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News Feed Latest worldwide news Disappearing Star Wars village Parts of the Star Wars films were shot in the Tunisian Sahara Desert. The film set is a draw for tourists, but it will soon disappear under a sand dune. 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. Powerball and Lottery Numbers for Oct. 23, 2013 Powerball and Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Amid Rising Discord Over Indian Images, F.S.U. Has Harmony Objections to an American Indian nickname and tribal representations are rare at Florida State, which has long received support from the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Congressman Paul Ryan sees narrower focus for new budget talks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new round of budget negotiations starting next week should focus more narrowly on replacing automatic spending cuts rather than attempt to reach an elusive "grand bargain," House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan said on Thursday. Sleeping in Opponents Shorts? Chicken Before Games? Terry Has Rituals Jason Terry, who is set to make his Nets debut Wednesday, is one of the N.B.A.s most superstitious players and one of its most accomplished bench scorers. Fast-food giants in Africa Sub-Saharan Africa's economic renaissance is fueling an investment drive by fast food joints looking to tap the continent's growing middle class. UPDATE 1-Britain's FTSE boosted to 5-month high by earnings and banks * Miners lifted by Chinese data (Updates to add closing prices) Bali's puppet spectacular Never work with children or animals, goes the actors' maxim. Perhaps add puppets to that, too. UPDATE 3-Amazon third quarter sales beat bodes well for holidays Oct 24 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc posted a narrower quarterly loss and grew sales by a better-than-expected 24 percent on Thursday as it expanded aggressively at home and made inroads overseas, sending its shares up 8 percent. 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... China paper in plea for reporter's release "Please set him free" read the front page of the New Express as the paper called on police this week to release one of their reporters. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Fed Proposes Big Banks Hold More Cash and Assets The Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed that big banks keep enough cash, government bonds and other high-quality assets on hand to survive during a severe downturn. World Series Game 1 Red Sox 8, Cardinals 1 Fall for St. Louis; Classic for Boston Behind the pitching of Jon Lester, who struck out eight batters over seven and two-thirds scoreless innings, and an early 5-0 lead, Boston beat St. Louis in Game 1 of the World Series. Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses... China Plans Its First Unmanned Moon Landing This Year The mission, due by the end of 2013, will be the countrys first soft landing on an extraterrestrial body, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported. Obama says U.S. and Pakistan have strong "people to people" connections Oct. 23 - President Barack Obama says he hopes that strong "people to people connections" between Americans and Pakistanis will be reflected in their two governments, despite occasional "tensions". Rough Cut (no reporter narration). China Tries to Clean Up Toxic Legacy of Its Rare Earth Riches Export restrictions have done little to slow the devastation resulting from rare earth mining, including contamination that threatens the water supply of millions. Personal Health Scoliosis Can Hit Well Past Adolescence Often thought to be a problem of young people, scoliosis, an asymmetrical curvature of the spine, is far more prevalent among older adults. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. 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. Scandinavia Why the lure of jihad Claims a Norwegian citzen took part in the Westgate Mall attack has shone a light on the dozens of ethnic Somalis living in Scandinavia who have embraced jihad. Lucic, Krug Help Bruins Beat Sabres 5-2 Milan Lucic got five stitches and the last word. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 in Japan to close on title Sebastian Vettel produces another Formula One masterclass Sunday to win the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull teammate Mark Webber but will have to wait to secure his fourth straight world title. Mexico broadcaster Televisa posts 16.5 pct fall in third-qtr profit MEXICO CITY, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Mexican media company Grupo Televisa, the world's biggest producer of Spanish-language content, said on Thursday its third-quarter profit fell 16.5 percent. Tiger helps Turkey make history Living Golf looks a the country's plan to host the Turkish Airlines Open, its first ever European Tour event. World Series Game 1 Red Sox 8, Cardinals 1 Fall for St. Louis; Classic for Boston Behind the pitching of Jon Lester, who struck out eight batters over seven and two-thirds scoreless innings, and an early 5-0 lead, Boston beat St. Louis in Game 1 of the World Series. Motherlode Blog Our Last Name Meant Bad Luck. So We Changed It. Our family name meant bad luck man in Polish, German, Dutch, Hungarian and Czech. When half of Europe reads it, they think instantly of misfortune. Who would want to saddle their children with that? Pitino, One of 12 Inductees, Recalls Great Journey Rick Pitino, who has led three teams to the Final Four, winning two N.C.A.A. championships, was among those enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Economic Scene New Front in the Fight With Infant Mortality The Affordable Care Acts benefits for pregnant women have the potential to lower infant mortality rates and change what Americans expect from their government. NZ's Infratil planning to buy Metlifecare stake for NZ$148 mln WELLINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - New Zealand infrastructure investor Infratil Ltd said it would buy a 19.9 percent stake in rest home operator Metlifecare Ltd for NZ$147.9 million ($123.4 million) as it plans to enter the fast-growing sector. Currents | Events Eating in a Most Peculiar Way The conceptual artist Mary Ellen Carroll will introduce her Ground Control chair at a dinner party in Houston. 6 odd things to find in a desert A ski resort -- in Dubai? With penguins? Sports Briefing | Tennis Djokovic Defeats del Potro to Take Title in Shanghai Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martn del Potro on Sunday to capture a second Shanghai Masters title and extend his winning streak in China to 20 consecutive matches. UPDATE 1-Western Digital profit beats on better-than-expected margins Oct 24 (Reuters) - Western Digital Corp, the world's No.1 hard-disk drive maker, reported a stronger-than-expected quarterly profit as it sold more higher-margin products to businesses and consumers. Ivory Coast with one foot in Brazil Didier Drogba scored and Gervinho was influential throughout as the Ivory Coast beat Senegal 3-1 in the first leg of their African playoff. The winner of the tie advances to the World Cup next year. Enigmatic Dickinson Revealed Online Manuscripts and even small jottings by Emily Dickinson that have long fascinated scholars and her fans are part of a new Web archive. The Ethicist Annual Cavity Drive Wake up and have some candy.

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