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News Feed Latest worldwide news Suzann Pettersen Wins Again in Taiwan Suzann Pettersen successfully defended her title in the LPGA Taiwan Championship on Sunday for her fourth tour victory of the year and third in her last five starts. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Defectors to North Korea stun South The repatriation to Seoul of six citizens who defected to North Korea in recent years has intrigued a South Korean public accustomed to the flow of refugees in the opposite direction, an observer says. Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. Ohio says it will switch to new drugs for executions CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Ohio said on Monday that it does not have enough of the drug pentobarbital to carry out a scheduled execution next month, the latest U.S. state to face a scarcity after the European manufacturer banned its sale for lethal injections of prisoners sentenced to death. Shooting suspect prompts police standoff Oct. 28 - Suspect has barricaded himself inside an apartment in Arlington, Texas after a Monday morning shooting. Linda So reports. Wilde, Sudeikis expecting baby Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are growing their family. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. Saudi women defy driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. ArtsBeat Lincoln Center to Expand Discount Ticket Sales The box office at the David Rubenstein Atrium will sell discount tickets to a weeks worth of events at New York City Center, the 92nd Street Y, Merkin Concert Hall and Miller Theater. N.B.A. Preview The Haves and the Have-Nots Entering the 2013-14 season, the N.B.A.s upper class which, on its lower end, includes both New York teams has grown to include about half the league. Hands-on with the iPad Air, new Mini There is nothing terribly surprising in Apple's refreshed line of tablets, but that's OK. It's flu season Should you get a shot? (Reuters) - When her law office offered flu shots in mid-October, Kelly Walsh, a paralegal in Boston, hesitated. Markets, Weighing a Mixed Bag of Data, Edge Up Wall Street was slightly higher on Thursday as investors grappled with a host of corporate earnings and muddled economic data. Mortgages Learning From Rejection A rejection from a mortgage lender is no cause for shame. Instead, think of it as a call to action. Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value. An 18-foot fish? A local snorkeler came face-to-face with an 18-foot-long oarfish off the coast of California. KTLA reports. Giant oarfish found off California coast Oct. 16 - Snorkeler finds rare giant 18-foot oarfish off Santa Catalina Island's coast in California. John Russell reports. Anne Becker, Randy Wolfe The bride is the director of marketing for the Tribeca Film Institute; the groom is a vice president at a hedge fund. Lou Reed, the minimalist god Led by Lou Reed, the Velvet Underground brought a thrilling dose of downtown noise and crudeness to a rock scene in the late '60s. Caught Between Sudans, Region Tries to Pick Side Residents of the Abyei region, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, voted on which country to be a part of, a move that could have real consequences if tensions are raised. Alyssa Cass and Sam Howard The bride is a director at a public relations firm; the groom is an advertising producer for the National Football League. Gay Lebanese singer with 'Freddie Mercury' edge fronts band LONDON (Reuters) - A man singing about wanting to be another man's wife, pampering his children and cooking him dinner isn't all that unusual in this age of same-sex marriage and advancing gay rights. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. Oil Spill in North Dakota Raises Detection Concerns A Tesoro Logistics pipeline that ruptured in North Dakota spilled more than 865,000 gallons of oil, one of the largest inland oil pipeline accidents in the United States. Health Sites Woes Could Dissuade Vital Enrollee the Young and Healthy Officials worry that insurance risk pools could become too risky if not enough younger people sign up for coverage, causing premiums to escalate. Missouri Stands Behind Haith Despite NCAA Penalty Missouri coach Frank Haith was suspended for five games by the NCAA on Tuesday after it was found that he inadequately monitored his former assistants' interactions with a disgraced Miami booster and then tried to cover up a five-figure hush money payment to keep potential violations hidden. British Open Spots Up for Grabs in Australia Under New System Three slots at next year's British Open will be up for grabs at the Australian Open in November as part of a new qualifying system for golf's oldest major championship. Personal Journeys Off Ireland, a Rugged Journey to Remote Ruins It takes a sturdy stomach and a strong sense of purpose to brave the trip to Skellig Michael, an island eight miles off the coast of Ireland. Heres what people find once they get there. Dot Earth Blog A Climate and Energy Roundup Whats behind U.S. carbon emissions decline, rising concern over energy costs in Britain, and more. Megacable profits rise nearly a quarter on new subscribers MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Mexican cable operator Megacable Holdings said on Monday that third-quarter profit rose 22.7 percent from the year-earlier quarter, as the company signed up more new... Dubai's mega-airport opens Dubai's aviation industry achieved its biggest milestone yet on Sunday, when the emirate's new airport celebrated the arrival of its first commercial flight. Doctor convicted in Michael Jackson death leaves prison LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's personal physician, convicted of manslaughter for administering a lethal dose of anesthetic to the pop singer, was released from a Los Angeles prison on Monday after serving half of his four-year sentence. Penn State to Pay $59.7 Million to 26 Sandusky Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. VW's 'new era' vehicle platform seen putting a drag on profits BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen may face a new challenge to its bid for the top slot among global carmakers, as the very platform the German giant has spent the last six years creating to take it to a higher level in the rankings may not be working to plan. Soccer 'Ghost' goal result to stand Hoffenheim have failed in their bid to get their 2-1 Bundesliga home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen replayed despite the controversial 'ghost' goal scored by visiting striker Stefan Kiessling. Sochi races to meet Olympic deadline Building Olympic facilities from scratch, Sochi, Russia, races to meet deadlines. CNN's Phil Black reports. UPDATE 1-Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault (Warning Language in seventh paragraph may be offensive to some readers) (Adds plea of not guilty)

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