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News Feed Latest worldwide news India Ink Image of the Day October 29 A lotus pond on the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. Flames Upend Capitals 5-2 Mike Cammalleri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Saturday night. '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. Amanpour analyzes testimony CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about the Congressional testimony of U.S. intelligence officials. UPDATE 2-Sears weighs hiving off Lands' End and auto center units Oct 29 (Reuters) - Struggling U.S. retailer Sears Holdings Corp, led by hedge fund manager Edward Lampert, sold some Canadian real estate assets for $383 million and said it is considering separating... Club for Growth presses Republicans to block housing nominee WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential conservative group on Tuesday urged Republicans to block the White House's pick to head the regulator for mortgage finance firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.. A Poet With Words Trapped Inside Ntozake Shange, suffering from the effects of two strokes and a neurological disorder, is unable to write or type, and even voice recognition software is working against her, auto-correcting her very personal style. Penn State to Pay Nearly $60 Million to 26 Abuse Victims The settlements in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse case have been unfolding since mid-August, but Penn State waited until Monday to announce them all at once. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Smart cabs, social games Mobile phones are driving commerce in Africa, spawning a wave of exciting mobile tech startups. Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 29 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1000 GMT on Tuesday 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... Artist creates 3D faces on pumpkins Oct. 17 - Ohio graphic artist Deane Arnold has developed a passion for carving 3D, life-like expressions into pumpkins. Jillian Kitchener reports. Canada says falling short of emissions reduction target OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada acknowledged on Thursday that it will miss its target for greenhouse gas emissions by a wider margin than expected unless it takes further action to offset emissions in the oil industry. Cell phone stops bullet A gas station clerk's smartphone may have saved his life Monday by blocking a bullet fired at his chest in an attempted armed robbery. 4 French hostages released in Niger, president says Four French hostages held in Niger since 2010 have been released, French President Francois Hollande announced Tuesday. Arch Coal cuts metallurgical production view; shares drop (Reuters) - U.S. coal miner Arch Coal Inc on Tuesday reported disappointing third-quarter results and cut its production outlook for steelmaking coal for the second time this year while rival CONSOL... Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Man found guilty of rape, mutilation that shocked South Africa JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A South African court found a 21-year-old man guilty on Tuesday of the rape, mutilation and murder of a teenager in a case that shocked a nation with one of the world's highest levels of sexual violence. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. CORRECTED-Sudan arrests 7 university professors in crackdown on protests KHARTOUM, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Sudanese authorities arrested seven university professors, a human rights lawyer said on Tuesday, extending a crackdown on opposition activists after fuel price increases touched off the country's worst unrest for years. 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. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. China tightens rules again to promote breast feeding BEIJING (Reuters) - The Chinese government will tighten rules again on makers of infant formula to promote the use of breast feeding, state media said on Tuesday, banning pictures of children on packaging and formula companies from promoting their wares in hospitals. Gibraltar to face Slovakia in first full international (Reuters) - Gibraltar will make their full international debut against Slovakia in Portugal next month having become the 54th official member of UEFA in May, the Slovak FA said on Tuesday. Health Site Chief Expects Low Initial Enrollment Number Despite the snags, Marilyn B. Tavenner argued against calls for delaying enforcement of the requirement that most Americans carry health insurance. Fish 'n fashion stars of Red Sea photo contest October 29 - Dozens of underwater photographers film fish, corals and fashion models in the Eilat Red Sea competition. Sharon Reich reports. New Claims by Jobless Fall Less Than Hoped Initial applications for state unemployment benefits fell 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the Department of Labor said. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. Few Problems With Cannabis for California At a time when polls show widening public support for legalizing marijuana, Californias 17-year experience as the first state to legalize medical marijuana offers surprising lessons, experts say. Alyssa Cass and Sam Howard The bride is a director at a public relations firm; the groom is an advertising producer for the National Football League. Attacks in Iraq kill 7 officers Seven police officers were killed and nine were injured Tuesday in a series of attacks at security checkpoints in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, police said. Square Feet Manhattans Vanishing Gas Stations In a land-starved city, the oddly shaped but well-placed parcels taken up by service stations have risen in value. Fine Arts Exhibits Never mind the record auction prices for art there are overlooked pockets of the art world still within the realm of affordability to collectors. With news about galleries, museum exhibitions, previews and more. In new U.S. budget talks, Republican proposal has flipped the script WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the Congress are taking a new tack in the budget wars that have convulsed Washington for the past three years They want to soak the rich, or at least get them a little damp. 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? Skin Deep Halloween or Not, a Softer Shade of Goth Makeup A look that could sometimes seem cartoonish tries to hold on to its sex appeal. Tiger outfoxed by feral friend? A Tiger prowling the fairways may be familiar sight but at a golf club in Switzerland it is a fox that has emerged as a new star of the game.

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