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News Feed Latest worldwide news Jared Leto Stayed in Character on Dallas Buyers Club Set Researching and staying in character on the set, Jared Leto delved deeply into his role as a drug addict and AIDS patient in the film Dallas Buyers Club. Mavs Get Preseason Win Over Hawks Dirk Nowitzki scored 17 points, Monta Ellis added 15 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the short-handed Atlanta Hawks 98-88 in a preseason game Wednesday night. Scientist reveals secrets of laughter Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut UPDATE 1-Soviets conducted nuclear blasts at oilfield to be tapped with China * At least seven blasts in 1970s and 1980s - regional ministry UPDATE 2-Manufacturer Eaton's orders pick up, shares rise Oct 25 (Reuters) - Eaton Corp said it expects its markets to grow between 3 and 4 percent in 2014 after the electrical and hydraulics systems maker reported strong third-quarter bookings that continued into October. Square Feet Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Koch Brother Wages 12-Year Fight Over Wind Farm The billionaire industrialist William I. Koch has donated about $5 million fighting Cape Wind, a vast wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. U.S./Canada daily earnings hits misses Oct 25 - 1805 ET Oct 25 (Reuters) - The following U.S.- and Canada-listed companies reported earnings on Friday. This list shows whether they beat, met or missed Wall Street analysts' forecasts. It also shows the difference between analysts' expectations and reported results. The figures are provided by Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S. Company Name Ticker Qtr Industry Curr EPS Est EPS Act Diff EPS Rev Est Rev Act Diff Rev ABBVIE INC Q3 DRUGS Football Ronaldo inspires Real Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to come up against each other in the World Cup playoff -- and if both men continue their recent hot streak then it could prove to be one unmissable encounter. Ireland Vows to Review Cases of Roma Children Removed From Their Families The governments move followed the removal of two blond, blue-eyed Roma children from their families, who were returned when DNA tests confirmed their parentage. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac end traditional pension plans Oct 25 (Reuters) - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Friday said they will terminate their traditional employee pension plans by the end of the year, at the direction of the regulator of the... The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. High def video gaming on the Chromebook Pixel Thank you Steam! While the Chrome browser takes full advantage of the Chromebook Pixel's hardware, I thought it would interesting to see how video gaming works on the device. Quite well, with just a few small issues, it turns out. Giants 23, Vikings 7 Throwback Night as Giants Earn First Victory The Giants defense recovered two fumbles and Eli Manning led the offense on multiple scoring drives to leave the home crowd cheering and happy for the first time in nearly 300 days. Confederate flag is for traitors Dean Obeidallah asks why Americans would want to fly a flag that represented a splinter nation that considered the U.S. an enemy and slaughtered U.S. soldiers. Sports Business Garden Renovations Come With a Tug of War Madison Square Garden has just completed a $1 billion renovation, but the arena could be torn down if plans for a new Penn Station come to fruition. Fantasy Football How Rookie Wide Receivers Have Fared Keenan Allen, Kenbrell Thompkins and DeAndre Hopkins have been the most fantasy-relevant rookies so far in 2013. World's most dramatic runways Arriving at an air terminal is rarely a memorable event. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Special Report W.T.A. Championships The Ambitious Coach Behind Serena Williams Q. and A. with Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who has helped Serena Williams win four Grand Slam titles since becoming her coach and confidant in mid-2012. On The Runway In Jil Sanders Exit, Echoes of the Past Ms. Sander announced that she is leaving the Jil Sander company for unspecified personal reasons, for a third time. Wealth managers say they hear 'nary a tweet' for Twitter's IPO NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has set a relatively modest price range for its closely watched initial public offering, but some financial advisers say their clients are not clamoring to invest in the social media phenomenon. Tim Lincecum Finalizes $35 Million, 2-Year Deal Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum has finalized his $35 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants after passing a physical Friday. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. Theater Review Fun Home, a New Musical at the Public Theater Fun Home, a heartbreaker of a musical, in which one woman tries to solve the mystery of who her father really was, is based on a memoir by Alison Bechdel. Pakistani Premier Meets Obama to Mend Ties Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif visited the White House on Wednesday, seeking to bolster his new civilian government and mend the frayed relationship between his country and the United States. YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. Window-shop for health insurance now, buy later NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustrated by the new U.S. federal and state health insurance exchanges? Sinosphere Blog Chinese Citys Pollution Goes Off the Charts School was canceled and traffic was nearly paralyzed in Harbin on Monday as off-the-charts pollution dropped visibility to less than 10 meters in parts of the city. Short-term debt deal, then what? CNN Business Correspondent Christine Romans explains what that might mean for your money and the markets Richard Powell and Stephen Phillips Mr. Powell works at the British Consulate in New York; Mr. Phillips is an executive with a home design Web site. Dance Review San Francisco Ballet in Ratmansky and Morris Works New York premieres by Alexei Ratmansky and Mark Morris are on a program from the San Francisco Ballet at the David H. Koch Theater. U.N. aid chief demands Security Council action on Syria aid access UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. aid chief Valerie Amos demanded stronger action by the U.N. Security Council on Friday to get desperately needed aid into Syria, where 2.5 million people in need have not received help for almost a year. Special Report W.T.A. Championships Jelena Jankovics New Shot at the Top After dropping from the top 20, the former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic has surged back this year to join the elite field at the season-ending W.T.A. Championships. Poison Pen A Warning on Chemical Peels Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen. Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon.

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