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News Feed Latest worldwide news Breakingviews Europe's investors miss value cues... again Oct. 18 - It is one of the oldest rules in the investment book buy whats cheap, sell whats expensive. The current crop of European fund managers must have slept through that lesson, argues Breakingviews. Fantasy Football Week 8 Mining for Waiver Wire Gold Because of more injuries to big names, here are still some pretty good options out on the waiver wire heading into Week 8. Meet the new Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. As Gays Wed in New Jersey, Christie Ends Court Fight Gov. Chris Christie, an opponent of same-sex marriage, concluded that he was out of legal options after a unanimous State Supreme Court ruling last week. BuzzFeed Hires Pulitzer Winner to Head Investigative Unit Mark Schoofs has been hired away from ProPublica to lead a new team of about half a dozen reporters. Apple event In what is becoming an annual rite of fall, tablet makers are rushing to release a fresh selection of devices this month in time for the competitive holiday-shopping season. House Republicans probe White House role in health care rollout WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Congressional Republicans on Tuesday announced a new investigation into the troubled rollout of President Barack Obama's health care reforms, aimed at learning what role the White House may have played in decisions about the design and development of problem-plagued website Healthcare.gov. Koumei Oda Leads Japan Open Japan's Koumei Oda opened a three-stroke lead in the Japan Open, shooting a 4-under 67 on Saturday on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course. Weak Job Data May Weigh on Feds Decision on Stimulus A Labor Department report showing lackluster hiring in September 148,000 jobs is expected to further put off the Federal Reserves decision to reduce its stimulus efforts. World Briefing | the Americas Brazil Consortium Wins Oil Rights The Brazilian authorities on Monday awarded a license to develop oil production in a coveted deep-sea area to a consortium of five companies. Motherlode Blog The Allergen-Free Cake That Wasnt Classroom birthday celebrations that revolve around food exclude children with allergies, and they feel it. Poland Fires Coach for Missing Out on World Cup Poland Coach Waldemar Fornalik was fired after his teams 2-0 loss to England in a World Cup qualifying match. In Practice Readers Ask How Insurance Subsidies Are Calculated for Students More answers to readers questions about how the online insurance exchanges will affect them. Romario Calls on Brazilians to Protest During World Cup Romario lashed out at the "corrupt thieves" running FIFA and the Brazilian Football Confederation on Wednesday and encouraged his compatriots to protest against corruption during next year's World Cup. The 30-Minute Interview Dana L. Moskowitz She and three other principals bought Winoker Realty after its founder died in an accident; they renamed it Evo Real Estate Group. Editorial The Health Sites Chaotic Debut The Obama administration needs to step up efforts to repair the federal Web site and work around the damage. State of the Art Silver Screen and LEDs Join at Last A test run looks at seven LED projectors costing $1,000 or less, some that could fit in a pocket and some with bigger ambitions. Anger Lingers in Sudan After a Crackdown The government used what it called an iron fist to suppress protests over the lifting of gasoline subsidies, killing many and jailing hundreds. Now detainees are sharing accounts of the abuse they faced. Wealth Matters Putting an Estate Value on the Assets Unique to You The unknowable vagaries of time can complicate the appraisal of the assets in an estate and yet appraise you must, or risk incurring penalties from the I.R.S. Apple unveils thinner, lighter iPad Air Thinner. Lighter. Faster. That's what Apple promises in its newest iPad, which also has a new name the iPad Air. 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. Photos From Barber Shops to Rooftops, the Games On Whether working or running errands, fans have always found a way to follow postseason baseball. Jin Jeong Wins Perth International Former top-ranked amateur Jin Jeong won the Perth International on Sunday for his first professional victory, beating England's Ross Fisher with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Womens Anxiety Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women. Music Review London Symphony Orchestra, With Bernard Haitink Bernard Haitink, celebrating his 60th year of leading ensembles, guided the London Symphony Orchestra on Sunday and Monday at Avery Fisher Hall. 3D printer maker Voxeljet's shares double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of Voxeljet AG , a German maker of commercial 3D printers that created Aston Martin copies for a James Bond film, doubled in their market debut as investors sought shares in an... Bayer Leverkusen's 'ghost' goal When he digests all the evidence, referee Felix Brych -- who is also a lawyer -- will probably admit he got things wrong in a Bundesliga football game Friday. Celestica's profit rises 31 percent Oct 22 (Reuters) - Canadian contract electronics manufacturer Celestica Inc reported a 31 percent rise in third-quarter profit as revenue from its communications and storage business improved. 'Big in Japan' invading Paris Big in Japan. It's a phenomenon well known to generations of rock bands, elevated from relative obscurity at home to apparent god-like status in the Land of the Rising Sun. Bookends Whats Behind the Notion That Nonfiction Is More Relevant Than Fiction? Rivka Galchen and Pankaj Mishra discuss the boundaries of fiction and nonfiction, and the way each form reflects the world in which we live. European science satellite to tumble back to Earth CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A European satellite that spent four years mapping Earth's gravity ran out of fuel on Monday and will plunge back into the atmosphere in about two weeks, officials said. Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. Golf Capsules Webb Simpson cruised to victory Sunday at TPC Summerlin, pulling away for a six-stroke win in the second event of the PGA Tour's new wraparound season. DuPont expects farm demand to boost quarterly profit (Reuters) - DuPont , the largest U.S. chemical maker by market value, said it expects earnings to more than double this quarter as its fast-growing agriculture business overcomes traditional seasonal weakness. T-Mobile US to offer some free data with latest Apple iPad NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US plans to offer free data downloads of up to 200 megabytes per month to customers who buy the latest Apple Inc iPad, as the No. 4 US mobile service tries to... Love Leads Timberwolves Past Celtics in Preseason Kevin Love had 22 points and nine rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-89 preseason win against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. On Location | Portland, Ore. Putting Their Stamp on It A couple switches coasts, settling into what was once a library. Apparently, a former occupant approves. 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Corruption in Peru Aids Cutting of Rain Forest The World Bank estimates that 80 percent of Perus logging exports are illegally harvested, a problem compounded by bribery and obstacles to prosecution. 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.

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