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News Feed Latest worldwide news UK should remain in EU on reformed basis - Osborne Oct. 22 - UK finance minister George Osborne wants Britain to remain in the EU but only on a reformed basis, as the continent is in danger of pricing itself out of the world economy. How Does a Tick Do Its Dirty Work? Research Video Offers a Clue Just in time for Halloween a video made by researchers shows how ticks that carry Lyme disease cut into skin and hang on for days. Senate Republicans block Obama nominee for housing post WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked President Barack Obama's nominee to oversee mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, likely derailing his chances of securing the position. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. Square Feet The Superman Building in Providence, Now Dark, Is in Need of a Savior The owner of the Art Deco skyscraper, which resembles the Daily Planet building from the 1950s Superman series, is pushing a conversion to apartments, but taxpayers are balking at proposed subsidies. Pimco's Gross urges 'privileged 1 percent' to pay more tax NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bill Gross, manager of the world's largest bond fund, urged fellow members of the "privileged 1 percent," earning the highest incomes, to support higher U.S. taxes on carried interest and capital gains to help the economy. Currents | Dcor Charley Harper Designs That Takes Cues From Flora and Fauna Todd Oldham has partnered with Designtex to produce wallpaper and fabrics based on the artists patterns. Best Illustrated Books The New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Books of 2013, with sample artwork from each. Petty Leads No. 6 Baylor to 59-14 Rout of Kansas Bryce Petty threw for 430 yards and three touchdowns in fewer than three quarters, Lache Seastrunk ran for 109 yards and a score and sixth-ranked Baylor routed Kansas 59-14 on Saturday night for its school-record 11th straight win. Singer Kelly Clarkson ties the knot in Tennessee (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson, the first contestant to win the Fox singing competition "American Idol," married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in a ceremony over the weekend in Tennessee, the singer said on Monday. Russia Denies Reports It Spied on Group of 20 Officials It rejected an Italian newspapers report that Russian spy agencies distributed special USB thumb drives to eavesdrop on participants at last months meeting in St. Petersburg. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Oct. 4, led by "Gravity," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Gravity.............................$ 55.6 million 2 (1) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 21.5 million 3 (*) Runner Runner.......................$ 7.6 million 4 (2) Prisoners...........................$ 5.7 million 5 (3) Rush................................$ 4.4 million A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels. T Magazine Market Report | Timeless, Feathery Finds From cocktail dresses to jewelry, blue feathers are marking their territory as a timeless wardrobe addition. Fat Dad A Fat Dad Halloween (Hide the Candy) Every year after trick-or-treating, I used to hide my candy in a little paisley suitcase under my bed. Just to be safe, I even locked it so my dad would not devour the contents in one night. ArtsBeat American Academy in Rome Names New President Mark Robbins, the executive director of the International Center of Photography, will take over from Adele Chatfield-Taylor. How to counter online bullies Kelly Simpson was a cyberbully. Singer Kelly Clarkson ties the knot in Tennessee (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson, the first contestant to win the Fox singing competition "American Idol," married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in a ceremony over the weekend in Tennessee, the singer said on Monday. England's Hodgson Battles Dilemma of Youth v Experience England manager Roy Hodgson will face the familiar dilemma of youth versus experience when he comes to selecting his squad for next year's World Cup in Brazil. Currents | Events Designers Visions Turn to the Gold Coast The Design Showhouse at Hempstead House, 12 opulent rooms transformed by decorators, opens this weekend in Sands Point, Long Island. Jobless Rate in Euro Zone Stays at Record In a sign of weak growth, a slower than expected rise in inflation could put pressure on European officials to further stimulate the economy. 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. Scores of Migrants From Niger Found Dead in Sahara The 87 men, women and children were apparently stranded after a desperate search for water as they tried to make their way across the border to Algeria. Modern Love A Wave of Good Indicators A dangerous flood reveals a couples strong connection. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serena Williams Romps in Opener Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul. Sham corporations aid drug lords Stefanie Ostfeld and Dietlind Lerner say a new law could help stop drug dealers, weapons traders, income tax evaders and others from using our financial system to launder their money A Balloon Voyage With the Author of Falling Upwards Richard Holmes, whose new history of balloon travel, Falling Upwards, was published this week, takes to the skies in Orange County, N.Y. Books of The Times Sycamore Row, by John Grisham John Grishams Sycamore Row uses many of the same characters as A Time to Kill to tell the story of a court case over a will. Senate Republicans block key Obama court nominee WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked President Barack Obama's nominee to a key federal appeals court, charging that he was trying to "pack the court" to win favorable rulings. Amid Debate, Turkey Unveils Rail Tunnel Under Bosporus The ceremony coincided with the 90th anniversary of the modern Turkish state and during debate about the tunnels safety. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Kraft revenue misses on weak Jell-O, mayo sales (Reuters) - Kraft Foods Group Inc reported lower-than-expected quarterly revenue on Wednesday, hurt by lower prices on some beverages, and by soft sales of mayonnaise, salad dressing and Jell-O... Critics Notebook Banksy Makes New York His Gallery for a Month The graffiti artist known as Banksy has made New York his personal outdoor gallery for the month of October. Washington Nationals Hire Matt Williams as Manager More than a decade ago, when Matt Williams was still a third baseman, and Mike Rizzo was still climbing the front-office rungs, the future general manager thought he noticed the makings of a future skipper. Senator Rand Paul Is Accused of Plagiarizing His Lines From Wikipedia In a speech about eugenics, Mr. Paul appears to have taken words from a Wikipedia entry for the futuristic movie Gattaca. Italian Navy rescues migrants at sea Oct. 31 - The Italian Navy said it rescued more than 300 migrants off the coast of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa. Sarah Irwin reports. The Lede Saudi Men Sing No Woman, No Drive in Mock Homage to Ban on Female Drivers A video by Saudi comedians mocking the countrys ban on female drivers has brought attention to a campaign encouraging women to get behind the wheel. As body ages, Jackie Chan longs for Hollywood's full embrace BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - Jackie Chan wasn't in the mood for proclamations. Frugal Traveler Churches and Cheap Seafood Off the Coast of Chile Chilo, an archipelago off the southern part of the country, offers a number of choices for frugal-friendly exploration. Japanese artist makes 3D works of art out of coffee froth. October 28 - The art of the latte is brough into a new dimension. Sharon Reich reports.

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