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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ronan Farrow The Youngest Old Guy in the Room Mr. Farrow, 25, the son of Mia Farrow, already has the rsum of someone twice his age and in the last year has come into his own as a public figure. Seoul business travel guide Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. No. 4 Ohio St Rolls Past Boilermakers 56-0 Urban Meyer thought Ohio State needed a pregame wake-up call Saturday. The Buckeyes answered with a quick flurry. Oarfish Offer Chance to Study an Elusive Animal Long Thought a Monster Within five days, two oarfish were found in California last month, giving marine biologists a rare opportunity to study a lengthy and elusive big fish. News Analysis Facebooks Ad Warning Sounds a Note of Caution for Twitter Advocates for the social network say that it captures one of the greatest concentrations of human attention on the planet, and therefore offers a boundless opportunity for advertisers. Balloon Ride to Offer Expansive View, for a Price World View, a new space tourism company, unveiled its plans on Tuesday to loft passengers to the stratosphere as early as 2015, not by rocket but by giant balloon. ArtsBeat Folk Art Collection From Imprisoned Former Museum Chairman Going to Auction Sothebys will auction paintings, furniture and other works that belonged to Ralph O. Esmerian, the former chairman of the American Folk Art Museum, who is now imprisoned for financial fraud. Worries grow for Brazil Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup suffered a setback Wednesday after a judge halted construction work at a tournament venue. Suspected L.A. airport gunman planned 'suicide' mission congressman (Reuters) - The suspected gunman in last week's deadly attack at Los Angeles International Airport wrote a note saying he intended to die after killing at least one security officer, the chairman of a key U.S. security committee said on Sunday. Obama, Democrats seek to make Virginia governor's race a Tea Party referendum ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and fellow Democrats attempted on Sunday to tap into voter anger about a 16-day U.S. government shutdown and turn Virginia's upcoming governor's election into a referendum on Tea Party conservatives. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. Hall of Fame Center Walt Bellamy Dies at 74 Walt Bellamy, the Hall of Fame center who averaged 20.1 points and 13.7 rebounds in 14 seasons in the NBA, died Saturday. He was 74. UPDATE 2-FDA approves Roche leukemia drug Gazyva Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Friday approved Roche Holding AG's new drug for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not previously been treated for one of the most common forms of blood cancer. Was it "wipeout of the year"? Carlos Burle may have surfed a 100 foot wave, but longboard legend Laird Hamilton says he didn't finish the ride. Pentagon Memo Pentagon News Service, Read at First Light and Debated All Day, Fades Away There were many causes of death for the Early Bird, among them Internet services that made the effort seem like an anachronism. Troubleshooter Reports Progress and Barriers in Bid to Repair Health Portal Officials expressed frustration Friday with hardware and software problems that continued to complicate the federal health insurance website. Obama, Democrats seek to make Virginia governor's race a Tea Party referendum ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and fellow Democrats attempted on Sunday to tap into voter anger about a 16-day U.S. government shutdown and turn Virginia's upcoming governor's election into a referendum on Tea Party conservatives. World's most dramatic runways Hairy airstrips ranging from the wildly remote to the shockingly short. Fans inhale Apple's iPad Air Nov. 1 - Fans lined up to get their hands on the new iPad Air, willing to pay top dollar try out the latest tablet from Apple. Bobbi Rebell reports. Off the Menu King Cole Bar Salon Opening The bar is set to reopen with its restored Maxfield Parrish mural and a new menu at its adjoining restaurant, the Salon; and more restaurant openings. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. New Zealand/Australia Morning Call-Global markets -----------------------(0720 / 1820 GMT)----------------------- Stock Markets SP/ASX 200 5,411.12 -14.37 NZSX 50 4,913.83 +4.11 DJIA 15,615.55 +69.80 Nikkei 14,201.57 -126.37 NASDAQ 3,922.04 +2.34 FTSE 6,734.74 +3.31 SP 500 1,761.64 +5.10 Hang Seng 23,249.79 +43.42 SPI 200 Fut 5,414.00 +24.00 TRJCRB Index 274.96 -2.90 Bonds In Transit Blog F.A.A. Approves Use of Devices on Flights The Federal Aviation Administration has approved in-flight use e-readers, tablets and smart phones in airplane mode. Europe's spies work together on mass surveillance Guardian LONDON (Reuters) - Spy agencies across Western Europe are working together on mass surveillance of Internet and phone traffic comparable to programs run by their U.S. counterpart denounced by European governments, Britain's Guardian newspaper reported on Saturday. British minister says Islamic veil should be banned in courts LONDON (Reuters) - Muslim women should be banned from wearing a veil when giving evidence in British courts, a cabinet minister in Prime Minister David Cameron's government said on Sunday, arguing it... Tigers pick former catcher Ausmus as manager (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers have chosen former catcher Brad Ausmus to succeed Jim Leyland as their manager, the American League team said on Sunday. Snowden gets website job in Russia, report says Weeks after getting asylum in Russia, Edward Snowden now reportedly has a job there. Libya's footballers in the firing line Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013. Graffiti artist Banksy brings his New York residency to an end Oct. 31 - Banksy thanks New Yorkers after his month-long stay in the city. Roselle Chen reports. Possessed Lisa Kron Life Through Gray-Tinted Glasses The playwright, who wrote the book for a musical depicting a family tug of war, possesses her own reminder of how complicated our stories can be. Friends, neighbors of slain TSA agent in disbelief Nov. 2 - As investigators search for a motive in the shooting at LAX, friends and neighbors of the TSA agent killed remain in disbelief. Mana Rabiee reports. Can London keep ATP showpiece? It's become an increasingly precious jewel in the ATP's financial crown, attracting big crowds and treating the leading players like rock stars since its move to London four years ago. High cure rates seen with Merck oral hepatitis drugs study (Reuters) - A combination of two oral hepatitis C treatments developed by Merck Co led to high cure rates in previously untreated patients, indicating the company is a contender in the race to find new treatments for the liver destroying virus. Kerry sees signs Egypt moving back towards democracy CAIRO (Reuters) - A day before Egypt's deposed Islamist president goes on trial, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday expressed guarded optimism about a return to democracy in the country during a tour partly aimed at easing tensions with major Arab powers. A Childhood Home, and Poets Muse Julie Carlson, a founder of Remodelista, on the house in Wellfleet, Mass., that served as a peculiar kind of inspiration. Seeking More Pay for Delayed Play With the pace of delayed television viewing increasing, networks want advertisers to pay for seven days of commercial viewing to cover computer screens and tablets as well as TV sets. Georgia couple charged with murder after girl's body found in trash Nov 2 (Reuters) - The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl were charged with murder after the burned body of the girl was found in a trash can outside an apartment complex near Atlanta, police said. Richard Curtis puts happiness through time travel in 'About Time' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Director Richard Curtis' latest film "About Time," a time-traveling romantic comedy, began with a conversation between old friends about happiness and what would make a perfect final day. Art Review Allegory and Illusion, at the Rubin Museum The Rubin Museum of Arts Allegory and Illusion Early Portrait Photography From South Asia looks at pictures from British-run or -influenced countries. Covanta shares seen growing for years -Barron's (Reuters) - U.S. waste management and energy company Covanta Inc is likely to keep growing for years because most of its revenue is secured by long-term contracts and barriers to entry in the waste-to-energy business are high, according to an article in Barron's on Sunday.

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