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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Al-Assad to U.N. Rebel support must end Syrian President Bashar al-Assad told U.N. envoy Lakhdar Brahimi that any political solution to the Syrian crisis hinges on outside countries cutting off support to the rebels, reports said. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Mondays Matchup Seahawks at Rams The Seahawks travel to St. Louis for Monday Night Football. In Race for Boston Mayor, Former Addicts Back Candidate With a Past Martin J. Walsh is a recovering alcoholic, and his campaign has moved many former addicts to step out from the shadows and publicly support him. UPDATE 1-U.S. security agency intercepts Google, Yahoo traffic overseas -report SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The National Security Agency has tapped directly into communications links used by Google and Yahoo to move huge amounts of email and other user information among overseas data centers, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. Western Union profit falls as expenses rise; shares down 13 percent (Reuters) - Western Union Co , the world's largest money-transfer company, reported a 20 percent fall in quarterly profit in the face of increasing competition and higher regulatory expenses, sending... UPDATE 1-PerkinElmer narrows 2013 forecast, cites Q4 uncertainty Oct 30 (Reuters) - Scientific instruments maker PerkinElmer Inc narrowed its full-year earnings forecast range on Wednesday, lowering the top end by 3 cents, as it takes a cautious view on business for the rest of the year. Plane crashes; no one notices The Federal Aviation Administration says the plane crashed and caught fire overnight but went unnoticed for hours. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. ArtsBeat American Academy in Rome Names New President Mark Robbins, the executive director of the International Center of Photography, will take over from Adele Chatfield-Taylor. Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports. Baylor Climbs to No. 5 in AP College Football Poll Baylor climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll, the best ranking for the Bears in 60 years. Ask an Expert Taking Questions on How to Research Family History Elizabeth Shown Mills, a genealogist, will answer questions about how to use online sources, physical public records and the DNA of living relatives. Major Indexes Keep Rising, on Belief the Fed Will Stand Pat on Stimulus With eyes on the Federal Reserve, investors ignored reports showing a big drop in consumer confidence and a slight decline in retail sales. Steve Jobs' boyhood home becomes historic site It may not look special, but a modest 1950s ranch-style house in a suburban Bay Area neighborhood is now a protected historical site. UPDATE 1-Mosquitoes known to carry dengue, yellow fever seen in California (Recasts with more on insect's feeding habits; how it arrived in California still unknown) 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. As Budget Talks Open, U.S. Says Deficit Fell The deficit for the 2013 fiscal year fell to a lower-than-expected $680 billion, the government said hours after congressional budget negotiations opened with a show of bipartisan conciliation. At Home With David Bromberg and Nancy Josephson Duet for Violin and Voodoo If youre looking for the folk musician-turned-luthier-turned-recording artist (again), just follow the beads. UPDATE 3-Boeing to place much of 777X design work outside Seattle NEW YORK, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Boeing Co has decided to place a significant amount of design work for its new 777X jetliner in a handful of cities around the U.S. and overseas, moving work outside the Seattle area where the current 777 was designed and is being built. UPDATE 1-Skyworks forecasts strong qtr as demand rises for analog chips Oct 30 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Skyworks Solutions Inc forecast current-quarter results above analysts' estimates as it sells more analog chips used to connect machines to the Internet, sending its shares up 5 percent in extended trading. UPDATE 3-SunPower results shine; 2014 outlook disappoints LOS ANGELES, Oct 30 (Reuters) - SunPower Corp on Wednesday reported a higher-than-expected profit, raised its 2013 earnings outlook and announced investment in a new factory, a move it said signaled the global solar market has turned around. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. Joost Luiten in a Role Reversal Over When to WD Joost Luiten was first alternate at the British Open, and he wasn't very happy when Peter Hanson played only five holes before he withdrew with a bad back. Hanson knew he couldn't finish the tournament. He felt he had to tee off so it would count as a start toward the minimum 15 required to remain a PGA Tour member. Profiling Complaints by Black Shoppers Followed Changes to Stores Security Policies At least one shopper who was stopped after leaving Barneys has filed suit charging discrimination. Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees. The New Old Age Two Kinds of Hospital Patients Admitted, and Not Medicares two midnights rule has not eased confusion over observation status in the hospital, some experts say. Poland Fires Coach for Missing Out on World Cup Poland Coach Waldemar Fornalik was fired after his teams 2-0 loss to England in a World Cup qualifying match. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms but investors cautious before Fed remarks * C$ at C$1.0447 vs US$, or 95.72 U.S. cents * Fed to release statement at 200 pm * Canadian bond prices mixed across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar... Markets Await Word From the Fed Wall Street was little changed on Wednesday ahead of a policy decision by the Federal Reserve later in the day. Lorenzo sets up thrilling MotoGP finale Jorge Lorenzo set up a thrilling last race finale with MotoGP title leader Marc Marquez by claiming the Japanese Grand Prix Sunday at Motegi. Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. Teliasonera buys 4G licenses in Finland STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Nordic telecom operator Teliasonera has bought 4G licenses in Finland for 41.2 million euros ($567 million) to boost coverage in the country, the company said on Wednesday. Black Caviar statue unveiled After an unbeaten career and a Vogue cover, Australia's most celebrated horse now has a bronze statue in her honor. Russell Peters' good impression Known for his impressions of different accents, Russell Peters talks about how his time in Hong Kong inspired him. 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. Glitch lists New York bakery, limo service as Obamacare advisors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Telephones have been ringing off the hook at a Brooklyn cupcake bakery, an Indian restaurant and other New York City establishments, but the calls are not all helping business. 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. World Briefing | Africa Mali Suicide Bombing Kills 2 U.N. Peacekeepers A suicide bombing believed to have been carried out by Islamists linked to Al Qaeda killed two United Nations peacekeeping soldiers from Chad on Wednesday at a checkpoint in Mali, officials reported.

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