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News Feed Latest worldwide news Protests as City College Closes a Student Center Officials at City College insisted that a rooms charged history was not a factor when they decided that it would be better used as an annex for the schools career services office. Theater Review RoosevElvis Mashes Identities at the Bushwick Starr A South Dakotan takes on her inner Elvis, and channels support from Theodore Roosevelt, in the TEAM companys new buddy comedy at the Bushwick Starr. Walter White laid to rest with mock funeral "Breaking Bad's" Walter White has been off the air since late September, but his legacy is still looming over Albuquerque, New Mexico, where the series was set and filmed. 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... Ohio man with over 100 snakes pleads not guilty to selling exotic animals CLEVELAND (Reuters) - An Ohio man whose home was stacked "floor to ceiling" with more than 100 snakes, including some venomous vipers, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of illegally selling dangerous animals, a court administrator said. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Factors Curbing Chinas Appetite for Shark Fins How a conservation group worked with a basketball star to inspire a businessman to press politicians to cut Chinas appetite for shark-fin soup. KISS, Nirvana among Rock Hall nominees "Teen Spirit" and "Good Times" may be coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- sealed with a KISS. Wade's 25 Points Lift Heat Over Spurs, 121-96 LeBron James spent most of the night sitting with fans, Ray Allen didn't re-enact his famous shot and the Larry O'Brien Trophy was nowhere to be found. U.S. drone strikes killed Pakistani grandmother, laborers Amnesty ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - U.S. drone strikes killed a Pakistani grandmother and 18 civilian laborers last year, Amnesty International said on Tuesday, shedding new light on a major source of tension in U.S.-Pakistani relations. Sao Paulo choking on its own smog study Oct. 21 - Sao Paulo, host city of the first World Cup soccer match next year, has a major pollution problem. A recent study says air pollution in the southern Brazilian city causes three times more deaths than breast cancer or traffic accidents and costs the state US$160 million per year. Tara Cleary reports. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. Odd Bedfellows in Realigned Big East Bond Over Basketball The league lost several football-oriented big names and picked up several new programs, mostly from the Midwest. Ruling Near, J.C. Penney Capitulates to Macys After a court suit from Macys claimed an exclusive contract with Martha Stewart, Penney scaled back its Stewart line as a court deadline appeared near. Brazil's Sports Minister to Resign Before World Cup Brazil's Sports minister is to stand down in December just six months before the country hosts the World Cup. Tsonga's finals hopes hit by Austrian setback Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's hopes of reaching the ATP World Tour Finals suffer a blow Saturday as the top seed crashes out of the Erste Bank Open in Austria. 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. Pollen Study Points to Culprit in Bronze Era Mystery Analysis of pollen grains from sediment beneath the Sea of Galilee and the western shore of the Dead Sea indicate drought caused a Late Bronze Age collapse. STMicro posts third-quarter loss as Asian demand sputters Oct 22 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics NV posted a quarterly net loss after demand weakened from Asian smartphone and electronics makers, as Europe's largest maker of semiconductors grapples with strong competition in the mobile market. DealBook Column Economic Theory, via YouTube and Cartoon Ray Dalio, the founder of the largest hedge fund, offers a 30-minute lecture in how the economy works. No tuition necessary, just a connection to YouTube. T Magazine Feeling For | Rarefied Fragrances, Now Available for the Home The heady scents of the perfume brand 12.29, which have previously graced runway shows and upscale boutiques, are now available in candles and perfumes. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. New Music New Releases From DJ Khaled and Cass McCombs A review of the DJ Khaled album Suffering From Success and the Cass McCombs album Big Wheel and Others. Murray in dash to Palace after drugs test LONDON (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was held up on his way to receive an OBE at Buckingham Palace by a random drugs test on Thursday. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. The Haggler Stuck in a Dispute Between PayPal and Itself A transaction on eBay wends into confusing territory as a customer is compelled to ask PayPal to pursue a dispute with itself. Chinese Court Says It Will Rule on Bo Xilais Appeal A decision is expected Friday in a case that brought down a highly placed official and shook the countrys political establishment. UPDATE 5-Apple unveils iPad Air, new Macs for holidays SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday offered free upgrades for life on its operating system and business software, and unveiled thinner iPads and faster Mac computers ahead of a... Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. Universal American, GTCR sue each other over healthcare deal Oct 22 (Reuters) - Healthcare benefits provider Universal American Corp sued private equity firm GTCR LLC on Tuesday to undo a $222.3 million acquisition it said was induced by fraud, a day after... Football Ronaldo vs. Zlatan Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will go head-to-head for a place at the 2014 World Cup after Portugal and Sweden were drawn together in the European qualification playoffs. Weatherman eats cat vomit A WFSB meteorologist found out the hard way why eating something off the floor is never a good idea. UPDATE 1-Brazil's BNDES crowding out private banks from loans -OECD BRASILIA, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run BNDES, the largest development lender in the Americas, is crowding out private-sector banks from corporate credit markets, and the government should... The Week Ahead | Television Some Stones Shine Brighter Gem Hunt, which begins on Tuesday night on the Travel Channel, follows three experts as they roam the world looking for precious stones. T Magazine In Store | Azzedine Alaas New Paris Boutique Is All Curves The reclusive designers new shop, in an 18th-century mansion off Avenue Montaigne, is the perfect setting for his seductive dresses. CNN Heroes announced Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes. Giants 23, Vikings 7 Throwback Night as Giants Earn First Victory The Giants defense recovered two fumbles and Eli Manning led the offense on multiple scoring drives to leave the home crowd cheering and happy for the first time in nearly 300 days. BoE's Tucker warns of risks from non-banks LONDON (Reuters) - Securities regulators in Britain and elsewhere need to do a better job of regulating hedge funds and so-called shadow banks, Bank of England deputy governor Paul Tucker said in an... Ringleader in Dutch art theft claims he had inside help BUCHAREST (Reuters) - The confessed ringleader in the theft of seven paintings, including a Picasso and a Monet, from a Dutch museum says he had inside help, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Nets' Turn to Be Talk of the Town After decades of playing second fiddle in New York, the Nets, according to William C. Rhoden, are in position to capture the city's imagination. And the franchise in Manhattan is feeling the pressure. The Week Ahead | Television Some Stones Shine Brighter Gem Hunt, which begins on Tuesday night on the Travel Channel, follows three experts as they roam the world looking for precious stones.

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