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News Feed Latest worldwide news Romario Calls on Brazilians to Protest During World Cup Romario lashed out at the "corrupt thieves" running FIFA and the Brazilian Football Confederation on Wednesday and encouraged his compatriots to protest against corruption during next year's World Cup. National Briefing | Southwest Arizona Ex-Congressman Sentenced to Three Years in Corruption Case Former Representative Rick Renzi had been convicted of public corruption, money laundering and other charges. Skin Deep Halloween or Not, a Softer Shade of Goth Makeup A look that could sometimes seem cartoonish tries to hold on to its sex appeal. Dance Review Boris Charmatzs Leve des Conflits Extended at MoMA In Leve des Conflits Extended (Suspension of Conflicts Extended), 24 dancers are cycling through a sequence, whose core concept is mathematical. Nokia Gives Upbeat Forecast for Telecom Equipment Unit The forecast for Nokia Solutions and Networks offers hope for a pickup in what will be the Finnish companys main business after the sale of its phones division to Microsoft. Storm death toll rises as wind, rain batters northern Europe LONDON/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Hurricane strength winds battered northern Europe on Monday, killing more than a dozen people, cutting power and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and train journeys. A workout with the 'Running Man' Can Pat Cash handle a warm-up workout with David "The Running Man" Ferrer? Gun sales a snap on Instagram CNN asks two gun sales experts about social media site Instagram permitting firearm sales online. Stenson '$11.4M a nice bonus' Henrik Stenson may have just become golf's $11.4 million man, but the Swede insists it's not all about the money. 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. 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. Global Soccer Time for UEFA to Stand Up, Not Back Off If Yaya Tour's allegations of racial abuse by fans in Moscow hold up, the ruling body of European soccer needs to stand up for human rights. Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public. New Jersey residents say they've been forgotten in recovery Oct. 29 - An estimated 26,000 New Jersey residents are still without homes and say tourist spots have been given priority in the reconstruction, a year after Superstorm Sandy. Deborah Gembara reports. Shortcuts Dealing With a Client Who Calls and Calls and ... A constant problem for freelancers and small-business owners is deciding whether to turn down business from a demanding customer. Serena Williams Pushes Her Limits in WTA Semifinal Win The No. 1-ranked woman, playing in her 81st match of the year, looked exhausted at times but held on to eliminate Jelena Jankovic. Well Concussions and the Classroom The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion. Augusto Odone, Father Behind Real-Life Lorenzos Oil, Dies at 80 Mr. Odone, who had no medical training, helped concoct an experimental medicine that extended the life of his son and inspired a Hollywood film. Jennifer Wells, Samuel Goodhue The bride owns a bakery; the groom is an investment adviser. Fitch downgrades Detroit Downtown Development Authority; stable outlook NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, October 29 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has downgraded its rating on the following Detroit Downtown... 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. DealBook Dutch Lender to Pay More Than $1 Billion in Libor Settlement The bank is the latest lender to settle charges related to the manipulation of the London interbank offered rate, or Libor. The chief executive also resigned. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. New York retailers, police trade blame on 'shop and frisk' NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York police and retailers Macy's Inc and Barneys New York Inc traded blame on Tuesday over complaints by black customers who were stopped by police after making luxury purchases, in a case that has roiled civil rights leaders. Sharp Sparks Blackhawks to Win Over Wild Nick Leddy spurred Chicagos stagnant special teams with a power-play goal, and the visiting Blackhawks beat Minnesota, 5-1. Banksy WTC a 'betrayal' In a controversial essay published on his website Sunday, popular British graffiti artist Banksy criticized the design of One World Trade Center, referring to the building as a "shyscraper" and a "betrayal." Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya? The manager of a Nairobi apartment complex speaks about former tenant and terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite, dubbed the "White Widow." Does power make you mean? We all know the story. Someone gets promoted at work and suddenly they turn into a bully. Now research suggests that a default brain mechanism may cause us to lose empathy when we gain power. New Zealand's defense minister jokes about U.S. spying Oct. 28 - Jonathan Coleman says he's not worried about the U.S. spying on New Zealand. Rough cut (no reporter narration). RLPC BJ'S SETS $2.1B REFINANCING LOAN - SOURCES NEW YORK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Warehouse retailer BJ's Wholesale Club is launching a $2.1 billion refinancing credit Thursday, sources told Thomson Reuters LPC. Deutsche Bank is lead left, with Citi,... Lessons from Hong Kong As Beijing touts a high-profile crackdown on corruption, experts say it should look south to Hong Kong as an example of a Chinese territory that has succeeded in cutting out the rot. Week 8 N.F.L. Matchups The Cowboys Dez Bryant and Detroits Calvin Johnson are not the only similar elements in a matchup of teams that are strong on offense and terrible on defense. NFL Networks 10-Year Gains 13 Games and 72 Million Homes The all-football channel has gone from an uncertain start to 13 regular-season games, 17 studio shows and more than 70 on-air personalities. Health Site Puts Agency and Leader in Hot Seat Marilyn Tavenner, who runs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify on Tuesday before a House panel on the problems with the health care website. Is Blatter seeking FIFA re-election? Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. The Scan Explaining a Collider and Poisons Power November events at the intersection of science and culture. Bill Sharman, N.B.A. Hall of Famer, Dies at 87 Sharman won four N.B.A. championships as a player for the Boston Celtics and one as a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Orders for Durable Goods Rise, but Report Shows Sliding Consumer Sentiment Orders for core capital goods, which include industrial machinery and electrical equipment, fell 1.1 percent. UPDATE 2-Gabon awards oil blocks; says can double production LIBREVILLE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Gabon has awarded 13 oil and gas blocks to 11 companies as part of a major deepwater licensing round, which the Central African country hopes will double its output to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), the oil minister said. Letter From Paris Turning the Hunt Into a Trip to the Market In France, the point of the pursuit of game is the journey from fields and forests to the tables of starred restaurants and rural bistros.

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