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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ladd Scores in Shootout, Jets Beat Stars 2-1 Andrew Ladd scored the only goal in a shootout, Ondrej Pavelec made 35 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. UPDATE 1-Alcoa willing to reopen talks with Klesch over Italy plant ROME, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. aluminium group Alcoa is willing to reopen talks to sell an Italian plant to the Swiss industrial group Klesch, the company said on Monday after a meeting between trade... Merck's Januvia, animal health products slump; shares off (Reuters) - Merck Co Inc reported lower sales of its Januvia diabetes treatment, fresh evidence its biggest product is losing ground to newer drugs, and also spooked investors with falling quarterly sales of its animal health products. Guantanamo lawyers want Obama to declassify CIA prison program FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - Attorneys for five Guantanamo prisoners charged with plotting the September 11, 2001, attacks have asked President Barack Obama to declassify the CIA program that subjected the defendants to interrogation techniques that have been described as torture. On Tennis Much Left to Learn for Younger Version of Federer Although he has slipped to No. 6, Roger Federer had little trouble in his first meeting with Grigor Dimitrov, a young Bulgarian opponent sometimes called Baby Fed. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. 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... Halloween howlers Here are a few pets from CNN iReport who pulled off a Halloween costume with style, humor -- and maybe even dignity. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. TABLE-Economists trim Brazil 2014 GDP, inflation view SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Economists lowered their forecasts for Brazil's 2014 economic growth to 2.13 percent from 2.20 percent previously, a weekly central bank survey showed on Monday.... Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports. Richemont's Lancel a risky bet on a struggling brand PARIS, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Potential buyers of Lancel see reviving the loss-making leather goods maker as a high-risk gamble that could take at least six or eight years to pay off, sources close to... Four Oklahoma prisoners escape through shower, remain at large (Reuters) - Four prisoners at an Oklahoma jail pried open a maintenance hatch in a shower and escaped through a crawl space, the Caddo County sheriff said. Energy firms take fresh punt on New Zealand deepwater WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand is hoping the first deepwater wells to be drilled in the country in nearly 15 years will reignite interest in its offshore oil and gas basins, mostly ignored since some early discoveries in the 1970s. UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) Watch Monday's Show! October 28, 2013 UPDATE 3-Edwards profit tops estimates, but U.S. sales disappoint Oct 28 (Reuters) - Edwards Lifesciences Corp on Monday reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings, but investors were disappointed with the pace of U.S. sales of its newest artificial heart... Nets Williams Looks Sharp in First Preseason Action Deron Williams, the teams mercurial point guard, spent much of the preseason watching from the sidelines after sustaining a sprained left ankle in mid-August. Stamkos, Filppula Score in SO in TB Win Over Fla Steven Stamkos and Valtteri Filppula both scored in the shootout to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Sunday. Quartet into World Cup finals Michael Lang celebrates Switzerland's 2-1 win in Albania that booked the Swiss' place in Brazil in 2014. Colombia, Germany and Belgium also sealed qualification. Merck's Januvia, animal health products slump; shares off (Reuters) - Merck Co Inc reported lower sales of its Januvia diabetes treatment, fresh evidence its biggest product is losing ground to newer drugs, and also spooked investors with falling... Katherine McManmon, Robert Hoyt Jr. The bride is an assistant vice president for a wholesale fuels distributor; the groom is a vice president at a commercial insurance broker. Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Mothers Anxiety Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women. The science of positive thinking Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone. Rocker dies at 71 Gene Seymour says Lou Reed's death brought out a wave of sorrow and remembrance of a pioneer in pop music. Wealth Matters Twitter Tantalizes, but Beware the I.P.O. Some offerings get so much attention they can cloud peoples judgment, but investors must understand how a companys stock will fit in their portfolio. Youre the Boss Blog How Does an Owner Who Stepped Away Reassert Control? Bibby Gignilliat, founder of a company that offers cooking classes as team-building events, wants to re-engage with the business to meet her long-term goals. 'From Fatman to Ironman' Dan Hyatt had lost weight before only to gain it all back. So this time, he didn't set a weight loss goal -- he gave himself a bigger challenge compete in an Ironman triathlon in five years or less. Snapshot | Diane Davis Diane Davis on Her Role in The Model Apartment Diane Davis was vacationing in Canada when she auditioned for and won the role as a mentally Ill woman in The Model Apartment, now at 59E59 Theaters. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. U.N., Fearing a Polio Epidemic in Syria, Moves to Vaccinate Millions of Children Officials said that the discovery a few weeks ago of a cluster of paralyzed young children in Deir al-Zour, a heavily contested city in eastern Syria, had prompted their alarm. Before Carnage, Frantic Warnings of Relatives Odd Behavior A woman and her four children were killed at their home in Sunset Park, and a cousin of the childrens father was arrested in the attack, the police said. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Disruptions Are Eager Investors Overvaluing Tech Start-Ups? A sign that enthusiasm might be getting ahead of reality the number of Internet companies valued at more than $1 billion even though they have no profits. Yandle Leads Coyotes to 5-4 Win Over Oilers Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored on a power play in the third period after Keith Yandle made a spectacular play to keep the puck in the zone, lifting the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. On Way to Wild Final Act, Three Protagonists Have Faced Rough Spots Allen Craig, Will Middlebrooks and Jim Joyce, the main participants in one of the strangest endings to a World Series game in history, have each faced professional adversity. Amazon sales show momentum, analysts boost price targets Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares of Amazon.com Inc were set to jump about 7 percent at the opening on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected sales growth in North America and indicated... Rock musician Lou Reed dead at 71 Oct. 27 - Rolling Stone reports legendary singer-songwriter Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground dies at age 71. Linda So reports. N.H.L. Roundup Rangers and Devils Win on Road The Rangers squeezed past the Red Wings in the final seconds of overtime, while the Devils got a pair of power-play goals in a defeat of the Bruins. 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.

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