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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-ATT profit beats Street by a penny on solid wireless NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - ATT Inc posted net income that was a penny ahead of Wall Street expectations on Wednesday on wireless profit margins that were better than some analysts expected. Case Study A Business Owner Who Backed Off Tries to Step Back In A cooking business is doing well under hired staff, but the owner wants to increase sales substantially over several years to attract potential buyers. Lhota, in Acrid Second Debate, Turns Up the Heat on de Blasio Joseph J. Lhota, a Republican, and Bill de Blasio, a Democrat, squared off in a debate on WCBS on Tuesday, clashing over a polemic ad by Mr. Lhota, charter schools and taxes. In Practice Tea Party Group Begins Anti-Health Care Law Blitz in Four House Districts Americans for Prosperity is starting a $2 million campaign of television, radio and Internet advertisements aimed at lawmakers facing tough re-election battles in four swing districts. Darkest place in the world? At night, the ancient, barren Namib Desert is free from light pollution. The complete darkness makes it a perfect place for astronomers. Lydon I'm not a museum piece John Lydon is wondering whether he's looking old. He jokes that the camera should be smeared with Vaseline to give a flattering, soft-focus effect. "Or we could use butter!" he laughs in reference to a series of TV commercials which helped to fund his band's latest album. Price May Rethink Role as Captain of International Team Nick Price said he will consider stepping down as captain of the International Presidents Cup team unless a more competitive format for the biennial team competition is introduced. Hedge fund firm opens EU fund to keep insurance client LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund firm Finisterre Capital has launched an EU-regulated fund after one of its insurance clients threatened to pull out its money from an existing fund because new industry... Banksy's 'Sirens of the Lambs' rolls through NYC Oct. 12 - British graffiti artist Banksy displays his latest public art installation 'Sirens of the Lambs', a slaughterhouse truck packed with stuffed animals that squeak instead of squeal. Gavino Garay reports. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Russia Putting a Strong Arm on Neighbors As Moldova and other former Soviet republics move to align themselves closer to Europe, Russia is pushing to retain its influence. John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. UK peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle expands with U.S. deal LONDON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - A British website which enables members of the public to lend to small businesses is expanding into the United States via a merger with another so-called 'peer-to-peer' lender. T Magazine For These Young Visionaries, Design is an Illusion All under 40, theyre deploying next-level technologies to create products, projects and experiences that test the limits of design and our imaginations. Frugal Traveler Going on a Burmese-Food Diet in the Bay Area The Frugal Traveler pairs exotic flavors with bargain prices during a tour of four Burmese restaurants. Turbulent tennis love matches Speculation abounds that sport's foremost golf and tennis love match have called it quits. Double major winner Rory McIlroy and former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki are staying tight lipped on their alleged break up, but when it comes to sport the path of true love rarely runs smooth. N.H.L. Roundup Canucks Beat Isles, but Tortorella Has Other Reasons to Smile After encountering old friends and getting an overtime victory over the Islanders, John Tortorella was full of warmth and good cheer in his return to the New York area. ArtsBeat Theater Will Ignore NC-17 Rating for Blue Is the Warmest Color The IFC Center in Manhattan has said it will admit teenagers younger than 17 for the movie, which includes explicit lesbian sex scenes. Sally Kohn, Liberal Pundit, Leaves Fox News Ms. Kohn, one of the Fox News Channels most visible liberal pundits, parted ways with the network this week. Norwegian's role probed in mall attack Suspicion that a Norwegian was involved in the deadly Westgate Mall attack "has been strengthened" but is not yet confirmed. Tough to make taper call at December Fed meeting Evans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It will be "tough" for the Federal Reserve to have sufficient confidence in the strength of the U.S. recovery by its meeting in December to start scaling back a massive Fed... Smart, Cowboys Want Wiggins, Jayhawks to Prove It Marcus Smart has a simple message for Andrew Wiggins Prove it. UPDATE 3-American Realty clinches Cole Real Estate deal for $7 bln * Cole stock up 8 pct, American Realty stock down 1.9 pct (Adds CEO comment, net-lease details, company background, updates stock prices) Donations, prisoners aid cities, ranchers after South Dakota blizzard (Reuters) - Donations of money and some cattle have been rolling in for South Dakota ranchers after a blizzard last week killed tens of thousands of cattle in one of the state's worst agriculture tragedies, state officials said on Thursday. 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. Women's Hoops Summit Garners Ideas to Improve Game The NCAA brought in women's basketball's past and present to help shape the sport's future. Australia shares seen under pressure after Wall St slips, metal prices weigh SYDNEY, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Australian stocks were set to have a cautious start on Thursday, after Wall Street fell on concerns about revenue growth and company forecasts, with lower metal prices set to dampen miners. * Local share price index futures rose 0.1 percent, but was still a 6.1-point discount to the underlying SP/ASX 200 index close on Wednesday. The index fell 0.3 percent in the last session, snapping a six-day winning streak as higher-than-expected inflation data reduce Well Spankings Link to Bad Behavior A new study suggests that although physical punishment may stop bad behavior in the short term, it increases the risk of long-term troubles. Your Money Adviser Surviving Spouses With Reverse Mortgages Win Case Reverse mortgages allow borrowers to tap into the equity in their homes, but check out the fine print before signing for one. The Simpsons Springfield to Brazil The Fox TV show will go on the road to Brazil in an episode in March that features Homer as a World Cup referee. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler return to host Golden Globe Awards NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the hosts of this year's Golden Globe Awards, have signed a deal to head the show in 2014 and 2015, organizers said on Tuesday. 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. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Advertising Industry Rob Gregory, the former Newsweek Daily Beast president, joined WhoSay as chief revenue officer. Your Money Adviser Annual Enrollment for Medicare Opens Participants might find more choices, but higher costs, in insurance offerings. Libya's footballers in the firing line Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business A Restaurant Offers Congress a Special Price (Double) Taking $24 billion out of the economy. Sending cash by e-mail. Why HealthCare.gov broke down. Watch wildfires from the sky A line of wildfires nearly 1,000 miles long threatens the state of New South Wales, Australia Lawmakers launch budget talks as Washington returns to work WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers launched an effort to resolve budget differences in a less confrontational fashion on Thursday as Washington picked up the pieces from a political crisis that... 'Last Supper' sets Asian art record An oil painting by Chinese artist Zeng Fanzhi has sold for $23.3 million at an auction in Hong Kong - a record price for Asian contemporary art. Well Five Ways to Fill a Pepper Peppers of all shapes and colors are still on offer at autumn markets. Ive been buying them by the bagful and stuffing them with all sorts of fillings, some traditional, most not.

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