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News Feed Latest worldwide news Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Well Concussions and the Classroom The American Academy of Pediatrics on Sunday released new recommendations regarding students who return to school following a concussion. Sports Briefing | Soccer Malmo Captures Swedish League Title Malmo FF secured its 17th Swedish league title, beating Elfsborg, 2-0, in the next-to-last round. UK Snowden reporter's partner involved in 'espionage' and 'terrorism' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - British authorities claimed the domestic partner of reporter Glenn Greenwald was involved in "terrorism" when he tried to carry documents from former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden through a London airport in August, according to police and intelligence documents. News Analysis Facebooks Ad Warning Sounds a Note of Caution for Twitter Advocates for the social network say that it captures one of the greatest concentrations of human attention on the planet, and therefore offers a boundless opportunity for advertisers. The origami kayak and 9 other great folding vehicles Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak. UPDATE 1-Obamacare controversy hits close to home for Capitol Hill staff WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Republican lawmakers opposed to Obamacare have been grappling with a predicament of their own making as they decide whether to move their staff into the new insurance marketplaces tied to President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul. Amanda Peet, Playwright, With The Commons of Pensacola Amanda Peet turns playwright, with The Commons of Pensacola, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Blythe Danner. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in London; Washington; and Thailand A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Sports Briefing | Tennis Police Question Hingis Martina Hingis has been questioned by the Swiss police after her estranged husband, Thibault Hutin, said he was attacked by her and her family, a police spokesman said. Building Blocks A Modern Flood Barrier Aims to Protect Verizons Landmark Building The portable wall should protect Verizon equipment from inundation and keep stock exchange communications open should another hurricane strike. Judge denies California town's request to halt hot sauce production LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles suburb that sued to curb the strong, spicy odor emitted from a chili-processing plant lost its initial bid for a court injunction against the makers of the popular Sriracha-brand hot pepper sauce on Thursday. Green makeover will be struggle for Germany's RWE FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF (Reuters) - A latecomer to renewable energy, Germany's RWE is trying to turn itself green at a time when it lacks the two resources it needs most time and money. World Briefing | The Americas Mexico Junk Food Tax Is Approved Aiming to curb unhealthy consumption habits, Mexicos Congress on Thursday approved new taxes on sugary drinks and junk food. CIA officers to testify on Benghazi Drew Griffin reports a House subcommittee will hear a detailed report on the Benghazi attack from CIA security officers. Troubled Start for Health Law Has Democrats Feeling Anxious Democrats say that the laws woes are cutting into the momentum they gained after the government shutdown, and that the troubles could cost them in the 2014 midterm races. McIlroy Bolts Out to the Lead at HSBC Champions The graceful combination of power and balance. The bounce in his step after every birdie. His name at the top of the leaderboard. For at least one round, Rory McIlroy finally looked like the former No. 1 player in the world instead of a guy who hasn't won a tournament all year. When Insurers Drop Policies Three Stories Insurance companies are canceling millions of health insurance plans that fail to meet minimum standards, and a look at the stories of three people with such plans tells a complex tale. UPDATE 2-Office Depot-OfficeMax deal gets U.S. antitrust nod NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A deal to combine No. 2 U.S. office supply retailer Office Depot Inc with smaller rival OfficeMax Inc has won approval from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the... Dance Review Tatyana Tenenbaums Private Country at Chocolate Factory Private Country, an experimental hybrid of song, dance and text by Tatyana Tenenbaum, uses multiple spaces in the Chocolate Factory in Queens. Sports Briefing | Tennis Nadal and Djokovic Advance in Paris Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic overcame big servers to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals. UAE ghost town sparks horror film CNN's Sara Sidner visits a ghost town that is the inspiration for the UAE's first horror movie, "Djinn." Gruesome scenes on Santiagos streets Oct. 21 - Scenes from hell ooze onto the streets of Santiago as thousands of zombies embark on their annual walk through the Chilean capital. Tara Cleary reports. The Lede Bahrain Crackdown Extends to Exhibit on Crackdown After the police in Bahrain shut down an exhibition on the security crackdown following the 2011 uprising, a spokesman contended that the display was an attempt to illegally reinforce hatred. Living Together Van Base With Fan Base For one family on an epic 23,000-mile journey, home is wherever the VW takes them so long as their followers keep paying. Common Sense High Income, Low Taxes and Never a Bad Year Even in 2009, when the global economy hit the wall, the richest Americans were able to cash in thanks to regressively low rates on capital gains. Serious Danger of Blood Clots Halts Sale of Leukemia Drug The drug, Iclusig, has been linked to severe heart attacks and strokes, blindness and loss of blood flow in the extremities that can require amputation. Philadelphia Inquirer Majority Owners Seek to Buy Out Others The majority owners said they wanted to provide stability to the newspaper after a month of upheavals and lawsuits. Wealth Want to buy an Irish castle? For those of means, the price is right. Haitian-Dominicans not citizens? Some Dominicans who have never traveled outside of their country of birth could suddenly find themselves outsiders. 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. U.S. Farm Credit says quarterly earnings up 20.6 pct CHICAGO, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Farm Credit System, a government sponsored enterprise and the single largest lender to U.S. agriculture, on Friday said third-quarter earnings were up 20.6... Farro or Bulgur With Black-Eyed Peas, Chard and Feta A spiced up version of a classic Greek preparation black-eyed peas cooked with greens. U.S. energy opportunities growing U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says the U.S. is expected to be largest producer of natural gas in 2013. Van Riemsdyk, Bernier Help Maple Leafs Beat Flames James van Riemsdyk scored a short-handed goal and Jonathan Bernier made 41 saves to help the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Wednesday night. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Seoul's 'Gangnam Style' police The uniforms of Seoul's new tourist police force were designed by "Gangnam Style" singer Psy's costume designer. Crime Scene When It Comes to New York City Nuisances, Hes a One-Man Task Force The police are familiar with Robert Gluckstadt because he calls them every time something annoys him, particularly on the subway. U.S. consumer confidence at six-year high, Europeans also more upbeat - survey LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer confidence in the United States reached a six-year high in the third quarter, as prospects for jobs and personal finances improved, and also rose sharply in Europe, a... Color Controversy at SNL Criticism over recent remarks by a cast member have shed light on the absence of black women on Saturday Night Live.

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