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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tap on Merkel Provides Peek at Vast Spy Net The National Security Agencys monitoring is not limited to politicians like Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany it also includes party leaders and aides, and its all part of efforts to gain an edge over other nations. Sushis New Vanguard All over New York, a more adventurous attitude awaits. Kerry Says He Sees Signs That Egypt Is on Path to Democracy In Cairo, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that additional steps needed to be taken to establish an inclusive, civilian-led government. CORRECTED-Investors show concern over Blackstone home-rental bond NEW YORK, Nov 1 (IFR) - Kroll, Moody's, and Morningstar held phone conversations with cautious bond investors Friday following a three-city roadshow by structuring lead Deutsche Bank for the... Paul McCartney can't slow down Paul McCartney has never dwelled in yesterday, even if he remembers it quite well. At 71, he's just released his 24th post-Beatles album, "New," and is generating music at a pace that puts artists a quarter of his age to shame. And in a remarkably candid cover story by Rolling Stone contributing editor Jonah Weiner (on newsstands Friday October 25) McCartney discusses the drive that keeps him creating fresh music as well as the memories of his Beatles bandmates that continue to shape his life today. China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Jeptoo Wins in a Sprint From Behind Buzunesh Deba and Tigist Tufa built a huge lead before Priscah Jeptoo ran them down, taking the lead around Mile 24 to win by 49 seconds. Hatching Twitter, by Nick Bilton Nick Bilton profiles the founders of Twitter and details their fight for control of the company. Sports Briefing | Tennis Police Question Hingis Martina Hingis has been questioned by the Swiss police after her estranged husband, Thibault Hutin, said he was attacked by her and her family, a police spokesman said. Murphy Oil may close Milford Haven refinery in Wales -paper Nov 3 (Reuters) - Murphy Oil's 130,000 barrels-per-day Milford Haven refinery in Wales may be closed by the company after it failed to find a buyer, Britain's Sunday Times newspaper reported. Doctor and Patient A Vital Measure Your Surgeons Skill The dexterity of a surgeons hands can account for much of the differences in how well patients do, a new study confirms. Well Youre Going to Need a Bigger Bowl In this weeks Recipes for Health, Martha Rose Shulman offers hearty vegetarian meals in a bowl (or on a plate) inspired by the Korean dish bibimbap. UPDATE 1-Goldman Sachs Brazil chief downplays sovereign risk downgrade SAO PAULO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Brazil faces no imminent risk of losing its sovereign investment-grade debt ratings over the next 18 months, Paulo Leme, chairman of Goldman Sachs Group Inc in Brazil,... Over How Outing Lost Its Power to Shock The reporting that a public figure is gay barely registers as newsworthy now, but that was not always the case. Air pollution linked to low birthweight in Europe NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women exposed to even low levels of urban air pollution during pregnancy may be at heightened risk of having a low-birthweight baby, according to a review of evidence from Europe. An Asian rival to the Ryder Cup? Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup. 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. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. 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. 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. Paul McCartney can't slow down Paul McCartney has never dwelled in yesterday, even if he remembers it quite well. At 71, he's just released his 24th post-Beatles album, "New," and is generating music at a pace that puts artists a quarter of his age to shame. And in a remarkably candid cover story by Rolling Stone contributing editor Jonah Weiner (on newsstands Friday October 25) McCartney discusses the drive that keeps him creating fresh music as well as the memories of his Beatles bandmates that continue to shape his life today. Bledsoe's 3-Pointer Gives Suns 87-84 Win Over Jazz Eric Bledsoe sank a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds to play to give the Phoenix Suns an 87-84 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Art Review Rituals of Rented Island, Performance Art at the Whitney Rituals of Rented Island, at the Whitney Museum of American Art, collects the ephemera of 1970s performance art in New York. For some obese people, surgery beats other options NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diet, exercise, therapy and drugs can help obese people get healthier. But weight-loss surgery does a better job of getting rid of extra pounds and treating type 2 diabetes, a new review of past studies shows. At least six dead as ferry sinks in Thailand Nov. 3 - At least six people are dead after an overcrowded ferry sinks near Pattaya in Thailand. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Israeli planes strike Syria base U.S. Israeli warplanes struck a military base near the Syrian port city of Latakia on Thursday, an Obama administration official told CNN. Sports Briefing | Soccer Revolution Win Playoff Opener Andy Dorman and Kelyn Rowe scored in the second half to lead the host New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Listening Post One Casualty of Eavesdropping on Merkel A Warm Rapport For President Obama, the collateral damage the National Security Agency surveillance has inflicted on his relationship with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany is, perhaps, a more painful cost of the episode. Corner Office Honeywells David Cote, on Decisiveness as a 2-Edged Sword Your job as a leader is to be right at the end of the meeting, says the Honeywell chairman and C.E.O., not at the beginning. Less sin, more Shrek in Macau as China takes aim in corruption fight MACAU (Reuters) - The media scrum surrounding the politically connected chairman of a Chinese financial services company was interested in one particular unpaid loan. UEFA punishes Russian club CSKA Moscow will play its next home European Champions League match with part of its stadium closed as punishment for racism offenses. Turkey says aware of Iraqi concern on Kurdish oil projects ANKARA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Turkey is aware of Iraq's concerns about Iraqi Kurdistan's energy projects and will take them into account, Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said on Friday, after the semi-autonomous region said it would build a second oil pipeline to Turkey. Bishop Blanks Hurricanes 3-0 in Lightning Win Victor Hedman scored in the second period and Steven Stamkos added an insurance goal to back Ben Bishop's shutout in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night. Briefly, Myanmars Gods Army Twins Reunite As children, Johnny and Luther Htoo were followed by hundreds of guerrillas in Myanmar. Today, their greatest accomplishment may be that both are still alive. TV Talk Midseason Renewals The Times reporters Bill Carter and Brian Stelter discuss this weeks TV cancellations and renewals. Aussie America's Cup bid? Australian tycoon Bob Oatley turns from wine to water as he announces plans to build a team to challenge defending America's Cup champions Oracle Team USA. 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. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Guide to Sochi 2014 The countdown to the 22nd Winter Olympic Games is well and truly underway, with just 100 days to go until Sochi 2014. 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.

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