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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. parks that are still open Want to marvel at California's giant sequoias or hike the Mount Katahdin section of the Appalachian Trail? With most of the United States' national parks still shuttered, the country's stunning state parks are getting some well-deserved attention. Dortmund crush Stuttgart 6-1 with Lewandowski hat-trick BERLIN (Reuters) - Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a second-half hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund reclaimed top spot in the Bundesliga with an awe-inspiring 6-1 demolition of VfB Stuttgart on Friday. 'Dark universe' beckons as research target after Higgs boson wins Nobel GENEVA (Reuters) - With the Higgs boson in the bag, the head of the CERN research center urged scientists on Tuesday to push on to unveil the "dark universe" - the hidden stuff that makes up 95 per cent of the cosmos and is still a mystery to earthbound researchers. U.S. ramps up efforts to lure foreign investment WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Thursday pledged an aggressive expansion of U.S. efforts to draw foreign investment by clearing away red tape and having U.S. diplomats court... Finding an edge in a crowded market The decline of print and rise in peer-reviewed websites are giving publishers a big headache. So how do you find an edge in the crowded marketplace? Silent Bats to Blame for Series Flameout Clutch hitting deserted the St. Louis Cardinals in the postseason. The power arms that got them to the World Series finally gave out, too. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. A war zone in suburban Damascus Nov. 2 - Amateur video appears to show rebel fighters launching attacks on government forces in Damascus suburbs. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Dot Earth Blog A Risk Communicator Says Industry Should Embrace Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods A longtime risk communicator says industry should drop its fierce opposition to GMO labels. TREASURIES-U.S. bond prices sink on strong factory data * U.S. factory activity strongest in 2-1/2 years -ISM * Longer-dated yields set for biggest weekly rise since September * Fed's Plosser proposes QE3 bond purchase limit * Treasuries earn 0.49 percent... Image of Hindenburg Haunts Hydrogen Technology One of the strongest psychological impediments to hydrogen fuel cell technology is the searing image of the Hindenburg catching fire and crashing in 1937. Fairfax struggles to raise funds for BlackBerry bid -sources NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd is struggling to raise financing for its $4.7 billion bid for BlackBerry Ltd, with several large banks declining to loan it the money... Chiefs Owners Plan Yields Quick Fix (but Not a Hasty One) Taking a more active role in running the Chiefs, the owner Clark Hunt, whose father, Lamar, founded the team, has led a remarkable turnaround. As Interest Fades in the Humanities, Colleges Worry With the growing money and attention devoted to science and technology, university administrators are concerned that the humanities are being eclipsed. ArtsBeat Seeking Students Short Hamlet Videos The New York Times invites student actors and actresses to submit their performances of lines from Hamlet using Instagram. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Mariah's back with a new song The singer is set to release a new single, "The Art of Letting Go," on November 11. Obama briefed about Los Angeles International Airport shooting Nov. 1 - The White House confirms President Barack Obama has been briefed on a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Sports Briefing | Baseball Matt Williams to Manage Nationals Williams, a former major league third baseman, will be introduced Friday as the teams fifth manager since it moved to Washington from Montreal in 2005. Off the Shelf The Frackers and the Birth of an Energy Boom A new book focuses on the half-dozen Texas and Oklahoma energy companies behind the surging growth of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas in the last two decades. Turkey and Iran Signal a Softening of Differences Over Syria While the two countries support opposing sides in the Syrian civil war, their foreign ministers suggested that mutual concerns over rising sectarianism could bring them closer together. Talking Head | William J. Bennett Catching Up on the Bennett Hypothesis Whats to blame for the high cost of college? Its financial aid, stupid. Theater Review Brechts Good Person of Szechwan Opens at Public Theater Foundry Theaters sublime production of Bertolt Brechts Good Person of Szechwan reopens at the Public Theater. International Real Estate House Hunting in ...Warsaw The market in Poland had a boom starting in 2004, when the country joined the European Union, and ending in 2009, when the repercussions of the American mortgage lending crisis began to be felt. In Practice Health Exchange A One-Month Checkup Success signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act has been elusive for some and a dream come true for others. It often depends on geography. Vatican surveys Church on family issues including gay marriage VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican is asking bishops and parish priests around the world about local views on gay marriage, divorce and birth control ahead of a meeting of bishops next year to... Why add a fifth women's major? Shane O'Donoghue looks at the creation of a fifth major tournament in the women's game. T Magazine Chart | The Parallel Lives of Princess Di, Princess Grace and the B.F.F. Actresses Playing Them in the Movies Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman are portraying the Princess of Wales and the Princess of Monaco, respectively, in a pair of upcoming biopics. Heres how the four ladies stories stack up. Biden urges U.S. lawmakers to hold off on any new Iran sanctions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden led a high-powered delegation to Capitol Hill on Thursday to try to persuade U.S. lawmakers to hold off on any more sanctions against Iran and let delicate diplomatic talks over Tehran's nuclear program unfold. Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The reporting that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. Germany legalizes third gender Parents of newborns in Germany now have a third option to go along with "male" or "female." Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. How Anna Chakvetadze, Rising Star at 20, Became a Retiree at 26 At age 26, a rising Russian tennis star was forced to deal with an unthinkable prospect retirement after a violent robbery and a crippling back injury. Five World Series facts In a World Series that pitted two of the most decorated teams of all time, the Boston Red Sox came out on top, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in six games. London's coolest gravestones The best -- and wackiest -- tombs in this great cemetery city don't always belong to the most famous. South Carolinas Clowney Savors a Rare Moment of Joy South Carolinas victory over then-No. 5 Missouri in double overtime Saturday was a triumphant moment in an otherwise trying season for defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. Activist hedge fund TCI takes big stake in Royal Mail LONDON (Reuters) - A hedge fund with a reputation for aggressive campaigning to boost company performance has become the biggest shareholder in newly-privatised Royal Mail after the British... On the Street Bill Cunningham | Costumery The fall foliage brings an abundance of lumberjack plaids and checks. Giant rubber duck bids farewell to Beijing Oct. 24 - Beijing residents say goodbye to the 18-metre-high rubber duck conceptualized by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. Tara Cleary reports. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains.

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