounts of an East Harlem drug arrest, causing the case to be dismissed. Israel strikes Gaza An Israeli air strike hit two concealed rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip Monday, the military announced. How 'Black Sox' threw series Bob Greene says when the Chicago White Sox purposely lost the World Series in 1919, one clever reporter let the team's manager say it without saying it Xinjiang A connection to Xinjiang, a restive autonomous region in northwestern China, has emerged in the investigation into the jeep that plowed into crowds in Tiananmen Square on Monday, killing five and injuring at least 40. Rebel Stronghold Falls to Congolese Army In a turning point in an insurrection that has roiled the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the last major population center controlled by the M23 fell to the military. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory. Batista's OGX slides into bankruptcy Oct. 30 - OGX, the energy company controlled by former Brazilian billionaire Eike Batista, files for Latin America's largest-ever corporate bankruptcy protection. Conway G. Gittens reports. Obama Vows to Fix Health Site and Rebuff Critics President Obama spoke at Faneuil Hall in Boston, noting that it was where Gov. Mitt Romney signed Massachusetts health law. Tedeschi Trucks Band serves London some funky medicine LONDON (Reuters) - When Tedeschi Trucks Band took the stage at a packed Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday night, the rapturous applause they drew was not what might be expected for a U.S. group whose new album peaked at 52 in the British charts. Well Quit Smoking? Its Probably Monday Researchers monitored Google search queries from 2008 to 2012 in English, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Almost every week, queries about smoking cessation peaked on Mondays. Snowden's former provider launches open effort for secure email SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The founder of the Lavabit encrypted email service, which shut down rather than allow potentially unlimited government interception, said he will release his programming code to the public in an effort to improve communication security. Twitter hit with $124 mln lawsuit over private stock sale NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc was sued for $124 million on Wednesday by two companies that said the social media darling defrauded it into pushing forward with a doomed private sale of its shares to stoke investor interest for its initial public offering. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... Sports Briefing | Golf L.P.G.A. Tour Will Admit 16-Year-Old The L.P.G.A. Tour waived its age requirement Monday for Lydia Ko, clearing the way for her to join the tour in 2014. 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. Sebelius Apologizes for Health Sites Malfunctions Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said she was responsible for what she called the HealthCare.gov debacle. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. UPDATE 3-China slowdown and vaccine glitch hit drugmaker Sanofi * Shares erase losses, up 2.4 pct (Recasts with detail, analyst comments, share move) Music Review San Diego Symphony at Carnegie Hall The San Diego Symphony, led by Jahja Ling, made its debut at Carnegie Hall with a new work, a performance by Lang Lang and Prokofievs Fifth Symphony. Protests Halt Kellys Speech at Brown University Protesters shouting chants and complaints about the polices stop-and-frisk tactics prevented Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly from speaking on Tuesday. Rising Mobile Ad Sales Propel Facebook Profit The social networks third-quarter results topped Wall Street expectations as revenue increased 60 percent from the same period a year ago. How sharks inspire design Engineers have used sharks as the blueprint for everything from sports cars, to swim suits to antibacterial material. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Tool Kit Gadgets to Help the Party Host A robotic bartender will soon join a group of gadgets to help you throw a holiday or tailgate party to remember. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. UPDATE 1-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest Oct 29 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media The most crass dating app ever? Peggy Drexler says the misogyny of a new dating app, even if it's just a business shtick, has effects that should not be taken lightly Balloon space trips planned Want space travel but don't have pockets deep enough for Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic or the courage levels to match Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil space-jumper? A balloon trip to (almost) space and back might just be the answer. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Esprit shares surge to highest in over a year as it hires another ex-Zara executive HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of retailer Esprit Holdings jumped more than 7 percent on Wednesday after it said it had hired a former executive from rival Inditex as chief product officer, the latest...

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