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News Feed Latest worldwide news Wozniacki ends wait for 2013 title The wait is over for Caroline Wozniacki as she collects some silverware in Luxembourg. UPDATE 2-White House says 'Obamacare' website will be fixed by end of November Oct 25 (Reuters) - The website for Americans to buy insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law should be working smoothly for most users by the end of November, a White House official assigned to fix Healthcare.gov said on Friday. Wall Street Week Ahead Focus on Facebook, Apple and the Fed NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve meeting next week is not on the minds of as many people as when it met in September, but its decision to do nothing last month is providing the fuel for more share gains in Apple and Facebook, which report results next week. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. In Transit Blog From Orbitz, a New Loyalty Program Orbitz Rewards is a new loyalty program that is designed to offer benefits that members can use immediately. Woman is dog's best friend No one knows exactly how long the 2-year-old pit bull had been left to die alone in the Arizona mountains. Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupts ROME (Reuters) - Europe's tallest and most active volcano Mount Etna erupted on Saturday, spewing glowing lava into the air and sending a vast plume of smoke over the southern Italian island of Sicily. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. The Week Ahead | Dance Movements at a Museum Its a week for the big ballet stories. Estuaries in Puerto Rico's capital get 'mega clean up' SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A flotilla of fishing skiffs and kayaks plied through the channels and lagoons that comprise the San Juan estuary system Saturday, as volunteers dove beneath bridges and trudged through the thick mangrove forest lining its coasts. Kenya 1 Month On Looting Dampens Mall Memorial Mourners from various races and religions grabbed handfuls of dirt and planted saplings at a memorial ceremony for the nearly 70 people killed at Nairobis Westgate Mall. Hans Ephraimson-Abt, Air-Crash Victims Crusader, Dies at 91 Mr. Ephraimson-Abt became an internationally known advocate after the death of his daughter on Korean Air Lines Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet fighter planes in 1983. 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. Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. Italian success to spur Spanish bond resurgence * Peripheral banks under pressure to show independent funding News Analysis In Spy Uproar, Everyone Does It Just Wont Do The uproar in Europe has obscured a new reality The digital age has merely expanded the ability of nations to do to one another what they have done for centuries. Your Money Adviser Health Insurance Options Arent Limited to Government Exchanges Most shoppers for health insurance can leave the new exchanges and buy coverage through brokers or company Web sites, but it is unclear if they will find a better deal. Official who made big healthcare website decision a frequent White House visitor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The government official identified as being responsible for a last-minute decision that helped jam up the Obamacare health insurance website has been a frequent presence at the White House, according to visitor logs. Sports Briefing | College Basketball Jamaican to Play for UConn The University of Connecticut said Kentan Facey, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward, had been granted a waiver to play this season by the N.C.A.A. U.S. jobless claims stay elevated, manufacturing slows WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, but a lingering backlog of applications in California makes it difficult... Pope holds crisis talks on fate of Germany's 'luxury bishop' VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis held crisis talks on Thursday on the fate of Germany's "luxury bishop" who is under intense pressure to resign for spending some 31 million euros ($42 million) on an ultra-luxurious residence. LED maker Cree forecasts disappointing profit; shares fall (Reuters) - Cree Inc , a maker of light-emitting diodes, forecast current-quarter earnings below analysts' average estimate as it expects higher marketing expenses for its LED bulb, sending its... A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. Scientists confirm most distant galaxy Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago. Analysis Obama's aversion to Mideast conflicts fuels backlash from allies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - From Saudi Arabia to Israel, traditional U.S. allies in the Middle East are beginning to ask Is America turning its back on us? Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Exoskeleton's super strength Students at the University of Pennsylvania have created a powered armor similar to Matt Damon's in the film "Elysium." China offers rewards to six regions to fight air pollution BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday it would give rewards amounting to 5 billion yuan ($816.91 million) for curbing air pollution in six regions where the problem is serious, underscoring government concern about a source of public anger. UPDATE 1-Airbus exec says time for Germany to pay A350 loan in full BERLIN, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Germany should pay the remaining 600 million euros of a disputed development loan for Airbus's A350 passenger plane now the aircraft maker has allocated work to German... Memory testing can age older adults in minutes NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who feel younger than they really are might want to steer clear of memory tests, or risk feeling older, a new study suggests. GLOBAL MARKETS-World shares flat but Wall St gains; SP 500 at new high * Nikkei futures index down following earthquake * U.S. bond prices rise before Fed meeting next week * European shares dip from 5-year highs as rally fades By Angela Moon NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters)... US STOCKS-SP 500 ends at record high, boosted by tech results NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The SP 500 ended at another record high on Friday, boosted by gains in technology shares after strong results from Microsoft and Amazon.com. UPDATE 1-Seven hurt at Howard University concert in Washington WASHINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - At least seven people, including two police officers, were hurt at Washington's Howard University on Friday when a crowd rushed the gates of a homecoming concert, authorities said. Economic cost of shutdown may be half $24B estimates- Vitner Oct. 24 - While there was some pullback in economic activity during the first couple of weeks of October, Wells Fargo senior economist Mark Vitner says the costs were greatly overestimated. Bobbi Rebell reports CNN Jolts Ratings Race With Blackfish On Thursday night, the network drew a surprisingly young audience for the documentary about the safety and ethics of confining killer whales. U.S. trade deficit widens slightly on weak exports WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. trade deficit widened slightly in August as exports slipped, suggesting trade will probably not be much of a boost to growth in the third quarter. 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. 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. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours.

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