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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pentagon Says Shabab Bomb Specialist Is Killed in Missile Strike in Somalia The strike is the latest evidence that the Obama administration has escalated operations against the Shabab after the bloody siege at a shopping mall in Kenya. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. UPDATE 2-Bondholders lose bid to lift stay in Argentina litigation NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday said it would leave a freeze in place on an order requiring Argentina to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders suing for repayment in the wake of... Parker, Dawkins Put on Show in Duke Scrimmage Freshman phenom Jabari Parker went coast-to-coast with rebounds, Rodney Hood slashed to the rim and Andre Dawkins knocked down 3-pointers. 'The Fifth Estate' has worst debut of 2013 Benedict Cumberbatch knows he has a rabid base of Tumblr-obsessed fans. When asked whether he was worried that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange might attack his new drama The Fifth Estate, in which he plays the infamous hacker, Cumberbatch kept his cool "The Cumberb**ches have got my back," he told EW. Bill Limiting Pesticide Use on Hawaii Island Is Vetoed The legislation, vetoed by the mayor on the ground that it was flawed, was aimed at seed companies developing genetically modified crops on the island of Kauai. UPDATE 2-Chevron earnings hurt by refining; output below target Nov 1 (Reuters) - Refining weakness led to a surprise decline in Chevron Corp's quarterly profit, and oil and gas well output increased but remained below target, sending the company's shares down 2 percent. Euro Tour denies U.S. takeover The chief executive of golf's European Tour has dismissed reports the organization could be bought out by its American counterpart the PGA Tour. Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born. Serena Williams Pushes Her Limits in WTA Semifinal Win The No. 1-ranked woman, playing in her 81st match of the year, looked exhausted at times but held on to eliminate Jelena Jankovic. On Horse Racing Breeders Cup Trainers Arent Helping as Drugs Damage Sport As the Breeders Cup, a two-day showcase of horse racing, begins Saturday, the sport is still mired in credibility and image problems linked to drug violations. The science of positive thinking Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone. UPDATE 2-Bankrupt Alabama county gets $300 million more BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct 31 (Reuters) - Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County on Thursday approved a reworked settlement plan for its landmark $4.2 billion municipal bankruptcy that increases already... Google's mystery barges revealed as luxury showrooms with party deck -report SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Google Inc's mysterious barges, which prompted fevered speculation about everything from offshore data centers to floating research labs, may serve a more prosaic role as upscale party venues and showrooms. Vodafone keeps UK FTSE afloat on MA speculation LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Heavyweight Vodafone kept Britain's top share index afloat on Friday as speculation about a bid from U.S. peers ATT fuelled a rally in Europe's largest mobile carrier. This Land A World Away, the Seventh Game; Close at Hand, Condemned Nazis For two American chaplains at Nuremberg prison in Germany, the climactic end of the initial phase of postwar judgment coincided with Game 7 of the 1946 World Series. Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses What began as a public relations predicament for American technology companies has evolved into a moral crisis that threatens the foundation of their businesses. Ruben Santiago-Hudson Plays August Wilson in a New Show The director and actor Ruben Santiago-Hudson, an eminent interpreter of August Wilson, talks about playing Wilson in the playwrights one-man show, How I Learned What I Learned. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. The Performance Artist Penny Arcade, Now an Actress Penny Arcade, a longtime downtown performance artist and archivist, takes on a role in The Mutilated, a Tennessee Williams play. Qatar 2022 As it happened A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA. Barnes Noble to Release New Version of the Nook The new device comes as the bookseller, the nations largest bookstore chain, continues to face questions about its long-term viability. Publisher Houghton Mifflin announces IPO at $14-$16/share Nov 1 (Reuters) - Textbook publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co announced an initial public offering of 18.25 million shares at $14-$16 per share, raising as much as $292 million for the selling shareholders including John Paulson's hedge fund. Motherlode Blog Why Would Reading Is Fundamental Partner With McDonalds? The nonprofit organization hopes families who arent in the habit of reading with children associate books with the relaxed atmosphere of McDonalds. Beverly Hills securities broker target of Wall Street complaint (Reuters) - A Beverly Hills securities broker, whose clients included Hollywood stars, is being accused by Wall Street's industry-funded watchdog of lying to regulators and selling worthless... Market Ready Should I Remove Built-Ins? Advice on repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Speculators increase bets against dollar in latest week-CFTC, Reuters Nov 1 (Reuters) - Currency speculators raised their bets against the U.S. dollar, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on Friday and Reuters calculation. Dance Review American Ballet Theater Opens Its Fall Season American Ballet Theater opened its fall season at its new Lincoln Center home with a world premiere of The Tempest by Alexei Ratmansky. Why Saudi driving ban can't last Mohammed Jamjoom reflects on growing up in Saudi Arabia, the last country in the world that doesn't allow women to drive. New 'lost world' could be lost again David Wake says the discovery of new species in Australia is thrilling, but they do not replace species rapidly being lost due to a host of depredations Beware cultu-phobia Ruben Navarrette says a recent TV show caused a rash of "cultuphobia" the fear that another person's culture is taking over your own The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Editing Practice, Nov. 1, 2013 Can you identify that or which as the better word to complete the sentence from the article? Colombia's anti-terror entrepreneur Colombian innovator Mauricio Betancur shows off his latest range of defense gadgets in a country facing acute security problems. Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses What began as a public relations predicament for American technology companies has evolved into a moral crisis that threatens the foundation of their businesses. Some nutrition and diet studies may overstate results NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors, policymakers and everyday people may make decisions or give advice based on the results of published nutrition studies. But a new analysis shows researchers sometimes overstate the results of those reports. Bale Could Start for Real Madrid in Clsico Real Madrids coach has hinted that the Welsh wing could be in the lineup at Barcelona on Saturday. Australia shares slip as Fed anxiety, miners hurt; Macquarie surges SYDNEY, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.3 percent on Friday morning, treading cautiously into a new month as global anxiety over the U.S. Federal Reserve's stimulus-tapering plans... Corner Office Never Duck Tough Questions, Says Drugstore.comx2019;s Chief Dawn Lepore, chairwoman and chief executive of Drugstore.com, says good leaders direct employeesx2019; energies toward the mission at hand. Is Beijing house really haunted? In recent years Halloween has become a big deal in Beijing, with locals and foreigners hitting up dozens of themed parties around the city in their wackiest costumes. U.S. panel allows import probe of steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday cleared the way for the Commerce Department to continue an investigation that could lead to duties on steel rebar imports from Mexico and Turkey.

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