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News Feed Latest worldwide news Georgia Holds On to Edge Rival Florida 23-20 There was pushing and shoving, momentum shifts, strange calls and costly penalties. Pigs in Israel Originated in Europe, Researchers Say Archaeologists involved in a lengthy project whose goal is to reconstruct ancient Israel have established that the pigs here are of European stock, and probably arrived with the Philistines. Review of Zurich Finance Chief's Suicide Clears Ackermann Zurich Insurance finance chief Pierre Wauthier did not come under "undue pressure" before his suicide, the firm said on Monday, citing results of an investigation into his death that it hopes will wrap up the scandal before earnings next week. Global Update Vaccine Approved for Brain Fever The World Health Organization has approved a vaccine for brain fever, also known as Japanese encephalitis, which kills up to 15,000 children a year and disables many more. News Analysis Womens Flexibility Is a Liability (in Yoga) Those extreme yoga poses that feel like theyre pulling your hips out of the sockets? They might. Clashes in Turkey over plans for border wall with Syria Nov. 4 - Kurds in the Turkish town of Cizre clash with police while protesting plans to erect a wall near the border with Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Motorsport Vettel 'in another category' Whether you like him or not, or think that his dominance is bad for Formula One, there's no denying that Sebastian Vettel -- who won again in Abu Dhabi -- is simply unstoppable this season. UPDATE 1-Carl Icahn says no better time to be an activist investor NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Carl Icahn's publicly traded investment vehicle, Icahn Enterprises L.P., reported strong third-quarter results on Monday and the billionaire said now is the best time ever to be an activist investor. T Magazine Feeling For | Boys in the Hood The season brings a fresh batch of parkas for men that are great for both aprs-ski socializing and wearing around town. Justices Decide Not to Hear Oklahoma Abortion Case A ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court last week that a law violated the Constitution by effectively banning medicinal abortions apparently made the case less attractive to the higher court. Power bills squeeze Italian business MILAN, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Enrico Frigerio has been trying to save on energy bills at his car-parts plant in northern Italy for years. The CEO of Fonderia di Torbole last year upgraded the air-intake and lighting systems to make them more efficient. This year, he installed meters to monitor energy costs to bag efficiency bonuses. F.D.A. Finds 12% of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated The imports, from countries like Mexico and India, are said to be tainted with insect parts, whole insects, rodent hairs and other things. 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. Nicaragua ruling party seek seeks to remove presidential term limits MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front party will seek to change the constitution by year-end to remove presidential term limits, lawmakers said on Monday. Telecom components maker Anaren to be bought by Veritas Capital (Reuters) - Telecom components maker Anaren Inc said it would be bought by a fund run by private equity investor Veritas Capital for about $381 million in cash. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. New Jersey bridge developer to borrow $457 million in muni market Nov 4 (Reuters) - New Jersey's economic development arm on Tuesday will sell $457 million of municipal bonds on behalf of the private developer designing and re-building an 85-year-old bridge between... 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. Dissolving into Liu Bolins camouflage art Nov. 4 - Internationally renowned Chinese artist Liu Bolin mystifies Venezuelans with his "invisibility art". Tara Cleary reports. Surfacing In Stockholm, ABBA, Alcohol and Animals Recent openings are infusing new life into oft-overlooked Djurgarden, one of the capitals urban islands. WRAPUP 2-U.S. Fed in no rush to cut bond buys, top policymakers say SAN FRANCISCO/BOSTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should scale back its asset purchases only when the U.S. economy shows clearer signs of improvement and even then it should act slowly, one senior central banker said on Monday, while two others stressed there is no need to rush. One Direction's new video One Direction's new video, "Ender's Game" tops the box office, and 'NSync's wedding reunion! Solid results at heavyweight HSBC boost FTSE 100 LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 share index pushed ahead on Monday, as gains in its biggest stock HSBC after solid results outweighed losses in the airline and engineering sectors... Art in Review Sophie Calle Absence The art of Sophie Calle often takes the form of a missing-persons investigation, with Ms. Calle acting as a tireless, probing detective of her own emotional life. ArtsBeat Enders Game Is No. 1, With a Caveat The film took in $28 million at North American theaters over the weekend, which might not be enough to sustain a franchise. Lawyer Snowden gets website job in Russia Weeks after getting asylum in Russia, Edward Snowden now has a job there, one of his lawyers says. UPDATE 5-BlackBerry calls off sale, spurring doubts and stock plunge TORONTO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd abandoned on Monday its plan to sell itself and said its CEO is stepping down, sparking a 16 percent dive in its share price and raising fears the struggling... Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 (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. How shooting unfolded in LAX Federal investigators retrace the deadly path through Los Angeles International Airport. Kyung Lah reports. Youre the Boss Blog With Sales Falling, an Owner Struggles With Pricing Strategies When sales started to fall, the owner started to make changes. So far, however, they have not helped. Silicon bust? Londons missing tech IPOs Nov. 4 - Londons Silicon Roundabout welcomed its first mainland Chinese firm in October. But ahead of the Twitter flotation, Reuters asks why the much hyped UK hub has yet to produce an IPO. Soccer Bayern Munich Chief Faces Trial for Tax Evasion Uli Hoeness is to be tried in March on charges of evading millions of euros in taxes, but the soccer club said it saw no need for him to step down. On Horse Racing Moving Moments Send Shivers, Both Good and Bad Mucho Macho Man won the Breeders Cup World Championships title by a nose, but the day was also marked by a filly who broke her leg and was euthanized. Climate Pact Is Signed by 3 States and a Partner California, Oregon, Washington State and British Columbia announced an alliance to combat climate change with the goal of reducing carbon emissions and creating new clean-energy jobs. Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. Growing Libya's new nation CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan. Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. Ayala steps in for injured Mier in Mexico squad MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico called up UANL Tigres center back Hugo Ayala on Monday to replace the injured Hiram Mier in their squad for the World Cup playoff against New Zealand. The Media Equation With Alpha House, Amazon Makes Bid for Living Room Screens and Beyond The show, Amazons first attempt at original programming, could create additional momentum for change in the concept of television. Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth.

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