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News Feed Latest worldwide news Grambling Players End Their Boycott After a nearly weeklong boycott over the conditions of an athletic complex and uniforms, players decided to end the boycott after reaching out to several Grambling greats. T Magazine In Fashion | A Line of Luxe Basics Made for Dancing Nili Lotans performance-based presentation of her spring collection was a refreshing alternative to the usual fashion shows, and highlighted the clothes simple, utilitarian grace. Cash Out why some investors hold foreign currencies NEW YORK (Reuters) - You've heard of Doomsday Preppers folks who think cataclysmic events are on the way, and who want to be prepared by stockpiling resources. Citing Shutdown, I.R.S. Says Tax Season Will Start Late The revenue service will start accepting 2013 returns between Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, though the deadline for filing remains April 15. Kanye West, Kim Kardashian engaged on her birthday (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West popped the question to his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's Major League Baseball stadium he rented for her 33rd birthday. Hollywood must think bigger about China, says producer Janet Yang SHANGHAI (Reuters) - With a few exceptions, Hollywood studios are moving far more slowly than Chinese companies in the world's second-largest movie market, said U.S. producer Janet Yang, whose works include "The Joy Luck Club" and "Shanghai Calling". Lester to Start Game 1 of World Series for Red Sox Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester will start Game 1 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Staff of Washington Post Bids Farewell to Grahams Current and former Post employees came together in an emotional send-off for the family that owned the newspaper for eight decades. Asia, Where Mobile Games Flowered, Extends Its Reach The $1.5 billion deal by SoftBank of Japan for a majority stake in the Finnish game developer Supercell shows that Asian companies are still building positions in the industry. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. China's first tourism law Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. Scott's stellar 2013 continues World No. 2 Adam Scott continues his standout 2013 season by carding a record-breaking final round to win the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda. Bits Blog Start-Up Reinvents the Bicycle Wheel Superpedestrian announced Monday that it will being selling the Copenhagen Wheel, which can make any bicycle into a motorized hybrid e-bike. Man accused of throwing girlfriend off balcony in Australian court Oct. 22 - A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, Canadian-born Lisa Harnum in 2011 appears in an Australian court. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). North Korea's forbidden photos As the sole Western journalist covering a unique bicycle race in North Korea last month, I was provided with a personal guide, a car with a driver and the promise that I was free to take any photographs I wanted. As a journalist, it seemed like an incredible opportunity to document a small snapshot of what North Korea was really like. COMMODITIES-Gold rallies on weak U.S. jobs data; Brent oil up By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Gold surged on Tuesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs creation in September boosted the precious metal's safe haven edge, while the dollar's sharp fall against the euro lifted other commodities priced in the U.S. currency. Geopolitical and supply-demand concerns pushed some markets higher. Benchmark Brent crude oil out of Europe edged higher after news of a deterioration in relations between the United States and key OPEC oil producer The Pour Fiorano Wine Estate in Italy Making a Comeback A vineyard within Romes city limits is back in business. Goldman must pay legal fees for ex-programmer accused of theft NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc must pay some legal fees incurred by a former computer programmer accused of stealing code from the bank because his title of vice president made... Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. Bits Blog Highlights and Analysis From Apples iPad Event Apple announced an iPad Air, a faster and thinner tablet, and a new Mini that comes with a higher resolution retina display. U.S. House Ways and Means panel sets Obamacare hearing WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee has scheduled an October 29 hearing to review problems the Obama administration is having implementing its healthcare law known as "Obamacare." JPMorgan settlement fair? William Black says under the reported terms of a tentative deal, shareholders and the public may lose out City Room Live Now Discussing Dissident Gardens The Big City Book Club is discussing Jonathan Lethems Dissident Gardens tonight from 630 to 930. Share your thoughts. 'Frustrated' Obama promises fix for malfunctioning healthcare website WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Monday to limit political damage from the problematic launch of the government website for his signature healthcare law as Washington became embroiled in a new uproar days after a possible debt default was narrowly averted. UPDATE 1-Goldman must pay legal fees for ex-programmer accused of theft NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs Group Inc must pay some legal fees incurred by a former computer programmer accused of stealing code from the bank because his title of vice president made... Youre the Boss Blog Taking the Path of Profits Over Growth Owners of start-ups often decide to pursue growth rather than profits. But without profits and positive cash flow, the businesses can have a hard time surviving. Swiss great Federer on 'bonus' time Roger Federer still wants to win. But after collecting so many titles earlier in his career, he says anything further is an added bonus. UPDATE 4-Energy firm hits Iraqi Kurdistan with first major legal dispute DUBAI/LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The largest oil and gas investor in Iraqi Kurdistan has filed the first major legal case against its government over $1 billion in owed payments and production rights, just as the autonomous region looks to become a major energy exporter. World's best airports to sleep in Survey's criteria include armrest-free seating -- essential for creating a "bed." Well Fat and Thin Find Common Ground Binge eating disorder could bridge the gap between the obesity and eating disorder communities, while also reducing the stereotype that only thin people suffer from eating disorders. UPDATE 1-Deloitte to pay $2 mln to settle charges over audit rule violations WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Deloitte Touche will pay a $2 million penalty to settle civil charges that it violated federal audit rules, in one of the largest civil penalties ever imposed by the U.S. audit watchdog. Lebanese pilgrims in hostage swap Nine Lebanese nationals who were abducted 17 months ago in Syria have been freed in exchange for the release of two Turkish Airlines pilots who were abducted two months ago in Beirut, officials said Saturday. Cargo capsule undocks from International Space Station Oct. 22 - A Cygnus cargo capsule undocks from the International Space Station Tuesday, paving the way for regular supply runs to the orbiting outpost. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Breakingviews Central bank candour on property bubble Oct. 22 - Germany's Bundesbank says apartment prices in some cities could be 20% overvalued. Policymakers usually avoid such blatant views, but they have a role as market critics, says Breakingviews ArtsBeat Kerry James Evans From Combat Engineer to Poet Mr. Evans talks about Bangalore, his first collection of poems. Allen Klein, Bliss Hebert Curtain Up on a New Production A couple who have worked on more than 100 opera productions together and whose relationship had Stravinskys blessing marry more than 50 years after they first became a couple. T Magazine The Collections | The Top 5 Bridal Looks for Fall 2014 At this seasons New York Bridal Fashion Week, classic white silhouettes appeared alongside jewel tones and shorter hems. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 (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. Corruption in Peru Aids Cutting of Rain Forest The World Bank estimates that 80 percent of Perus logging exports are illegally harvested, a problem compounded by bribery and obstacles to prosecution. Smart cabs, social games Mobile phones are driving commerce in Africa, spawning a wave of exciting mobile tech startups.

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