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News Feed Latest worldwide news William and Kate hold private christening for new prince Oct. 23 - Just 21 guests were invited to the christening of Britain's Prince George on Wednesday, a sign of how much his parents intend to guard the privacy of a baby born to be king. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Serena Powers to Second Win in Istanbul, Jankovic Shines World number one Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska for the eighth time in eight matches to move ominously towards the semi-finals of the WTA Championships on Wednesday. Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the Swiss Indoors on Wednesday. A Lesson in Time Management for a Wagner Coach Bashir Mason, 29, is balancing his duties as mens basketball coach at Wagner with student teaching, his final requirement for a masters in education. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Limits Approved for Genetically Modified Crops in Kauai, Hawaii The ordinance requires seed companies to disclose which pesticides they use and establishes some no-spray zones. 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. Australian Hend Wins in Macau for Year's Third Title Australian Scott Hend comfortably kept the chasing pack at bay to win the Venetian Macau Open by three strokes on Sunday for his third title of the year. UPDATE 1-Ex-Bristol-Myers executive gets 1 yr in prison for insider trading Oct 23 (Reuters) - A former Bristol-Myers Squibb Co finance executive who pleaded guilty to insider trading was sentenced on Wednesday to one year and one day in prison, federal prosecutors... French taxi drivers gear up for cab wars Taxi drivers in Paris have never enjoyed the best reputation and now they face competition from all directions. U.S. Congress to consider law against 'patent trolls' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. congressman, who has led the charge against frivolous patent infringement lawsuits, introduced a bill on Wednesday to curb the behavior of so-called "patent trolls" but faced criticism that some of the proposals go too far. 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. China tourists given manners guide Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. Russia Putting a Strong Arm on Neighbors As Moldova and other former Soviet republics move to align themselves closer to Europe, Russia is pushing to retain its influence. Vatican Suspends German Bishop Known for Spending Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, the bishop of Limburg, has outraged Germans over his lavish spending on a personal residence. Suicide bomber strikes in Somalia; 19 dead A suicide bomber killed at least 19 people and wounded 33 others outside a restaurant in Somalia on Saturday. police told CNN. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Breast Milk Donated or Sold Online Is Often Tainted, Study Says A report found that breast milk bought from two popular Web sites was often contaminated with high levels of bacteria, including salmonella. Rooney Thankful Ferguson Has Set Record Straight Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was glad on Wednesday former manager Alex Ferguson had now backtracked on comments that triggered months of speculation over the player's future. Obama assures Merkel U.S. not monitoring her calls White House Oct. 23 - President Barack Obama sought to assure German Chancellor Angela Merkel that the United States is not monitoring her communications after Merkel raised the issue with Obama, White House spokesman Jay Carney says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 'We're gonna crash!' Plane blows engine, loses power Terrified passengers called loved ones to say goodbye as their powerless airplane coasted toward an emergency landing on a highway in Hawaii, a man on board said afterward. As Drug Costs Rise, Bending the Law Is One Remedy More Americans are buying medicine from foreign pharmacies, even though the Food and Drug Administration considers such imports illegal in most cases. UPDATE 1-NY gasoline tumbles to $2.55/gallon, near lowest since 2011 NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Benchmark New York gasoline futures tumbled on Wednesday to near their lowest since 2011, offering the prospect of $3 a gallon gasoline to U.S. motorists as refiners churn out a growing surplus of the fuel. Broadcom, other U.S. chipmakers, leave investors wanting more SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A host of U.S. chipmakers gave quarterly revenue forecasts that disappointed Wall Street and hurt their shares on Tuesday, including Broadcom Corp, which said it would lay off over a thousand workers as it struggles with slow demand for its cellphone chips. T Magazine Food Matters | For L.A.s Thoughtful Young Eaters, a New Breed of Catering Company Heirloom L.A. is blowing up, thanks to its sustainable (and tasty) approach to creating menus for large events, its food trucks irresistible lasagna cupcakes and, now, a private dinner series. Front Row A Stylists Custom Fashion Mary Alice Haney calls her designs Prt--Couture, meaning that every piece can be customized. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. Breakingviews Nestle to buy out of a saggy sales profile? Oct. 17 - The Swiss food group is said to covet Ferrero, valued at roughly 10 bln. The Italian company says its not for sale. Breakingviews says it is easy to see why Nestle would want to do big deals. Reflections on a Paris Left Behind Moving on after five years as The Timess Paris bureau chief, the author tackles the citys clichs and clashes, beauty and filth, walks and wealth. As shutdown ends; repercussions begin Oct. 18 - Washington remains divided as the political repercussions loom from a 16-day government shutdown and a close brush with a debt default. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. Recipes for Health Roasted Broccoli With Tahini Garlic Sauce Crispy broccoli florets remain crisp after roasting and go wonderfully with a classic and irresistible tahini garlic sauce. Small business borrowing rises in August, slowly (Reuters) - Borrowing by U.S. small businesses edged up in August, pushing an index of borrowing to a six-year high. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. Bits Start-Up Reinvents the Bicycle Wheel Superpedestrian announced Monday that it will begin selling the Copenhagen Wheel, which can make any bicycle into a motorized hybrid e-bike. Ghana's pioneering surgeon Errol Barnett meets Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a heart surgeon and founder of Ghana's first and only Cardiothoracic center. UPDATE 1-Canada's Telus agrees to buy start-up Public Mobile TORONTO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Canadian telecom company Telus said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy 100 percent of struggling startup Public Mobile from private equity firm Cartesian Capital and Thomvest Seed Capital, a Toronto-based investment vehicle backed by Peter Thomson. 9 great travel rivalries What's more fun than being locked into an eternal grudge with a detested foe? From Scotland to India to Australia to the U.S. South, not much for these impassioned rivals. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Ralph Cook, a Pioneer of Off Off Broadway, Dies at 85 Mr. Cook had a conversation with a co-worker named Sam Shepard at a West Village club in 1964, and a theater career was born.

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