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News Feed Latest worldwide news As ties warm, U.S. restarts security assistance to Pakistan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has quietly restarted security assistance to Pakistan, U.S. officials said on Sunday, after freezing much of that aid during a period of strained relations beginning with the 2011 Navy SEAL raid that killed al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden. Scientists trace deadly piglet virus hitting U.S. farms to China CHICAGO (Reuters) - A virus deadly to baby pigs that has roiled the U.S. pork industry likely originated in the Anhui Province of China and may have evolved from a virus seen in bats, according to a report by veterinary researchers at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. Opera Review Nico Muhlys Ambitious Two Boys Makes Its American Debut at the Met Mr. Muhly, just 32, is the youngest composer ever commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera. In debate over bubbles, one Fed official warns against tighter policy CHICAGO/BOSTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should be "extraordinarily careful" about hiking interest rates to head off potential risks to financial stability, a top U.S. central banker said on... Lifted From a Russian Lake, a Big, if Fragile, Space Rock As Russian officials on Wednesday retrieved a 1,250-pound fragment of a meteor that exploded last February over Chelyabinsk, the rock broke and broke a scale. 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. UPDATE 1-LED maker Cree forecasts disappointing profit; shares fall * Expects 2nd-quarter operating expenses to rise by $5.5 mln Billionaire rocketeers duke it out for shuttle launch pad CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Four decades ago, NASA's Launch Complex 39A was at the center of the Cold War race to the moon. Singer Dolly Parton slightly injured in car accident NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Singer Dolly Parton was slightly injured on Monday when the SUV she was riding in as a passenger was hit by a car, police said, but the country music star posted on Facebook that she was fine and resting at home. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Iran considers interest hike to fight inflation DUBAI, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Iran is considering an interest rate hike to fight high inflation, a senior official was quoted as saying, in a sign that the government of newly elected President Hassan... ArtsBeat Cleveland Museum Director Resigns David Franklin, who has led the Cleveland Museum of Art for three years, said that he would resign for personal reasons. Erdogan, Syrian Rebels Leading Ally, Hesitates Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has long backed the Syrian rebels. But Turkey shelled rebel positions this week, signaling concern about the dominance of radical Islamist groups. 'Ghost' goal aids Leverkusen Bayer Leverkusen moved atop the Bundesliga standings after a controversial goal against Hoffenheim. Roma, meanwhile, remains perfect in Italy following a victory over Napoli in a top-of-the-table clash. WRAPUP 3-Obama turns to top aide for 'tech surge' to fix healthcare website * White House chooses insider for Healthcare.gov problems Barefoot basketball champions Despite most of the team being of short stature and playing barefoot, the Triqui Indian boys from Mexico won the championship -- and the hearts of many -- at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held in Argentina. 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. Kasami Helps Fulham Stun Crystal Palace Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell both scored with spectacular volleys as Fulham came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, 4-1, in a Premier League game between relegation-threatened teams. UPDATE 4-DuPont expects farm demand to boost quarterly profit * Third-quarter operating earnings .45/shr vs est .41 Choosing Bank of Israel head Richard Quest sorts through the complexities that finally led to Karnit Flug's selection as the head of Bank of Israel. Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! News Analysis Considering the Fairness of JPMorgans Deal As details emerge of a possible $13 billion settlement over the banks troubled mortgage practices, Wall Street fears of a punitive arrangement may not add up. Twitter obtains $1 billion credit line SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has obtained a $1 billion credit line, an expected move before an initial public offering, the company disclosed Tuesday in newly amended IPO filings. Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. New Final Series Will Be Great, Says Olazabal The inaugural FedExCup-style 'Final Series' that tees off in Shanghai this week will give the European Tour a much-needed shot in the arm after a difficult year, said twice major winner Jose Maria Olazabal. 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? 'Bones,' 'Arrow' and more What's next Scoop on the Bones wedding (and honeymoon)! Fresh Arrow dish that hits the target! And some answers on how NCIS LA will deal with a real-life baby twist. All that and more in this week's Spoiler Room. The Caucus Clinton Defender Takes On Fox News Over Benghazi Attack David Brock, the founder of a liberal watchdog group, has written an e-book titled The Benghazi Hoax and plans to advertise it on the Fox News Channel. China Tries to Clean Up Toxic Legacy of Its Rare Earth Riches Export restrictions have done little to slow the devastation resulting from rare earth mining, including contamination that threatens the water supply of millions. Smart cabs, social games Mobile phones are driving commerce in Africa, spawning a wave of exciting mobile tech startups. UKs Osborne on Help to Buy bubble threat Oct. 22 - George Osborne argues that the UKs Help to Buy housing scheme solves a financial problem that has made the provision of mortgages more difficult. Advertising Dont Like the Video? Tell It What to Do Next Infinitis campaign for its Q50 sport sedan features a video, produced by the agency Campfire, in which the plot changes according to a viewers wishes. Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. ArtsBeat Slow Ticket Sales for The Fifth Estate and Escape Plan While those two new films struggled at the box office over the weekend, Gravity continued to perform well. The New Old Age Controversy Over Statins for Older Patients Some experts question the use of statins by older patients who have no evidence of heart disease. A new phone concept? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott Readers wonder why they are repeatedly inundated with the same ads. John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. The Learning Network Blog Text to Text | Twelve Years a Slave, and An Escape That Has Long Intrigued Historians In this Text to Text, we pair an excerpt from Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northrup with a recent Times article that discusses Mr. Northrups narrative in the context of the antislavery literary genre.

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