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News Feed Latest worldwide news Markets, Weighing a Mixed Bag of Data, Edge Up Wall Street was slightly higher on Thursday as investors grappled with a host of corporate earnings and muddled economic data. Europe Turns Its Eye to Migration Policies, Amid Another Sea Rescue The scale and urgency of the challenge was brought into stark focus by the rescue of more than 700 refugees overnight near Sicily. Agency Initiative Will Focus on Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency announced Thursday that it intended to spend more than $70 million over five years to jump to the next level of brain implants. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. White House Officials Career Twitters Out Colleagues of Jofi Joseph, a National Security Council employee unmasked as an acerbic commentator on Twitter, say he was funny and smart. But many also saw a negative tendency. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) Hedge fund firm Egerton shuts door to new money - sources LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund firm Egerton Capital has closed its doors to new money, two of its investors said, after inflows and performance gains swelled its assets by 80 percent in a year. Cormac McCarthy keeps moviegoers guessing in 'The Counselor' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When Michael Fassbender faced the challenge of interpreting the lead role in Cormac McCarthy's first original screenplay, he wasn't about to quiz the renowned American novelist about the gaps in the script for the crime drama "The Counselor." Tibetans Call Chinas Policies at Tourist Spot Tacit but Stifling Behind closed doors, many Labrang Monastery monks complain about intrusive government policies that they say are strangling their culture and identity. From banker to high tech farmer CNN's Ian Lee reports on Faris Farrag, who has created an unusual farm outside of Cairo. India Ink Image of the Day October 25 A house on the outskirts of Jammu city, Jammu and Kashmir, with shell marks allegedly caused by firing from the Pakistani side. Plane fighting Australia fires crashes, kills pilot SYDNEY (Reuters) - A plane dousing wildfires in bushland south of Australia's biggest city, Sydney, crashed into a national park on Thursday, killing the pilot and sparking a new fire to add to 55 still burning across the state of New South Wales. Pooches protest proposed tax on pet food October 15 - Dogs and their owners in Mexico City protest a 16% tax hike on pet food saying the increase may force owners to abandon their pets. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. Sebelius finds a silver lining in Obamacare 'data hub' WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, besieged by bad news about the new government health care website, sought on Saturday to highlight a portion of the complex system that she said is working well. The New Old Age Blog Hiring an End-of-Life Enforcer A new type of professional, the health fiduciary, could help older patients with no family or close friends to make medical decisions on their behalf navigate the health care system. 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. Helping Arab states in transition CNN's John Defterios reports on Europe's attempt to reboot relations with countries affected by the Arab Spring. Giants Hillis Goes From Watching Monday Night Football to Playing in It Peyton Hillis, who had been discarded by three teams in the last three years before the Giants signed him last week, scored a pivotal touchdown in the their first victory of the season Monday. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Obama says shutdown shows contrast of parties' visions NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - With an eye to 2014 elections, President Barack Obama held up the government shutdown this month as an emblem of fundamental differences between Democrats and Republicans... Fracking Fight Focuses on a New York Towns Ban A lawsuit against a zoning ordinance that effectively banning hydraulic fracturing in Dryden, N.Y., could decide the future of the oil and gas industry in the state. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports. Online dating now widely accepted If eHarmony or Match.com features more prominently in your "how we met" story than a smoky nightclub or the produce aisle, you're probably not so reluctant to admit it. Alonso Goes to Bed 'Proud' Even in 'Vettel Era' Fernando Alonso may have conceded the Formula One world title but the Ferrari driver is not losing any sleep over Sebastian Vettel's domination on the track. Loss of Power in Georgia Can Bring Trial, or Worse As voters prepare to go to the polls, several officials who served in the departing presidents cabinet are on trial or facing prosecutions that could bring long sentences. Wealth Matters Putting an Estate Value on the Assets Unique to You The unknowable vagaries of time can complicate the appraisal of the assets in an estate and yet appraise you must, or risk incurring penalties from the I.R.S. Obama says shutdown shows contrast of parties' visions NEW YORK (Reuters) - With an eye to 2014 elections, President Barack Obama held up the government shutdown this month as an emblem of fundamental differences between Democrats and Republicans on Friday in an appeal to wealthy donors. Art Review Byzantine Icons in Heaven and Earth, at the National Gallery Centuries of iconography are depicted in Heaven and Earth Art of Byzantium From Greek Collections, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ at 1-1/2-month low as investors mull policy shift * C$ at C$1.0455 vs US$, or 95.65 U.S. cents * Loonie down for third session following central bank shift * Canadian bond prices higher across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Oct 25 (Reuters) -... Argentina urges U.S. court to not lift stay in bondholder case NEW YORK, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Argentina urged a U.S. appeals court on Friday not to lift a hold on an order requiring it to pay $1.33 billion to bondholders who are suing for repayment following the... Cleaning Beijing skies of smog A Dutch artist and designer has come up with a device he hopes will suck pollutants from Beijing's smog-cloaked skies, creating columns of clean air for the city's surgical-mask wearing residents. Cruz Takes His Stand on the Road to Iowa Senator Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican, argued that the battle over the health care law would invigorate Republicans in next years elections. UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen. Theater Review The Snow Geese Stars Mary-Louise Parker Mary-Louise Parker brings star power to The Snow Geese, a Sharr White play set in 1917. Styles Q + A Lori Goldstein With Her Magic, Fashion Becomes Art The stylist has spent decades transforming a studio filled with shoe boxes and garment racks into artistry. Art in Review William Anastasi Sound Works, 1963-2013 Mr. Anastasis work questions notions of art, perception and reality. Your Money Finance Class on the Web, for Students of All Ages The 10 video lectures, which will be offered free, bring the graduate-level class of a Stanford finance professor to the general public. Property Values What You Get for ... $1,250,000 A federal-style house in Minneapolis; a Tudor in Denver; and a condo in a Boston brownstone. Time Warner Cable Reaches Agreement to Distribute Al Jazeera America The contract is vital for Al Jazeera because Time Warner Cable supplies television to millions of households in New York and Los Angeles, essential markets for cable channels.

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