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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. China's most beautiful bookshop No glamorous chandeliers, no extravagant faade -- to find the most beautiful bookshop in China, travelers just have to follow the yellow-striped road to an underground car park. UPDATE 2-Newell profit tops Street; to buy back more shares Oct 25 (Reuters) - Newell Rubbermaid Inc topped Wall Street's profit estimates for the third quarter on tight cost controls and strength in Latin America, and offered more cash to shareholders... Picasso Museum Makeover Drags On As the Muse Picassos reopening is repeatedly delayed, the museums president is drawing criticism for her management style, art loans to overseas institutions and cost overruns. Serena Williams Advances in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams beat Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-4, to move toward the semifinals of the WTA Championships in Istanbul. Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports. Poison Pen A Warning on Chemical Peels Two influential agencies moved to classify an acid commonly used by dermatologists as a possible carcinogen. UPDATE 1-Spain seeks to privatise up to 60 pct of Aena - study MADRID, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Spain is seeking three to five core investors to buy 20 percent to 30 percent of debt-burdened state airport operator Aena and may then float further shares to leave as... Company hosting Obamacare data has technical glitch U.S. official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A data center that hosts the key website for the healthcare exchanges that are at the heart of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform law lost connectivity on Sunday, said a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Human Services. East Roundup Harvard Forces Overtime, but Princeton Holds On Roman Wilson scored a touchdown in the first extra period and another in the third as Princeton won at Harvard in triple overtime. China Tries to Clean Up Toxic Legacy of Its Rare Earth Riches Export restrictions have done little to slow the devastation resulting from rare earth mining, including contamination that threatens the water supply of millions. Harden Hurt in Rockets Rout of Memphis Houston Rockets guard James Harden was listed as day-to-day after leaving Friday night's preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a right knee bruise. Saudi women defy driving ban Saudi Arabian women defy authorities over female driving ban. CNN's Mohammad Jamjoom reports. 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. China's most beautiful bookshop No glamorous chandeliers, no extravagant faade -- to find the most beautiful bookshop in China, travelers just have to follow the yellow-striped road to an underground car park. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. Prison Official Guilty in First Major Conviction in Georgia Corruption Cases The ruling came a day after presidential elections in which a big issue has been the criminal prosecutions of more than 10 former ministers. 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. Gay people welcome at Sochi Winter Olympics, says Russia's Putin Oct. 28 - Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges no discrimination against gay people at Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Mana Rabiee reports. U.S. judge orders TV pitchman Trudeau released from jail (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Monday ordered infomercial pitchman Kevin Trudeau released from a downtown Chicago jail where he had been held six days for failing to pay a nearly $38 million judgment over false promises he made in a weight-loss book. Red Sox Beat Cards to Even World Series 2-2 A three-run home run by unexpected starter Jonny Gomes lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday that tied the best-of-seven World Series 2-2. Spy scandal a huge blow to Obama Julian Zelizer says the scandal over NSA surveillance overseas is another huge blow to President Obama. Five killed as car ploughs into crowd in Beijing's Tiananmen Square BEIJING (Reuters) - Five people were killed and dozens injured on Monday, the government said, when a car ploughed into pedestrians and caught fire in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the site of 1989 pro-democracy protests bloodily suppressed by the military. YOUR MONEY-It's flu season Should you get a shot? Oct 28 (Reuters) - When her law office offered flu shots in mid-October, Kelly Walsh, a paralegal in Boston, hesitated. Well Vitamin D Ineffective for Preventing Osteoporosis A new analysis suggests that taking vitamin D supplements does not help prevent osteoporosis in middle-aged adults. Deutsche Boerse gets offer from U.S. to settle Iran case FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse said on Monday it had received an offer from the United States to settle an investigation into the possible violation of U.S. sanctions against Iran for $152 million. U.S. factory, housing data suggest economy losing steam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing output barely rose in September and contracts to buy previously owned homes recorded their largest drop in nearly 3-1/2 years, the latest signs the economy's... Judge blocks part of Texas law restricting abortion AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked a provision of a new Texas law that requires doctors performing abortions to have an agreement with a local hospital to admit patients, and the judge left up to physicians the decision whether to administer the so-called abortion pill in medical emergencies. Moore Wins CIMB Classic in Playoff Ryan Moore won the thunderstorm-delayed CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a playoff with Gary Woodland, birdieing the first hole for his third PGA Tour victory. Personal Health Commutings Hidden Cost The American dependence on cars, resulting in lost hours that could otherwise be spent exercising or socializing, has taken a toll on our health. Ladd Scores in Shootout, Jets Beat Stars 2-1 Andrew Ladd scored the only goal in a shootout, Ondrej Pavelec made 35 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday night. Ducks Slip Past Blue Jackets 4-3 Corey Perry scored with 225 remaining in the third period on Sunday night and the Anaheim Ducks edged Columbus 4-3, ending Blue Jackets' three-game winning streak. Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty to assault (Warning Language in seventh paragraph may be offensive to some readers) Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. REFILE-Apps help parents track Halloween trick or treaters TORONTO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Parents worried about letting their children go trick-or-treating at Halloween can download new apps that track kids and send alerts when they venture outside designated safe areas. Youre the Boss Blog How Does an Owner Who Stepped Away Reassert Control? Bibby Gignilliat, founder of a company that offers cooking classes as team-building events, wants to re-engage with the business to meet her long-term goals. Gold grows on trees in Australia Parents beware You're about to have one less idiom in your repertoire. Scientists in Australia have discovered gold deposits on eucalyptus trees in the Outback. Kenya conversion to terror? Al Qaeda allied terror group al-Shebaab works to recruit vulnerable youths in Kenya. CNN's Nic Robertson reports. Court rejects Bo Xilai appeal A court in eastern China on Friday upheld the guilty verdict and life sentence against former high-flying politician Bo Xilai, effectively ending one of the messiest political scandals to hit the ruling Chinese Communist Party in decades. Blizzard fund raises $400,000 for South Dakota ranchers Oct 28 (Reuters) - A relief effort has raised about $400,000 for South Dakota farmers and ranchers affected by a rare autumn blizzard earlier this month that killed sheep and tens of thousands of cattle.

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