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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fantasy Football Week 9 Tiered Rankings Overview Applying an algorithm called the Gaussian mixture model to an aggregation of expert ranking data reveals natural tiers and clusters within the data. No. 4 Ohio St Rolls Past Boilermakers 56-0 Urban Meyer thought Ohio State needed a pregame wake-up call Saturday. The Buckeyes answered with a quick flurry. Leakers, unite with government! Bruce Schneier says leakers and journalists can do what they have to do without publishing raw documents, if governments were to cooperate to minimize harm Serving up a winning diet The legendary Bjorn Borg fueled his success with a daily diet of steak and potatoes. But the modern tennis star is more likely to be teetotal and to stick to a gluten free diet. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. Intersection Fall Style in Boston In Bostons Back Bay neighborhood, residents are inspired by the change of seasons, old relationships and the Beastie Boys. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. U.S. to put SAC hedge fund out of business over insider trading NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen faces an abrupt end to his career as one of the world's most successful traders after his SAC Capital Advisors became the largest Wall Street firm in years to... Real Madrid coach blasts defensive 'disaster' On one hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring goals for fun and Gareth Bale is starting to justify his mammoth transfer fee. On the other, Real Madrid's defensive game is appalling. Bits Blog Apple Releases Report on Government Requests Apple said that in the first six months of 2013, government groups in 43 countries demanded information about 40,000 Apple accounts or devices. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. U.S./Canada daily earnings hits misses Nov 5 - 1015 ET Nov 5 (Reuters) - The following U.S.- and Canada-listed companies reported earnings on Tuesday. This list shows whether they beat, met or missed Wall Street analysts' forecasts. It also shows the difference between analysts' expectations and reported results. The figures are provided by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Company Name Ticker Qtr Industry Curr EPS Est EPS Act Diff EPS Rev Est Rev Act Diff Rev AFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP Q3 INVESTMENTS A Memorial for Marcella Hazan The cooking teacher and author was remembered Sunday at a memorial dinner in New York, where she lived and taught for four decades. Personal Health Tapping Medical Marijuanas Potential Despite growing acceptance of the drug, researchers have been able to do relatively little to test its most promising ingredients. Of Fact, Fiction and Defibrillators Dick Cheney writes that to prevent terrorists from sending a fatal shock to his defibrillator, he had his doctors disable the wireless capability. Could somebody really kill you that way? Vigilante Groups Kill 5 in South Africa An enraged mob in the township of Khutsong killed five people who were thought to be criminals. German Officials Provide Details on Looted Art The first glimpse of the collection brought astonishment but also anger and the initial stirrings of what will likely be a long battle over who owns the works. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Market Ready Should I Remove Built-Ins? Advice on repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Chevron and Ukraine Sign Deal on Shale Gas The government hopes the project will reduce its dependence on Russian energy imports. T Magazine Editors Letter | The Luxury of Simplicity To do simple right isnt as easy as it looks. If knowledge is power and simplicity requires knowledge, then Socrates might agree with our issues premise that simplicity is very powerful. Building Blocks Relics of the Domino Sugar Refinery, Frozen in Time and Syrup What amazes visitors to the shuttered Williamsburg plant whose sign would get a prominent new location in a redevelopment plan is how palpable its history remains. Blackhawks Score 3 Straight to Down Jets 5-1 Brandon Bollig, Patrick Sharp and Nick Leddy scored within a 455 span in the second period to lead Chicago to a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday that extended the Blackhawks' winning streak to three games. No Morsel Too Minuscule for All-Consuming N.S.A. The National Security Agency finds itself under intense pressure after disclosures of spying on allies and rivals alike, but it defends the wide net it casts. Report U.S., UK among 'worst offenders' of mass surveillance Leaked classified documents show the NSA and its British counterpart are the "worst offenders" of mass surveillance, according to a letter purportedly written by Edward Snowden. REFILE-Former Ecuadorean judge denies fraud, defends Chevron ruling NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The former Ecuadorean judge who issued a $19 billion pollution judgment against Chevron Corp testified on Tuesday that he wrote the ruling alone, two weeks after another judge testified that he had been paid to ghostwrite much of the decision. Big Win for Dustin Johnson in Shanghai Dustin Johnsons high-powered kick down in the stretch brought him the biggest win of his career at the HSBC Champions. Australian drug makers out-muscle miners in IPO surge * Investors with taste for risk switch from mining to health Pakistan Court Grants Bail to Musharraf The charges against the former military leader Pervez Musharraf are related to his role in the 2007 siege of the Red Mosque, in which the army clashed with militants and at least 102 people were killed. Cellphones, e-readers usage expanded on airplanes Oct. 31 - Airline passengers will be able to use their e-readers and watch movies for more of the flight according to new guidelines announced by U.S. aviation officials. Deborah Gembara reports. Australia shares gain 0.7 pct, miners, banks support as RBA outcome eyed SYDNEY, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Tuesday morning, as miners gained on rising iron ore prices while banks recovered ahead of the outcome of the Reserve Bank of Australia's... Pentagon chief warns against over reliance on military power WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on Tuesday the United States must effectively use all instruments of power, not just military might, to successfully lead the world after a dozen years of war that have strained it physically and financially. Venezuelan leader says workers see Chavez apparition at building site CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said an image of his idol and predecessor, the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, has appeared miraculously in the wall of an underground construction site. UPDATE 1-Stern Advice-How 401(k) lawsuits are bolstering your retirement plan NEW YORK, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Jerome Schlichter, the St. Louis attorney credited with literally making a federal case out of 401(k) fees, just filed his 14th class action against a company he claims mismanaged its employees' retirement savings. Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. Wisconsin voter ID law trial begins in federal court MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A Wisconsin state law requiring voters to present photo identification went on trial in federal court on Monday, with critics arguing that the law would discourage African-American and Latino residents from casting ballots, while supporters said it would prevent fraud. UPDATE 1-Australia's CBA flags margin pressure despite 13.5 pct jump in Q1 profit * Revenue growth "solid" (Adds detail from trading update, analyst comment) Nissan tumbles 11 percent to seven-month low after cutting guidance TOKYO (Reuters) - Shares of Nissan Motor Co Ltd dropped as much as 11.6 percent to a seven-month low of 850 yen on Tuesday morning after the automaker cut its annual net profit estimate amid a... Hundreds moved to safety after Sumatra volcano spews more ash Nov. 5 - Hundreds more Indonesian villagers are evacuated after volcano erupts for third time. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Notre Dame Hangs On for 38-34 Win Over Navy Navy's triple-option offense had Notre Dame flummoxed and flailing for most of the game.

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