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News Feed Latest worldwide news On Pro Football Hoping Comebacks Have Just Begun Sure, if the Giants managed to go on a five-game winning streak they could be in a four-way division tie by Nov. 24, but first they have to win the five in a row. Medicaid Expansion Is Set for Ohioans Defying the Republican majorities in both houses of the General Assembly, Gov. John R. Kasich, a Republican, pushed through the expansion under the health care law. 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. Thunder's Westbrook Has Knee Surgery, Out 4-6 Wks Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will miss the first 4-6 weeks of the NBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday. Clashes in Tunisia, 8 dead Six Tunisian national guard officers and two militants were killed Wednesday in clashes between government forces and an "armed terrorist group" in the turbulent North African nation, a state-run news outlet reported. UPDATE 3-Amazon third quarter sales beat bodes well for holidays Oct 24 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc posted a narrower quarterly loss and grew sales by a better-than-expected 24 percent on Thursday as it expanded aggressively at home and made inroads overseas, sending its shares up 8 percent. Sued Over Pay, Cond Nast Ends Internship Program The publisher took the action after two former interns sued, complaining they had been paid below minimum wage for summer jobs at W Magazine and The New Yorker. UPDATE 1-Billionaire Ackman trims CP railway stake, adding to fund's cash pile BOSTON/TORONTO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman announced on Thursday that he sold 6 million shares in Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd after a huge run-up in the stock, adding a... UPDATE 2-America Movil 3rd-quarter profit nearly halves MEXICO CITY, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Latin America's biggest phone company, America Movil, on Thursday reported a quarterly profit that fell by almost half, missing analysts' expectations, as customers made fewer phone calls and the company's financing costs soared. Maura Judkis and Scott Gilmore The bride is a reporter; the groom is a lawyer who represents torture victims for a human-rights group. Will Spain say 'adios' to beloved siestas? One of the nation's favorite pastimes is under threat. Gadgetwise With Skylanders, Swap Characters, or Their Halves Activision added a twist to its new Skylanders game, Swap Force players can swap the top and bottom halves of 16 new figures. Scientists find most distant galaxy yet Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago. 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. Kanye West, Kim Kardashian engaged on her birthday (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West popped the question to his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's Major League Baseball stadium he rented for her 33rd birthday. Secret to beating tennis' big four Tennis legends Jim Courier and John McEnroe show us why Djokovic, Murray, Nadal and Federer are so tough. UPDATE 4-U.S. SEC releases 'crowdfunding' rule WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Entrepreneurs and start-up companies looking for investors will be able to solicit over the Internet from the general public under a new proposal issued by U.S.... Wie Named Youth Games Ambassador, Eyes Rio Games American golfer Michelle Wie, who helped her sport win a place at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, has been appointed Youth Olympics ambassador, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday. At least 22 people suspected of having polio in Syria - WHO GENEVA (Reuters) - At least 22 people are suspected of having polio in Syria, the first outbreak of the crippling viral disease in 14 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday. KLA-Tencor quarterly outlook misses Street expectations SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - KLA-Tencor Corp forecast earnings and revenue for the current quarter that were weaker than expected by Wall Street, saying foundry customers were taking longer to validate and pay for newly delivered chip manufacturing tools. Petty, Baylor Roll Again in 71-7 Win Over Iowa St Bryce Petty just needed to get Baylor home to put the Bears back on their point-a-minute pace. Alireza M., 'executed' once, wins reprieve in Iran Alireza M. is a lucky man. First, he survived a hanging. Now, he has survived a judicial review over whether he should be hanged again. In Practice Tea Party Group Begins Anti-Health Care Law Blitz in Four House Districts Americans for Prosperity is starting a $2 million campaign of television, radio and Internet advertisements aimed at lawmakers facing tough re-election battles in four swing districts. Union lawyers build case against Detroit early in bankruptcy trial DETROIT (Reuters) - Attorneys for Detroit unions and retirees sought to build a case on Thursday that Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr did not negotiate in good faith before Detroit filed for bankruptcy so they could block the city from getting court protection. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. T Magazine About Last Night | Old and Young New York Collide at a Gala for the Whitney Artists, starlets, titans and hipsters rubbed shoulders and gawked at the nude models at last nights annual fund-raiser for the museum, which honored Ed Ruscha. Things Went Wrong, Quickly, for St Louis in Game 1 Carlos Beltran reached over the bullpen wall to deprive David Ortiz of a second-inning grand slam, then rubbed his right side in pain. He soon left the game and the ballpark, headed to the hospital for X-rays. Skakel Gets New Trial in 75 Killing of Teenager in Connecticut A judge ordered a new trial for Michael C. Skakel, a nephew of Ethel Kennedy who was convicted in 2002 of bludgeoning a neighbor, Martha Moxley. Greenland votes to allow uranium, rare earths mining NUUK, Greenland, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Greenland's parliament voted on Thursday to end a decades-long prohibition on mining for radioactive materials like uranium, further opening up the country to investors from Australia to China eager to tap its vast mineral resources. Gunmen Fire at Church in Egypt; At Least 3 Die The attack appeared to be one of the deadliest in months against Egypts Christian minority, security officials said. Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Music Review Marilyn Maye Has a New Show at 54 Below Marilyn Maye performed nearly 30 vintage show tunes, with a special emphasis on songs from Guys and Dolls, in her show at 54 Below. Australia, U.N. spar over wildfires and climate change OSLO (Reuters) - Australia's prime minister accused the U.N.'s climate change chief on Wednesday of "talking through her hat" when she drew a link between wildfires raging in his country and global warming. Union lawyers build case against Detroit early in bankruptcy trial DETROIT, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Attorneys for Detroit unions and retirees sought to build a case on Thursday that Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr did not negotiate in good faith before Detroit filed for... Social alienation proves popular in Hollywood's fall lineup LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a summer of superhero action and feel-good animated comedies, Hollywood has turned to forlorn figures to head fall-winter fare at the box office with films that explore... Observatory Answer to the Old Teeth-and-Scales Question Scientists have learned that, contrary to decades of conventional wisdom, scales may have come before teeth in vertebrates. Vivian Schiller to Leave NBC News for Twitter Ms. Schiller, chief digital officer for NBC News, will oversee partnerships between Twitter and news organizations like NBC and NPR. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends higher, resuming upward trend on Fed NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks resumed their move up on Thursday as economic data underscored views U.S. monetary stimulus will be in place for the foreseeable future and earnings offered some upbeat news. 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. Preview Cosmos Are Right Where They Want to Be The reborn New York Cosmos are almost certainly headed to the N.A.S.L. title game, Soccer Bowl 13, next month in Atlanta.

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