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News Feed Latest worldwide news WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) Sketch Guy When the Financial Past Is Not Prologue Relying on historical averages to plan for the future is not as useful as basing decisions on values, goals and resources. Sun mirrors lighten winter gloom in deep Norwegian valley RJUKAN, Norway (Reuters) - Sunshine lit up a Norwegian town in a remote, dark valley for the first time in wintertime on Wednesday, as mirrors high on a mountainside realized a century-old dream. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. Man who ranted about zombies shot and killed by California homeowner LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California man shot dead after breaking into a young family's suburban home over the weekend had ranted about zombies hours before he showed up screaming threats in their backyard and smashed into their house, authorities said on Monday. In Transit Blog At Miami Beach Hotel, Design by Banksy The Riviera South Beach Hotel has graffiti-laden outdoor decor by the British artist Banksy. The Saturday Profile Comic Finds New Life, and Punch Lines, in Australia Sami Shah, who was making a name for himself as a comedian in Pakistan, left with his family for Australia not just because of death threats but because of his daughters birth. Brazil's Hypermarcas beat profit estimates on revenue, taxes SAO PAULO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Hypermarcas SA, the largest Brazilian maker of generic drugs and personal care products, beat analysts' estimates for the third quarter after revenue rose faster than expenses and a surge in financial expenses was offset by a smaller tax burden. 10 scariest places in Asia Gallery and QA with Robert Joe, host of National Geographic's "I Wouldn't Go In There," introduces Asia's scariest spots. Caterpillar unit is subject of U.S. criminal probe filing (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors in California are investigating a unit of Caterpillar Inc for potential violations of environmental law and other alleged improper business practices, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing Friday. Obamacare website to be down again for maintenance late Saturday WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The glitch-ridden website used to sign up for insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law will be down for "extended maintenance" overnight on Saturday, the Department of Health and Human Services said. Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker Oct. 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports. RPT-Obamacare woes frustrating Democrats' 2014 prospects WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - The chaotic launch of President Barack Obama's healthcare law has Democrats in Congress increasingly anxious about its potential impact on them in the 2014 elections and scrambling to protect themselves if the program's problems persist. U.S. Says It Wont Back New International Coal-Fired Power Plants The Obama administration acted aggressively to impose its environmental policies in coal projects financed by the World Bank and others. Ask Well Glucosamine and MSM for Joint Pain? Many people swear by the dietary supplements glucosamine and MSM for lessening the creaking and soreness of knees, backs, hips and other joints. But the science on their effectiveness is mixed. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Syria chemical weapons destroyed Syria has destroyed all its declared chemical weapons mixing, filling and production facilities, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said Thursday. Texas Clinics Stop Abortions After Court Ruling After a court let new limits take effect, many clinics prepared to shut down, leaving those seeking their services distraught. Miryang Journal As Power Line Grows, So Does Fight Between Ancient and Modern Korea In a symbol of South Koreas struggle to reconcile its traditions with its hard-charging modern incarnation, a power line has drawn sit-ins from those who say it encroaches on their burial grounds. 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. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. 5 cities at 'extreme' climate change risk Nearly a third of the world's economic output will come from countries facing "high" to "extreme" risks from the impacts of climate change within 12 years, according to a new report. Exhibition Review Dark Universe, at the Hayden Planetarium Dark Universe, a new space show at the Hayden Planetarium, takes viewers through a century of discovery about the past, present and future of the cosmos. Special Report Formula One Sunlight to Darkness, Abu Dhabi Circuit Breeds Success The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has improved every year since its furst running in 2009, while many other new venues have faded or been dropped from the calendar. Your Money Adviser Annual Enrollment for Medicare Opens Participants might find more choices, but higher costs, in insurance offerings. Mindfulness Getting Its Share of Attention A term for mental training reaches the height of trendiness, and like yoga before it, may be leaving its mark. Bahrain police close art display on pro-democracy uprising DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahraini authorities have shut and dismantled an exhibition on anti-government protests staged by the main Shi'ite opposition group al-Wefaq, saying it violates the law and incites hatred. Immigration nightmare begins Reactions to the drowning of nearly 400 migrants in the seas off Lampedusa and Malta earlier this month demonstrate three important reasons why Europe will not resolve its immigration crisis any time soon. UPDATE 1-Italy justice minister faces calls to quit over influence allegations * Opposition 5-Star Movement to present no-confidence motion 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. Reshuffling at Time Inc. to Set Table for Spinoff The appointment was part of a reorganization of Time Inc. as it prepares to be spun off from its parent company, Time Warner. Obama says takes responsibility for fixing health law web site Oct. 30 - President Barack Obama says he takes it upon himself to make sure the glitch-marred website healthcare.gov, that has made signing up for insurance under his signature health law difficult gets repaired quickly. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Fed Extends Stimulus as Growth Stumbles The Federal Reserve said it would keep its campaign of asset purchases and low interest rates intact. The central banks statement contained no surprises, and the stock market barely budged. In Practice Health Exchange A One-Month Checkup Success signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act has been elusive for some and a dream come true for others. It often depends on geography. Nadal drawn with Ferrer, Djokovic with Federer for Finals PARIS (Reuters) - World number one Rafael Nadal will face compatriot David Ferrer at next week's ATP World Tour Finals in London, with last year's champion Novak Djokovic and runner-up Roger Federer drawn in the second group on Saturday. Mller, an Architect of the Holocaust, Is Said to Be Buried in a Jewish Cemetery in Berlin The head of an association that watches over memorials to German resistance fighters says a document indicates that Heinrich Mller was killed and eventually buried in a mass grave in the heart of the German capital. Major new course taking shape Living Golf explores how work at the new private members club is progressing in the heart of the home of golf. Florida hopes for "timely resolution" on American-US Air merger MIAMI, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The attorney general of Florida, one of several states challenging the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways, said on Friday she hoped for a "timely resolution"... Hedge fund interest could spur Portuguese bank debt revival * Market conditions rather than necessity to drive issuance In Transit Blog In Maine, a Weekend of Toboggan Building The Hartstone Inn in Camden, Me., has a weekend package that includes two days of instruction in how to build a toboggan.

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