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News Feed Latest worldwide news Football CSKA charged over racism UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against CSKA Moscow after Manchester City's Yaya Toure claims he was racially abused in Wednesday's Champions League clash with the Russian club. FDA recommends tightening access to hydrocodone pain-killers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended tighter restrictions on products that contain hydrocodone, an opioid painkiller present in commonly prescribed, potentially addictive drugs such as Vicodin. FTSE edges up but investors eye profit-taking potential * G4S gains as HSBC upgrades and floats breakup potential Hans Zimmer plays piano of the future Hans Zimmer, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's best loved film music, including the Oscar-winning Lion King score, adjusts his chair in front of a sleek black instrument that looks something like the control panel of a stealth bomber. UPDATE 1-Seven hurt at Howard University concert in Washington WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - At least seven people, including two police officers, were hurt at Washington's Howard University on Friday when a crowd rushed the gates of a homecoming concert, authorities said. Petry, Jones Score in 3rd as Oilers Beat Canadiens Jeff Petry and Ryan Jones scored in the third period to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. New China H7N9 bird flu cases 'signal potential winter epidemic' LONDON (Reuters) - Fresh human cases in eastern China of a deadly new strain of bird flu signal the potential for "a new epidemic wave" of the disease in coming winter months, scientists said on Thursday. China court upholds life sentence for Bo Xilai Oct. 25 - A Chinese high court rejects an appeal by former senior politician Bo Xilai against his life sentence for corruption and abuse of power. Sarah Toms reports. An Odd Alliance in Patagonia The great potential of an oil field called Vaca Muerta, or Dead Cow, has united an American oil giant and a politically volatile country. Is the $18B JPMn settlement fair? William Black says under the reported terms of a tentative deal, shareholders and the public may lose out Wines Pedigree Faked European authorities are pursuing a network of counterfeiters who passed off hundreds of bottles of mediocre wine as Romane-Conti, often considered the best and most expensive wine in the world. Fred Couples Back in Swing in San Antonio Fred Couples hopes to make himself right at home again at TPC San Antonio in the Champions Tour's ATT Championship. UPDATE 5-Boeing, Lockheed team up to bid on new U.S. bomber program * Air Force may buy up to 100 bombers at up to $550 mln each Vatican to field cricket team, take on Anglican Church VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican officially declared its intention to defeat the Church of England on Tuesday - not in a theological re-match nearly 500 years after they split, but on the cricket pitch. Sports Briefing | Golf Moore Shoots a 63 in Malaysia Ryan Moore had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the PGA Tours CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Birth advice by text messages In one of Kenya's poorest slums a health center is sending life-saving advice to pregnant women. Toilet-restaurant owners flush with success Oct. 21 - The Magic Restroom Cafe brings the bathroom to the dining room with its toilet-themed decor. Tara Cleary reports. Christopher Wool at the Guggenheim The museum is featuring paintings and works on paper. 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. Express Scripts quarterly net profit rises, shares dip (Reuters) - Pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Holding Co on Thursday reported higher net earnings for the third quarter but said claims volume declined 9 percent. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring 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." UPDATE 1-Mexico's ICA posts 31 pct fall in third-qtr profit MEXICO CITY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexican construction company ICA on Friday reported a 31.3 percent drop in third-quarter profit, which was dragged down by currency fluctuations. France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements. America Movil shares sink, European strategy up in air MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Shares in America Movil fell nearly 3 percent on Friday after Latin America's biggest phone company reported a sharply lower profit and on concerns over the investment strategy of billionaire Carlos Slim's flagship company. In Transit Blog The Latest Getaway Holiday? Halloween The VooDoo Fest in New Orleans and Horror Nights in Orlando are just two events that have made Halloween a weekend destination. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. China pulls plug on 'vulgar' TV Chinese authorities have banned satellite broadcasters from buying the rights to more than one foreign-made program per year in a bid to tackle "vulgar" and "excessive" entertainment in Chinese television. Time Warner Cable Reaches Agreement to Distribute Al Jazeera America The contract is vital for Al Jazeera because Time Warner Cable supplies television to millions of households in New York and Los Angeles, essential markets for cable channels. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. 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. 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. Russias World Cup Spotlight Dimmed by New Racism Accusations Yaya Tour, a player from Ivory Coast, said that black players might boycott the international tournament in 2018 if the country did not curb abuse by fans. Lisa Kron Juggles Two Shows at Public Theater Lisa Kron is pulling double duty this fall at the Public Theater, as the writer of the musical Fun Home and an actor in Good Person of Szechwan. FSU, Baylor, Mizzou Lead AP Poll Makeover Florida State, Baylor and Missouri took big steps forward as The Associated Press college football poll got extensive makeover following losses by five top-10 teams. UCB says gets EU clearance for Cimzia in psoriatic arthritis BRUSSELS, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Belgian pharmaceutical group UCB said on Friday that European regulators have recommended approval of its Cimzia drug for treating psoriatic arthritis in adults. The Assistants The Roommates Luke Fickell wanted to be a wrestler yet ended up on the football team at Ohio State. Mike Vrabel, his roommate, wanted to coach in Columbus. The Getaway Looking for a Bus or Train? New Sites Aim to Help Start-ups are trying to make searching across multiple bus and train companies as easy as comparing airline carriers. URGENT-Nasdaq says claims in Facebook IPO capped at $41.6 mln WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The total value of the claims that market makers can recover after suffering losses due to Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's botched handling of Facebook Inc's initial public offering is $41.6 million, the exchange operator said Friday.

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