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News Feed Latest worldwide news Lauda Raikkonen can lift Alonso The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Orbital Sciences' cargo ship departs International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp completed a successful test mission at the International Space Station on Tuesday, clearing the firm to begin regular cargo runs for NASA under a $1.9 billion contract. Skull Fossil Suggests Simpler Human Lineage An analysis of a 1.8-million-year-old skull suggests that early human ancestors may have been members of the same species, with diverse physical appearances. Worries grow over Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. Australia firefighters prepare for worst as hot weather returns SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian firefighters worked desperately on Tuesday to contain massive wildfires burning in mountains west of Sydney, but with forecasts of high winds and dangerously hot weather, authorities fear more houses and lives will be lost. Louis Hobson Leaves Broadway for Seattles Balagan Theater Quickly grabbing Broadway credits wasnt enough for Louis Hobson. Hes now returned to Seattle, where he is artistic director of the Balagan Theater. Medellin Colombian city reborn Medellin is a place that, for many, that will always be associated with Pablo Escobar -- the late drug lord who unleashed a murderous wave of violence and turned the Colombian city into one of the world's most dangerous. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. 10 Receive Whiting Writers Awards The prizes, for writers in the early stages of their careers, come with a $50,000 award. Ex-drone pilot shares torment Years of aiming missiles at people on the other side of the world left Brandon Bryant a broken man. N.F.L. Roundup Knee Injury Ends Season for Colts Wayne Reggie Wayne, a Pro Bowler who had played in 189 consecutive games, hurt his right knee late in the Colts victory over the Broncos. A Good Appetite Making Pasta Look Pretty in Pink A flavorful pasta sauce made from beets. Economic Scene New Front in the Fight With Infant Mortality The Affordable Care Acts benefits for pregnant women have the potential to lower infant mortality rates and change what Americans expect from their government. Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' Scandal Hits GlaxoSmithKlines Drug Sales in China The companys sales in China slumped 61 percent in the third quarter, hit by a bribery scandal that has damaged its ability to market products in the country. Legoland Water Park opens in Malaysia With more than 20 water attractions and 70 models, the first Legoland Water Park outside the U.S. opens in Malaysia. Scientists Ties to Food Industry Raise Questions in Europe Despite previous efforts to prevent conflicts, many experts on food safety still have industry ties, a watchdog group reported. Phys Ed Pounding Pavement by Heel or Toe Is it better to hit the ground heel-first or toe-first? New research offers some insights into the best foot form for distance runners. Tradition of Not Voting Keeps Palestinians Politically Powerless in Jerusalem Mayoral candidates in Jerusalem have written off the votes of Palestinians, who mostly shun the polls as part of a longstanding boycott, despite their large numbers. Week 7 N.F.L. Quick Hits Inexcusable Broncos Blunder In a key play in Denvers loss at Indianapolis, defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson drew a personal foul for bumping Andrew Luck well after he had gotten rid of the ball. City Kitchen A Clam Chowder of Thin Over Thick A brothy kind of clam chowder, brightened with green herbs and bearing no resemblance to the New England or Manhattan styles, may rile the chowder-my-way types. Sonogram shows tiny elephant Seven months of pregnancy down, 15 to go. Plundering Science, Bone by Bone Fossil poachers have become a major problem for paleontologists, wreaking havoc on the sites of dinosaur remains. Report slams continued antibiotic use in U.S. livestock WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators and livestock producers have failed to curb the use of antibiotics in cattle, pigs and poultry despite concerns that excessive use in meat production will reduce the drugs' effectiveness in humans, a panel of experts said. Slain teacher called hero for giving Nevada children time to flee SPARKS, Nevada (Reuters) - A popular math teacher shot dead by a 12-year-old boy at a Nevada middle school was praised as a hero on Tuesday, a day after he was gunned down when he stepped into the shooter's line of fire, giving students time to flee to safety. Charity swamped by calls about girl taken from Roma couple Oct. 23 - Charity takes more than 10,000 calls over girl found by police at a Roma camp in Greece. Paul Chapman reports Nadal Upset by Del Potro in Shanghai Masters Rafael Nadal lost his first match since reclaiming the No. 1 ranking this week, falling to a resurgent Juan Martin del Potro 6-2, 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters semifinals on Saturday. UPDATE 4-Delaware's 'secret trials' violate 1st Amendment -U.S. Court * Ruling blocks private arbitrations overseen by sitting judge In Syria, Doctors Risk Life and Juggle Ethics As Syria moves toward destroying its chemical stockpile, some say the credit lies with doctors who risked their lives and confronted questions of medical ethics to expose the weapons use. California pension fund appeals San Bernardino bankruptcy * Calpers says judge set "low bar" in granting San Bernardino bankruptcy protection Well Air Pollution Linked to Lower Birth Weights A European study found that air pollution is associated with a significant increase in the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby. Quartet into World Cup finals Michael Lang celebrates Switzerland's 2-1 win in Albania that booked the Swiss' place in Brazil in 2014. Colombia, Germany and Belgium also sealed qualification. Rainmaker mayor Booker leaves Newark still largely unrenewed NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - When Cory Booker became mayor of Newark, New Jersey, in 2006, he said he was on a mission to help the hardscrabble city turn the corner on years of crime and decay and make it a national example of urban renewal. Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public. Buckingham Palace hosts football Queen Elizabeth's London residence will host its first and perhaps last official soccer match Monday. ATT Posts Revenue Just Below Wall Street Expectations The company posted third quarter revenue on Wednesday that was slightly below Wall Street estimates, but net income was a penny ahead as the company worked to control costs. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. Sports Briefing | Tennis Top Three Advance in Vienna Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga overcame a sloppy second set to beat Daniel Brands of Germany and reach the quarterfinals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Pumpkins Add sage and apples to roasted cheese pumpkins, the disc-shaped variety available at most farmers markets this time of year, for a delicious and hearty soup. Serena Williams Beats Kerber in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul.

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