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News Feed Latest worldwide news Roma's record 100% run ends Roma's hopes of a record-extending 11th successive Italian Serie A victory are thwarted Sunday by a team that hadn't won in six matches. Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports. 'Lucky' Bayern ties record When you're on a roll, you generally get all the breaks -- and when you're a top football club like Bayern Munich, you make the most of them. A Student at N.Y.U. Is Rescued From a Shaft A New York University student reported missing on Saturday was found in TriBeCa Sunday evening. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Court Rules Contraception Mandate Infringes on Religious Freedom A federal court on Friday ruled that the health care laws mandate that employers provide free coverage for contraception infringed on individual religious liberty. Maine 'hermit' sentenced to re-enter society with counseling AUGUSTA, Maine (Reuters) - A Maine man who claims to have spent 27 years living in the woods as a hermit pleaded guilty on Monday to burglary and theft in a deal in which he will receive mental health counseling to re-enter society. College Football Roundup Spartans Defense Crushes Wolverines No. 24 Michigan State held No. 23 Michigan to minus-48 yards rushing and remained unbeaten in the Big Ten. Co-operative details bank rescue plan LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Co-operative Group has detailed a rescue plan for its banking arm, under which it will hand control of the unit to investors including U.S. hedge funds as part of a 1.5... Warning issued on U.S. visa scam in Iraq The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is warning Iraqis who want to enter the annual visa lottery to be wary of a scam that instructs applicants to send money via Western Union to someone apparently at the U.S. Embassy in London. Restaurant Review Hearth in the East Village Hearth relies on its strengths, not the latest fad. The Learning Network Student Contest | 15-Second Vocabulary Videos Make a 15-second video that defines or teaches one of our 900+ Words of the Day. Deadline Dec. 3. Portman science's unlikely hero? Natalie Portman, the star of new Hollywood blockbuster Thor 2, is one of the world's most famous actors -- so why is she aiming to inspire a new generation of female scientists? After militant's killing, Kerry says sensitive to Pakistan concerns RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suggested on Monday an attack that killed the Pakistani Taliban leader was justifiable but added Washington was sensitive to Pakistan's concerns, after Islamabad denounced the raid as a blow to peace talks. Can anyone dethrone Messi? The nominees for the 2013 Ballon d'Or -- the award handed to the year's best player -- have been unveiled and once again Barcelona star Lionel Messi heads up the list. A Reason for Hope in Congos Perpetual War Defeats last year jolted both the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations into action, bringing new leadership and vigor to the fight. The Performance Artist Penny Arcade, Now an Actress Penny Arcade, a longtime downtown performance artist and archivist, takes on a role in The Mutilated, a Tennessee Williams play. Parasite depletes wild shrimp haul off southeast Atlantic coast CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Wild shrimp hauls off the southern Atlantic coast have plunged in recent months as a parasite has made it harder for the creatures to breathe, according to state wildlife officials in Georgia and South Carolina. China reform checklist How to tell that this time it's for real? TOKYO (Reuters) - The message from Beijing could not be clearer China needs to shift to a more balanced economy that is socially and environmentally sustainable. 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. Supporters Caustic Remark Spices Up Mayoral Campaigns Final Days With two days to go before the election, the actor Harry Belafonte, a supporter of Bill de Blasio, referred to the Koch brothers, the wealthy supporters of Joseph J. Lhota, as white supremacists. Solid results at heavyweight HSBC boost FTSE 100 LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 share index pushed ahead on Monday, as its biggest stock HSBC rose after solid results, outweighing weakness in the airline and engineering sectors... iPhone's fingerprint sensor works for dogs You'll have to be doggedly clever to unlock Mike Linden's new iPhone 5S. Florida State 41, Miami 14 With Rivalry Rejuvenated, Florida State Routs Miami No. 3 Florida State overcame some early trouble by Jameis Winston, its star quarterback, and shut down the running game of No. 7 Miami. Planet hunters find Earth-like twin beyond the solar system CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - For the first time, scientists have found a planet beyond the solar system that not only is the same size as Earth, but has the same proportions of iron and rock, a key step in an ongoing quest to find potentially habitable sister worlds. Letters Rethinking Medical Programs (2 Letters) A letter to the Editor. Sports Briefing | Baseball Ausmus to Manage Tigers The Detroit Tigers have chosen the former catcher Brad Ausmus to succeed Jim Leyland as manager, the team said Sunday. Take a flight through 17th century London Students at De Montfort University have created a 3-D animation of the British capital before the Great Fire. Germany's Merkel faces some internal opposition to CO2 backloading BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel faces opposition from some of her own conservative lawmakers to any move to back EU plans to prop up carbon prices, according to an internal party document. Protests as Palestinians released Israel released 26 Palestinian prisoners early Wednesday, part of an agreement that fueled new peace talks. But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said all prisoners must be released before any peace deal. Arts, Briefly ABC Extends the Lives of Some New Sitcoms ABC has announced the short-term fates of its remaining freshman comedies, with The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife both receiving full-season orders. 'Feel' objects in thin air The future of touch technology Touch technology has come a long way in the last decade. Just six years ago, most phones used traditional keypads; today, almost all smartphones have a touchscreen, and the technology has spread to tablets, handheld consoles and laptops as well. REFILE-South Carolina police chief learns what not to post on Facebook CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov 4 (Reuters) - A South Carolina police chief has come under fire after he suggested that a man who took to Facebook to criticize the department's law enforcement tactics might be a criminal. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Thank You for Sharing Assessing the government shutdowns impact. Stores plan to be open longer on Thanksgiving. How to ask people for stuff via email. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Personal Health Tapping Medical Marijuanas Potential Despite growing acceptance of the drug, researchers have been able to do relatively little to test its most promising ingredients. Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. 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. Twitter boosts IPO range amid strong investor demand NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter Inc raised the top end of its IPO price range by 25 percent and will close its books a day early, signaling strong demand for the most closely watched Silicon Valley debut since Facebook Inc last year. Referendum on Casinos Stirs Hopes in Tiny Town Nichols, N.Y., which has a small racing track and slot machine parlor nearby, hopes the site will get a chance to expand to a full casino if Proposal 1 is approved by voters Tuesday.

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