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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rice Offers a More Modest Strategy for Mideast In an interview, Susan E. Rice, President Obamas national security adviser, said the presidents goal was to avoid having events in the region swallow his foreign-policy agenda. Publishing Executive at Amazon to Depart Laurence Kirshbaum also worked at Random House and eventually became the chairman and chief executive of the Time Warner Book Group. Titanic violin sells for $1.7 million A violin played by the Titanic's musical conductor as the ship sank sold at auction Saturday for more than $1.7 million, a UK-based auction house said. Zimmer plays piano of the future Hans Zimmer, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's best loved film music, including the Oscar-winning Lion King score, adjusts his chair in front of a sleek black instrument that looks something like the control panel of a stealth bomber. China tourists given manners guide Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. World wine output rebounds to 2006 levels PARIS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Worldwide wine output rebounded sharply this year to reach levels last seen in 2006 as higher productivity in vineyards offset a steep fall in area, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said on Monday. Gun sales a snap on Instagram CNN asks two gun sales experts about social media site Instagram permitting firearm sales online. UPDATE 1-Brazil's BRF posts lower-than-expected Q3 profit SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's BRF SA, the world's largest chicken exporter, posted lower-than-expected net profit for the third quarter due to constrained domestic demand and weak exports to some regions. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. Currents | Events Eating in a Most Peculiar Way The conceptual artist Mary Ellen Carroll will introduce her Ground Control chair at a dinner party in Houston. Website development platform Wix.com files for $100 million IPO (Reuters) - Wix.com Ltd, which helps companies build and operate websites, filed with the U.S. regulators on Tuesday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. WRAPUP 4-Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe * Strong winds also strike France, Netherlands, Scandinavia U.S. shutdown's impact on travelers Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? You might want to tweak your travel plans. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering songwriter and musician behind the influential rock band Velvet Underground, which fused art and music in collaboration with artist Andy Warhol, died on Sunday at the age of 71, his literary agent said. Canadian financial advisers resist change to fee model TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian financial advisers have watched regulators around the world ban embedded fees on popular products like mutual funds, but the slow pace of change in Canada has left them... Gunmen seize, free Libyan PM Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan appealed for calm Thursday in his first public comments since he was freed after being abducted by militia gunmen for several hours. Richard Curtis and Bill Nighy Reunite in About Time The writer-director Richard Curtis and the actor Bill Nighy collaborate again on About Time, a rom-com that features the twist of time travel. Did Obama keep drone promises? Peter Bergen says the President has restrained the drone program, but changes still need to be made to ensure safety of civilians. Activist shareholder Icahn ups stake in Talisman Energy CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn increased his stake in struggling Canadian oil producer Talisman Energy Inc to 6.96 percent on Monday, according to a U.S. Securities... NFL considers selling some Thursday night games exec LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League is studying whether to auction the media rights for a new slate of regular-season games, a process that has ignited fierce bidding wars in the past for a deal to broadcast the hugely popular sport. Well Five Ways to Fill a Pepper Peppers of all shapes and colors are still on offer at autumn markets. Ive been buying them by the bagful and stuffing them with all sorts of fillings, some traditional, most not. Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe on Monday, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. Rapper 50 Cent gets probation in domestic violence case LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American rapper 50 Cent on Monday struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service after allegedly kicking the mother of his child and destroying her property during a June altercation. Riverbed revenue boosted by support and services business Oct 28 (Reuters) - Network equipment maker Riverbed Technology Inc reported a 20 percent rise in quarterly revenue, boosted by strong growth in its support and services business. Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look. Mondays Matchup Seahawks at Rams The Seahawks travel to St. Louis for Monday Night Football. Global Soccer Lewandowski Lifts Dortmund Over Arsenal Arsenals Wojciech Szczesny and Dortmunds Robert Lewandowski are longtime friends. That didnt stop Lewandowski from shooting down his pal on Tuesday. FDA panel backs Gilead hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal advisory panel recommended on Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental hepatitis C drug sofosbuvir, paving the way for a treatment that is more effective than current therapies and takes less time. Stamkos, Filppula Score in SO in TB Win Over Fla Steven Stamkos and Valtteri Filppula both scored in the shootout to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Sunday. U.S. wildfire smoke poses health hazards to distant communities report (Reuters) - Massive clouds of smoke spewed from U.S. wildfires raging ever more intensely in recent summers send soot, carbon monoxide and other toxins far and wide, posing health hazards for distant communities, scientists warned in a study on Thursday. Guantanamo lawyers want Obama to declassify CIA prison program FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - Attorneys for five Guantanamo prisoners charged with plotting the September 11, 2001, attacks have asked President Barack Obama to declassify the CIA program that subjected the defendants to interrogation techniques that have been described as torture. Graffiti artist to BMX bandit Your city is Maxime Charveron's blank canvas, and it's no longer spray cans he is painting with. After a serious brush with the law he is now a BMX freestyle trailblazer. EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 28) BRUSSELS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Mexico's Mexichem reports third-quarter loss MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mexican chemicals maker Mexichem on Monday reported its third-quarter results swung to a loss. 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. Airport food and drink awards out These aren't your stereotypical greasy airport burger and fries. Gunmen seize, free Libyan PM Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan appealed for calm Thursday in his first public comments since he was freed after being abducted by militia gunmen for several hours. News Analysis Drone Issue Hovers More Than Ever, Even as Strikes Ebb Scrutiny of drones has been driven by pressure from advocacy groups, media leaks and demands in both the United States and Pakistan for greater transparency in the program. Pettersen Maintains Lead at LPGA Event in Taiwan Defending champion Suzann Pettersen struggled with three early bogeys but recovered for a 1-over 73 Saturday to maintain a four-shot lead after the third round of the Sunrise Championship. Duke Stuns No. 16 Virginia Tech, 13-10 The numbers suggested it was the same old Duke 0-for-11 on third-down conversions, a 387 to 198 deficit in total offense, and a whopping 3927 to 2033 disadvantage in time of possession.

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