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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog Should the U.S. Be Spying on Its Friends? Would you spy on your friends if you had the capability? What limits would you set for yourself? Pitcher on being 'Boston Strong' Red Sox pitching ace Jon Lester talks about being accused of cheating in the World Series and being "Boston Strong." UPDATE 2-Office Depot-OfficeMax deal gets U.S. antitrust nod NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A deal to combine No. 2 U.S. office supply retailer Office Depot Inc with smaller rival OfficeMax Inc has won approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the companies said in a joint statement on Friday. U.S. IRS warns of telephone tax scam involving fake caller IDs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service warned on Thursday about a growing tax scam in which fraudsters display an IRS phone number on the intended victim's caller ID and demand money. Business Briefing | Regulatory News F.D.A. Clears New Cancer-Fighting Drug From Roche The Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug from Roche to help treat patients with a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. U.S. lays out strict limits on coal funding abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said Tuesday it plans to use its leverage within global development banks to limit financing for coal-fired power plants abroad, part of Washington's international strategy to combat climate change. 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. Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Well Quit Smoking? Its Probably Monday Researchers monitored Google search queries from 2008 to 2012 in English, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Almost every week, queries about smoking cessation peaked on Mondays. British Tabloid Editors Charged in Hacking Scandal Had Affair, Prosecutors Say Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of The News of the World, now defunct, are charged with conspiracy in connection with phone hacking. Cohen's SAC will close London office by year-end NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors will shut its London office by the end of the year as the hedge fund downsizes in response to a long-running insider trading investigation,... Another Mexico coach goes Coaching the Mexican national team is proving to be a difficult assignment. Victor Manuel Vucetich was fired and replaced by Miguel Herrera, who became El Tri's fourth manager in a month. Mexico hopes the move leads to a spot at the World Cup. London Zoo tiger cub drowns Keepers at London Zoo are "distraught" after a newborn tiger cub -- the first Sumatran tiger born there for 17 years -- drowned in a pool at its enclosure. Drone Strikes Are Said to Kill Taliban Chief The killing deals a major blow to a group that has terrorized Pakistan and tried to set off a car bomb in New York in 2010, according to Pakistani intelligence officials and militant commanders. Sunday Routine | Irv Gikofsky, a.k.a. Mr. G Hoping for Morning Lows in the 30s Irv Gikofsky, the meteorologist known as Mr. G, spends his Sundays running in Central Park, working with charities and rooting for the Giants. 'Love Boat's' MacLeod on his 'great ride' Gavin MacLeod keeps upbeat attitude, reflective of characters on "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Love Boat." But he's had his share of challenges. India asks IBM to pay $866 mln in outstanding tax - reports MUMBAI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Indian tax authorities have asked IBM's Indian unit to pay 53.57 billion rupees ($866.20 million) in outstanding income tax on fiscal 2009 revenue, media reported on Saturday. 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. Record-setting night for Roma Roma became the first team in Serie A history to win its opening 10 games of the season after a 1-0 victory over bottom feeder Chievo. In Spain, Atletico Madrid kept pace with Barcelona. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Matter Afraid of Snakes? Your Pulvinar May Be to Blame Scientists have discovered that certain neurons in the brain, in a region known as the pulvinar, respond only to snakes. Breakingviews Danske's new broom begins deep clean Oct. 31 - The Danish banks capital, leadership and even advertising have been questioned of late. A new CEO is correct to focus on more cost cuts and throttling back in Ireland, says Breakingviews. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Ines de la Fressanges Design Debut, Paris Hiltons Many Halloween Costumes and Karl Lagerfelds Kerfuffle With the P.C. Police Plus, Jay Zs first fragrance, Jeremy Scotts new job, Terry Richardsons replacement and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture. India Ink A Conversation With Jazz Pianist Vijay Iyer A conversation with celebrated Jazz pianist, composer, and scholar Vijay Iyer. In Response to Storm, New York Will Create a Gas Reserve The pilot program, which will cost $10 million, was started to prevent shortages like the one that affected the region during Hurricane Sandy last year. Nadal drawn with Ferrer, Djokovic with Federer for Finals PARIS (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal will face compatriot David Ferrer at next week's ATP World Tour Finals in London, with last year's champion Novak Djokovic and runner-up Roger Federer drawn in the second group on Saturday. UPDATE 1-U.S. Navy says notice of possible F/A-18 orders posted in error WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy erroneously posted a notice about a possible order of up to 36 more Boeing Co F/A-18 fighter jets or EA-18G electronic attack planes due to "pre-decisional... Removal of Fukushima's spent fuel on target U.S. Energy Secretary WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A "significant milestone" is at hand for cleanup of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant, with spent nuclear fuel removal likely to start on schedule, the U.S. Energy Secretary said on Friday after a visit to the site. Fantasy Football Week 9 Matchup Breakdown The Rams Zac Stacy is a must-start against the Titans, who have been burned on the ground for an average of 28 fantasy points per game over their last three contests. 'Cannonball Run' speed record smashed Before the transcontinental race in "Cannonball Run," the starter tells the gathered racers, "You all are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place." 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. Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to participate on concerns that... Off the Shelf The Frackers and the Birth of an Energy Boom A new book focuses on the half-dozen Texas and Oklahoma energy companies behind the surging growth of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the last two decades. Jeff Schmid Leads PGA Assistant Championship Jeff Schmid shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to open a four-stroke lead after the second round of the PGA Assistant Championship. Treasure trove of Neapolitan jewels shown in rare Rome exhibition ROME (Reuters) - A rarely seen Neapolitan collection of sumptuous jewellery, hidden away for centuries and estimated to be more valuable than England's crown jewels, opened in Rome on Tuesday. Exclusive Road-paint supplier Ennis-Flint steered toward sale NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Buyouts Magazine) - Ennis-Flint, a supplier of road paint used to make double-yellow stripes along the middle of roads, has recently been on the block in a deal that could exceed $575 million in enterprise value, according to two sources familiar with the auction. National Briefing | West California Aid for Illegal Immigrant College Students Janet Napolitano, the president of the University of California, said that $5 million would be devoted to providing counseling and financial aid for students living in the country illegally. UPDATE 2-Spirit Aero posts profit, says asset sale progressing Nov 1 (Reuters) - Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc, a major supplier of aircraft components to Boeing Co and Airbus, on Friday reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as it cut costs, and its... Stormy Halloween in central U.S. leaves four people dead Kansas City, Missouri (Reuters) - A violent Halloween storm swept from the U.S. Gulf Coast up to the eastern Great Lakes killing at least four people, three in Texas and one in Tennessee, and contributed to the overturning of a school bus in a rain-swollen creek in Kansas.

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