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News Feed Latest worldwide news NYC to LA in under 29 hours Before the transcontinental race in "Cannonball Run," the starter tells the gathered racers, "You all are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place." The origami kayak Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak. Banks hope futuristic flagships can tempt new customers * Bank executives say new flagships boost brand awareness Recipes for Health Red Rice or Farro With Miso-Roasted Squash, Leeks, Red Pepper and Tofu One sweet-and-salty marinade works for the tofu and the vegetables in this dish. Raikkonen Threatens Boycott Over Lack of Pay From Lotus Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen criticized the team Friday for not paying his salary this season and threatened to skip the final two races of the season in protest. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | evenhanded This word has appeared in 38 New York Times articles in the past year. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. British Tabloid Editors Charged in Hacking Scandal Had Affair, Prosecutors Say Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson, former editors of The News of the World, now defunct, are charged with conspiracy in connection with phone hacking. Corner Office Honeywells David Cote, on Decisiveness as a 2-Edged Sword Your job as a leader is to be right at the end of the meeting, says the Honeywell chairman and C.E.O., not at the beginning. No. 22 Wisconsin Beats Iowa 28-9 James White ran for 132 yards and a pair of late touchdowns as 22nd-ranked Wisconsin beat Iowa 28-9 on Saturday for its third straight win. Brazil's Hypermarcas beat profit estimates on revenue, taxes SAO PAULO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Hypermarcas SA, the largest Brazilian maker of generic drugs and personal care products, beat analysts' estimates for the third quarter after revenue rose faster than expenses and a surge in financial expenses was offset by a smaller tax burden. Jimenez toasts vintage ace! If ever there was an appropriate prize for a hole in one, the organizers of the Portugal Masters certainly found it when fun-loving Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez struck it lucky on the eighth at the Oceanico Victoria Course on the Algarve. Vodafone keeps UK FTSE afloat on MA speculation LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Heavyweight Vodafone kept Britain's top share index afloat on Friday as speculation about a bid from U.S. peers ATT fuelled a rally in Europe's largest mobile carrier. Your Money Seeking to Toughen the Rules for Brokers It is too easy for stock and insurance brokers to avoid rules that would require them to put their customers first when picking their investments for their individual retirement accounts. 'Chicks bashing each other' Roller derby is a full on, high-impact sport. And Cape Town's Rollergirls aren't scared of a few bruises. N.B.A. Roundup With Victory Over Bulls, 76ers Are 3-0 The Philadelphia 76ers, who were pegged to be one of the leagues worst teams, continued their stunning start to the season, beating the Chicago Bulls 107-104. World Briefing | Africa Central African Republic U.N. Is Warned About Genocide Threat The country has slipped into chaos since rebels seized the capital and ousted President Franois Boziz in March. 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. Republican Ayotte seeks 'time out' on Obamacare as anxieties grow WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte wants to press "pause" on rolling out the U.S. healthcare reform law as anxiety grows about troubles with the federal website for buying insurance and possibly low numbers of people signing up for coverage. Dyson Withdraws From the Turkish Open Simon Dyson of England has withdrawn from the Turkish Open next week as he waits for a disciplinary hearing. U.S. budget panel may take only 'small steps' -Treasury's Mazur WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Treasury Department official on Friday said modest achievements may be all that can be expected from a congressional panel tasked with finding federal... Johnson Wastes a Chance to Run Away at HSBC For 16 holes, Dustin Johnson looked like the player who has won every year since turning pro and has played on two Ryder Cup teams. Starting the third round of the HSBC Champions with a five-shot lead, he blasted his way to 10 birdies and was running away from the field. U.S. panel allows import probe of steel rebar from Mexico, Turkey WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday cleared the way for the Commerce Department to continue an investigation that could lead to duties on steel rebar imports from Mexico and Turkey. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | English, Oct. 31, 2013 Can you choose the correct meaning of quintessential, as it is used in the article? Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. Blanketed in fog in China Nov. 2 - Thick fog and toxic smog envelop large areas of northern, central and eastern China, including the capital Beijing. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Breakingviews Political failure broke the global economy Oct. 29 - The inability of leaders to lead led to the policy mistakes that led to the global financial crisis, say Stephen King, Chief Economist at HSBC and Stephen Lewis, Chief Economist at Monument Securities University of Connecticut is sued over handling of sexual assaults NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four female students filed a lawsuit against the University of Connecticut on Friday over the school's handling of sexual assault complaints, a week after filing a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. Kosovo vote, key to Serb integration, marred by violence, boycott MITROVICA, Kosovo (Reuters) - An election in Kosovo designed to help end years of de facto ethnic partition was marred by violence and intimidation by Serb hardliners on Sunday, undermining a fragile EU-brokered pact between the Balkan country and former master Serbia. Sports Briefing | Tennis Del Potro Beats Federer for Swiss Title Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. Nats' Williams Describes His Style as 'Aggressive' When he was earning Gold Gloves and making All-Star appearances and winning a World Series as a player, new Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams certainly made an impression on Jayson Werth. Mercury Prize Winner James Blake "I'm numb with excitement" Electronic artist James Blake says he's surprised, 'numb with excitement' and 'very very very happy' after winning this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize with his album Overgrown. Edward Baran reports. Marcia Wallace, Comic Actress on The Simpsons, Dies at 70 Ms. Wallace was a bubbly comic actress who greeted doctors and group-therapy patients on The Bob Newhart Show and was the Emmy Award-winning voice of Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons. Book says Obama aides considered replacing Biden with Clinton NYT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top aides considered replacing Vice President Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton for Obama's 2012 re-election campaign but decided it would not significantly help, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing a new book about the campaign. Rams Cede Spotlight to World Series The St. Louis Rams played Monday Night Football at home for the first time since 2006, but the World Series remained at center stage. India Ink The Life of an Undocumented South Asian Immigrant Nirmal, a chef in New York, has been away from his family in Nepal for 14 years and has never seen his only child. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. As Bush Settles Into Dallas, Golf Tees and Family Time Now Trump Politics Nearly five years after leaving office, former President George W. Bush lives a life of self-imposed exile in Texas, with new interests and few regrets. 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. Youre the Boss Blog A Year Late, S.E.C. Weighs in With 585 Pages of Crowdfunding Rules Both those representing the industry and those looking to protect investors seemed reasonably satisfied, but crowdfunding portals will face some challenges.

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