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News Feed Latest worldwide news Climate Change Seen Posing Risk to Food Supplies A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that climate change could reduce output and send prices higher in a period when global food demand is expected to soar. Novelties If a Young Child Wanders, Technology Can Follow New devices for keeping tabs on small children use GPS, Wi-Fi and other location-tracking technology and can be linked to apps on a parents phone. Biden urges U.S. lawmakers to hold off on any new Iran sanctions WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden led a high-powered delegation to Capitol Hill on Thursday to try to persuade U.S. lawmakers to hold off on any more sanctions against Iran and let delicate diplomatic talks over Tehran's nuclear program unfold. Special Report Formula One The Formula One Race Is Still On Although Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team have taken the Formula One titles, there is still plenty of tension in the teams race for second place, and also for 10th. Factbox U.S. officials mired in controversy over Obamacare rollout WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The troubled start of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law known as Obamacare has administration officials scrambling to address a host of problems, from the unreliability of the website HealthCare.gov to questions about who is responsible for hundreds of thousands of Americans losing their current coverage. Celebs give accounts of LAX incident As a gunman opened fire at Los Angeles International Airport, a group of celebrities were on hand to witness the tragedy. Kenya protests over brutal gang rape Calls of "Justice for Liz" rang out in Nairobi's streets in protest of the authorities' response to a brutal gang rape. Kaltenborn on death of de Villota Monisha Kaltenborn, F1's only female team principal, reacts to the death of former driver Maria de Villota. N.B.A. Roundup Celtics Squander Big Lead in Home Opener The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 22-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Boston Celtics. Dance Review John Heginbothams Dark Theater, at BAM Saties music and a contemporary choreographers movement combine in John Heginbothams Dark Theater, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Man awaiting execution for Tennessee fast-food murders dies in hospital NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Death row inmate Paul Dennis Reid, who killed seven young people in a series of attacks at Tennessee fast-food restaurants in 1997, died on Friday in a Nashville hospital, a prison official said. REFILE-Twitter-backer Benchmark Capital raises new venture fund SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Benchmark Capital, the firm behind companies ranging from eBay to Twitter, is raising a new venture fund, according to a person familiar with the situation. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Abdelkader's Late Goal Lifts Red Wings Over Flames Justin Abdelkader scored the eventual winning goal with 324 left to help the Detroit Red Wings edge the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Friday night. ArtsBeat Brentano Quartet Moves From Princeton to Yale The group will become quartet-in-residence at the Yale School of Music, ending its association with Princeton. Cuba shutters private theaters, threatens other businesses HAVANA, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Cuba closed dozens of home-based movie theaters on Saturday and reaffirmed its plans to end the private sale of imported goods as communist authorities pressed for "order,... Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Canceled U.S. health plans are disruptive part of reform -Cigna CEO (Reuters) - The hundreds of thousands of Americans whose individual insurance policies will be canceled as Obamacare takes full effect next year are experiencing a disruptive element of healthcare reform, the head of health insurer Cigna said on Thursday. Pope prays for victims, survivors of migrant tragedies Nov. 1 - Pope Francis conducts a mass for All Saints Day, asking for prayers for survivors of recent migrant tragedies in Niger and in Italy as well as the victims. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Michael Douglas calls his new film a unique situation Oct. 29 - Douglas, Morgan Freeman, and Robert De Niro celebrate the opening on "Last Vegas." Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Prankvertising How one store competes at Halloween. Why independent funeral homes are struggling. Are economists nice people? Africa's secret weapon? Diasporans How the African Diaspora can boost Africa's prosperity, dispel myths about the continent, and invest in business. Pitcher on being 'Boston Strong' Red Sox pitching ace Jon Lester talks about being accused of cheating in the World Series and being "Boston Strong." Embraer faces bribery inquiries from U.S. regulators Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. and Brazilian authorities are investigating whether Embraer SA bribed Dominican Republic officials in exchange for a $90 million contract to provide the country's armed forces... Grave digger to gold digger Singapore business shifts feed governance worries SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A funeral parlor switches into gold mining; a steel trader turns into a property developer; and a food packaging firm ventures into resources. Security Agent Is Killed at Los Angeles Airport The police said several other agents were injured in a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport that led to the evacuation of thousands of passengers. UPDATE 1-'Gherkin' tower owner IVG aims to exit insolvency in 2014 * Renews talks with stakeholders over debt-for-equity swap Special Report ATP World Tour Finals Tennis Looks to Mix It Up to Ensure an Entertaining Future There is a push to encourage more variety in play and court speed with an eye on the net and, in a Darwinian entertainment landscape, an eye on the clock. Farro or Bulgur With Black-Eyed Peas, Chard and Feta A spiced up version of a classic Greek preparation black-eyed peas cooked with greens. Security Agent Is Killed at Los Angeles Airport The police said several other agents were injured in a shooting at Los Angeles International Airport that led to the evacuation of thousands of passengers. Beached sperm whale euthanized A beached 30-foot sperm whale near Tampa, Florida, attracted onlookers as a biologist euthanized the animal, according to a CNN affiliate. Lenders should set aside post-bailout funds for Ireland, says IMF official BERLIN, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Ireland's lenders should set some money aside for when the country exits its bailout, which it should do step by step, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on... Facebook trending down with teens Young teens are moving on from social giant Facebook. But where are they headed? Richard Quest and Jeffrey Cole discuss. Motherlode Blog Why Would Reading Is Fundamental Partner With McDonalds? The nonprofit organization hopes families who arent in the habit of reading with children associate books with the relaxed atmosphere of McDonalds. UPDATE 1-Shared concern over Syria brings thaw between Turkey and Iran ISTANBUL/ANKARA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Turkey and Iran said on Friday they had common concerns about the increasingly sectarian nature of Syria's civil war, signalling a thaw in a key Middle Eastern relationship strained by stark differences over the conflict. Stastny's 2nd Goal Gives Avs OT Win Over Stars Paul Stastnys second goal of the game in overtime gave the Colorado Avalanche and troubled goalie Semyon Varlamov a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night. U.S. Teams Up With Operator of Online Courses to Plan a Global Network The classes, offered in partnership with the California company Coursera, will include weekly sessions in which students will meet in person.

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