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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stargazing in the desert It's thought to be the world's oldest desert. The sun has been beating down on it for at least 55 million years and it covers an area of around around 31,200 square miles. The Namib Desert is an unforgiving landscape but it's where Rob Johnstone chooses to spend his spare time. RPT-Stockton sales tax plan set to end bankruptcy, pensions spared SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - When Stockton, California, filed for bankruptcy last year, the stage was set for a precedent-setting battle with Wall Street over whether bondholders or retired... 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... Obama campaigns for Virginia's Terry McAuliffe Nov. 3 - Tapping into voter anger over the 16-day government shutdown, President Obama turns attention to Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe, days before to Virginia's upcoming governor's election. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. Power bills squeeze Italian business MILAN, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Enrico Frigerio has been trying to save on energy bills at his car-parts plant in northern Italy for years. The CEO of Fonderia di Torbole last year upgraded the air-intake and lighting systems to make them more efficient. This year, he installed meters to monitor energy costs to bag efficiency bonuses. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Climate Panels Findings on Global Warming Impacts An early look at draft findings coming in a big report on the impacts of climate change on humans and ecosystems. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. 14 cats, dog rescued from Princess Grace's childhood home PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The once-stately childhood home of American actress Grace Kelly, who starred in the 1950s films "Rear Window" and "High Society" and later became Princess of Monaco, was raided this week after animal welfare officials saw evidence of animal abuse. Looking for a Way Around Keystone XL, Canadian Oil Hits the Rails Despite higher costs, Canadian oil companies are rapidly expanding their ability to transport crude by rail, hoping to tap hungry markets in Asia. African leaders call for Congo peace as army, rebels clash MBUZI, Democratic Republic of Congo/PRETORIA (Reuters) - African leaders and international envoys appealed to Congo's government and M23 rebels on Monday to stop fighting and embrace a peace deal after the two sides bombarded each other near the Ugandan border. Boat Sinks as Muslims Try to Flee Myanmar; 50 Are Feared Dead The minority Rohingya Muslims have been leaving Myanmar in droves since clashes with ethnic Rakhine Buddhists, who make up a majority of the states population, erupted in June and October 2012 Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. No. 24 Michigan St Batters No. 23 Michigan 29-6 Mark Dantonio has always embraced Michigan State's rivalry with Michigan, but this week the confident coach took a fairly calm approach. Stockton sales tax plan set to end bankruptcy, pensions spared SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 4 (Reuters) - When Stockton, California, filed for bankruptcy last year, the stage was set for a precedent-setting battle with Wall Street over whether bondholders or retired... 10 golden rules for soccer books They are global sporting superstars, and they've got a story to tell. From Corsican Tradition to Hot Paris Trend A familys skill with knives ranges from table wear to collectors items. Boeing seen in advanced talks to make 777X near Seattle (Reuters) - Boeing is in advanced talks with its machinists' union to assemble the company's new 777X jet and build its wings in the Seattle area, several people familiar with the negotiations told Reuters. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Sports Briefing | Soccer Club Declines De Rosarios Option D.C. United declined its contract option on midfielder Dwayne De Rosario, two years after he was the leading scorer and the most valuable player of Major League Soccer. Trove of Nazi-Looted Art Reported Found in Munich Apartment A German magazine, Focus, reported that the artworks had been seized by Bavarian authorities from the Munich apartment of the reclusive son of a Nazi-era art dealer. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Room for Debate Giving Stilettos the Business Are spiky heels an appropriate fashion statement for the office? Bangladesh Sentences 2 Expatriates to Death for War Crimes Bangladeshs war crimes tribunal on Sunday sentenced to death two expatriates, one now living in the United States, for crimes against humanity during the countrys 1971 war of independence from Pakistan. The Learning Network Blog Should the U.S. Be Spying on Its Friends? Would you spy on your friends if you had the capability? What limits would you set for yourself? S Korea to get first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. Twins study Smoking ages you Here's something to think about the next time you put a cigarette to your lips The skin around those lips is going to look older, faster. Deputy PM Democracy challenges Egyptian Deputy P.M. Ziad Bahaa el-Din admits to Christiane Amanpour that "compromise" has become a "dirty word. French and Malian forces hunt journalists' killers PARIS/BAMAKO (Reuters) - The coffins of two French journalists killed in Mali last week were loaded onto a Paris-bound aircraft in the capital Bamako on Monday as French and Malian troops hunted for their killers. Sara Tedeschi, James Psota The bride is a fellow in rheumatology in Boston; the groom is the chief technology officer of a search engine that provides data for global trade. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. Bahrain, burying its heritage? Bahrain was once home to the largest collection of prehistoric burial mounds -- nearly 150,000 funerary hills that belonged to the 4,000 year old Dilmun civilization. Development over the last few decades has demolished 90% of those mounds. The government is now lobbying to protect what remains, but is it too late? To Shape Young Palestinians, Hamas Creates Its Own Textbooks The Hamas movement is deviating from the approved Palestinian Authority curriculum, using the new texts as part of a broader push to infuse the next generation with its militant ideology. Fitch Rates New Zealand's Heartland Bank 'BBB-'/Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) SYDNEY, November 04 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has assigned Heartland Bank Limited (HBL) Long-Term and Short-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) of 'BBB-' and 'F3' respectively. The Outlook on the Long-term IDR is Stable. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary. KEY RATING DRIVERS - IDRs Viability Rating (VR) HBL's Long- and Short-Term IDRs and VR reflect the bank's niche business model, strong net in Greatest photo bomb ever? A locally famous sea lion named Pancho takes an opportunity to steal a fisherman's trophy mahimahi during a photo op! CFTC files fraud lawsuit against AlphaMetrix Nov 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued AlphaMetrix LLC on Monday, accusing the liquidating Chicago-based firm of misappropriating at least $2.8 million and issuing false... City Room Let My Bicycle Go Metropolitan Diary A Brooklyn man has grown tired of discovering that his bicycle has been locked to someone elses. T Magazine Holiday | The Daily Gift Fergus Hendersons The Complete Nose to Tail Cookbook Every day from now until Christmas, the editors of T are sharing their personal gift suggestions. Todays pick a cookbook full of witty, beautifully executed food-related imagery. On Soccer No Heroism in Tottenham Goalies Playing On After Head Injury A goalkeepers ability to persuade trainers that he could play after a blow to the head showed the flaws of the Premier Leagues treatment of head injuries. 9 unexpected safari tips Bring dental floss, a needle, and a shower cap -- though not for the reasons you'd expect.

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