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News Feed Latest worldwide news On Baseball Boston Leaves Worries Behind and Learns to Be Happy The Red Sox have the farm system, the finances and the fan base to be the envy of the major leagues for years to come. Scared of heights? Don't look here! It must be one of the world's most terrifying sports, but "The Duke" of high-diving says it's also one of the most rewarding. "It's kind of like how your dog feels when he sticks his head out of the window," explains nine-time world champion Orlando Duque. "He's just so happy feeling the wind. That's how we feel." Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Youre the Boss Blog How Does an Owner Who Stepped Away Reassert Control? Bibby Gignilliat, founder of a company that offers cooking classes as team-building events, wants to re-engage with the business to meet her long-term goals. Italian Navy rescues migrants at sea Oct. 31 - The Italian Navy said it rescued more than 300 migrants off the coast of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. Sarah Irwin reports. UPDATE 2-Invesco profit rises as assets grow on new client money NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Asset manager Invesco Ltd said on Thursday that its third-quarter profit rose 34 percent as strong net inflows, primarily in its retail business, helped boost assets. ANA falls to two-month low after cutting guidance TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of All Nippon Airways fell as much as 6 percent to a two-month low of 202 yen on Thursday after the carrier almost halved its operating profit forecast for the year ending... Best wildlife photos of 2013 Winners of the 49th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have been announced. Here are 10 of the breathtaking entries. Mississippi's Henderson Suspended 3 Games Mississippi's Marshall Henderson has been suspended three regular-season games this season, including the first two Southeastern Conference games. Banking regulators propose tougher rules on trading books LONDON (Reuters) - Global regulators proposed fundamental changes on Thursday to how banks price risk on their trading books in a move lawyers said would prompt some lenders to exit or cut back... Cellphones, e-readers usage expanded on airplanes Oct. 31 - Airline passengers will be able to use their e-readers and watch movies for more of the flight according to new guidelines announced by U.S. aviation officials. Deborah Gembara reports. High Low Finance After Fraud, The Fog Around Libor Hasnt Lifted Regulators who wanted to change Libor have been outmaneuvered by those who did not want to risk damaging one of the biggest and most lucrative markets around. ArtsBeat Judge Rules for Metropolitan Museum in Admissions Lawsuits A judge dismissed a substantial portion of two lawsuits contending that the Metropolitan Museum of Art has no legal authority to charge a suggested admission fee. Avalanche's Varlamov Arrested in Domestic Case Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov surrendered to Denver police on an arrest warrant on charges of kidnapping and third-degree assault in what authorities are calling a domestic violence incident. Fast, Diverse, and Striving The West Side Runners Club comprises a diverse group of immigrants who train rigorously despite working long hours. Insight Water, wealth and whites - South Africa's potent anti-fracking mix NIEU-BETHESDA, South Africa (Reuters) - Stretching across the heart of South Africa, the Karoo has stirred emotions for centuries, a stunning semi-desert wilderness that draws artists, hunters and the toughest of farmers. WRAPUP 2-Big Oil faces pressure from shareholders over costs LONDON/HOUSTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Oil industry shareholders concerned about poor returns and costly projects urged executives from Big Oil this week to return cash to shareholders - and at least one of the world's top five petroleum companies fully acquiesced. Giants 15, Eagles 7 Second Win Has Giants Humble but Hopeful The Giants used efficient offense, solid defense and five field goals to stop an eight-game road skid and hand Philadelphia its 10th straight home loss. Scores of Migrants Found Dead in the Sahara More than 80 people, most of them women and children, died of thirst in Niger after attempting to cross the desert. Syria Fires Official Who Tried to Broker Peace Qadri Jamil, a deputy prime minister who met with American and Russian officials about peace talks to end Syrias war, was dismissed for not coordinating such meetings with the government. For Red-Cooked Beef, a Softly Fruity Wine The spike of heat in this dish makes it one of the more difficult to pair with wine, but a well balanced zinfandel may go surprisingly well. Music Review Pizzarelli and Molaskey, Together Onstage and Off In John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskeys wonderful new show at the Caf Carlyle, the couple reflects on what matters most. International court postpones Kenyan president's trial THE HAGUE/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court delayed Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta's trial for crimes against humanity by three months on Thursday, while African ministers made an impassioned plea for the U.N. Security Council to defer the case for one year. Venezuela to create new "tourist" exchange rate CARACAS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Venezuela will create a new exchange rate for tourists to buy up to $10,000 of the local bolivar currency per year in a measure intended to help reduce black market... RPT-Fitch affirms DMGT at 'BBB-'; outlook stable Oct 15 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) WRAPUP 2-Big Oil faces pressure from shareholders over costs LONDON/HOUSTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Oil industry shareholders concerned about poor returns and costly projects urged executives from Big Oil this week to return cash to shareholders - and at least one of the world's top five petroleum companies fully acquiesced. Tool Kit Wrangling Data From a Huge Variety of Fitness Gadgets Measuring and tracking your bodys functions and activities has never been easier but what to do with all that data? Astronomers Find Earthlike Planet, but Its Infernally Hot Kepler 78b, a planet 400 light-years away, is the first planet that seems to be of similar size and made of the same mixture of rock and iron as Earth. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. Dissent Magazine Connects With Younger Readers Dissent Magazines circulation has long hovered around 5,000, but its influence has been outsize, and a new generation of editors and writers is helping with its appeal to younger readers. No U.S. Action, So States Move on Privacy Law Lawmakers in 10 states have passed more than two dozen privacy laws this year on phone tracking, the use of drones and other topics, as support for limits on surveillance has grown. Accusations of Racism Haunting Russia Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the World Cup in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans. Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. World Briefing | United Nations United Nations Proposes to Bolster Force in Somalia Four months after a deadly attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu, a senior United Nations official on Wednesday called for an expansion of an international security force. Centerra says shareholders won't give up more of Kumtor stake Oct 31 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Centerra Gold Inc said on Thursday he had little wiggle room to agree to demands from the parliament of Kyrgyzstan, which is seeking control over the company's flagship mine in the central Asian country. Kings Beat Sharks 4-3 in OT on Kopitar's PP Goal Anze Kopitar scored on a power play 232 into overtime after setting up Justin Williams' tying power play goal with 739 left in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied from behind three times Wednesday night to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3. Photos When Joy Storms the Field Emotional fans have created lasting memories and memorable photographs while celebrating their teams pennant and World Series victories. China to monitor link between smog and health BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Health Ministry will set up a national network within five years to provide a way of monitoring the long-term impact of chronic air pollution on human health, state media said on Monday. Internet Subscribers Aid Growth by Comcast Increases on the broadband side and decreases on the television side are again evident in the cable companys financial results.

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