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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Golf Pettersen Keeps Lead in Sunrise Championship Suzann Pettersen struggled with three early bogeys but recovered for a one-over-par 73 to maintain a four-shot lead after the third round of the Sunrise Championship in Taiwan. WHO official says "risk is high" of polio spread in Syria Oct. 29 - A polio outbreak now hits Syria, where the World Health Organization says the "risk is high of spread across the region." Gavino Garay reports. Data Suggests Push to Spy on Merkel Dates to 02 The administration has seemed uncertain about how to handle the reports concerning the German chancellor, who has enjoyed a close rapport with President Obama. U.S. House passes bill to delay fiduciary rules at SEC, Labor Dept WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on Tuesday that would delay two government regulators from adopting rules requiring stock brokers and... G.O.P. Urged to Act on Immigration by Coalition of Its Allies A group of more than 600 leaders from roughly 40 states descended on the Capitol, taking aim at House Republicans who they think could support broad legislation. Deborah Turbeville, Fashion Photographer, Dies at 81 Ms. Turbeville took fashion photography from sedate to shocking, with stylized imagery steeped in decay that were commentaries all their own. Well Five Ways to Fill a Pepper Peppers of all shapes and colors are still on offer at autumn markets. Ive been buying them by the bagful and stuffing them with all sorts of fillings, some traditional, most not. Judicial Retirement Ballot Measure Said to Divide Cuomo and Top Judge A referendum to raise the retirement age for some jurists to age 80 has put Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman in conflict. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. T Magazine By Design | High Season for High Jewels Gem lovers will have plenty to enjoy next month, with exhibits devoted to the legendary designers JAR and Alexandre Reza, and a book devoted to 400 years of Indian jewelry. Domestic Lives Face to Face With My Inner Mean Old Man The writer takes retribution against noisy neighbors by screaming at them in a haunted house. By invitation, of course. Zimbabwe's Econet H1 profit down as customers spend less on calls HARARE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's top mobile operator, reported a near 10 percent drop in half-year profit on Tuesday, hit by slowing growth in voice revenue and a one-time licence renewal fee. Video In Performance Kristen Sieh and Libby King of RoosevElvis The actresses perform an excerpt from the new work by the theater collective the TEAM, at the Bushwick Starr. Hotel reservations So last year As cell phones infiltrate our day-to-day lives, fewer people make firm plans -- or reserve hotel rooms. Companies are flocking to fill the same-day booking market, to the worry of some hotel brands. India Ink Image of the Day October 29 A lotus pond on the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. RWE looks for investor partners in renewables push -document FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, Oct 29 (Reuters) - RWE, Germany's No.2 utility, is looking for new ways to boost its renewable power business, including partnerships with investors, according to an internal document seen by Reuters on Tuesday. News Analysis Drone Issue Hovers More Than Ever, Even as Strikes Ebb Scrutiny of drones has been driven by pressure from advocacy groups, media leaks and demands in both the United States and Pakistan for greater transparency in the program. UPDATE 2-Vattenfall CEO to step down in 2015, doubts cloud German grids * Uncertainty about grid concessions in Hamburg, Berlin (Adds CEO comment, German grid process) Intersection The Warsaw Way In Polands youthful Savior Square, Martina Matwiejczuk, a singer, displays her elegant nonchalant style through mixing simple and avant-garde pieces. Gun sales a snap on Instagram CNN asks two gun sales experts about social media site Instagram permitting firearm sales online. City to Fit All Streetlights With Energy-Saving LED Bulbs The phaseout is part of a long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2017 and, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, would save taxpayers money. Pogue's Posts Blog Terrific Sound in a Tiny Package The Jambox Mini is small enough to fit in a coat pocket and delivers sound that is richer, crisper and louder than the feeble speakers on your phone, tablet or laptop. Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. Jung Changs Empress Dowager Cixi Jung Chang portrays the Empress Dowager Cixi as a proto-feminist who brought medieval China into the modern age. Shoeless boys win basketball cup Despite most of the team being of short stature and playing barefoot, the Triqui Indian boys from Mexico won the championship -- and the hearts of many -- at the International Festival of Mini-Basketball held in Argentina. FIFA chief's 'disrespect' riles Ronaldo Once again, the head of world soccer has put his foot in his mouth. Sepp Blatter has been forced to apologize for a bizarre impersonation of Cristiano Ronaldo that his club Real Madrid claims puts FIFA's impartiality in the upcoming the Ballon d'Or awards in doubt. U.S. Steel to partially shut Ontario mill TORONTO (Reuters) - United States Steel Corp said on Tuesday it will permanently shut down iron and steelmaking operations at its Hamilton, Ontario, mill at the end of this year. TV Sports Fox Failed to Keep Lens on the Ball The philosophy that what goes on between pitches in late innings is not riveting came back to haunt Fox in Game 4 of the World Series when it missed Koji Ueharas pickoff throw. Upstart in Miami Lures Luxury Stores From a Chic Citadel Many high-end brands have left behind Bal Harbour Shops, for years a magnet to the wealthy, for more breathing room in Miamis Design District. The man who sleeps with sharks Meet Brett McBride, a 46-year-old shark wrangler who's not afraid to get up-close and personal with some of the fiercest creatures on the planet. And all in the name of science. Wizards Acquire Gortat From Suns for Okafor, Pick Adding a front-court piece in hopes of finally returning to the playoffs, the Washington Wizards acquired center Marcin Gortat from the Phoenix Suns in a multiplayer trade Friday. With tough market at home, China's heavy gear makers gain traction overseas * Chinese firms ride on emerging markets' construction boom Hawaii's Kauai Island moves to curb gene-altered crops, pesticide testing Lihue, Hawaii (Reuters) - Lawmakers on the tropical island of Kauai, Hawaii, on Wednesday approved a hotly contested measure aimed at reining in widespread pesticide use by companies testing new genetically modified crops on the island. WRAPUP 2-Obama under fire as Americans lose prior health plans WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is facing fresh attacks for his pledge that Americans who like their current healthcare plans can keep them under Obamacare, as reports pile up of thousands of Americans facing cancellation notices. Pan de Muerto Is Bread That Gets Into the Spirit On the Mexican holiday meant to honor the dead, Da de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, this treat is in demand. Thor is back for a second solo outing Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston talk about their filming experiences and why superhero movies appeal to so many. Rough cut - no narration. Batista's OGX ends bondholder talks as bankruptcy looms RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA , the cash-strapped Brazilian oil company controlled by former billionaire Eike Batista, said on Tuesday that debt... Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Carl Icahn on right track re Apple- T. Rowe Price's Spencer Oct. 24 - T. Rowe Price Global Tech Fund manager Josh Spencer, whose funds top holding is Apple, says Carl Icahn is right about the buyback- but says the magnitude may be a bit too much. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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