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News Feed Latest worldwide news Designs inspired by sharks If you could harness the power of any animal, what would it be? The speed of a cheetah? The dexterity of a spider? What about the eyesight of an eagle? It's not as close to science fiction as you may think. UPDATE 4-Batista's OGX sells stake in gas unit to Brazil fund, E.ON RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista's oil company OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA agreed on Thursday to sell its 67 percent stake in its natural gas unit... Special Report Formula One The Formula One Race Is Still On Although Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team have taken the Formula One titles, there is still plenty of tension in the teams race for second place, and also for 10th. Analysis Peyton Manning Halfway to Another M.V.P. Season In a midseason assessment of N.F.L. awards, the Broncos quarterback stands above all others. Jamaal Charles of the Chiefs and J. J. Watt of the Texans are the best players on each side of the line. COLUMN-Don't expect the euro's rally to last Oct 31 (Reuters) - What is happening to the euro? Currencies are more important than stock market prices or bond yields for many businesses and investors, not to mention for globe-trotting families... U.S. to allow expanded electronic device use on flights WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Airline passengers will soon be able to use certain electronic devices throughout their entire flight after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration ended a long-standing ban on Thursday. U.S. FDA outlines plan to combat drug shortages (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a strategic plan for preventing drug shortages on Thursday and proposed a rule to require drug and biotechnology companies to promptly notify the agency of potential disruptions to the supply of medically important drugs. Seoul business travel guide Etiquette, tricky addresses, best hotels by business hub. Here's what many business travelers wish they'd known before arrival. Robert Gates, ex-U.S. Secretary of Defense, to lead Boy Scouts (Reuters) - The Boy Scouts of America on Wednesday chose former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA director Robert Gates as its next president, who will face the task of repairing divisions in the organization from a heated debate over accepting gay scouts. 'Cannonball' speed record shattered Before the transcontinental race in "Cannonball Run," the starter tells the gathered racers, "You all are certainly the most distinguished group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place." Booker Joins the Senate And Casts His First Vote Cory A. Booker of New Jersey, who won his seat in a special election, was the first African-American to be elected to the chamber since Barack Obama in 2004. Hon Hai says to focus on content creation to drive value KAOHSIUNG (Reuters) - The world's largest electronics assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry said on Thursday it will turn new software development centers in southern Taiwan into a data and cloud power base to focus on content creation. Mortgages Help for Some Sandy Victims A temporary change in a federal loan program for the rehab and repair of houses may provide a new option for those whose homes were damaged by last years hurricane. Death toll in attack on Salafi-held town in Yemen rises to 24 SANAA (Reuters) - The death toll from a Shi'ite Muslim Houthi attack on a mountain town in north Yemen held by their Salafi Sunni Muslim rivals has risen to 24, a Salafi spokesman said on Thursday as the two sides fought for a second day. China demands U.S. explain spying allegations linked to Australian missions Oct. 31 - China demands an explanation from the United States after a report in an Australian newspaper said Australian embassies, including the one in Beijing, were being used as part of a U.S.-led spying operation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). A new sense of optimism in Iran From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Special Report Formula One A Tricky and Technical Track at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Although the Yas Marina Circuit, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place this weekend, appears to be a flowing, fast, rolling circuit, it is anything but. Tool Kit Wrangling Data From a Huge Variety of Fitness Gadgets Measuring and tracking your bodys functions and activities has never been easier but what to do with all that data? 10 golden rules for soccer books Global sporting superstars David Beckham and Alex Ferguson have a story to tell... German MP meets Snowden, says he is willing to come to Germany for inquiry BERLIN (Reuters) - A German lawmaker said he met Edward Snowden in Moscow on Thursday and the fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor was willing to come to Germany to assist investigations into alleged U.S. surveillance of Chancellor Angela Merkel. Your Money An Intriguing Product Thats Too Complex for Many Alternative mutual funds have been gaining in popularity, but some advisers urge caution. Jos. A. Bank may consider raising offer for Men's Wearhouse Oct 31 (Reuters) - Apparel retailer Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said it would consider raising its $2.3 billion offer for Men's Wearhouse Inc if the larger rival opens its books. Del Potro Beats Federer in Swiss Indoors Final Juan Martn del Potro defeated Roger Federer, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-4, in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basel for the second straight year. Deadly sins Good for your career? Greed, envy, pride and wrath Four of the seven deadly sins and the subtext of many a cautionary tale. But could these dark, often suppressed aspects of the human psyche also offer up clues to the secret of career success? Barcelona 2, Real Madrid 1 First Clsico Is a Charm for Barcelonas Neymar, Not for Madrids Bale Neymar and Alexis Snchez scored goals on Saturday as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. Caroline Huddleston, Brian Haley The bride manages real estate development projects; the groom is an associate at an investment firm. Spook your appetite with creepy cakes The creepy cakes of Miss Cakehead, which mix the delicious with the disgusting. Astronomers discover most distant galaxy yet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronomers have found the most distant galaxy yet, a discovery that pushes back scientists' view of the universe to about 700 million years after it is thought to have come into existence. Rocker Lou Reed of Velvet Underground dies at 71 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lou Reed, the pioneering musician who fronted influential rock band The Velvet Underground in the 1960s and won mainstream acclaim with solo songs "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day", died on Sunday aged 71. Tina Fey, Amy Poehler return for Globes The comedy gods have smiled on the world once again. A Good Appetite Mussels, Difficult? A Myth Without Legs Cooking mussels is simple and, with a vegetable along, you have an easy, tasty one-pot meal. Deadbeat dads get a second chance Marcus Dixon refers to the tattoos on his face as the "art of war" an eye etched on his forehead, five stars down the left side of his face, and the words "don't cry" on his eyelids. No. 4 Buckeyes Score Early, Often in 63-14 Win Ohio State was looking for a lopsided win to impress the voters and boost its BCS numbers. The Buckeyes made Penn State pay the price. Your Money Adviser Stumbling Blocks in Reducing Balance on a Student Loan Difficulties in having payments properly applied to a student loan balance is a common complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. UPDATE 2-Teva Pharm Q3 profit, revenue top estimates * Market sees Erez Vigodman as front runner for CEO position Google sued over Nortel patents it had tried to acquire SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The group that owns thousands of former Nortel patents filed its first patent lawsuit on Thursday against a familiar target Google, the company it outbid in the Nortel bankruptcy auction. Taking the perfect action shot Hanging out of an open-door helicopter high above San Francisco Bay, was all part of a day's work for sports photographer Ezra Shaw, who took these remarkable images of the America's Cup. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business What the Owner Takes Home Owner salaries have declined from a year ago and nearly 15 percent of small-business owners work a second job to make ends meet.

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