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News Feed Latest worldwide news EU prepares new GMO maize cultivation approval draft BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is on course to approve cultivation of a new type of genetically modified maize for the first time in more than a decade, according to a draft proposal from the bloc's executive seen by Reuters. Profit Surpasses Forecasts at Italian Oil Giant Eni Although Eni encountered setbacks in almost all of its business lines, net income rose and operating income beat analyst estimates. TAKE A LOOK-Twitter raises top end of IPO price range Nov 4 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc raised the top end of its IPO price range by 25 percent on Monday and will close its books a day early, signaling strong demand for the most closely watched Silicon Valley debut since Facebook Inc last year. 10 things India does better than anyone How does Indian outshine the world? Start with jewelry and barbers then keep counting. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Deutsche Bank co-CEO Fitschen named suspect in Kirch case MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - German prosecutors named Deutsche Bank Co-Chief Executive Juergen Fitschen as a suspect on Monday in a dispute over the collapse of the Kirch media empire, adding to the bank's growing list of legal problems. Fans inhale Apple's iPad Air Nov. 1 - Fans lined up to get their hands on the new iPad Air, willing to pay top dollar try out the latest tablet from Apple. Bobbi Rebell reports. In political messaging wars, White House deploys a Twitter army WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Besieged by unflattering stories about the launch of President Barack Obama's healthcare program, the White House saw a news report that it wanted to swiftly knock down. Around the Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the tenth week of college football. Chiefs Owners Plan Yields Quick Fix (but Not a Hasty One) Taking a more active role in running the Chiefs, the owner Clark Hunt, whose father, Lamar, founded the team, has led a remarkable turnaround. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Editing Practice, Nov. 1, 2013 Can you identify that or which as the better word to complete the sentence from the article? Centrica set to drop 2 bln stg offshore wind farm plans -report Nov 3 (Reuters) - British energy supplier Centrica Plc is likely to drop plans to build a 2 billion-pound wind farm because of insufficient government subsidies, the Telegraph reported on Sunday, citing three sources. UPDATE 2-Tenet posts lower net profit, absorbs Vanguard Nov 4 (Reuters) - Tenet Healthcare Corp said its third-quarter net income slid from a year earlier due to costs related to its acquisition of smaller hospital chain Vanguard Health Systems Inc. In Transit Blog Rentals That Are Local, and Luxurious The private home rental company HomeAway has a new website for customers interested in luxury accommodations. 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. Tiger Woods dropped by EA Sports Tiger Woods' face has adorned the cover of EA Sports video games for well over a decade, but the world No. 1 has been dropped by the developer. Tigers Hoping for Big Things From Ausmus Dave Dombrowski has never been a predictable general manager. Pakistan Court Grants Bail to Musharraf The charges against the former military leader Pervez Musharraf are related to his role in the 2007 siege of the Red Mosque, in which the army clashed with militants and at least 102 people were killed. Maine Governor Candidate Says He Is Gay Michael H. Michaud, now the seventh openly gay member of Congress, made the announcement in a newspaper column, asking, But why should it matter? Restaurant Review Hearth in the East Village Hearth relies on its strengths, not the latest fad. Shortcuts Dealing With a Client Who Calls and Calls and ... A constant problem for freelancers and small-business owners is deciding whether to turn down business from a demanding customer. Power Plants Try Burning Wood With Coal to Cut Carbon Emissions Adding waste wood from paper mills, furniture factories and logging operations has been used with varying levels of success. UPDATE 2-U.S. Justice Dept details deal for American, US Airways fight * US Airways stock reaches highest level in nearly 6 years Shares of China's classifieds website 58.com soar in debut (Reuters) - Shares of 58.com Inc , an online classifieds company dubbed the Craigslist of China, rose more than 45 percent in their trading debut, a sign that the cloud over U.S.-listed Chinese... 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. Five World Series facts In a World Series that pitted two of the most decorated teams of all time, the Boston Red Sox came out on top, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in six games. 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. Detroit Tigers Hire Brad Ausmus as Manager The Detroit Tigers have chosen the former catcher Brad Ausmus to succeed Jim Leyland as manager, the team said Sunday. Music Review Experiments in Opera Presents Chorus of All Souls Experiments in Opera, a composer-driven initiative, opened its season with a post-Halloween program of short choral operas bathed in a ghoulish light at the Abrons Arts Center. Dying teen covers Katy Perry's 'Roar' When she was healthy, Olivia Wise used to sit in front of her locker at school and sing for her friends. World Briefing | Europe Germany A Third Option for the Sex of Babies A law went into effect Friday allowing German parents to register their newborn babies as neither male nor female if they were born with traits of both sexes. Recipes for Health Cornmeal Coconut Biscotti Coconut oil provides great flavor a sweet smell to these cookies. Molina Healthcare forecasts weak 2013 on higher expenses (Reuters) - Molina Healthcare Inc forecast a full-year profit below market estimates, citing higher administrative expenses related to the Affordable Care Act and delays in patient enrollments due to... T Magazine Accommodations | In Providence, a Hipster Hotel in a Former Brothel Though it has a bookish name, the new lodging caters to more than the R.I.S.D. and Brown crowd. Defiant Mursi tells court he is still Egypt's president Nov. 4 - Ousted Egyptian leader Mohamed Mursi struck a defiant tone on the first day of his trial. Mana Rabiee reports. Climate warriors go nuclear Among environmentalists they're dirty words nuclear energy. But that's how four "top gun" scientists want to save the planet. Dyson Withdraws From Turkish Open England's Simon Dyson, who faces suspension from the European Tour for cheating, has withdrawn from next week's Turkish Open. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. City Kitchen Call It Amphibious Cooking When cooking tuna, treat it like beefsteak showered with crushed black peppercorns and pan seared. Frankel Capturing greatness Never work with children or animals they say.

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