News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Senate Republicans Block 2 Obama Nominees Voting on the nominees, one to a powerful appeals court and another to a housing lending oversight post, fell short of the 60 votes required to break the Republican filibuster. Currents | Furniture More Than a Chaise, a Thing of Beauty In addition to his furniture for Baker, Jacques Garcia offers a recent collection he designed for a Marrakesh hotel. Theater Review Becoming Dr. Ruth, With Debra Jo Rupp, at Westside Theater Becoming Dr. Ruth, a one-woman show starring Debra Jo Rupp, tells the story of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, sex therapist, refugee and former ace sniper. Boston celebrates as World Series joy hits home BOSTON (Reuters) - Even with the finish line in sight, Boston took one last deep breath on Wednesday night. CORRECTED-RLPC BJ's launches $2.1B loan for refinancing, dividend recap NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Warehouse retailer BJ's Wholesale Club is tapping the wide open credit markets for the second time in slightly over 12 months to finance a distribution to its... Kerry Will Visit Saudi Arabia in an Attempt to Patch Up Frayed Relations Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with King Abdullah, a major ally, in his first stop on a nine-day trip to the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Ask an Expert Advice About Assisted Living for Aging Relatives, Part 3 Debra Drelich, a specialist in geriatric care, answers questions on transitions into assisted living, care of couples, financing and more. Booker Joins the Senate And Casts His First Vote Cory A. Booker of New Jersey, who won his seat in a special election, was the first African-American to be elected to the chamber since Barack Obama in 2004. 'Glee' says goodbye to Cory Monteith On Thursday night, "Glee" bid farewell to a beloved actor and character. Sports Briefing | College Football Irishs Golson Explains His Ban Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson said poor judgment on a test was the reason he was suspended for the fall semester. U.S. IRS warns of telephone tax scam involving fake caller IDs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service warned on Thursday about a growing tax scam in which fraudsters display an IRS phone number on the intended victim's caller ID and demand money. Beauty Spots Several Skin Products Include an Obscure Nut Oil The latest miracle ingredient is called tamanu. Dar es Salaam by dala dala The Tanzanian capital's hordes of tooting, rattling buses provide a fascinating, if somewhat uncomfortable, way to see its sights. Times Co. Reports Quarterly Loss After Sale of Globe The New York Times Company reported a net loss of $24 million for the third quarter, but digital circulation gains produced a slight increase in revenue. No U.S. Action, So States Move on Privacy Law Lawmakers in 10 states have passed more than two dozen privacy laws this year on phone tracking, the use of drones and other topics, as support for limits on surveillance has grown. DealBook Oracle Shareholders Oppose Compensation for Ellison A majority of shareholders demonstrated their opposition to the compensation of chief executive Lawrence Ellison, voting against a resolution on the companys pay practices. China's state media says suspects Tiananmen car incident was "terrorist attack" Oct. 30 - China's state media announces that a car crash and fire on Beijing's Tiananmen Square was a "terrorist attack" and five suspects linked to the incident have been captured. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). More U.S. small businesses plan for employee health coverage survey (Reuters) - The number of U.S. small businesses planning to start to offer health coverage for their employees next year slightly exceeds the number that expect to drop coverage, even as costs... No U.S. Action, So States Move on Privacy Law Lawmakers in 10 states have passed more than two dozen privacy laws this year on phone tracking, the use of drones and other topics, as support for limits on surveillance has grown. Tank Rast gears up for 2.1 billion euro refinancing LONDON (Reuters) - German motorway services operator Tank Rast's refinancing of its 2.1 billion euro ($2.89 billion) debt pile is gathering pace and expected to launch shortly, banking sources said... Giants 15, Eagles 7 Second Win Has Giants Humble but Hopeful The Giants used efficient offense, solid defense and five field goals to stop an eight-game road skid and hand Philadelphia its 10th straight home loss. Growing Libya's new nation CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan. 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... The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. EFH payment gives little recourse to frustrated creditors Oct 31 (Reuters) - Senior lenders to Energy Future Holdings are upset that the company plans to make a critical interest payment to junior bondholders on Friday, but they likely have no legal... Reuters Today Time to buy euro zone banks - Barclays Solid numbers from BNP Paribas mean its time to buy euro zone banks, says Barclays research VP Will Hobbs. And the Fed turns hawkish, maybe. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. Solid October ends with a dip Oct. 31 - Summary Stocks suffer late-day sell-off but stay strong for October; Chicago factories offer pleasant surprise; ExxonMobil, Expedia rally after exceeding forecasts; Silicon Valley to help fix Healthcare.gov. Conway G. Gittens reports. Empowering Africa from the US The CEO of the Africa-America Institute, Amini Kajunju, on all the opportunities offered on the African continent. UPDATE 2-Hugo Boss expects European rebound as year-end nears FRANKFURT, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Fashion house Hugo Boss said it expected strong sales and earnings growth in the last part of 2013, supported by a recovery in Europe and moves to expand its own network... St. Nicholas Church, Destroyed on 9/11, to Rebuild With Byzantine Design The design, which would draw inspiration from the great churches of the East, will almost certainly renew debate over the role of religion at or around the World Trade Center. Dubai's mega-airport opens Dubai's aviation industry achieved its biggest milestone yet on Sunday, when the emirate's new airport celebrated the arrival of its first commercial flight. Back to St. Louis on the Way to Brazil Vedad Ibisevic, who spent part of his teenage years in the American Midwest, scored the goal that sent Bosnia-Herzegovina to the World Cup. Obama halted NSA spying on IMF and World Bank headquarters WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has ordered the National Security Agency to stop eavesdropping on the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank as part of a review of intelligence gathering activities, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. UPDATE 3-Fannie Mae sues nine banks for rigging Libor NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Fannie Mae sued nine of the world's largest banks on Thursday, accusing them of colluding to manipulate interest rates and seeking more than $800 million of damages. Europe's migrants The death of more than 300 African migrants in a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa in early October has shone a spotlight on illegal immigration to Europe. Scores of Migrants From Niger Found Dead in Sahara The 87 men, women and children were apparently stranded after a desperate search for water as they tried to make their way across the border to Algeria. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Today's Economist The Perils of a Free Trade Pact With Europe The United States should not accept weaker banking regulation in return for a free trade agreement with the European Union, an economist writes.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061