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News Feed Latest worldwide news Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Hartford Financial profit rises on higher margins Oct 28 (Reuters) - Insurer Hartford Financial Services Group's third-quarter profit rose as margins improved in its core property and casualty commercial business. RLPC-Bankers working on 1 billion euro financings for Nets sale LONDON (Reuters) - Bankers are working on financing packages of around 1 billion euros ($1.38 billion) backing the sale of Nordic payment services company Nets Holding, banking sources said on Monday. City to Fit All Streetlights With Energy-Saving LED Bulbs The phaseout is part of a long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2017 and, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, would save taxpayers money. Bionic bicep gives you the strength of Hercules The Titan Arm is an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength Lecavalier Hat Trick Spurs Flyers' Win Over Isles Vinny Lecavalier scored three goals in Philadelphia's biggest offensive outburst of the season, and Steve Mason made 26 saves to lift the Flyers to a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday night. Movie Review Capital, a Financial Thriller Directed by Costa-Gavras Capital, directed by Costa-Gavras, centers on the machinations of ruthless financiers during a takeover attempt. Netflix Hits Milestone and Raises Its Sights The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations. Spying anger spreads across Europe The Spanish government summons the U.S. ambassador after further allegations of American surveillance of world leaders. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Marcia Wallace of 'Newhart' dies Marcia Wallace, whose four-decade television career included playing the secretary on "The Bob Newhart Show" and Bart's fourth-grade teacher on "The Simpsons," has died, her agent said Saturday. Returner, Receiver, Rusher. Anything Else You Need? Josh Cribbs, who played many roles in the Jets victory over the Patriots, is expected to get more chances to produce against the Bengals on Sunday. 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. Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. EMERGING MARKETS-Petrobras helps Brazil shares snap 3-day slump * Brazil Bovespa up 1.7 pct, Mexico IPC rises 1.11 pct MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose for the first session in four on Monday as shares of state-run oil producer Petrobras jumped on news the company is discussing a new fuel-pricing policy. Mexico's IPC index gained for a second straight day, while Chile's bourse crept higher. Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index gained 1.7 percent to 55,073.37. Late on Friday, Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as Petrobras is of New China H7N9 strain gives kick to mutant bird flu research ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to it. Lauda Raikkonen can lift Alonso The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Veterans not a political chew toy Paul Rieckhoff says as another budget battle approaches, veterans refuse to be used again--as they were in the shutdown--as hostages of warring political parties U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's momentum ebbed as the third quarter ended. U.S./Canada daily earnings hits misses Oct 28 - 1810 ET Oct 28 (Reuters) - The following U.S.-listed companies reported earnings on Monday. This list shows whether they beat, met or missed Wall Street analysts' forecasts. It also shows the difference between analysts' expectations and reported results. The figures are provided by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Company Name Ticker Qtr Industry Curr EPS Est EPS Act Diff EPS Rev Est Rev Act Diff Rev ADVENT SOFTWARE INC Q3 SOFTWARE EDP SERV Eagles Frustrations at Home and With Quarterbacks Have Persisted Philadelphia has lost a franchise-record nine straight games at home and has not yet said who will direct the offense Sunday when it hosts the Giants. The Saturday Profile Mexican Writer Mines the Soccer Field for Metaphors Juan Villoro, one of Mexicos most decorated and esteemed writers, also happens to be a leading soccer analyst, extracting lessons about society and life from the game. NATO Reduces Scope of Its Afghanistan Plans The reduced scope reflects fears that the United States Congress and European parliaments might discontinue funding unless American and NATO troops oversee how the money is spent. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory. Currents | Deals Discounts at Flor, Maine Cottage Furniture, Blue Dot and Luceplan Bargains on carpet, furniture and lighting. New Milestone Emerges Babys First iPhone App As adults turn increasingly to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, so do their children, a survey shows. Polio cases suspected in Syria The World Health Organization said Saturday it is investigating a possible outbreak of polio in Syria, where an ongoing civil war has decimated the public health infrastructure. You vs. Ghana president Is Africa on the cusp of change? Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama shares his vision of the future. Cuban city struggling to recover a year after Hurricane Sandy HAVANA (Reuters) - A year after Hurricane Sandy left Santiago de Cuba in shambles, the streets are clear and power, communications and water are back to normal, but residents of Cuba's second city are still struggling with the aftermath of the mighty storm. Red Sox beat Cards to even World Series 2-2 ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - A three-run home run by unexpected starter Jonny Gomes lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday that tied the best-of-seven World Series 2-2. Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Photo Replay Oct. 20-26 Although the competition provides the primary focus, sporting events often create vivid patterns to complement the action. T Magazine The Making Of | A Marionette Production of Sleeping Beauty, Created With Centuries-Old Techniques The Milanese artisans of Carlo Colla Sons Marionette Company who create sets, bodies and tiny costumes will also serve as puppeteers in a performance at the New Victory Theater in Times Square, beginning Nov. 1. Hong Kong transforms airport Andrew Stevens explores how Hong Kong transformed an iconic airport into a possible future for the cruise industry. Lucian Freud's ghosts laid to rest with Vienna show VIENNA (Reuters) - Lucian Freud did not live to see the first exhibition of his paintings in Vienna, the city his grandfather Sigmund fled in 1938, but he helped plan the retrospective that opens this week. Why did that movie flop? For all the money invested by studios, for all the talent and smart ideas and marketing savvy and focus groups, sometimes movies just don't work. New Rules Set to Help Womens Offenses in College Basketball The N.C.A.A. has instructed officials to restrict physical play this season, after scoring fell to a record low in 2012-13.

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