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News Feed Latest worldwide news Beholder wins Distaff as Royal Delta fades ARCADIA, California (Reuters) - Favorite Royal Delta ran out of steam to be thwarted in her bid to win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff for a third consecutive time as Beholder stormed to a commanding victory at Santa Anita Park on Friday. Can anyone dethrone Messi? The nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or -- the award handed to the year's best player -- have been unveiled and once again Barcelona star Lionel Messi heads up the list. 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. Talks on Antarctic Marine Reserve Fail to Reach Agreement Talks aimed at creating one of the worlds largest marine reserves in the waters off Antarctica ended in failure in the face of resistance from Russia, China and Ukraine, delegates said. 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. Op-Ed Contributor Delaware, Den of Thieves? States shouldnt be allowed to register anonymous shell companies, which can be used for underground financing, tax evasion and other bad deeds. Bartoli on first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Disney Show Will Appear First on App for Tablets Tablet computers are becoming the first screen for pre-school-age viewers and Disney is making a broader investment with the app debut of Sheriff Callies Wild West. Joseph Gale, William Hopkins Fodder for a country song? A judge on the United States Tax Court in Washington marries a Nashville songwriter. Bankrupt LightSquared sues Deere Co, GPS industry titans NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Bankrupt LightSquared on Friday sued leaders in the GPS industry, including Deere Co and Garmin International Inc, saying they kept mum about interference concerns... 2 Shot Dead at Greek Site Used by Party on Far Right Golden Dawn, the Greek neo-fascist party that is one of Europes most violent far-right groups, said the attack was politically motivated. NYC closer to tobacco sales for 21+ only The New York City Council voted on Wednesday night to approve an anti-tobacco law that will raise the tobacco-purchasing age from 18 to 21. Reviving Italy's 'Old Lady' If the "Old Lady" of Italian football needs a sharp reminder of where she wants to be, Wednesday's European Champions League clash should provide it. Tunisia handed Davis Cup ban after Israeli boycott order JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Tunisia have been suspended from the 2014 Davis Cup competition after the country's tennis federation ordered its number one player not to play against an Israeli. Japanese Civil Servant Runs Marathon for Fun, Not Profit Some Japanese marathoners have broken away from their corporate teams to compete against the best in Chicago, London, New York and other races. T Magazine Market Report | Timeless, Feathery Finds From cocktail dresses to jewelry, blue feathers are marking their territory as a timeless wardrobe addition. Theater Review | Connecticut A Review of The Underpants, in New Haven The Underpants, by Steve Martin, adapted from Carl Sternheim, explores gender politics in 1910 Dusseldorf. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Dot Earth Blog 10,000-Year Study Finds Oceans Warming Fast, But From a Cool Baseline Recent ocean warming is from a relatively cool baseline, a new study finds. Restored to former glory CNN's Robyn Curnow looks at a building in Johannesburg, South Africa, which is being restored to its former glory. CBS Said to Be Developing Streaming News Channel The 24-hour channel would mostly repurpose video and reporting already produced by CBS News, according to executives. Texas women turned away at abortion clinics after court ruling AUSTIN/DALLAS, Texas (Reuters) - Women seeking to terminate their pregnancies were turned away at clinics across Texas on Friday, providers said, after strict new regulations for physicians who perform abortions prompted a dozen facilities to stop offering them. Fed's Kocherlakota makes no comment on policy in prepared remarks (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota did not comment on the U.S. economic outlook or monetary policy in remarks prepared for delivery to a community forum in St. Paul, Minn. on Friday. Red Bulls Prepare for a Seasoned Rival The Houston Dynamo, hosts in the opening game of an Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, have reached the M.L.S. title game four times in seven years. Scientists go with their gut for bacterial bio-fuel Oct. 8 - Scientists in South Korea say they have produced gasoline from genetically modified Escherichia coli, a bacteria more commonly associated with food poisoning in humans. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, say their work could one day lead to a new and sustainable source of clean fuel. Rob Muir reports. Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. Secrets to calm, easy travel Has 'busy' become your catchphrase? CNN caught up with leading travel experts to find zen on the road. The trick? Remember, it's the journey that counts. Tim Burke Wins Long Drive Title at 427 Yards Tim Burke won the Re/Max World Long Drive Championship on Wednesday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, hitting his fourth shot in the final round 427 yards. Alexei Ratmansky Tackles The Tempest Alexei Ratmansky is bringing his storytelling skills and a poetical and fantastical streak to create a new version of The Tempest, long a challenge for choreographers. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Gasquet Stays in the Running Richard Gasquet beat Fernando Verdasco, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-3, in the second round of the Paris Masters to stay in the race for a World Tour Finals spot. Whats on Saturday Television highlights. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Holiday Movies Ralph Fiennes on The Invisible Woman, a Dickensian Tale Who was he, really? asks Ralph Fiennes, who plays Charles Dickens in The Invisible Woman, about that writers longtime mistress, Nelly Ternan. UPDATE 2-Georgian PM names successor, ties with Russia a priority * PM says his work done after Saakashvili loses presidency FDA approves Roche leukemia drug Gazyva Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said on Friday they approved a new treatment from Roche Holding AG for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have not previously been treated for the blood and bone marrow disease. U.N. feeds record 3.3 million Syrians but malnutrition rising GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations delivered food to a record 3.3 million people in Syria in October, up from 2.7 million the previous month, but said on Friday civilians were going hungry in... Strategies The Dangers of a Stock Market Melt-Up Though a steadfast market bull, a strategist worries about investors nonchalant attitude toward ever-rising stocks. Quiet American behind Iran joy His wife advised him not to go. His friends said it was too dangerous. But in 2011 veteran American football coach Dan Gaspar ignored the warnings and traveled to the Islamic Republic of Iran -- Washington's longtime political nemesis -- to help Iran's national football team qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. 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.

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