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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ericsson Sales Slip, and So Does Its Stock The big maker of mobile network equipment reported a third-quarter revenue decline on a slowdown in projects by large cellphone carriers. Knee-deep water in Louisville Car tires disappearing under knee-high water. Rescuers ferrying residents from their homes in inflatable boats. Books The Compatibility Gene Offers Insights to Immunology Daniel M. Davis writes with an insiders perspective, not only on how our immune systems do and dont work, but also on the scientists who study them. UPDATE 2-Diamond profit beats estimates, but rig delays weigh on shares * Net profit falls due to cash flow problems at customers Second rare oarfish carcass found on California coast (Reuters) - A rare oarfish has washed up on the California coast for the second time in less than a week, authorities said, leaving experts stumped. Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public. Pettersen Jumps Out to Early Lead in Taiwan LPGA Defending champion Suzann Pettersen shot a 4-under 68 for a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Sunrise Championship on Thursday as she tries to close the gap to Ingbee Park atop the LPGA rankings. A Liberal Parts Ways With Fox Sally Kohn, one of the Fox News Channels most visible liberal pundits, parted ways with the network this week. Business groups ask U.S. to settle U.S. Airways, American suit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chambers of commerce from 26 U.S. states and cities have urged the U.S. Justice Department to settle its lawsuit opposing U.S. Airways' proposed merger with American Airlines . Bits Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Shipping Amazon.com is expected to generate $75 billion in revenue this year by putting its customers first. Tuesday, in a very rare move, it put its bottom line first. Amazon third-quarter sales bode well for holidays (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 2-Xerox says outsourcing margins to stay low after contract loss * Forecasts adj EPS .28-.30 vs est .33 from cont ops Africa's inspiring spray can art Street art has forever been a vibrant tool of personal expression manifesting in a variety of unique ways. In Africa it comes in the form of beautifully painted shop fronts, alternative methods of political campaigning and striking murals designed to inspire. Ballet Gambles With Flash and Sparkle With "Le Corsaire" and a new star dancer, Tamara Rojo hopes to start the transformation of the English National into a higher-profile ensemble. 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) UPDATE 2-Ericsson turnaround hopes hit by weaker US, Japanese demand * Operating profit inc JVs 4.2 bln SEK vs forecast 4.5 bln Currents | QA A Blueprint for Misery The artist Michael Elmgreen, on his design with Ingar Dragset of an apartment for a fictional failed architect at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Germans angered by spying report Germans are angered over a report the U.S. monitored Chancellor Algela Merkel's phone. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Bits Blog Senator Intensifies Probe of Data Brokers Senator John D. Rockefeller IV is intensifying a probe into major data brokers, including Experian, the credit bureau. Beauty of vanishing tribes A photographer has recorded the lives and customs of some the world's last authentic tribes, before they disappear. UPDATE 3-U.S. sets bank liquidity plan, says tougher than Basel WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators unveiled a plan on Thursday for banks to hold enough assets they can easily sell to survive a credit crunch, calling on U.S. banks to meet new liquidity... 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. Economix Blog Some Key Job Sectors Turn Softer Restaurants and health care, which had accounted for much of the countrys recent job growth, were weak links in the latest monthly survey. Sinosphere Blog Chinese Newspaper Asks Police to Free Detained Reporter The New Express, a scrappy tabloid in Guangzhou, said its reporter had been detained while investigating the finances of Chinas second-largest construction equipment maker. Obama puts immigration in spotlight It's time to fix the United States' "broken immigration system," President Barack Obama said Thursday, citing bipartisan support to revamp immigration laws. Smart, Cowboys Want Wiggins, Jayhawks to Prove It Marcus Smart has a simple message for Andrew Wiggins Prove it. FIFA delays Qatar decision No decision will be made on a shift in the date for soccer's Qatar 2022 World Cup before the 2014 World Cup is played, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday. Boston's Lester denies doctoring ball in Game One win BOSTON (Reuters) - Controversy was in the air before Thursday's Game Two of the World Series as Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester denied allegations that he cheated in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Cardinals in the series opener. 'Beast' of Japan - or Peter Pan? She was dubbed "The Assassin" after winning gold at the London 2012 Olympics, but Kaori Matsumoto prefers to be known as "Beast." Her coach, however, says she is more like Peter Pan -- and the judo star herself claims she once saw Tinker Bell. Arrests follow death of child wrapped in blanket To discipline a 3-year-old boy, three caretakers would wrap him tightly in a blanket and tie the ends to constrain him. Sorting Out the New Yahoo Mail Users have reported problems with Yahoos new e-mail format, but it should still be possible to sort contacts by first name. UPDATE 2-Bowing to Wall St, DuPont to spin off titanium dioxide unit Oct 24 (Reuters) - DuPont said on Thursday it will spin off its titanium dioxide unit into a separately traded public company within 18 months, yielding to intense pressure from Wall Street to divest the volatile business. World Briefing | the Americas Brazil Consortium Wins Oil Rights The Brazilian authorities on Monday awarded a license to develop oil production in a coveted deep-sea area to a consortium of five companies. Student group gets nod for Irish Prism challenge VIENNA/DUBLIN (Reuters) - An Austrian student group fighting for online privacy in Europe got the go-ahead for a legal challenge in Ireland's High Court over the transfer of personal data to a U.S. spy agency. Sarah Kaplan, Zachary Evans The couple both work at Sothebys in New York. Dolphins killed for shark bait in Peru Dolphins are brutally killed in Peru to use as shark bait. CNN's Rafael Romo reports. Phys Ed Pounding Pavement by Heel or Toe Is it better to hit the ground heel-first or toe-first? New research offers some insights into the best foot form for distance runners. Cohen's SAC will close London office by year-end NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors will shut its London office by the end of the year as the hedge fund downsizes in response to a long-running insider trading investigation,... South Africa's Implats says AMCU union has green light to call strike JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has been granted permission by a government mediator to call a strike against Impala Platinum, the world's second largest producer of the precious metal said on Thursday. SEC releases 'crowdfunding' rule WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Entrepreneurs and start-up companies looking for investors will be able to solicit over the Internet from the general public under a new proposal issued by U.S. regulators on...

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