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News Feed Latest worldwide news Willie Nelson to Write New Memoir The new book promises to be more personal than his previous books, sharing untold stories that involve Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. First look Disney's Avatar land Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development. DealBook U.S. Inquiry Broadens Into JPMorgans Asia Hiring A filing indicates that federal authorities are looking into the JPMorgan Chases business relationships with certain related clients in the Asia Pacific region and its work with consultants there. Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. Nadal defeat gives Djokovic No. 1 hope Rafael Nadal fails to clinch the year-end No. 1 ranking for the third time in his career after suffering a shock defeat at the Paris Masters on Saturday. UPDATE 2-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 participate on concerns that the smartphone maker will not be able to reverse its fortunes, according to people familiar with the matter. Wolverines Hoping for Another Banner Season John Beilein hopes his team has learned the right lessons from last season's NCAA tournament run, when Michigan came within a few points of a national title. Barclays promotes Attea to co-head of US securitized products NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IFR) - Barclays has promoted Martin Attea to co-head of its US securitized-products group, replacing Diane Rinnovatore, who has left the firm after 16 years, according to sources familiar with the matter. Four extra sites opened to search for U.S. troops missing in Vietnam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vietnam advised the United States at the start of high-level talks this week it would open four additional sites to investigators seeking the remains of American military personnel missing since the Vietnam War, a senior U.S. defense official said. Critics Perspective A. O. Scott A. O. Scott offers a few insights on being a film critic at The New York Times. 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. Leve des Conflits Extended Dancers performed the work by the French choreographer Boris Charmatz, in the atrium of the Museum of Modern Art. Economic View From Summer Camp, a Parable for Washington A psychologists long-ago experiment shows how two groups of 12-year-olds rose above taunting and name-calling by facing goals that transcended group concerns. Government leaders might learn from it. State of the Art Reconciling 2 Worlds With Windows 8.1 After a year of tinkering with the much-criticized Windows 8, Microsoft unveils (drumroll) Windows 8.1. The changes are many and useful. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Brazil's BRF to get 15 pct of Minerva in beef swap SAO PAULO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Brazilian beef producer Minerva SA will take control of the beef division of meats processor BRF in exchange for 15 percent of Minerva's capital, a source familiar with... Rookies Bruising Running Helps Open Up Packers Attack Led by Eddie Lacy, the top N.F.L. rookie rusher, Green Bay now has a formidable running game to complement the passing of Aaron Rodgers. Movie Review One PM Central Standard Time Recounts Kennedys Death One PM Central Standard Time recalls Nov. 22, 1963, as Walter Cronkite delivered the news. Two French journalists abducted, killed in northern Mali BAMAKO/PARIS (Reuters) - Two French radio journalists were killed by gunmen in northern Mali on Saturday shortly after being abducted in the town of Kidal, French and Malian officials said. UPDATE 1-Energy Future interest payment buys time to restructure NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings made an interest payment of about $270 million to subordinated bondholders on Friday, setting the stage for a few more months of restructuring talks... Grand Slam champ's passion for song 2-time Grand Slam doubles champ Vania King talks about her passion for singing as she performs at a baseball game. Analysis - Facebook's ad warning sounds a note of caution for Twitter SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc's investors and other proponents of the social network like to say that it captures one of the greatest concentrations of human attention on the planet and thus offers a boundless opportunity for advertisers. U.S. preterm births fall to 15-year low, still worst in developed world NEW YORK (Reuters) - The rate of preterm births in the United States dropped to a 15-year low of 11.5 percent in 2012, according to a report released on Friday, but the country still came in dead last among industrialized nations on this measure of infant health. Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. As body ages, Jackie Chan longs for Hollywood's full embrace BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - Jackie Chan wasn't in the mood for proclamations. The Caucus Sunday Breakfast Menu, Nov. 3 Topics on this weeks talk shows include the technical problems with President Obamas health care law, the scope of surveillance by the National Security Agency, and new demands by some Republican lawmakers for more information about the attack on an American mission in Benghazi, Libya. Top-Ranked Kentucky Routs Transylvania, 76-42 Freshman forward Julius Randle posted a double-double and top-ranked Kentucky pulled away for a 76-42 exhibition victory over Transylvania on Friday night. Republican Rivalry Simmers as Paths and Styles Diverge The strategies pursued by Ted Cruz and Rand Paul could help determine whether the Tea Party remains at war with the G.O.P. establishment or is eventually integrated. Storms spook some U.S. cities into postponing Halloween fun NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Forecasts for heavy rain and strong winds spooked dozens of U.S. cities and towns into postponing Halloween trick-or-treating on Thursday as a storm system that flooded parts of Texas, killing at least one person, churned north toward the Great Lakes. T Magazine Q. A. | Nick Waplington on the Last Days of Alexander McQueen The photographer, who captured the creation of the designers final fall/winter collection in the book Alexander McQueen Working Process, shares his memories of the experience. Morgan Stanley sues former adviser, claims he falsified records NEW YORK (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley's wealth management division sued former financial adviser Denis O'Brien on Thursday, claiming that he falsified 206 client telephone numbers just before leaving the firm. The Invisible Team Barcelonas Little Brother, Espanyol Money, politics and success on the field divide two soccer teams (and their fans) in the Catalan capital. Dolly Parton tired, sore, resting after crash Dolly Parton suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash at a Nashville intersection on Monday, according to the singer and police. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. UPDATE 3-Embraer investigated for bribery in Argentine, Dominican deals * Embraer cooperating with authorities, flagged to investors Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Pakistani Taliban gather for funeral of leader killed by drone PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - Pakistani Taliban fighters gathered on Saturday for the funeral of their leader who was killed by a U.S. drone aircraft while some Pakistani politicians denounced the attack and called for the cutting of U.S. supply lines into Afghanistan. Off the Charts Changes in Labor Force Mask Gains in the Jobs Situation When employment statistics are adjusted to account for demographic changes in the labor force, they indicate that the overall jobs situation has improved. Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic.

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