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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Week Ahead | Theater Tricksters Trek From Los Angeles Nothing to Hide is a slick, smart new magic show starring two young talents, Helder Guimares and Derek DelGaudio. 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. Another Mexico coach goes Coaching the Mexican national team is proving to be a difficult assignment. Victor Manuel Vucetich was fired and replaced by Miguel Herrera, who became El Tri's fourth manager in a month. Mexico hopes the move leads to a spot at the World Cup. In Dispute Over a Song, Marvin Gayes Family Files a Countersuit The song Blurred Lines, which was a hit for Robin Thicke over the summer, infringes on Gayes copyright of Got to Give It Up, the lawsuit says. Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Mushrooms and Broccoli or Broccoli Raab A savory mix of mushrooms that would pair well with a variety of grains. EFH payment gives little recourse to frustrated creditors Oct 31 (Reuters) - Senior lenders to Energy Future Holdings are upset that the company plans to make a critical interest payment to junior bondholders on Friday, but they likely have no legal... Today's Economist A New View of the Corporate Income Tax A new methodology for calculating the impact of corporate taxes challenges the conventional political wisdom that higher corporate taxes benefit the less-wealthy segment of the population, an economist writes. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Syria Fires Official Who Tried to Broker Peace Qadri Jamil, a deputy prime minister who met with American and Russian officials about peace talks to end Syrias war, was dismissed for not coordinating such meetings with the government. UPDATE 1-MGM Resorts third-quarter loss narrows, margins disappoint LOS ANGELES, Oct 31 (Reuters) - MGM Resorts International posted a narrower third-quarter loss on Thursday and was optimistic about a planned new casino in Massachusetts, although lower-than-expected margins at its Chinese and Las Vegas operations disappointed some analysts. Sketch Guy An Eye for Bargains Can Be Bigger Than the Stomach Indigestion results when consumers lose the connection between their money and their needs, as when a sale price induces the purchase of unnecessary items. Red Sox Hold Strikeout Mark Along With the Series Trophy Boston struck out 165 times in 16 playoff games, beating out the 2010 San Francisco Giants for the most by a team in a single postseason. Four Turkish MPs attend parliament in head scarves, first time in 15 years ANKARA (Reuters) - Four female lawmakers from Turkey's Islamist-rooted ruling party wore Islamic head scarves in parliament on Thursday in a challenge to the country's secular tradition. FACTBOX Facebook results beat, but young teens turn away Oct 30 - Facebook posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business, driving a 60 percent increase in revenue, but engagement among younger teens decreased. For Red-Cooked Beef, a Softly Fruity Wine The spike of heat in this dish makes it one of the more difficult to pair with wine, but a well balanced zinfandel may go surprisingly well. Court Blocks Stop-and-Frisk Changes for New York Police A federal appellate panel says Judge Shira A. Scheindlin, who has been overseeing litigation on the tactic, violated a judicial code of conduct. UPDATE 1-Resolute Forest profit beats as pulp demand rises * Shares rise 15 percent (Adds forecast, CEO quote, shares) Art Review Designing Modern Women 1890-1990, at MoMA Designing Modern Women 1890-1990, at the Museum of Modern Art, examines how women helped shape future ways of living and served as muses to modernity. 10 golden rules for soccer books Global sporting superstars David Beckham and Alex Ferguson have a story to tell... Vettel wraps up F1 title Sebastian Vettel clinches a record equaling fourth successive world title Sunday with another superbly judged drive to win the Indian Grand Prix. Imperial Oil Q3 profit falls 38 pct as oil prices squeeze refining CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil Ltd , Canada's No. 2 oil producer and refiner, said on Thursday that third-quarter profit fell 38 percent as higher oil prices squeezed earnings from its refineries. Madonna's 1990 conical bra and corset adorn 2014 Barbican season LONDON (Reuters) - The corset and conical bra Madonna wore for her 1990 world tour will go on display at London's Barbican Centre next year as part of an eclectic 2014 season. Easy to say, hard to do? Malaysia PM on budget challenges Oct. 31 - Malaysias budget got a warm welcome from markets, but can the government actually implement it? Julian Satterthwaite talks to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. Bulls PG Rose to Start Despite Sore Neck Derrick Rose is in the starting lineup for the Chicago Bulls' home opener against the New York Knicks after missing Thursday's shootaround due to a sore neck. U.S. lays out strict limits on coal funding abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said Tuesday it plans to use its leverage within global development banks to limit financing for coal-fired power plants abroad, part of Washington's international strategy to combat climate change. Home made cars speed through October 29 - Colombia's Medellin hosts annual roller cart festival. Wealth Matters With Giving Season in Full Force, Seeking to Understand Donors A new report challenges some accepted wisdom about how people give money and why they sometimes dont. New Yorkers target Barneys after black shoppers claim bias NEW YORK (Reuters) - A small group of demonstrators gathered at the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers' complaints they were stopped by... Recipes for Health Millet Polenta With Tomato Sauce, Eggplant and Chickpeas A comforting dish that works equally well with canned or fresh tomatoes. U.N. peacekeeper killed in DRC A U.N. peacekeeper was killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in recent fighting, according to a statement released by a spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades. Mickelson Schedule Cuts Will Come but Not Before Majors Phil Mickelson plans to play in the week before each of the major championships next year despite making as yet unspecified cuts to his overall schedule for 2014, the British Open champion said on Wednesday. Google shows off new Kit Kat system Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat. Rare Roman eagle found under London Becky Anderson looks at what is believed to be a rare Roman eagle statue that has been buried in London for centuries. 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. Weak Data Underscores Feds Decision Job growth slowed in October, and the Federal Reserve decided to maintain its $85 billion monthly bond-buying program. Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro slides, dollar up on central bank views NEW YORK, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The euro fell the most against the U.S. dollar in six months on Thursday while the greenback rose against major currencies on expectations of diverging policy paths by... Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 31 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday New dolphin species spotted swimming off Australian coast WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A newly discovered species of humpback dolphin has been seen swimming off the northern Australia coast, an international team of scientists reported this week.

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