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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen. Advisory Singapore adultery website story withdrawn (The story headlined 'Singapore says no to popular adultery website' is withdrawn because the Media Development Authority denied it was planning to ban the site. A substitute story will follow... Hands-on with the iPad Air, new Mini There is nothing terribly surprising in Apple's refreshed line of tablets, but that's OK. Newly discovered asteroid missed Earth but will return in 2032 MIAMI (Reuters) - A newly discovered asteroid made a "close" approach to Earth this week - at least in astronomical terms - and it is likely to come back around in 2032, but there is only a miniscule risk of it smashing into the planet, NASA said on Friday. White House says 'Obamacare' website will be fixed by end of November Oct 25 (Reuters) - The White House official brought in to fix the U.S. government website created to enable Americans to buy insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law said on Friday that healthcare.gov will be working smoothly for most users by the end of November. 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. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Allegation of U.S. Spying on Merkel Puts Obama at Crossroads An accusation by Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany may force President Obama into making a choice between continuing to spy on Americas friends, and undercutting cooperation with allies. Saudi hardliners pushed into corner Organizers of an online campaign are hoping Saturday marks a turning point in Saudi Arabia, as women drive themselves around in a show of independence. Snapshot | Diane Davis Diane Davis on Her Role in The Model Apartment Diane Davis was vacationing in Canada when she auditioned for and won the role as a mentally Ill woman in The Model Apartment, now at 59E59 Theaters. Photos In their own words The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 At War Blog An Afghan Interpreter Seeks a Visa That Is Unlikely to Come A Marine argues that if leaders applied more industriousness to the special visa program for Afghan nationals who help with the war effort, they could prevent more linguists from being trapped in paperwork. Field Notes A Bachelorettes Night (or Four) to Remember Destination bashes are becoming the celebration of choice for brides to be. TV Sports Anticipating His Next Play, McCarver Is Closing Out an Era Tim McCarver, whose career in the booth was marked by his strong opinions and uncanny ability to predict plays, will be calling his 24th World Series, and probably his last. Catastrophe 1914, by Max Hastings The historian Max Hastingss account of World War Is first few months disposes of many misconceptions. High Low Finance Accounting World, Still Resisting Sunlight The American accounting industry has fiercely battled any attempt by regulators to require partners to sign off publicly on audits. Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value. Guthrie Stretches His Lead to 4 Shots in Shanghai Luke Guthrie brought only one 2-liter bottle of Mountain Dew from America, enough of a caffeine fix to get him through the week without headaches. He packed only one sweater lime green because his crash course on Shanghai did not include checking the forecast. Is sharing secrets beneficial? Business organizations are learning from each other by hosting visits and exchanging ideas with companies in different fields. Cohen's SAC will close London office by year-end NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors will shut its London office by the end of the year as the hedge fund downsizes in response to a long-running insider trading investigation,... Triesman FIFA has 'ugly' culture' It should be a shining light in leading football forward, but FIFA has an "ugly" culture according to one former leading administrator. Indian sage dreams of gold to save economy, government starts digging NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Indian government is digging for treasure after a civic-minded Hindu village sage dreamt that 1,000 tons of gold was buried under a ruined palace, and wrote to tell the central bank about it. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. Obama, at Brooklyn School, Pushes Education Agenda The president went to the Pathways in Technology Early College High School, which he mentioned in his State of the Union address this year, to talk about education. Jamie Dornan to play Christian Grey in 'Fifty Shades' film LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan will replace Charlie Hunnam in the role of billionaire Christian Grey in the screen adaptation of the best-selling erotic novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey," author E.L. James said on Thursday. Bulgarian police find suspected mother in Greek 'Maria' case Oct. 24 - Bulgarian police question Roma couple who say they might be real parents of 'Maria', the four-year-old blonde girl found in Greece last week. Mana Rabiee reports. Taking the perfect action shot Hanging out of an open-door helicopter high above San Francisco Bay, was all part of a day's work for sports photographer Ezra Shaw, who took these remarkable images of the America's Cup. In North Dakota, New Concerns Over Mixing Oil and Wheat A proposed landfill for oil drilling waste has farmers worried that a state long known for agriculture is putting the energy industrys needs ahead of theirs. 3D printing enters metal age 3D printers are revolutionizing the way we make things using plastic, well now their being developed to print in metal. Britain's PM Cameron says shale gas rules must be simplified LONDON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Britain must simplify regulations governing shale gas extraction or fracking to speed up the development of an energy source that has helped to transform the U.S. market, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday. In Transit Blog Feeding Fliers With Local Fare A number of airports across the country are opening restaurants from high-profile hometown chefs, offering local flavor to fliers. Kenya microchipping rhinos In a bid to end rampant poaching, Kenya is implanting microchips in every rhino nationwide, an extensive process that will include sedating hundreds of animals. Social Qs Exploring Plan B Addressing matters of an unwanted surprise party, ownership of a family name, a familys distant relations and contempt of a hat. Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac end traditional pension plans Oct 25 (Reuters) - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Friday said they will terminate their traditional employee pension plans by the end of the year, at the direction of the regulator of the... Art in Review John Ashbery Collects Poet Among Things The poet John Ashbery has tight connections to art. He wrote about it professionally for years. Recently, hes been producing it at quite a clip. Reviving Italy's 'Old Lady' If the "Old Lady" of Italian football needs a sharp reminder of where she wants to be, Wednesday's European Champions League clash should provide it. UPDATE 1-Seven hurt at Howard University concert in Washington WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - At least seven people, including two police officers, were hurt at Washington's Howard University on Friday when a crowd rushed the gates of a homecoming concert, authorities said. Op-Ed Columnist Addicted to the Apocalypse The sky is falling! The sky is falling. When it comes to all the talk of economic catastrophe, why are these disaster fantasies taken so seriously? Sports Briefing | Soccer Tottenham Maintains Perfect Europa Record Tottenham, the tournament favorite, ground out a 2-0 win at F.C. Sheriff of Moldova to stay undefeated in the Europa League.

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