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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Week Ahead | Television Some Stones Shine Brighter Gem Hunt, which begins on Tuesday night on the Travel Channel, follows three experts as they roam the world looking for precious stones. Hard Cases Testing the Limits of Terminal When a patients health declines rapidly, its hard to pinpoint what went wrong, or whether pushing for intensive care instead of comfort care could have saved a life. Donna Tartt Talks, a Bit, About The Goldfinch Donna Tartt is promoting her latest novel, The Goldfinch, although tours and interviews arent her favorite things. Goldman and Bain among bidders for events company PSAV -sources Oct 23 (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, Crestview Partners LP and Goldman Sachs Group Inc's private equity arm are among the firms preparing to submit final bids for events services company PSAV... Mikko Niskanens Eight Deadly Shots May Seem Familiar Eight Deadly Shots a five-and-a-quarter-hour film made as a mini-series for Finnish TV in 1972 is being promoted as a forerunner of todays crime shows. Dwight Howard Happy to Be in Houston Dwight Howard is happy again. U.S. Navy orders Raytheon to halt radar work after protest WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Wednesday it issued a stop-work order to Raytheon Co on a next-generation Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR) valued at $1.6 billion after Lockheed Martin Corp filed a protest of the contract award. Akamai profit rises 65 pct, shares jump Oct 23 (Reuters) - Akamai Technologies Inc, whose products help to move content quickly over the Internet, reported a 65 percent rise in profit as mobile activity and app downloads increased after... Trade for Beason Seemed Minor, but the Giants Get Big Results Linebacker Jon Beason, acquired from Carolina earlier this month, has led the Giants in tackles the last two games and helped rejuvenate the entire defense. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Angry at Prague, Artist Ensures Hes Understood David Cerny is a sculptor known in the Czech Republic for provocative works that take on the authorities in his country. Repros says FDA seeks more studies for testosterone drug Oct 23 (Reuters) - Repros Therapeutics Inc said the U.S. health regulator sought additional studies of its testosterone replacement drug, Androxal, and recommended that a safety study of the drug be... Square Feet Hopes for a Street Resistant to Rebirth The arrival of a boutique hotel and a popular coffee roaster on West Eighth Street could signal a turnaround on a struggling corridor. Youre the Boss Blog How Does an Owner Who Stepped Away Reassert Control? Bibby Gignilliat, founder of a company that offers cooking classes as team-building events, wants to re-engage with the business to meet her long-term goals. Stargazing in the desert It's thought to be the world's oldest desert. The sun has been beating down on it for at least 55 million years and it covers an area of around around 31,200 square miles. The Namib Desert is an unforgiving landscape but it's where Rob Johnstone chooses to spend his spare time. T Magazine Objects | Diamonds Are for Now When paired with stark dresses, glittery necklaces, bracelets and rings stand out even more. Tone Changes in One of Englands Toughest Jobs Gus Poyet has replaced Paolo di Canio, who alienated fans and players at Sunderland, a widely supported English Premier League soccer club that is facing relegation. Yeti mystery finally solved? For centuries, tales of the Yeti, an elusive but terrifying creature said to roam the inhospitable Himalayan Mountains, have enthralled curious minds. U.S. Asserts Terror Suspect Has Implicated Himself A federal prosecutor told a judge that Nazih Abdul-Hamed al-Ruqai made incriminating statements after he was placed under arrest and was advised of his rights. Polio rises from the grave CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, tells the story of polio's deadly comeback. Ivan Fischers Opera The Red Heifer Addresses Prejudice The Budapest Festival Orchestras premiere of The Red Heifer, an opera by Ivan Fischer, serves as a response to a recent rise in anti-Semitism in Hungary. Apple Targets Microsoft Office With Free Apps The applications, which essentially duplicate Microsoft Office and used to cost $10 each, will now be free to anyone who buys a new Apple device. Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. Federer's points search begins with routine win (Reuters) - Roger Federer's late bid to secure his customary place in the season-ending ATP World Tour finals began with a routine opening round win over Adrian Mannarino in his home town tournament in Basel on Monday. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. UPDATE 2-W.R. Grace CEO says unlikely to exit bankruptcy this year Oct 23 (Reuters) - Chemical maker W.R. Grace Co said it does not expect to emerge from its 12-year bankruptcy before the end of January as it deals with court appeals against its restructuring plan. What I Love Deepak Chopra An Inner Stillness, Even on the Subway Dr. Chopras Midtown West apartment is as much a tribute to his cultural heritage as it is an expression of his spiritual beliefs. UnitedHealth Earnings Leave Investors Cold The largest American health insurers third-quarter earnings rose 1 percent, and the company narrowed its 2013 forecast, causing a drop in its stock price. T Magazine The Look | Gwen Stefani Shimmies and Shakes in Metallic Fringe At the opening of a new arts center in Beverly Hills, the singer turned heads in a fringed Ferragamo number. California boy with replica gun fatally shot by deputies SANTA ROSA, California (Reuters) - A 13-year-old California boy carrying a replica of an assault rifle was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies who apparently believed the gun was real, family members and authorities said. Australia shares seen under pressure after Wall St slips, metal prices weigh SYDNEY, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Australian stocks were set to have a cautious start on Thursday, after Wall Street fell on concerns about revenue growth and company forecasts, with lower metal prices set to dampen miners. * Local share price index futures rose 0.1 percent, but was still a 6.1-point discount to the underlying SP/ASX 200 index close on Wednesday. The index fell 0.3 percent in the last session, snapping a six-day winning streak as higher-than-expected inflation data reduce Well Vitamin D Ineffective for Preventing Osteoporosis A new analysis suggests that taking vitamin D supplements does not help prevent osteoporosis in middle-aged adults. Dance Review In MoMAs 20 Dancers for the XX Century, Intimacy Reigns In 20 Dancers for the XX Century, performers inhabited spaces all through the Museum of Modern Art, from high-traffic areas to cul-de-sacs. Boy held in teacher's death The suburban Boston town of Danvers, Massachusetts, shut down all seven of its schools Wednesday after authorities found the body of a slain teacher in woods behind the high school. A 14-year-old boy was in custody in the death. Cormac McCarthy keeps moviegoers guessing in 'The Counselor' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Michael Fassbender faced the challenge of interpreting the lead role in Cormac McCarthy's first original screenplay, he wasn't about to quiz the renowned American novelist about the gaps in the script for the crime drama "The Counselor." 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. Hedge funds prepare to mop up bad Spanish company loans * ECB tests likely to expose problem loans across euro zone Breakingviews Central bank candour on property bubble Oct. 22 - Germany's Bundesbank says apartment prices in some cities could be 20% overvalued. Policymakers usually avoid such blatant views, but they have a role as market critics, says Breakingviews The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. Ronald Shannon Jackson Dies at 73; Avant-Garde Drummer and Composer Mr. Jackson was also a composer and leader of the band Decoding Society.

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