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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hunt for U.S. pair seized off Nigeria The Nigerian navy has yet to find two U.S. citizens kidnapped from an oilfield supply ship attacked this week in the piracy-plagued Gulf of Guinea off Africa's western coast, a spokesman said Friday. U.S. trade deficit widens slightly on weak exports WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit widened slightly in August as exports slipped, suggesting trade will probably not be much of a boost to growth in the third quarter. Well Flu Shots Tied to Heart Benefits The flu vaccine is tied to a lower risk of death in those with cardiovascular disease, a new review has found. 10 Questions for Matt Bevin Mr. Bevin, a 46-year-old investment executive, spoke with John Harwood of The Times and CNBC about his campaign to oust Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican minority leader. Instagram prepares to roll out ads Instagram is easing users into ads with a first look at what the paid posts will look like. And it appears to be a much more cautious approach than Instagram's parent company Facebook took with its early ads. Czech left set to win election but new parties cloud outlook * Social Democrats almost sure to prevail, will need allies Retro Report Storm Still Brews Over Scalding Coffee Hundreds of wide-ranging and intense reactions followed the Retro Report video revisiting a 1992 case of Liebeck v. McDonalds. Lebanon to vaccinate children after suspected polio cases in Syria BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon, which hosts more than 700,000 Syrian refugees, said on Friday it would vaccinate all children under five against polio after suspected cases of the crippling viral disease were found in neighboring Syria. N.F.L. Roundup Freeman Hurt; Ponder Back In With Vikings Quarterback Josh Freeman has a concussion, and Minnesota will probably turn the offense back over to Christian Ponder for the game against Green Bay on Sunday night, Vikings Coach Leslie Frazier said. Hong Kong's new poverty line Hong Kong, with its glittering skyscrapers and luxury malls, is home to some of the world's richest people but new government figures show that a fifth of its population lives in poverty. Teen star confirmed at Toro Rosso He might only be 19 but Daniil Kvyat is ready to race with the big boys after being confirmed as Toro Rosso's new signing for the 2014 season. Watch wildfires from the sky A line of wildfires nearly 1,000 miles long threatens the state of New South Wales, Australia UPDATE 5-Boeing, Lockheed team up to bid on new U.S. bomber program * Air Force may buy up to 100 bombers at up to $550 mln each U.S. teacher 'killed with box cutter' A U.S. teacher was killed with a box cutter in a school bathroom, allegedly by a student she had asked to stay after class for doodling. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. Portugal reopens case of missing girl Madeleine McCann LISBON (Reuters) - Portuguese prosecutors have ordered the reopening of the investigation into the 2007 disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, saying new leads had emerged in the case. Samsung sees $1.4 billion dividend payment from Corning deal SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co said on Friday it expected an additional 1.5 trillion won ($1.4 billion) payment from Corning Inc after the U.S. firm agreed to buy the South Korean firm's display unit out of an LCD glass venture. Youre the Boss Blog This Is More Complicated Than I Thought When opening a new store, its more important to have inventory than to own your own refrigerators. Gypsum Management Supply on the block-sources NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Gypsum Management and Supply Inc, a privately held maker of specialty building materials, is exploring a sale that may fetch more than $600 million, according to people... The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | nomenclature This word has appeared in 52 New York Times articles in the past year. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Merkel to seek 'no spy deal' within EU as well as with U.S. BERLIN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants the European Union's 28 member states to reach a "no spy deal" similar to an agreement France and Germany seek with the United State following allegations Washington tapped her mobile phone. Panic on the streets of suburban Damascus Oct. 25 - A car bomb explodes outside a mosque in suburban Damascus, purportedly killing 40 people. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. 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. Reporting from Syria's front line CNN senior international correspondent Nick Paton Walsh looks back at his reports from the front line, for which he has won an Emmy. Well New Years Baby? You May Pay More While medical conditions and encounters dont care whether its 2013 or 2014, health insurance and subsidies generally play by the calendar year. Having a child early in the year presents some special challenges. Egyptian police use teargas on protests in Alexandria and Suez CAIRO (Reuters) - Police used teargas on Friday to disperse demonstrations by supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi in Egypt's second city, Alexandria, and in Suez. Tool Kit Gadgets to Help the Party Host A robotic bartender will soon join a group of gadgets to help you throw a holiday or tailgate party to remember. Samsung Electronics reports record third-quarter as chip profit hits three-year high SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's quarterly operating profit matched estimates with a 26 percent rise to a new record, powered by a strong recovery in its memory chip business as smartphone sales growth eases sharply. Sports Briefing | Tennis Del Potro Ousts Nadal Rafael Nadal lost his first match since reclaiming the No. 1 ranking this week, falling to Juan Martn del Potro, 6-2, 6-4, in the Shanghai Masters semifinals in China on Saturday. Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. Ride with a view U.S. firm to offer balloon excursions to stratosphere CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Hoping to cash in on a growing appetite for adventure, an Arizona startup has unveiled plans for a balloon ride to the stratosphere, offering passengers about two hours of space-like views from 19 miles above Earth. Talk therapy may ease health-related anxiety study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Talk therapy performed by nurses and other clinic staff may help people with health anxiety stop worrying about being sick when they're not, a new study suggests. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses... 6 killed in Russia bus explosion Investigators say they think a female suicide bomber caused a blast that ripped through a passenger bus in the southern Russian city of Volgograd on Monday afternoon, killing at least six people and injuring 32 others, Russian authorities said. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | October 25, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. U.S. Marine Corps chastised for poor V-22 maintenance records WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Errors in the maintenance paperwork used to track readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps V-22 aircraft were so numerous between 2008 and 2011 they could have led officers to deploy squadrons that were unprepared for their missions, investigators reported on Friday.

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