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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 3-Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion * Intends to sell 70 mln shares priced between $17 and $20 Did 'White Widow' spy on Kenya mall? The building manager of an apartment complex in Nairobi speaks about former tenant Samantha Lewthwaite, the UK-born terror suspect known as the "White Widow." Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. Justin Bieber carried up Great Wall Justin Bieber has broken one of the most sacred rules of travel -- don't use your bodyguards to carry you up the Great Wall of China. No-Nonsense Serena Keeps It Simple With Third Win Round-robin formats at tennis tournaments can cause confusion but Serena Williams has an easy solution, just keep winning. Korea's DMZ draws tourists Oct. 24 - Curious visitors flock to Korea's DMZ, the world's most heavily armed border. Masako Iijima reports. 'Perfect' Serena first into WTA semifinals Serena Williams becomes the first woman through to the semifinals of the season-ending WTA Championships on Thursday, winning her third successive match in Istanbul. Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BCs Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if youre still new to the microblogging service. Boston Win Series Opener Over Sloppy Cards The Boston Red Sox took advantage of sloppy St. Louis Cardinals fielding with superb pitching and timely hitting to run away with Wednesday's World Series opener 8-1 at chilly Fenway Park. Should I take my child to SeaWorld? The family trip we've been talking about making to San Diego, in part to visit SeaWorld with the kids, might be off -- indefinitely. I relayed that news to my husband (he wasn't pleased!) after watching the stirring documentary "Blackfish," about the 2010 death of an experienced SeaWorld trainer by a killer whale. U.S. agencies moving slowly to tighten data security, despite major leaks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite saying they suffered major damage from classified documents made public by an Army soldier and a National Security Agency contractor, U.S. government agencies have fallen behind in installing computer software to stop such leaks, U.S. officials say. Danone expands footprint in Africa * Deal comes as Danone faces problems in China, weak Europe WiLan plunges after losing patent case against Apple TORONTO (Reuters) - Shares in Canadian patent licensing company WiLan Inc plunged almost 23 percent on Thursday after a jury ruled that Apple did not infringe a patent it held, leading several analysts to downgrade their view of the stock. Sports Briefing | Tennis Raonic Upset in Stockholm A French wild card, Benot Paire, beat second-seeded Milos Raonic, 7-6 (3), 6-3, to reach the Stockholm Open semifinals. European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. Norway pursues Kenya mall suspect Suspicion that a Norwegian citizen was involved in the deadly Westgate Mall attack in Kenya last month "has been strengthened" but is not yet confirmed, Norway's security service said. Ghana's pioneering heart surgeon Errol Barnett meets Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a heart surgeon and founder of Ghana's first and only Cardiothoracic center. F.D.A. Seeks Tighter Control on Prescriptions for Class of Painkillers The Food and Drug Administration recommended new restrictions on prescriptions for drugs like Vicodin, which combine the narcotic hydrocodone with over-the-counter pain medication. 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. Four People Charged in Brawl at Jets and Patriots Game Both a man and the woman he was seen punching in the face in a widely seen video were among the four people charged with assault. In Transit Blog A Colorado Hotel With Plenty of Paleontology A hotel near Denver has a dinosaur theme, with an interactive fossil table and a statue of a stegosaurus. World's longest indoor ski tunnel Christina Macfarlane explores how the Swedish Cross Country team trains for the Winter Olympics in the middle of summer. Doctor and Patient Should Medical School Last Just 3 Years? For several years, medical educators have been engaged in an increasingly heated, and occasionally cantankerous, debate about streamlining medical education and training. Fitch Affirms Orenburg Region at 'BB'; Outlook Positive MOSCOW/MILAN/LONDON, October 24 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Russian Orenburg Region's Long-term foreign and local currency ratings at 'BB' and the Short-term foreign currency rating at... Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. ArtsBeat Despite Everything Francis Spufford Talks About Unapologetic Mr. Spuffords new book is an argument for why Christianity can still make surprising emotional sense. Katy Perry shows vulnerability, maturity on new album 'Prism' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Katy Perry has shed her cotton-candy pop image and reveals a vulnerability and maturity on her new album "Prism," which she said reflects changes in both her personal life and her music. Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports. U.S., Israel differ on how to resolve Iran nuclear issue ROME (Reuters) - U.S. and Israeli officials differed over Iran's nuclear program on Wednesday as Israel called for its effective dismantlement and the United States suggested better safeguards could assure that it is peaceful rather than military in nature. Youre the Boss Blog This Is More Complicated Than I Thought When opening a new store, its more important to have inventory than to own your own refrigerators. Fugitive hijacker wants to return to U.S. Nearly 30 years after hijacking a U.S. airliner to Cuba, fugitive William Potts may soon return to the United States. Living With Cancer Brains on Chemo Forgetfulness, trouble concentrating and word loss are common manifestations of the condition known as chemo brain. For many cancer patients (and the people who love them), this can be a mystifying experience, writes Susan Gubar. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, DealBook In a Public Offering, a Symbol of New York Gains a Symbol ESRT Empire State Realty Trust, owner of the Empire State Building, has completed its initial public offering after months of legal wrangling, raising about $930 million. Youre the Boss Blog A Start-Ups Documentary Series Tells Stories of Start-Ups How much money does it take? What was your credit like? How much did you spend on marketing? What lessons did you learn? CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Contractors describe scant pre-launch testing of US healthcare site (Corrects company background in third last paragraph to make clear CGI Federal is a unit of Canada's CGI Group Inc, not Celadon Group, as earlier sent) UPDATE 1-Wynn to discuss Caesars Mass. situation at board meeting Oct 24 (Reuters) - Wynn Resorts Ltd Chairman Steve Wynn said Caesars Entertainment Corp's withdrawal from a $1 billion casino venture in Massachusetts was surprising and would be discussed at his upcoming board meeting. Korea's DMZ draws tourists Oct. 24 - Curious visitors flock to Korea's DMZ, the world's most heavily armed border. Masako Iijima reports. Study higher temperatures coming Average annual temperatures will start to consistently exceed the highest levels previously recorded in as little as seven years in tropical hotspots and within four decades for the majority of the globe if nothing is done to stop climate change, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Nature. US STOCKS-Wall St gains as Fed hopes offset mixed earnings * Federal Reserve seen keeping stimulus for several months

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