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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kovac Replaces Stimac as Croatia Coach Croatia Coach Igor Stimac was fired after a 2-0 loss to Scotland in a World Cup qualifying match. Street Style | The Button-Down The best of readers photos from the week of Oct. 14. Sports Briefing | Soccer Mexico Fires Another Coach, Fourth One in Two Months Mexico fired Coach Victor Manuel Vucetich after only two games in charge. He will be replaced by Miguel Herrera for two playoff games next month against New Zealand. Kentuckys Case of the Missing Bourbon Someone stole 65 cases of Pappy Van Winkle, one of the nations most sought-after bourbons, from a warehouse in Frankfort, Ky. DealBook UBS Brokers in Puerto Rico Create Headache for the Bank The Swiss banking giant, which manages $10 billion for the American commonwealths millionaires, began an internal investigation into the lending practices of some of its top-producing brokers. In Practice Judge Allows Legal Challenge of Law to Continue A judge in Washington says four plaintiffs can continue their legal challenge to the health care overhaul. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. 1 million to watch fireworks festival Expect debilitating traffic jams and crammed subways as hordes of joyous, beer-guzzling, gimbap eating, DSLR-toting visitors hit the streets of Seoul this Saturday for the city's most explosive festival of the year. Angry at Prague, Artist Ensures Hes Understood David Cerny is a sculptor known in the Czech Republic for provocative works that take on the authorities in his country. Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly The T.S.A. has at its fingertips a large range of personal records to prescreen passengers, including past travel, property records and vehicle registrations. Andy Murray to step up comeback Andy Murray is set to step up his rehabilitation program by returning to practice next month. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Harvard taps investment arm veteran to oversee private equity BOSTON (Reuters) - Harvard Management Company, which manages the Ivy League school's $32.7 billion endowment, said on Monday it promoted Lane MacDonald to oversee its private equity investments. At War Blog The Most Lethal Weapon Americans Faced in Iraq The explosively formed penetrator or EFP allowed insurgent forces to hide these weapons far from the road, better camouflaging them and making them far more deadly. With New Apple iPads, Tablets Move Closer to Passing PCs in Sales At a company event, Mac computers took a back seat as Apple unveiled tablets with faster processors and Internet connections. Africa's start-ups disrupt industry Mobile phones are driving commerce in Africa, Michelle Atagana writes. African start-ups are exploiting this with new applications -- and disrupting industries across the continent. EU states back biodiesel duties on Argentina, Indonesia BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union member states agreed to impose punitive duties on biodiesel imported from Argentina and Indonesia, which are accused of selling it into the bloc at unfairly low prices, according to diplomats. Dance therapy could help treat dizziness Oct. 22 - Scientists have discovered differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid dizziness while performing pirouettes. The findings could lead to the development of dance therapy to treat patients with chronic dizziness, a condition experienced by one in four people during their lives. Jim Drury has more. Baz Luhrmann I'm just warming up Oscar-nominated director Baz Luhrmann reflects on his career journey and making more time for family. What I Love Deepak Chopra An Inner Stillness, Even on the Subway Dr. Chopras Midtown West apartment is as much a tribute to his cultural heritage as it is an expression of his spiritual beliefs. Universal American, GTCR sue each other over healthcare deal Oct 22 (Reuters) - Healthcare benefits provider Universal American Corp sued private equity firm GTCR LLC on Tuesday to undo a $222.3 million acquisition it said was induced by fraud, a day after GTCR filed its own lawsuit to block Universal's claims. Australian wildfires put heat on climate change skeptic Abbott SYDNEY (Reuters) - A long, hot summer looms for Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as devastating wildfires near Sydney fuel opposition to his plans to repeal a carbon emissions tax, one of his basic campaign pledges in the election he won a month ago. Michael Allen Wins Greater Hickory Classic Michael Allen was more than willing to work a little overtime Sunday at Rock Barn. London Journal Plan Aims to Fix Sewers, but Its Cost to Residents Leaves a Bad Taste Thames Water plans to use its 14 million customers to finance a new sewer system, but many feel cheated that they will never own the finished tunnel. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Oct. 22, 2013 Answer this question about the Cuban missile crisis. South Korean Military Agencys Headquarters Raided in Growing Scandal Officials with the Cyber Warfare Command were said to have posted messages backing President Park Geun-hye during last years election campaign. New shoes for 10,000 homeless kids Nicholas Lowinger, 15, has provided new shoes to more than 10,000 homeless children since 2010. Anchovies 101 A Video Tutorial Melissa Clark has plenty of tips on using anchovies. Her favorite dish anchovy toast. After a heart attack, taking medicines really matters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After a heart attack, patients are often given four or more medicines and directed to take them for life. Those medicines only work to prevent another attack if the patient takes them all consistently and correctly, a new study shows. Myanmar Air Services Grow Rapidly Despite Safety Record Passenger numbers are surging as new airlines spring up and foreign carriers rush in. Some officials and executives talk of turning Myanmar into a regional hub. Lessons from Hong Kong As Beijing touts a high-profile crackdown on corruption, experts say it should look south to Hong Kong as an example of a Chinese territory that has succeeded in cutting out the rot. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Woman suspect in Russia bus explosion Six people were killed and 33 injured Monday during a blast in a passenger bus in the Russian city of Volgograd, authorities said. Cargo capsule undocks from International Space Station Oct. 22 - A Cygnus cargo capsule undocks from the International Space Station Tuesday, paving the way for regular supply runs to the orbiting outpost. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Rose Scores 32 to Lead Bulls Over Pacers Derrick Rose scored 32 points, including eight in the final three minutes, and Luol Deng added 22 as the Chicago Bulls remained unbeaten this preseason with a 103-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 21 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Monday Opera Review Nico Muhlys Two Boys Makes Its American Debut at the Met Nico Muhlys Two Boys has its American debut at the Metropolitan Opera. Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. FACTBOX-Growth in future coal-fired power capacity LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - China and India are forecast to account for the lion's share of coal demand in the coming decades, but a potential slowing of consumption in the world's largest developing countries could mean that the next wave of emerging economies increase their share of global coal demand, leading to new import/export routes. Thick smog chokes Chinese city Schools, major roads and an airport remained closed Tuesday, as a thick cloud of filthy smog smothered the northeastern city of Harbin.

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