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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. 344,000 Minivans Recalled by Honda for Brake Problem The recall, like an earlier one in March, is to fix a problem in the vehicles computer that could result in unexpected braking. Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast (Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped. Van Riemsdyk, Bernier Help Maple Leafs Beat Flames James van Riemsdyk scored a short-handed goal and Jonathan Bernier made 41 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Wednesday night. Black patients less likely to ask for lower-cost meds NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African American patients may feel less comfortable than white patients asking doctors if they can take cheaper drugs, a recent survey from an emergency department shows. France's 75% tax It's said nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes. Two French Journalists Are Kidnapped and Killed by Gunmen in Mali Two reporters for Radio France Internationale had been interviewing a leader with a separatist group in Malis unstable desert north. Their bodies were found with their throats slit. Welcomed With Kisses, Stanford Freshmen Risk the Kissing Disease Full Moon on the Quad, an orgy of interclass kissing reluctantly but officially sanctioned by Stanford University, is followed by another tradition the spread of mono and the flu. How Anna Chakvetadze, Rising Star at 20, Became a Retiree at 26 At age 26, a rising Russian tennis star was forced to deal with an unthinkable prospect retirement after a violent robbery and a crippling back injury. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Top Goldman Asia banker Dees to take global, U.S.-based role-sources HONG KONG, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A top Goldman Sachs banker in Asia is relocating to the United States to take on a global role, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, after playing a key part in the firm's efforts to broaden its business amid a drop in equity offering volumes. Football Wenger - It was vital to win The last time Arsenal led the English Premier League by as much as five points, it was 2008. So it's no surprise that Arsene Wenger, whose last silverware came three years before that, is not getting carried away. In Transit Blog A Mood Change at Security Checkpoints Airports in Charlotte, N.C., and Dallas-Fort Worth are testing security checkpoints that feature mood lighting, upbeat music, and plush sofas. Well Whats Your Fitness Age? Scientific research and on online calculator lets you assess how well your body functions physically, relative to how well it should work, given your age. Russian Service, and With Please and Thank You Russian companies are carrying out elaborate training that is producing a new generation of service employees who are customer-oriented. Abuse video shocks Saudi Arabia A video that appears to show a Saudi man beating a migrant worker is causing growing outrage in Saudi Arabia. No Morsel Too Minuscule for All-Consuming N.S.A. The National Security Agency finds itself under intense pressure after disclosures of spying on allies and rivals alike, but it defends the wide net it casts. Whats on Wednesday Television highlights. UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating results missed forecasts amid weakness in insurance operations. Penguins Hang On Against Bruins Brandon Sutter and Jussi Jokinen scored in the third period, and the host Pittsburgh Penguins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. The App Generation, by Howard Gardner and Katie Davis Teenage life in a wired age. Campaign ads turn ugly as Election Day nears Nov. 2 - Attack ads fill the airwaves as Election Day nears for key races in Virginia, New Jersey and Detroit. Jillian Kitchener reports. Common Sense High Income, Low Taxes and Never a Bad Year Even in 2009, when the global economy hit the wall, the richest Americans were able to cash in thanks to regressively low rates on capital gains. Obamacare woes frustrating Democrats' 2014 prospects WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chaotic launch of President Barack Obama's healthcare law has Democrats in Congress increasingly anxious about its potential impact on them in the 2014 elections and scrambling to protect themselves if the program's problems persist. Analysis Peyton Manning Halfway to Another M.V.P. Season In a midseason assessment of N.F.L. awards, the Broncos quarterback stands above all others. Jamaal Charles of the Chiefs and J. J. Watt of the Texans are the best players on each side of the line. Tennessee NCAA Rules Couch Permanently Ineligible The NCAA has ruled Tennessee defensive lineman Maurice Couch permanently ineligible following a September report that he received improper benefits. Murray to step up comeback Andy Murray is set to step up his rehabilitation program by returning to practice next month. Chinas Economic Surge Has Roots Before Deng, Book Finds The empress dowager is presented as neither the cruel despot nor the easily manipulated ruler whom the Communist Party and other critics have long portrayed. City Kitchen Call It Amphibious Cooking When cooking tuna, treat it like beefsteak showered with crushed black peppercorns and pan seared. 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 missed analysts' expectations. No shutdown in U.S. Midwest as business activity index surges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Business activity in the U.S. Midwest surged past expectations in October as new orders hit their highest level since 2004, countering recent evidence of soft economic growth. Judge Invalidates Patent for a Down Syndrome Test Susan Illston, a federal judge, ruled the patent for the noninvasive test invalid because it covered a natural phenomenon, the presence of DNA from the fetus in a mothers blood. Sectarian clashes kill 55 in north Yemen SANAA (Reuters) - The death toll in four days of clashes between rival Muslim clans in north Yemen rose to 55 on Saturday, one of the clans said, as the Yemeni government tried to broker a ceasefire in a region that lies largely outside its control. World Briefing | Europe The Netherlands Troops for Mali The Netherlands will contribute about 380 military and police personnel to a United Nations peacekeeping force that is trying to restore stability in Mali, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. Tabloid Hacked Phone of Prince Harrys Secretary, Jury Is Told A message seeking help on a term paper led to an article in The News of the World, with some details left out, the prosecution said. Wealth Matters With Giving Season in Full Force, Seeking to Understand Donors A new report challenges some accepted wisdom about how people give money and why they sometimes dont. 'Stan' ready for singles success Stan Wawrinka talks to CNN about his return to the World top ten and his Olympic gold medal win with Roger Federer. Mickelson Eyes Sheshan Hat-Trick as Tiger Sits Out The absence of Tiger Woods will not go unnoticed at this week's WGC-HSBC Champions tournament but the attendance of 40 of the world's top 50 players suggests the tournament is living up to its billing as a World Golf Championships tournament. World Briefing | Europe Germany A Third Option for the Sex of Babies A law went into effect Friday allowing German parents to register their newborn babies as neither male nor female if they were born with traits of both sexes. N.B.A. Roundup Celtics Squander Big Lead in Home Opener The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 22-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics. 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.

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