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News Feed Latest worldwide news Apple makes ripple, not splash Oct. 22 - Apple unveiled its new lineup of products for the holidays- including a new slimmer and faster tablet called the iPad Air. Bobbi Rebell reports. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... The Week Ahead | Television Killer Whale, Captive Whale Blackfish, a film about the orca Tilikum and the treatment of whales at SeaWorld and other marine parks, will be shown by CNN on Thursday. Global climate spending falling further behind target LONDON (Reuters) - Global spending to combat climate change fell last year and remains far below the level needed to prevent its most dangerous effects, a report by the Climate Policy Initiative said on Tuesday. Belafonte sues King estate, daughter over ownership of documents (Reuters) - U.S. singer and social activist Harry Belafonte has sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. in a dispute over ownership of documents that Belafonte said were given to him by the late civil rights leader and his wife, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Australian Hend Wins in Macau for Year's Third Title Australian Scott Hend comfortably kept the chasing pack at bay to win the Venetian Macau Open by three strokes on Sunday for his third title of the year. In Practice Sebelius Names Administration Veteran to Lead Tech Repair Efforts Kathleen Sebelius, President Obamas health secretary, named Jeffrey D. Zients, a management trouble-shooter and veteran of the White House budget office, to manage the effort to resolve the technical failures of the online insurance exchange No. 13 Stanford 24, No. 9 U.C.L.A. 10 With Its Flashy League Gaining Buzz, Stanford Relies on Brawn Led by Tyler Gaffneys 171 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, the Cardinal rebounded from a loss by overpowering U.C.L.A. Rights groups Some U.S. drone strikes 'war crimes' Two international human rights groups have raised grave concerns about U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen, suggesting some attacks in recent years may amount to war crimes. Florida mom Casey Anthony reaches settlement with searchers for her 2-year-old ORLANDO, Fla., Oct 21 (Reuters) - Casey Anthony, the Florida mother acquitted in the 2008 killing of her 2-year-old daughter, has reached a settlement with a search and rescue organization that spent... Tone Changes in One of Englands Toughest Jobs Gus Poyet has replaced Paolo di Canio, who alienated fans and players at Sunderland, a widely supported English Premier League soccer club that is facing relegation. Breakingviews The Sun King of Silicon Valley Oct. 16 - Oracles free-spending founder Larry Ellison has outlasted his tech peers despite numerous governance hiccups. But a reckoning seems due, according to Breakingviews. Alcoa shares jump on unusually heavy trading (Reuters) - Shares of Alcoa Inc surged on Tuesday in an unusually busy day for the aluminum producer, with the stock rising sharply in late-day trading for its biggest one-day move in nearly two... Jewels turn up atop French glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Art In Review Paola Pivi Ok, you are better than me, so what?; Audible Presence New work by the Italian Conceptual sculptor Paola Pivi at Galerie Perrotin. Works by Lucio Fontana, Yves Klein and Cy Twombly at Dominique Lvy. Fantasy Football Week 8 Mining for Waiver Wire Gold Because of more injuries to big names, here are still some pretty good options out on the waiver wire heading into Week 8. World Briefing | Africa Ethiopia 2 Men Killed While Preparing a Bomb for an Attack, an Official Says The explosion took place Sunday afternoon as thousands were gathering in the capital, Addis Ababa, to watch a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Ethiopia and Nigeria R.O.T.C. Making Cuts to Expand Recruiting The Army has decided to close R.O.T.C. programs at 13 universities, many in the South, as part of an effort to broaden its recruiting elsewhere, including in major cities. Rangers Biron Is Comfortable With Decision to Retire Martin Birion, the former Rangers goalie who announced his retirement on Sunday, said last years lockout made him consider focusing on his family. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Sports Briefing | Tennis Del Potro Ousts Nadal Rafael Nadal lost his first match since reclaiming the No. 1 ranking this week, falling to Juan Martn del Potro, 6-2, 6-4, in the Shanghai Masters semifinals in China on Saturday. UPDATE 3-Lockheed profit tops estimates; raises full-yr outlook WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp, the No. 1 supplier to the Pentagon, reported on Tuesday higher third-quarter profit despite a 4 percent decline in sales, and lifted its forecast for full-year earnings, even as U.S. military spending shrinks. Small-Business Guide Tips on Talking to and Tapping Potential Investors Entrepreneurs stress the importance of making a crisp presentation, sizing up rivals and knowing what kind of information potential investors require. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. New shoes for 10,000 homeless kids Nicholas Lowinger, 15, has provided new shoes to more than 10,000 homeless children since 2010. U.S.-based money market funds have $43 billion outflow Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S.-based money market fund assets recorded their largest one-week decline since August 2011 as investors pulled $43 billion out of fear over a possible U.S. government default,... Kimye forever Kim, Kanye get engaged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now engaged, according to E! News, the network that airs Kardashian's reality show. Meghan Gallagher, Roger Gill The bride is pursuing a doctorate in public health; the groom is a stockbroker. In Practice Judge Allows Legal Challenge of Law to Continue A judge in Washington says four plaintiffs can continue their legal challenge to the health care overhaul. Interpol checks DNA for mystery girl Cases of missing children around the world are investigated in connection with the suspected abduction of a girl by a Roma couple in Greece. Movie Review Shahid, Stars Raj Kumar Yadav as a Real-Life Lawyer Shahid is a fictionalized biopic about the life and death of Shahid Azmi, a lawyer who frequently represented Muslims in Indias courts. Serving Skaters and Nature A look at plans for Lakeside, a new $74 million redevelopment project in Prospect Park. France to U.S. Stop intercepting our calls French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius met Tuesday morning with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss allegations that the National Security Agency intercepted more than 70 million phone calls in France over a 30-day period. Sports Briefing | Tennis Nadal and Djokovic Advance in Shanghai Masters Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic overcame tough challenges in their quarterfinals at the Shanghai Masters. Paulson hedge funds backing recovery in Greek banks ATHENS (Reuters) - Funds run by billionaire investor John Paulson see Greece's recapitalised banking sector as an attractive investment play on the country's recovery after a deep six-year slump. Personal Health The Tests That Babies Need The screening of newborns for inherited and congenital disorders has steadily improved and remains critical to their health. Contractors See Weeks of Work on Health Site Experts involved in fixing the online health insurance marketplace say the technological problems are extensive. Dollar, shares gain on expected delay to Fed tapering NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar gained and global equity markets traded at five-year highs on Monday, lifted by a healthy outlook for stocks as markets awaited a backlog of U.S. economic data that could yield clues on when the Federal Reserve begins to pare its stimulus program. Start A Web Site That Helps Shoppers Find Brick-and-Mortar Stores Ruchika Kumar started Boutiika to help consumers shop like a local not with an online marketplace but by driving them into stores. Would you be tempted to try Boutiika? Mega projects changing Africa A lack of railways, ports and quality roads has hindered Africa's development in recent years, but a number of megaprojects are set to change that.

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