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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. government shutdown dampens October car sales DETROIT (Reuters) - The 16-day U.S. government shutdown in early October appeared to dampen consumers' appetite for new cars, as seven of the top eight automakers reporting monthly sales on Friday... Some Wall Street brokerages push up Twitter IPO targets SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Morningstar on Friday joined three other brokerages in setting price targets for Twitter Inc well above its IPO price range, suggesting the stock has room to rise at least 30 percent. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. Dance Review Into Sunlight, Robin Beckers Look at Vietnam Era A dance by Robin Becker commemorates two simultaneous events from 1967. Vettel back on top in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Newly-crowned quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel showed no signs of easing off as he led a familiar Red Bull one-two in free practice for the floodlit Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Friday. Bronx Police Kill Suspect; 3 Shot Dead in Brooklyn A spate of gun violence left several people dead on Halloween evening, and a police officer committed suicide near his station house. Solar sail set for deep space voyage in 2015 Oct. 23 - NASA has plans to launch a lightweight, highly efficient solar sail in 2015 to explore as far as three million kilometres into deep space. The sail, propelled by the Sun's rays, will also be tested as an early warning system for potentially damaging solar emissions headed for Earth. Rob Muir reports. Snowden gets website job in Russia, report says Weeks after getting asylum in Russia, Edward Snowden now reportedly has a job there. Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. Sushis New Vanguard All over New York, a more adventurous attitude awaits. Cheese trade thrives in the UAE Cheese production is one of the oldest industries in the Gulf region but one Italian company found a gap in the market. World's spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. Senate panel passes plan to restrict but keep mass surveillance WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Intelligence Committee approved legislation on Thursday that would tighten controls on the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs but allow them to continue. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. UPDATE 1-Container Store shares double in debut as IPO market stays hot Nov 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Container Store Group Inc doubled in their U.S. market debut on Friday as investors encouraged by a recent run of impressive "first-day pops" piled into the stock. Alan Greenspan defends legacy Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on his new book, and defending his legacy from harsh criticism. Lotus Why Kimi was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Report Google Glass behind barge The mystery barge in San Francisco Bay is indeed a Google project, and houses a fancy, floating showroom for Google Glass and other products, a CNN affiliate is reporting. UPDATE 1-German, Brazilian U.N. draft urges halt to excessive spying UNITED NATIONS, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Germany and Brazil circulated a draft resolution to a U.N. General Assembly committee on Friday that calls for an end to excessive electronic surveillance, data collection and other gross invasions of privacy. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. Wall St. Week Ahead Twitter's IPO to provide week's excitement NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twitter will be the talk of Wall Street next week when the social media company goes public in the stock market's most anticipated initial public offering since 2012's Facebook . Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Three held over Mexico 'super tunnel' Investigators question three suspects after seizing eight tons of marijuana linked to a "highly sophisticated" smuggling tunnel. Ford recalls 2,600 Focus Electric cars for potential power loss DETROIT, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co is recalling 2,618 Focus Electric cars because of potential loss of power to the wheels while driving. The human cost of Iran sanctions In July, Iran lost one of its most acclaimed playwrights and directors when Mahmoud Ostad-Mohammad passed away in Tehran at the age of 62. Asian Economies Strengthen as Demand for Exports Grows Data released Friday show that a recovery among Western economies has fed improving conditions around Asia, analysts say. Cilics Return Raises Questions About Antidoping Protocols The suspension of Marin Cilic, a former top 10 player, has created concerns about the way tennis handles doping violations. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Case Study How a Burned Out Owner Got Back Into the Game At first, the founder of Parties That Cook was devastated by the way her employees responded. City Kitchen Call It Amphibious Cooking When cooking tuna, treat it like beefsteak showered with crushed black peppercorns and pan seared. The Week High-Flying Tourism, Toddlers Who Read Faces This week a $75,000 ride into the stratosphere, a rare earth element cleanup in China and theres no fooling the baby. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Does the NSA follow its rules? Christopher Slobogin says the NSA can't read the conversations and emails it collects unless a court agrees it's reasonable to suspect a threat. With the reports of hundreds of millions of monitored calls, is the NSA abiding by the rules? Cigna says will increase '14 profit despite pressures (Reuters) - Insurer Cigna Corp said on Thursday it expects to increase its 2014 earnings from 2013, reflecting its smaller exposure to uncertainty around private Medicare and the rollout of individual insurance on new exchanges around the country. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports. Moore and Kutcher settle, Gaye estate files lawsuit Oct. 31 - The day's top showbiz news including Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are close to finalizing their divorce, and Marvin Gaye's estate files a lawsuit again Robin Thicke. Roselle Chen reports. Jaguars receiver Blackmon banned indefinitely for doping (Reuters) - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon has been suspended for at least the rest of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the league said on Friday. 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. Digging Into Deep Pockets at Auction The fall auction season for contemporary art is brimming more than ever before with paintings, drawings and sculptures with estimates of over $20 million as seasoned collectors decide to cash in.

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