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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hundreds of new species found in Amazon A titi monkey that purrs like a cat is just one of hundreds of species discovered in the Amazon in recent years, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. Netflix Hits Milestone and Raises Its Sights The video service said on Monday that it had surpassed 30 million U.S. subscribers and it reported third-quarter results that beat most expectations. 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. Heavy metal guitarist forms Turkish political party ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish rock guitarist has co-founded a new political party ahead of elections next year in the hope of translating months of summer protests into change at the ballot... YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. FOREX-Euro near two-year high vs dollar; outlook stays positive * Euro hovers below two-year high vs dollar after soft German Ifo data * Common currency still on course for gains against a weak dollar By Julie Haviv NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - The euro hovered... Brett Favre admits 'scary' memory loss Rachel Nichols discusses the economic disincentive NFL players ensue when sitting on the sidelines due to injury. Soccer In the Champions Leage, Italy's Best Face Spain's Big 2 A.C. Milan will look to end a bad streak against Barcelona, while Juventus plays Real Madrid in the Champions League. Exclusive Aiming to avoid Facebook chaos, NYSE runs Twitter IPO test NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange on Saturday did a test run of Twitter's highly anticipated market debut, as it seeks to avoid the types of problems that plagued Facebook's initial public offering on rival Nasdaq. Italy's right could split after Berlusconi move -lawmakers ROME, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Italy's political centre-right could split, lawmakers said on Saturday, after Silvio Berlusconi resurrected his old Forza Italia party and suspended the People of Freedom... Technology On the Road to Autonomous, a Pause at Extrasensory Autonomous cars have been arriving in bits and pieces for years. Bristling with sensors and microprocessors, cars have long been lightening the drivers workload and improving safety. Hallelujah! Pope toasts 10 million Twitter followers ROME (Reuters) - A jubilant Pope Francis celebrated reaching 10 million followers on messaging site Twitter on Sunday, a milestone in the Vatican's drive to spread the gospel through social media. Fantasy Football How Rookie Wide Receivers Have Fared Keenan Allen, Kenbrell Thompkins and DeAndre Hopkins have been the most fantasy-relevant rookies so far in 2013. Zogenix's long-acting painkiller gets FDA approval (Reuters) - Zogenix Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its drug for treating pain severe enough to require around-the-clock, long-term treatment, sending the specialty pharmaceutical company's shares up as much as 54 percent. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Package tours Not always lame The tendency to disparage group tours is misplaced. Even seasoned travelers can benefit from guided trips. Scared of heights? Don't look here! It must be one of the world's most terrifying sports, but "The Duke" of high-diving says it's also one of the most rewarding. "It's kind of like how your dog feels when he sticks his head out of the window," explains nine-time world champion Orlando Duque. "He's just so happy feeling the wind. That's how we feel." The Week Ahead | Dance Movements at a Museum Its a week for the big ballet stories. Window-shop for health insurance now, buy later NEW YORK (Reuters) - Frustrated by the new U.S. federal and state health insurance exchanges? T Magazine In Antwerp, A Derelict House With a Squatter Turns Into a Graceful Estate The Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen is renowned for the pared-down aesthetic of his residences and home furnishings, but his greatest triumph might be his Herculean rehabilitation of his own home. RPT-Key U.S. official faces grilling over how Obamacare website became fiasco WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Two months before the troubled Oct. 1 launch of Obamacare exchanges, a key administration official overseeing the program assured a congressional oversight panel that work was on track to roll out a tested website that would make it easy for Americans to enroll in affordable health insurance coverage. GLOBAL MARKETS-Record high on Wall Street lifts Asian spirits * Upbeat earnings from Microsoft, Amazon.com drive Wall St to record high Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look. Deal With Union Prevents Closing of Scottish Plant An eleventh-hour settlement of a dispute between Ineos and the Unite trade union will preserve hundreds of jobs at the petrochemical plant. Bloom, Kerr separate; Dornan set for "Grey" Oct 25 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr separate, Jamie Dornan is officially set for "Fifty Shades of Grey," and Octavia Spencer lands a TV role. Bob Mezan reports. Apple Targets Microsoft Office With Free Apps The applications, which essentially duplicate Microsoft Office and used to cost $10 each, will now be free to anyone who buys a new Apple device. Obama tells Americans Healthcare.gov to be fixed in "coming weeks" Oct. 26 - More than a week after a government shutdown, fueled by House Republicans against Obama's Affordable Care Act, the President seeks speedy recovery for healthcare.gov. Gavino Garay reports. UPDATE 3-Icahn raises stake in Apple, criticized by PIMCO's Gross Oct 24 (Reuters) - "Bond King" Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer of PIMCO, butted heads on Thursday with billionaire investor Carl Icahn, telling Icahn to leave Apple Inc alone after he again... Hitting Pay Dirt on Mars The first rock examined by Curiosity last year turns out to be an uncommon alkaline rock, with a tiny amount of water. No. 3 Florida State Rolls Over NC State 49-17 Famous Jameis did it again, putting on a show reminiscent of some of the Florida State greats who were on hand Saturday to honor Bobby Bowden. Yemeni girl, 15, burned to death by father A 15-year-old Yemeni girl was burned to death by her father for "communicating with her fiancee," according to Yemen's Interior Ministry. Born in Mexico, Living in Florida, Tiants Wife Is a Fervent Boston Fan Maria Tiant, who met the former pitcher Luis Tiant through softball teammates in 1960, said of the Red Sox, I want them to win so much. Every Game Brings an Extra-Large Challenge for Jets Allen After defending New Englands Rob Gronkowski last week, safety Antonio Allen faces two more imposing tight ends Sunday at Cincinnati. Bomb kills 18 people on way to wedding in eastern Afghanistan GHAZNI (Reuters) - A roadside bomb in eastern Afghanistan killed 18 people, including at least five women, who were travelling to a wedding party by minibus, a local government official said on Sunday. Patients might benefit from health literacy tests NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Doctors often assume they're explaining things in a way patients understand. When patients are confused, doctors don't always realize it. A new study shows patients might benefit from having their "health literacy" tested. Vettel in the groove, but don't mention Bieber GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel may look like Justin Bieber, and there are plenty of websites offering photo comparisons of the two, but Red Bull's Formula One world champion is clearly not a 'Belieber'. Allegation of U.S. Spying on Merkel Puts Obama at Crossroads Officials in the Obama administration say that the National Security Agency, in its push to build a global data-gathering network, has rarely weighed the long-term political costs of some of its operations. Suu Kyi on ending Myanmar violence CNN's Atika Shubert speaks with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi about violence in Myanmar, and her political goals. U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year.

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