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News Feed Latest worldwide news Monthlong Chase Around New York City for Banksys Street Art A little army has been scurrying to wherever in New York the anonymous street artist and trickster known as Banksy has placed his almost daily graffiti. A Reason for Hope in Congos Perpetual War Defeats last year jolted both the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations into action, bringing new leadership and vigor to the fight. UPDATE 1-Detroit emergency manager says 'cram down' a possibility DETROIT, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr said Tuesday he could force a legally binding settlement on the city's creditors if they were unwilling to accept a proposed... T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. Mystery swirls around Obamacare covergirl - and her vanishing (Reuters) - Hers was the face that launched 20 million snipes. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Clean-up in Europe after storm The clean-up operation continued Tuesday, a day after a major Atlantic storm pummeled England, France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, killing a dozen people. Worries grow over Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. Vatican's 'culture minister' tweets Lou Reed song VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, the Vatican's 71-year-old culture minister, paid his own tribute on Monday to the late rocker Lou Reed, tweeting one of his best-known songs before clarifying he was not condoning any reference to drugs some have seen in the song. WRAPUP 1-Obama under attack as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up of thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices. Currents | Music A Wave of Strange Creatures The gallery show Odd Harmonics features a dozen unique theremins designed by Franois Chambard. Models mix with fish in Red Sea photo contest EILAT, Israel (Reuters) - A gust of air ruffled her white wedding dress before Hagar Cohen dived into the Red Sea, high heels sparkling in the sun as she disappeared beneath the waves. Jeremy Lin I don't focus on race Jeremy Lin on whether it's more difficult to make it as an Asian-American in the NBA. 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. Pacers Granger Out With Calf Injury Indiana Pacers swingman Danny Granger will miss the first three weeks of the season with a left calf injury. U.S. consumer spending measure rises, but auto sales tumble WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of U.S. consumer spending rose in September as Americans likely snapped up Apple's new iPhone and bought leisure goods, but falling sales of automobiles pointed to... RPT-Telefonica gives Italy assurances on Telecom Italia future ROME, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia will remain an Italian company and investments in technology and employment levels will be guaranteed, the chairman of Spanish rival Telefonica said on Tuesday after a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. UPDATE 2-"Guardians" TV sales rescue DreamWorks' quarter Oct 29 (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc reported quarterly results ahead of Wall Street estimates, helped by a strong pay-TV showing for "Rise of the Guardians", a fantasy film featuring Jack Frost, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Well Eat Your Broccoli Five ways to prepare broccoli, with cooking and without, to benefit from its many nutrients. McGinley's Ryder Cup test European Captain Paul McGinley tests the course at Gleneagles. Serving up a winning diet The legendary Bjorn Borg fueled his success with a daily diet of steak and potatoes. But the modern tennis star is more likely to be teetotal and to stick to a gluten free diet. Ibrahimovic Stars as Champions League Goals Flow Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. Russia039;s diamond miner Alrosa to raise $1.3 billion in IPO MOSCOW, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Russia039;s diamond miner Alrosa said on Monday it would price its 16-percent share sale via initial public offering at 35 roubles per share to raise a total of 41.3 billion roubles ($1.30 billion). Square Feet Club Monaco Will Offer Books and Coffee Alongside Fashion A clothiers partnerships with other businesses at a new Flatiron district store are a way to set it apart from competitors. Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year. Putting African art on the map A new video project is giving a voice to Ghana's best artists, and hopes to change attitudes to African art. Can anyone dethrone Lionel 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. Caixabank sets final terms on Tier 2 LONDON, Oct 29 (IFR) - Caixabank will price a EUR750m 10-year non-call five-year issue at 395bp over mid-swaps later on Tuesday, according to a lead manager, 20bp tighter than initial price thoughts. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. Mother 'sold daughters' virginity' A mother of 14 in Colombia tried to make ends meet, police say, by pushing her daughters into "hell" selling their virginity for a couple hundred dollars. Exhausted Serena digs deep for WTA title An exhausted but elated Serena Williams is left celebrating her 11th title of the season to round off 2013 by claiming the WTA Championships in Istanbul Sunday. U.S. lawmakers call for action to curb Internet child trading CHICAGO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers called Tuesday for federal action to prevent parents from giving unwanted adopted children to strangers met on the Internet, and the Illinois attorney general urged Facebook and Yahoo to police online groups where children may be advertised. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. 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. EU presidency proposes new weakening of EU car rules BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Lithuania, holder of the EU presidency, has made a new proposal to weaken rules on how much carbon new cars can emit from 2020, in line with demands from Germany and its luxury manufacturers, EU diplomats said. ArtsBeat American Songbook Series Sets Its Lineup, Except for the Opener The 16th season of Lincoln Centers American Songbook series will begin Jan. 22 with a free concert featuring an artist yet to be named. South Koreans Say They Fled to North Korea for Better Life The six men, who were returned Friday, said they had entered North Korea through China because of troubles at home, South Korean officials said. Vision of Prairie Paradise Troubles Some Montana Ranchers Some ranchers who fear the region will lose its identity object to conservationists plan to create a vast grassland reserve where 10,000 bison roam and fences are few.

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