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News Feed Latest worldwide news Romario Calls on Brazilians to Protest During World Cup Romario lashed out at the "corrupt thieves" running FIFA and the Brazilian Football Confederation on Wednesday and encouraged his compatriots to protest against corruption during next year's World Cup. Buckingham Palace hosts football Queen Elizabeth's London residence will host its first and perhaps last official soccer match Monday. UPDATE 1-Twitter obtains $1 billion credit line on road for IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc has obtained a $1 billion credit line ahead of its initial public offering, the company disclosed Tuesday in an amended investor prospectus. Civilian Deaths in Drone Strikes Cited in Report The study asserts that the C.I.A. drone campaign in Pakistan has at times killed civilians indiscriminately. In interviews, residents spoke of terror and strain within a society caught between militants and the drones. Kenya mall video fuels looting claims A month after an attack on Kenya's Westgate Mall claimed at least 67 lives, leaked video footage from inside has sparked anger amid claims that it shows soldiers looting from stores as they hunted for the gunmen. Poor sleep tied to Alzheimer's-like brain changes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who don't sleep well have more of the brain plaques that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. Dance Review Nora Chipaumire at the Crossing the Line Festival Nora Chipaumire explores the notion of the black primitive in rite riot. FOREX-Dollar drops as Fed stimulus seen staying after jobs data * U.S. economy adds 148,000 jobs, fewer than expected * Data drives expectations of Fed maintaining stimulus * Labor participation rate adds to expectations on stimulus By Julie Haviv NEW YORK, Oct... Corning to buy out Samsung from LCD panel JV Oct 22 (Reuters) - Specialty glass maker Corning Inc said it would buy out Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's stake in their LCD panel joint venture, resulting in the South Korean company taking a 7.4... Magic Hang On for 87-86 Victory Over Pistons E'Twaun Moore had 14 points in 30 minutes, and the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 87-86 on Sunday night. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. 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. ArtsBeat Neil Young Benefit Concert to Be Streamed Live An annual benefit for a California school, featuring Neil Young and starry lineups, will be streamed live on Oct. 26. U.S. Officer Says Taliban Will Fight This Winter Insurgents in Afghanistan are expected to carry out an aggressive campaign of violence rather than use the cold-weather months to rest, a senior American military officer warned. 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. Dance Review A (micro) history Is About Our Shared Economic Experience A (micro) history of world economics, danced incorporates members of each community it is performed in into an examination of our collective economic experience. Skydiving with tennis star Stan Wawrinka Stan Wawrinka talks to CNN about his return to the World top ten and his Olympic gold medal win with Roger Federer. Violence unsettles oil production MME's John defterios sits down with Hussain Al-Shahristani, the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy. U.S. energy-related carbon pollution at lowest since 1994 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Carbon dioxide emissions from energy production in the United States fell to 5.29 billion metric tons in 2012 - its lowest level since 1994 - despite a growing economy and rising population, according to government data released on Monday. Yang Beats Seo in Playoff to Win KEB HanaBank Amy Yang birdied the first playoff hole on Sunday to beat South Korean compatriot Hee Kyung Seo and win the KEB HanaBank Championship for her first career title. Square Feet Streets Sunny Side Costs Retailers More in Rent Store rents in Manhattan can vary substantially, even on the same block, depending on factors like foot traffic and nearby stores and attractions. Miami Avoids Further Bowl Ban in N.C.A.A. Penalties The N.C.A.A. cited Miami for a decade of violations in its mens basketball and football programs, penalizing the university with three years probation and a loss of scholarships. Dot Earth Blog A Climate and Energy Roundup Whats behind U.S. carbon emissions decline, rising concern over energy costs in Britain, and more. New vaccine targets Hepatitis B eradication Aug. 5 - Israeli drug company SciVac has developed a third-generation vaccine for Hepatitis B, a virus that kills more than half a million people each year. The company says the vaccine has the potential to stop the disease in its tracks and is currently seeking approval for its use in the United States and Europe. Elly Park reports. Corning to buy out Samsung from LCD panel JV Oct 22 (Reuters) - Specialty glass maker Corning Inc said it would buy out Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's stake in their LCD panel joint venture, resulting in the South Korean company taking a 7.4 percent shareholding in Corning. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Andy Murray to step up comeback Andy Murray is set to step up his rehabilitation program by returning to practice next month. NY eatery gives diners the silent treatment October 22 - Eating in silence is the latest trend at a Brooklyn restaurant. Sharon Reich reports. On College Football Rice Approaches New Role With Diplomacy Condoleezza Rice, a member of the new college football playoff selection committee, will bring her deep knowledge of the sport and collaborative skills to the groups deliberations. Alcoa, VSMPO in joint venture to develop aerospace products NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. aluminum company Alcoa Inc has formed a joint venture with Russia's VSMPO-Avisma Corp , the world's No. 1 titanium producer, to develop high-end aerospace products to feed... Well Air Pollution Linked to Lower Birth Weights A European study found that air pollution is associated with a significant increase in the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby. Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. CANADA FX DEBT--C$ firms on U.S. jobs data, eye on Bank of Canada * C$ at C$1.0296 vs US$, or 97.13 U.S. cents * Canadian retail sales rise 0.2 pct in Aug * U.S. adds 148,000 jobs in Sept, below expectations of 180,000 * Bond prices higher across maturity curve By... Wanted Pregnant cows to help South Dakota ranchers recover from storm (Reuters) - Ranchers in South Dakota who lost large parts of their cattle herds to a winter storm are not asking for blankets or food to help them recover. They want pregnant cows and heifers of breeding age, said a group organizing donations on Tuesday. Advertising Cloudy Forecast for Holiday Spending Prompts More Promotion With consumers expected to spend more cautiously this holiday season, retailers are increasing advertising, discounts and other efforts to attract them. Rebuilding Lindsey Vonn It was the very first race of this year's World Championships and Lindsey Vonn was confident of wresting back her Super-G title. Just five seconds in, the story went off script, and Vonn off course. Meet the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. The Caucus Keystone Pipeline Opponents Plan Widespread Civil Disobedience Opponents of a major oil pipeline warned that activists would risk arrest during more than 100 protests around the country if the project moves closer to approval. Snedeker's health fightback World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease.

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