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News Feed Latest worldwide news Police find stash of buried grenades Buried underground about 30 miles from El Salvador's capital city, police made a staggering find this week 213 grenades. Google's third-quarter beats as ad volume grows, stock flirts $1,000 level SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's quarterly results beat Wall Street's expectations as the Internet search giant expanded its mobile and overseas businesses while keeping ad-rate declines in... Fidelity to launch own ETF play but plans to lean on partners (Reuters) - As Fidelity Investments prepares to launch its first full lineup of sector exchange-traded funds on Thursday, the Boston-based company is jumping in much later than many of its peers and... Lorenzo back in title race Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. Multimillion-Dollar Cuts on New Yorks Trophy Apartments Owners of resale apartments in Manhattans white-glove buildings expecting to match the soaring prices of new condos have found they were aiming too high. Front Row Nicola Formichetti Pays Tribute to Diesel As new artistic director of Diesel, Mr. Formichetti introduced a small collection in tribute to the companys 35-year history, to be sold beginning Nov. 4. Scientists confirm most distant galaxy ever Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago. Lawrence R. Klein, Economic Theorist, Dies at 93 Professor Klein was widely regarded for his statistical models used to predict global economic trends, for which he was awarded the 1980 Nobel in economic science. World Briefing | Europe Russia Shake-Up at Space Agency Prime Minister Dmitri A. Medvedev fired the general director of Russias space agency on Thursday as part of a shake-up that had been expected after embarrassing rocket failures. Soaring Prices of New Homes Defy Beijings Attempts to Cool Market On average, home prices in China's largest cities rose 9.1 percent last month from a year earlier, reflecting relatively cheap credit and the urbanization of society. Editorial The Disappearing Moose A warming climate and an eroding winter are doing grievous harm to the species, which is dying off across North America. Koch Brother Wages 12-Year Fight Over Wind Farm The billionaire industrialist William I. Koch has donated about $5 million fighting Cape Wind, a vast wind farm proposed for Nantucket Sound. Nicholas Loeb Forget All the Rest, Hes Mr. Condiment Mr. Loeb, a scion of the banking family, has come to be known as the fianc of Sofia Vergara, but he would rather be known for his line of condiments. Vatican to field cricket team, take on Anglican Church VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican officially declared its intention to defeat the Church of England on Tuesday - not in a theological re-match nearly 500 years after they split, but on the cricket... Much of Syria blacked out by rebel attack on gas pipeline government BEIRUT (Reuters) - Much of Syria, including the capital Damascus, was hit by a power cut late on Wednesday after rebels attacked a gas pipeline, state media said. Arts, Briefly Shakespeare in Rep Sells on Broadway The new Broadway double bill of Shakespeares Twelfth Night and Richard III, running in repertory, had a solid first week of ticket sales. Nazareth Journal Mayoral Race Threatens to Shake Up Tradition Where Jesus Grew Up Ramiz Jaraisi, the Christian mayor of this largely Muslim city, which depends on tourism generated by its past, has been in office for 20 years, but some say it is time for change. ArtsBeat Cleveland Museum Director Resigns David Franklin, who has led the Cleveland Museum of Art for three years, said that he would resign for personal reasons. 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. 9 great European tree house stays Being grounded is overrated. Next vacation, consider branching out. Ronaldo inspires Real Madrid victory Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to come up against each other in the World Cup playoff -- and if both men continue their recent hot streak then it could prove to be one unmissable encounter. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Letters to the Editor Readers respond to a recent article. Kessel's Trick Rallies Leafs to 4-2 Win Over Ducks Phil Kessel scored three goals to rally Toronto from a two-goal deficit and the Maple Leafs beat Anaheim 4-2 Tuesday night to deny the Ducks a club record eighth straight win. Pacers Beat Cavs for First Preseason Win David West scored 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-79 on Saturday night for their first preseason victory. Kessel's Trick Rallies Leafs to 4-2 Win Over Ducks Phil Kessel scored three goals to rally Toronto from a two-goal deficit and the Maple Leafs beat Anaheim 4-2 Tuesday night to deny the Ducks a club record eighth straight win. Worries grow over Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. 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. Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. Critical Shopper Counting Sheep, Wallet in Hand Sleeps allure comes packaged in the form of teas, pillows and gadgets at Sleep Studio in SoHo. World's 15 top rivers for travelers They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. But rivers are often best for their amazing travel experiences. History of killer whale capture In 2010 a SeaWorld trainer was killed by an orca. This clip from CNN films' "Blackfish" looks at captive orcas' history. Fed needs 'couple of meetings' before cutting QE3 Evans MADISON, Wis./NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will likely defer any decision to trim its massive bond buys until at least December, two top Fed officials suggested on Thursday, although a... BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fulham Wins Easily Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell both scored with spectacular volleys as Fulham came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, 4-1, in a Premier League game between relegation-threatened teams. Advertising Dont Like the Video? Tell It What to Do Next Infinitis campaign for its Q50 sport sedan features a video, produced by the agency Campfire, in which the plot changes according to a viewers wishes. COMMODITIES-U.S. crude lowest in nearly 4 months; copper, gold down too By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil fell to its lowest in nearly four months on Wednesday, tumbling for a third straight session on pressure from surging stockpiles, while most other commodities ended lower after a weaker demand outlook and firm dollar. Copper slid more than 2 percent as fears of tighter monetary policy in top metals user China outweighed speculation that tepid U.S. jobs data will deter the Federal Reserve from tapering its stimulus this year. UPDATE 1-SL Green quarterly FFO beats Wall Street forecast NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - SL Green Realty Corp, which mainly owns office buildings in Manhattan and its suburbs, on Wednesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter funds from operations, a... 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

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