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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Babies Can Learn Music in the Womb A new study suggests that babies can learn a melody they hear while still in the womb, and recognize it after they are born. N.H.L. Roundup Lundqvist, Using Head, Posts Second Shutout of Season Henrik Lundqvist made 29 saves in his 47th N.H.L. shutout as the Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres, gaining their second straight victory and their first at home. Booker Joins the Senate and Casts His First Vote Cory A. Booker of New Jersey, who won his seat in a special election, was the first African-American to be elected as a senator since Barack Obama in 2004. Motherlode Blog A Father Tries to End the Fat Talk I was overweight until my 20s, and I still talk about myself as a fat person. Can I curb my tongue to help prevent my son from developing the same harsh self-judgment thats been with me all of my life? As Security Deteriorates at Home, Iraqi Leader Arrives in U.S. Seeking Aid Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki will try to win over a Congress and an American public reluctant to revisit the past in Iraq. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. Dragic, Bledsoe Help Suns Give Hornacek 1st Win Goran Dragic scored 26 points and Eric Bledsoe added 22, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-91 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night and giving Jeff Hornacek a win in his coaching debut. NHL Calendar Nov. 8 Hockey Hall of Fame game New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs On Facebook, a growing teenage wasteland Nicole Uvieghara is only 18, but that's old enough to remember the good old days on Facebook. Mortgages Help for Some Sandy Victims A temporary change in a federal loan program for the rehab and repair of houses may provide a new option for those whose homes were damaged by last years hurricane. Bet you didn't know this about Oz "The food is excellent. The beer is cold. The sun nearly always shines. There is coffee on every corner. Life doesn't get much better than this." GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro falls on potential ECB rate cut; stocks slip * Global equity markets fall although factory activity gains * Euro under pressure after biggest fall vs dollar in 6 mths * Oil declines on strong dollar * Bond prices fall on rosy surveys of factory... Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Pair of U.S. lawmakers urge budget negotiators to set early spending cap WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Senate Democrat and a high-ranking Republican in the House of Representatives urged congressional budget negotiators on Thursday to agree on a 2014 spending level by November 22 - even if they have not yet figured out how to achieve any required savings. CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open higher; Chinese and UK data support Nov 1 (Reuters) - Canadian stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Friday after surveys showed an improvement in Chinese manufacturing activity and the fastest growth in UK export orders in more than two years. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. Spain pays 13.39 bln euros to settle unpaid bills of local govts MADRID, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Spain's Finance Ministry said on Thursday it had paid 13.38 billion euros ($18.19 billion) to settle the unpaid bills of regional and local governments as the country struggles with economic crisis. UPDATE 3-"Do his phone," Murdoch editor told journalist hunting celebrity scoop LONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Andy Coulson, an editor of Rupert Murdoch's now defunct News of the World newspaper, instructed a journalist working on a story about a celebrity to "do his phone", a jury... Football Sanchez wins Catalan derby Alexis Sanchez sealed Barcelona's victory in last weekend's El Clasico with an impudent goal and Friday gave them a hard won victory over Espanyol in the Catalan derby. 'Feel' objects in thin air The future of touch technology Touch technology has come a long way in the last decade. Just six years ago, most phones used traditional keypads; today, almost all smartphones have a touchscreen, and the technology has spread to tablets, handheld consoles and laptops as well. Young man linked to 79 killings in Mexico The most shocking thing about the arrest of a man linked to 79 killings may be that authorities don't find it shocking. Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. Fed's Plosser floats setting a cap on QE3 (Reuters) - A top U.S. Federal Reserve official on Friday floated the idea of setting a maximum dollar amount for its current bond-buying program, which is now tied to an improved job market. Lesley Klein, Matthew Baer The bride graduated from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., and the groom has a law degree from Yeshiva University. Pilotless jets within reach? "We're ready to take control" confirms Bob Fraser, a well-seasoned pilot who has been flying for 37 years. Lagarde's warning for Europe IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde tells CNN that Europe can not be complacent over growth and jobs. Tiger's agent threatens 'cheat' lawsuit Tiger Woods' agent says he may take legal action after the world's No. 1 golfer was accused of cheating on the course this year. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Momentum Shifts in Congos Battle Against Rebels Until last summer, rebels had the upper hand in their battle against the Congolese government. But the government, backed by the United Nations, has brought new leadership and vigor to the fight. Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. US STOCKS-Wall St ends higher after factory data; Dow, SP up for week NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Friday after surprisingly strong manufacturing data overshadowed expectations that the Federal Reserve might reduce stimulus earlier than expected. UK media abuzz as phone hacking trial reveals Brooks-Coulson affair The courtroom claim that Rebekah Brooks, a protege of global media baron Rupert Murdoch's, and Andy Coulson, a former spin doctor for British Prime Minister David Cameron, had a six-year affair has set British media abuzz. Dyson Risks European Tour Expulsion for Shanghai Violation Six-time winner Simon Dyson could be expelled from the European Tour following a rules violation at last week's BMW Masters, golf officials said on Thursday. Spain pays 13.39 bln euros to settle unpaid bills of local govts MADRID, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Spain's Finance Ministry said on Thursday it had paid 13.38 billion euros ($18.19 billion) to settle the unpaid bills of regional and local governments as the country struggles with economic crisis. Brazil unfazed by gruesome crimes A pregnant 14 year-old raped, a grenade tossed into a crowd by robbers during a getaway. Those are just a few of the stories tucked inside Rio de Janeiro's main newspaper, O Globo, this week. Dispatch Maam, Your Burger Has Been Paid For Drive on through. Its taken care of. TV Sports On Fox, a Sterile End to a Series Modern celebrations of World Series wins have a lack of spontaneity, with security preventing fans from going on the field and interviews conducted on a stage. Google, Samsung, Huawei sued over Nortel patents SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed a barrage of patent lawsuits on Thursday against cell phone manufacturers including Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. Vote on Labeling Modified Food Spurs Costly Battle in Washington State Voters will decide whether Washington will become the first state to require the labeling of genetically engineered foods, but food companies are fighting the measure. 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.

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