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News Feed Latest worldwide news How shooting unfolded in LAX Federal investigators retrace the deadly path through Los Angeles International Airport. Kyung Lah reports. Supreme Court Takes Up Steelworkers Bid for Time for a Change of Clothing In Sandifer v. United States Steel Corp., No. 12-417, questions about whether protective glasses, gloves and boots are clothing. T Magazine On View | A Veteran Wave Rider Tells His Life Story in Art Herbie Fletcher went from being the subject of artists like Bruce Weber and Julian Schnabel to a creator in his own right. His totally tubular exhibit, Path of the Wave Warrior, is on view in Los Angeles. Turkey and 'the Kurdish problem' The latest round of peace talks with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) remains the Turkish government's best bet not just to solve the country's 29-year old "Kurdish problem" but also to feed its energy-hungry population and wean it off costly and politically risky Russian and Iranian energy imports. New York Mayors Mansion Seeks a Missing Item (the Mayor) Gracie Mansion hasnt had a full-time resident in 12 years, but one of the candidates vying to succeed Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is expected to move in in January. Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Repeat of debt row 'wouldn't be good signal' for rating Fitch LONDON (Reuters) - The United States must do more to reduce its budget deficit and debt burden, and any repeat of last month's political standoff that raised the risk of default would not be a good... Economic View In New York Casino Vote, a Dance With Temptation New Yorkers will vote Tuesday on whether to expand the number of casinos in the state by up to seven, a proposal that a Cornell economist calls a bad idea. Art In Review Richard Hollis An exemplary survey of the lifes work of the influential British graphic designer Richard Hollis. Moore and Kutcher settle, Gaye estate files lawsuit Oct. 31 - The day's top showbiz news including Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are close to finalizing their divorce, and Marvin Gaye's estate files a lawsuit again Robin Thicke. Roselle Chen reports. Theater Review The Last Goodbye, From Michael Kimmel, in San Diego The Last Goodbye, based on Romeo and Juliet, relies on Jeff Buckleys music to supply the emotional resonance and depth of character established by Shakespeares verse. Motherlode Blog Teenagers Postpone Learning to Drive, and Thats Not Good Many parents and experts encourage teenagers to postpone driving lessons until theyre older. I disagree. The way new drivers get to be good drivers is by driving. Triumphant Boston Celebrates With World Series Victory Parade Revelers packed the streets of Boston on Saturday to celebrate the Red Sox's first World Series win at home since 1918, a triumph that came just six months after deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon tested the city's resolve. Hundreds of cannabis workers fall ill in Albanian village TIRANA (Reuters) - Doctors in Albania say hundreds of people have fallen ill from harvesting cannabis in a lawless region that for years has been out of bounds to police, Albanian media reported on Friday. Building Blocks A Modern Flood Barrier Aims to Protect Verizons Landmark Building The portable wall should protect Verizon equipment from inundation and keep stock exchange communications open should another hurricane strike. Who won at the first YouTube Awards? The South Korean girls group Girls' Generation beat the likes of Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and their compatriot Psy to win the top award for video of the year at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards. COMMODITIES-Natural gas sinks on warm weather, base metals fall NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Natural gas and base metals led a gentle pull-back in generally lackluster commodity markets on Monday, dragging a key index to a 16-month low for a second day. 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. Zombies take over Tokyo landmark Oct. 31 - One thousand people dressed as zombies surround Tokyo Tower on Halloween. Elly Park reports. No. 12 UNC Beats UNC Pembroke 82-63 in Exhibition James Michael McAdoo had 19 points and 10 rebounds to help No. 12 North Carolina beat UNC Pembroke 82-63 in an exhibition game Friday night. Building Blocks Tracking Privilege Signs as They Vanish Promotional signs installed by large corporations on mom-and-pop storefronts proliferated from the 1930s but are difficult to find in these days of computer graphics and printed vinyl. 'Stan' ready for singles success Stan Wawrinka talks to CNN about his return to the World top ten and his Olympic gold medal win with Roger Federer. Magic 107, Nets 86 Nets Hit Depths 2 Days After Conquering the Heights The Nets tumbled to a 21-point loss to the Magic on Sunday after a one-point win over the defending champion Miami Heat on Friday. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | evenhanded This word has appeared in 38 New York Times articles in the past year. UPDATE 1-Brazil's Cielo beats profit estimates as volumes jump SAO PAULO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Third-quarter earnings at Cielo SA beat analysts' expectations after Brazil's largest card payment processor saw transaction volumes surge and strict expense controls helped offset a jump in debt-servicing costs. SAC to plead guilty in insider trading case prosecutors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's embattled hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors will plead guilty in federal court and pay $1.8 billion to settle charges stemming from an insider trading investigation that lasted more than five years, prosecutors said on Monday. 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. The Learning Network Blog What Personal Essay Topic Would You Assign to College Applicants? How are some colleges presenting prospective students with an opportunity to express their creativity? Why? Four Westgate suspects charged Five people being held in connection with the terrorist attack on the Westgate mall in Kenya are expected to be charged in court Monday. Football Wenger - 'So vital' to win The last time Arsenal led the English Premier League by as much as five points, it was 2008. So it's no surprise that Arsene Wenger, whose last silverware came three years before that, is not getting carried away. Bumi output on track as vote on Bakries split nears LONDON (Reuters) - Coal miner Bumi Plc said disagreements which have for months held up a planned split from its Indonesian co-founders have now be solved, paving the way for a long-awaited... 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 smartphone maker is running out of options. UK Murdoch executive tried to hide hacking evidence - prosecutor * Brooks's husband "involved in elaborate spy movie plan" Flip-Flop-Flip Florida State Back in 2nd in BCS Florida State is back in second place in the BCS standings, edging past Oregon behind first-place Alabama. Analysis A B.C.S. Logjam, Possibly, to End Them All This week could clear up the Bowl Championship Series or bolster the likelihood that at least three teams will finish the regular season undefeated. Three killed in Norway bus hijacking OSLO (Reuters) - Three people were stabbed to death by a man who hijacked a long distance bus on a remote mountain road in central Norway on Monday, police said in a statement. When Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Collide The convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah offers options for an epic feast. 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. GM executive defends company on Facebook, then closes account DETROIT, Nov 4 (Reuters) - A top General Motors executive deactivated his Facebook account on Monday after he responded to a website that wrote dismissively about the company's shrinking U.S. auto market share. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team.

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