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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stars shine at 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards Oct. 21 - The 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards gala officially kicks-off the Hollywood awards season with an elegant affair in Beverly Hills on Monday evening(October 21). John Russell reports. Polio rises from the grave CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, tells the story of polio's deadly comeback. UPDATE 1-Omnicare to pay $120 million to settle U.S. kickback lawsuit Oct 23 (Reuters) - Omnicare Inc, a leading U.S. provider of pharmacy services to the elderly, has agreed to pay the U.S. government $120 million to settle allegations the company gave nursing homes steep discounts on prescription drugs in exchange for patient referrals. Astronomers discover most distant galaxy yet * Light from galaxy has traveled 13.1 billion years to reach Earth UPDATE 3-Bristol beats forecasts, but blood-clot drug disappoints Oct 23 (Reuters) - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, fueled by strong sales of cancer and diabetes drugs, but weak demand for its new Eliquis blood clot medicine dampened investor enthusiasm. Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast (Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped. Angela Merkel calls Obama about phone hacking suspicions Oct. 23 - White House Spokesman Jay Carney says the U.S. "is not monitoring and will not monitor" the communications of the German chancellor, but didn't comment on whether it had in the past. Deborah Gembara reports. Sports Briefing | Soccer Mexico Fires Another Coach, Fourth One in Two Months Mexico fired Coach Victor Manuel Vucetich after only two games in charge. He will be replaced by Miguel Herrera for two playoff games next month against New Zealand. UPDATE 1-Colombia's Cerrejon coal railway bombed; exports unaffected BOGOTA, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A stretch of the railway belonging to Colombia's biggest coal producer, Cerrejon, was bombed late on Tuesday, the second such attack in 10 days but one that would not have any immediate impact on exports, the company said in a statement. 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. Eneva, ex-MPX, starts operating Brazil gas-fired power plant RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Eneva SA, the Brazilian electricity-generation company controlled by Germany's E.ON, began commercial operations at its third natural gas-fired power plant in Brazil's northeast, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Newsmaker RBS decision due in weeks - Osborne Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne says hell make a decision on splitting RBS into a good and bad bank within the next few weeks. West, Kardashian engaged; Roberts, Bullock hit red carpet Oct 22 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Kanye West and Kim Kardashian get engaged, Julia Roberts hits the red carpet, and Dolly Parton is hospitalized after being in a minor car accident. Bob Mezan reports. Shopping With Brian McCarthy Yes, Thats Right Sconces The versatile fixtures create an interesting play of light and shadow. New York Sets Work Rules for Young Models The new law, which is expected to go into effect in 30 days, will have a significant impact on the casting of models for the next New York Fashion Week in February. Four generations of royal christenings Oct. 23 - Britain's Prince George was christened in a small, private service on Wednesday. A video timeline shows four generations of royal christenings. Produced by Kevin Fogarty. WRAPUP 2-White House steps up damage control on healthcare rollout * Obama administration officials to meet insurance executives Is the $18B JPMn settlement fair? William Black says under the reported terms of a tentative deal, shareholders and the public may lose out Sales of Existing Homes Declined by 1.9% in September Sales dropped 1.9 percent from August, a sign that rising prices and the summers higher mortgage rates were a check to the housing recovery. Arrests follow death of child wrapped in blanket To discipline a 3-year-old boy, three caretakers would wrap him tightly in a blanket and tie the ends to constrain him. Encounters Mickey Boardman Keeping Up With His Followers Paper Magazines editorial director has never been shy about being seen. Now hes increasingly using Twitter and Instagram to be heard. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. Around The Country College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the sixth week of college football. Motherlode Blog Mourning a Miscarriage It wasnt the loss of a baby. It was the loss of my own hope. Square Feet Struggling Newspapers Sell Off Old Headquarters Many papers, large and small, are trying to shed their aging properties for spaces that are more efficient and high-tech. Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? UPDATE 2-South Africa cuts growth forecast, sees tighter budget gap CAPE TOWN, Oct 23 (Reuters) - South Africa's government said the economy would expand less than hoped this year due to strikes and power shortages but promised to keep state finances in check, also... Personal Health Scoliosis Can Hit Well Past Adolescence Often thought to be a problem of young people, scoliosis, an asymmetrical curvature of the spine, is far more prevalent among older adults. UPDATE 1-U.S. lawmakers to wrestle with food stamp cuts in farm bill WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate and House negotiators, who will begin working on a compromise farm bill on Oct. 30, face a major fight over proposed deep cuts in food stamps for the poor. Caff Lena in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Made Music History Since 1960, Caff Lena in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been an important outpost of the folk music revival. ArtsBeat Injured Spider-Man Actor Makes First Appearance Since Performance Accident Daniel Curry, who was injured during an August performance of Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, greeted friends and colleagues who turned out for a benefit concert to help him with his medical bills. Li Na, Jankovic Advance at WTA Championships Jelena Jankovic topped second-ranked Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-3 in her first match at the WTA Championships on Wednesday. Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades. 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.... Online grocery sales to double in key European markets by 2016 IGD BERLIN (Reuters) - Online grocery sales will roughly double on average by 2016 in five key northern European markets - Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands - the food and consumer goods research group IGD said on Thursday. Well The Challenge of Diabetes for Doctor and Patient A diabetes diagnosis must trigger a flurry of life changes and is something patients will live with for the rest of their lives. 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. U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year. Bomb Near Syrian Capital Kills 16, Activists Say Nine Lebanese pilgrims abducted in Syria and two Turkish pilots held hostage in Lebanon returned home Saturday night, part of an ambitious three-way deal cutting across the Syrian civil war.

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