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News Feed Latest worldwide news Paulson hedge funds backing recovery in Greek banks ATHENS (Reuters) - Funds run by billionaire investor John Paulson see Greece's recapitalised banking sector as an attractive investment play on the country's recovery after a deep six-year slump. Hungry City Crazy Crab 888 in Flushing, Queens At Crazy Crab 888, the ambience may be zero stars, but the service approaches four. Scientist reveals secrets of laughter Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why. Veterans not a political chew toy Paul Rieckhoff says as another budget battle approaches, veterans refuse to be used again--as they were in the shutdown--as hostages of warring political parties Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Gadgetwise An iPhone Case That Doubles as a Charger The flip-out prongs of the PocketPlug can go right into an electrical outlet without the need for wires. Don't let religious beliefs impede kids' care doctors NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pediatricians and child abuse agencies should step in when parents' religious beliefs keep kids from getting necessary medical care, doctors said Monday. Letters to the Editor Readers respond to a recent article. Innovation Who Made That Coffee Lid? How a lawsuit sent Americas inventors to work. Two Republican congressmen defend U.S. spying abroad WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two Republican congressmen on Sunday defended Washington's surveillance programs abroad in reaction to protests from allies, after the wide scope of the eavesdropping was revealed this year by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. New Rules Set to Help Womens Offenses in College Basketball The N.C.A.A. has instructed officials to restrict physical play this season, after scoring fell to a record low in 2012-13. The Media Equation Gawker Kicks Open the Closet, but Its Disclosure Barely Reverberates Now that gay marriage is a fact of life, a persons sexual orientation is not only not news, its not very interesting. Switzerland extradites man linked to Finmeccanica probe to Italy ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland has extradited a man to Italy in connection with a probe into allegations of bribery in an Indian helicopter deal won by Finmeccanica unit AgustaWestland, Swiss authorities said on Monday. Media Decoder A Fans Mission Resurrect a Little-Watched Movie A television editor has organized a screening and discussion with the director of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford, and the event is prompting strong interest. Dot Earth Blog Updates on Americas Persistent Air and Water Pollution Challenges A look at ways to clean up Americas lingering air and water pollution problems. Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. Americans furious with U.S. spying revelations demonstrate in Washington Oct. 26 - After recent revelations from Edward Snowden linked to the U.S. spying, angered Americans call for congressional action on Capitol steps. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Vatican to field cricket team, take on Anglican Church VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican officially declared its intention to defeat the Church of England on Tuesday - not in a theological re-match nearly 500 years after they split, but on the cricket pitch. Making Robots More Like Us In a shift away from robots made to perform in factories, designers are putting the human into humanoids so that they can safely interact in public. UPDATE 3-Biogen's new MS drug tops expectations; ups 2013 forecast Oct 28 (Reuters) - Biogen Idec Inc on Monday reported $286 million in third-quarter sales of its high-profile new multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera, providing fresh evidence that the medicine is off to an impressive launch and exceeding all expectations. Chinese University Defends Outspoken Teachers Firing Peking Universitys dismissal of an economist, Xia Yeliang, has prompted questions about whether it was politically motivated. Ballet Gambles With Flash and Sparkle With "Le Corsaire" and a new star dancer, Tamara Rojo hopes to start the transformation of the English National into a higher-profile ensemble. In Quake-Prone Israel, Public Is Advised to Take Cover, This Time Outside As recent tremors raise fears, a new safety campaign instructs people who have long been told to rush indoors during a rocket attack to do the opposite during a big earthquake. The Scan Explaining a Collider and Poisons Power November events at the intersection of science and culture. iPhone's fingerprint sensor works for dogs You'll have to be doggedly clever to unlock Mike Linden's new iPhone 5S. US STOCKS-Wall St inches higher on Fed expectations; Apple up NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday, pushing the SP 500 to another intraday high, with expectations high the Federal Reserve will keep its stimulus in place for the time being. Mexico beefs up security after attacks on state energy firms MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has stepped up security in a troubled western region after a string of attacks on electricity installations at the weekend that temporarily knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. World's most extreme courses From Greenland to Afghanistan to Bolivia playing golf in some of the world's wildest, most beautiful and most dangerous places. How the web mourned Lou Reed Gene Seymour says Lou Reed's death brought out a wave of sorrow and remembrance of a pioneer in pop music. Scientists discover species in untrod Australian rainforest Scientists have found what they're describing as a "lost world" on the northern tip of Queensland, Australia, hosting at least three previously undocumented species, including a frog that makes love in the rain. A year after Superstorm Sandy, federal aid trickles in (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, only a fraction of the aid money earmarked for recovery has been used, in what some claim is a painfully slow and opaque process. Square Feet In a Healthy Apartment Market, Pockets of Worry A few developers are beginning to wonder if the demand they expected to gallop in to their new construction will materialize. Global Health Neglected Diseases Still Are, Well, Neglected Despite progress, a study has found that only 4 percent of the new drugs and vaccines approved in the last dozen years were for diseases that affect mostly the poor. 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. Iran border guards killed in clashes with bandits -- report As many as 17 Iranian border guards have been killed in armed clashes with bandits in the Saravan city area of southeast Iran, Iran's state news agency said Saturday. Beetles and scorpions creep on to Paris food scene PARIS (Reuters) - Popular delicacies in Asia but spurned by most in the West, grasshoppers, beetles and waterscorpions have crept on to the menu of a Parisian restaurant for the first time. Bolivian food fair showcases indigenous culinary delights Oct. 17 - Bolivians come together for their biggest and brightest food fair as the South American nation looks to unite its rich culinary diversity and pride in its traditional cuisine. Tara Cleary reports. Brazil's Sports Minister to Resign Before World Cup Brazil's Sports minister is to stand down in December just six months before the country hosts the World Cup. Atop Thoroughbred Racing and Remaining Positive, Despite a Painful Setback As Ken and Sarah Ramsey have topped the money winners among thoroughbred owners and breeders this year, they have continued to grapple with her incomplete recovery from a 2007 stroke. UPDATE 4-Apple's results fail to excite ahead of holiday quarter Oct 28 (Reuters) - Apple Inc's profit and margins slid despite selling 33.8 million iPhones in its September quarter, prompting a brief but sharp selloff as disappointed investors cashed in some of the stock's recent strong gains.

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