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News Feed Latest worldwide news NYSE runs tests for Twitter IPO Oct. 28 - The NYSE rigorously tested its systems to ensure they could handle the big volume for Twitter's IPO and avoid Facebook's debacled debut on the Nasdaq. Fred Katayama reports. FAU's Carl Pelini Resigns After Drug Allegation Florida Atlantic coach Carl Pelini and defensive coordinator Pete Rekstis both resigned Wednesday after university officials said they acknowledged using illegal drugs. Batista's OGX files for bankruptcy protection in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA, the Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, sought court protection from creditors on Wednesday in Latin America's largest-ever corporate bankruptcy filing. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. Front Row Whos the Greenest Designer Out There? Several awards are given to designers paying attention to their ecological impact. The Saturday Profile Mexican Writer Mines the Soccer Field for Metaphors Juan Villoro, one of Mexicos most decorated and esteemed writers, also happens to be a leading soccer analyst, extracting lessons about society and life from the game. Putin Gays welcome in Sochi Russian President Vladmir Putin on Monday said everyone will be welcomed to next year's Winter Olympics in Russia, regardless of sexual orientation -- comments that come on the heels of a controversial Russian law on homosexuality. Underwater Florida Keys pumpkin carving Oct. 20 - There are no candles for these jack o'lanterns, as thirty pumpkin carvers (and one witch on broomstick) slice and dice in an underwater carving contest. Gavino Garay reports. Facing Vote on European Subsidies, Fishermen Cling to Way of Life A vote by the European Union on Wednesday could determine whether to continue supporting the big-fleet approach or steer the fishing industry toward a more ecological future. New Jersey residents say they've been forgotten in recovery Oct. 29 - An estimated 26,000 New Jersey residents are still without homes and say tourist spots have been given priority in the reconstruction, a year after Superstorm Sandy. Deborah Gembara reports. T Magazine Artists on Artists | Will Cotton on the Elegant Iraq War Watercolors of Steve Mumford Though their subjects couldnt be more different Cotton paints candy-colored dreamscapes, Mumford, war zones the two men have long had a close kinship. Coffee drinkers treated to more arabica as prices sink LONDON (Reuters) - Coffee drinkers in Brazil, America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East are expected to down more arabica beans in their brew in the coming year as cheap prices attract additional... T Magazine Gallery | The Buildings and Statuary of Central Park, in Gorgeous Watercolor Drawings of New Yorks most famous sanctuary, by the artists Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams, are the subject of a new exhibition at Didier Aaron, on the Upper East Side. Is Blatter seeking FIFA re-election? Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. ArtsBeat Matthew Barney Film in the Lineup at Australia Arts Festival Isabella Rossellini, John Zorn and Matthew Barney are among the artists on the program at the 2014 Adelaide Festival. UPDATE 2-Visa profit falls as U.S. consumer spending weakens * Says 2014 expectations slightly lower than they were in July Clean-up in Europe after storm The clean-up operation continued Tuesday, a day after a major Atlantic storm pummeled England, France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, killing a dozen people. Epic Rap Battles Seeks Staying Power on YouTube Epic Rap Battles of History, which just began its third season on YouTube, hopes to hold onto viewers by presenting a new segment every other week. 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. Triesman FIFA has 'ugly' culture' It should be a shining light in leading football forward, but FIFA has an "ugly" culture according to one former leading administrator. Blackhawks vs. Blackhawks CNN's Amanda Davies looks at how international members of team will go from friends to rivals at the Winter Olympics. UPDATE 1-JP Morgan puts London FX chief on leave, Citi reported to do same LONDON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - JP Morgan has put its chief currency dealer in London, Richard Usher, on leave, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, and Bloomberg reported Citigroup Inc had done the same with its chief dealer. Music Review Jessica Rivera, Kelly OConnor and Robert Spano at Zankel The soprano Jessica Rivera and the mezzo Kelley OConnor recital at Zankel Hall, accompanied by Robert Spano at the piano, made for a fragrant, appetizing blend of sounds. Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya mall? Only last week Kenya police sources say officers investigating the Westgate mall massacre were called to a meeting to explain why Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," continues to elude them. After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener. DealBook UBS and Deutsche Bank Disclose Foreign Exchange Inquiries The banks in their quarterly earnings reports said they had received requests for information from authorities related to foreign exchange trading and that they are cooperating. Consultant to Democrats Faces Corruption Charges Melvin E. Lowe, whose clients included the New York Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, is accused of helping to steal $100,000 from the committee in an invoicing scheme. World Cup trophy trip The FIFA World Cup Trophy will visit 89 countries before Brazil 2014 -- and it will travel in style. Nets Head Into Opener With Assortment of Aches Brooklyns veteran team was built to make a title run and one of the things that could derail it is injuries. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. 'Pimp my ride' Karachi-style CNN's Saima Mohsin reports on the growing trend of bomb-proofing your car in Pakistan. Not your average steering wheel Explore our interactive of one of F1's most important and complicated pieces if kit. Week 8 N.F.L. Quick Hits The Pure Arm of Matthew Stafford Overlooked in Detroits dramatic victory over Dallas was a high-reward, high-risk throw that was a perfect concoction of arm strength, accuracy and timing. Obama blames 'bad apple' insurers for canceled coverage BOSTON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday that "bad apple" insurance companies, not his signature healthcare law, are to blame for hundreds of thousands of people losing their coverage in the past few weeks. A Good Appetite Mussels, Difficult? A Myth Without Legs Cooking mussels is simple and, with a vegetable along, you have an easy, tasty one-pot meal. 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. Tadeusz Mazowiecki, Ex-Premier of Poland, Dies at 86 Mr. Mazowiecki helped form the Solidarity trade union movement and became the first non-Communist to head an Eastern bloc nation since the late 1940s. In Transit Blog Hotel Yoga? Everyones Invited. Yoga classes at hotels have long been a popular guest amenity, but now some properties are opening them up to the public as well. Twitter's 'anti-Facebook' IPO tactics win over some investors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Institutional investors who met with Twitter Inc this week say they are optimistic about its initial public offering and see little sign of the irrational exuberance that preceded Facebook Inc's splashy coming-out party in 2012. From NZ family farm to the U.N. From a farming family to prime minister and the U.N. Helen Clark is this week's Leading Woman.

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