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News Feed Latest worldwide news Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. GLOBAL MARKETS-SP 500 leads stocks ahead of Fed meeting; dollar jumps NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The SP 500 hit a record on Tuesday to lead global equities higher ahead of word from the Federal Reserve on the future of its stimulus program, while the U.S. dollar... Madonna's 1990 conical bra and corset adorn 2014 Barbican season LONDON (Reuters) - The corset and conical bra Madonna wore for her 1990 world tour will go on display at London's Barbican Centre next year as part of an eclectic 2014 season. Currents | Books What Would They Do with Axl Rose? Wild Art features artworks that flourish outside of galleries like a bacon portrait of Kevin Bacon. Slain Mass. teacher buried The church where Colleen Ritzer's family worshiped was filled with mourners for the slain Massachusetts math teacher's funeral Monday. 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. Case Study A Business Owner Who Backed Off Tries to Step Back In A cooking business is doing well under hired staff, but the owner wants to increase sales substantially over several years to attract potential buyers. Indian Officials Say Outlawed Militant Group Is Behind Patna Blasts Investigators said Indian Mujahedeen, an Islamic militant group, was responsible for a series of bombs that went off at a political rally, killing at least six people. After a Goof, Wainwright Takes a Jab at Himself The Cardinals ace and Gold Glove finalist didnt make an error in the regular season, but also didnt catch an easy pop-up in the World Series opener. 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. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. T Magazine By Design | High Season for High Jewels Gem lovers will have plenty to enjoy next month, with exhibits devoted to the legendary designers JAR and Alexandre Reza, and a book devoted to 400 years of Indian jewelry. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Syria weapons team miss two sites Inspectors overseeing the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons have visited 21 out of the 23 sites, but security concerns have prevented visits to the remaining two. A Good Appetite Mussels, Difficult? A Myth Without Legs Cooking mussels is simple and, with a vegetable along, you have an easy, tasty one-pot meal. Movie Review In the Name Of Centers on a Priests Struggle With Desire In the Name Of, directed by Malgoska Szumowska, focuses on a Polish priest transferred to the countryside who struggles with his longing for a local teenager. Jonas Brothers split, Tatum working on docuseries Oct 29 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including the Jonas Brothers break-up, Britney Spears' music is used to ward off pirates, and Channing Tatum is working on a reality show. Bob Mezan reports. World Series Game 5 Red Sox 3, Cardinals 1 One Win Away and Headed for Home Thanks to Jon Lesters pitching and David Ortizs hitting, the Red Sox are one victory away from winning the World Series after beating the Cardinals in Game 5. Sports Briefing | Boxing Kazakhs Delight Home Crowd at Amateur Boxing Championships Kazakhstan bolstered its reputation as the new powerhouse of amateur boxing by winning four titles in front of a home crowd at the world amateur boxing championships in Almaty. Ross Overcomes Concussion to Lift Red Sox Becoming a World Series star was far from the troubled mind of David Ross last summer. Obama May Ban Spying on Heads of Allied States President Obama was poised to order the ban in response to a deepening diplomatic crisis over reports that the National Security Agency had for years targeted the cellphone of Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Pumpkins Add sage and apples to roasted cheese pumpkins, the disc-shaped variety available at most farmers markets this time of year, for a delicious and hearty soup. The Week High-Flying Tourism, Toddlers Who Read Faces This week a $75,000 ride into the stratosphere, a rare earth element cleanup in China and theres no fooling the baby. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Brazil wireless carrier TIM's profit falls 16 percent SAO PAULO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - TIM Participaoes SA , Brazil's second-largest wireless phone company, said on Tuesday that third-quarter profit fell 15.6 percent from a year earlier to 315 million reais (US$144 million), according to a securities filing. Imax to Begin Producing Home Theaters in China The Canadian company plans to announce that it has set up a joint venture with a Chinese multinational to develop and manufacture $250,000 home theater systems in China. Beijing Crash May Be Tied to Unrest in Xinjiang A vehicle that careered along a crowded sidewalk in the capital and burst into flames killed and injured several people, and witness accounts suggested the driver had acted deliberately. N.H.L. Roundup Isles Trade With Sabres For Forward Alex Stalock stopped 38 shots in his first N.H.L. start to lead the visiting San Jose Sharks to a 5-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators on Sunday. Tiananmen crash 'was attack' Oct. 29 - Sources say Chinese authorities suspect Tiananmen crash was suicide attack. Paul Chapman reports. U.S. Health Insurance Websites Problems Continue Despite Improvements Insurers said that severe technical problems were still making it difficult to enroll new subscribers. Small-Business Guide Tips on Talking to and Tapping Potential Investors Entrepreneurs stress the importance of making a crisp presentation, sizing up rivals and knowing what kind of information potential investors require. The Week Ahead | Film Hell Hath No Fury Like a Pink Pompon In All Cheerleaders Die, witchcraft is employed to resurrect the vengeance-seeking cheerleaders who died in a car accident caused by football players. World Briefing | Europe Russia Putin Says Sochi Welcomes Gays Preparations for the Sochi Olympics have been overshadowed by international criticism of a recently enacted Russian law outlawing propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations among minors. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Open Games in Moscow to Test an Antigay Law An organization called the Russian L.G.B.T. Sport Federation plans to hold gay-friendly Olympics just three days after the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. MAVEN set to launch to Mars in November Oct. 28 - NASA announced the agency's MAVEN spacecraft is scheduled to launch to Mars on November 14, to explore the Red Planet's atmosphere. Sarah Irwin reports. Bitcoin goes mainstream with ATM in Vancouver coffee shop VANCOUVER, Oct 29 (Reuters) - A silver and blue ATM, perched up next to the espresso bar in a trendy Vancouver coffee shop, could launch a new era for the digital currency bitcoin, offering an almost instant way to exchange the world's leading virtual money for cash. Deal Reached in Inquiry Into Visa Fraud at Tech Giant Infosys has agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims of systemic visa fraud and abuse involving temporary workers brought to the United States.

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