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News Feed Latest worldwide news In wake of website woes, Obama eyes federal IT procurement rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told a small group of supporters on Monday that he wants to address federal procurement rules for information technology in the wake of a problematic launch of the website for his signature healthcare insurance program. Not your average steering wheel Explore our interactive of one of F1's most important and complicated pieces if kit. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. New China H7N9 strain gives kick to mutant bird flu research ROTTERDAM, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutch scientists hidden away in a top-security laboratory are seeking to create mutant flu viruses, dangerous work designed to prepare the world for a lethal pandemic by beating nature to it. FEATURE-Condo vote stirs passions over San Francisco's haves and have-nots SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - The plans for the 8 Washington condominium project show 134 luxury units rising from San Francisco's famed waterfront - a gleaming testament to a local economy in roaring good health. National Races We Are Watching Today Elections in Virginia, Boston, Detroit and Alabama. Tax initiatives and a question of secession in Colorado. Johnson Holds Off Poulter to Win First WGC Event American Dustin Johnson pitched in for an eagle two at the 16th hole to set up a three-stroke victory over England's Ian Poulter and win his first World Golf Championship title at the $8.5 million HSBC Champions on Sunday. Financials pull FTSE 100 down as RSA warns on profit LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - A sharp decline in financial stocks dragged Britain's FTSE 100 lower on Tuesday, with insurer RSA the biggest faller after it was hit by a profit warning. Catalan derby decided by Sanchez strike Alexis Sanchez sealed Barcelona's victory in last weekend's El Clasico with an impudent goal and Friday givees them a hard won victory over Espanyol in the Catalan derby. Maria to be with foster family A girl found in Greece and whose birth parents were traced to a Bulgarian Roma village will be cared for by a foster family when she's returned to Bulgaria the government's social services agency said. Exhibition Review Dark Universe, at the Hayden Planetarium Dark Universe, a new space show at the Hayden Planetarium, takes viewers through a century of discovery about the past, present and future of the cosmos. Venezuelan leader says workers see Chavez apparition at building site CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said an image of his idol and predecessor, the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, has appeared miraculously in the wall of an underground construction site. TAG Heuer sees single-digit sales growth this year CHEVENEZ, Switzerland (Reuters) - Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer expects single-digit sales growth this year and is aiming to outperform market growth estimated at about 5 percent in 2014, its head told Reuters on Tuesday. RPT-Norway's opposition wants $800 bln wealth fund banned from coal OSLO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Norway's opposition Labour Party has proposed banning the country's $800 billion wealth fund from investing in coal producers, a motion that may gain traction as several... Arrest of the Avalanches Goalie Casts a Shadow on a Promising Season The Colorado Avalanche, who are off to an N.H.L.-best start, were jolted out of their reverie Wednesday by the arrest of goaltender Semyon Varlamov in connection with an assault on his girlfriend. The Invisible Team Barcelonas Little Brother, Espanyol Money, politics and success on the field divide two soccer teams (and their fans) in the Catalan capital. Iraq's violent year shows no signs of slowing Shootings and explosions killed at least 15 people and wounded 22 others across Iraq on Monday, police said. Global Soccer Time to Remove Coaches From Concussion Decisions Its no longer enough to make it a guideline to remove a player after a blow to the head; it needs to become a rule. Tunisia's blogging doctor Zied Mhirsi tells Errol Barnett about helping the country's most vulnerable population groups. This Little LED of Mine The common complaint about compact fluorescent lights, the harsh glow, may have an energy-efficient answer, especially as LED bulbs fall under $10 each. On the trail of terror's most wanted CNN's Nic Robertson investigates the power of African terror leader Ikrima, whom U.S. failed to capture in daring raid. Authorities say multiple shots fired in New Jersey Mall Nov. 5 - The Bergen County chief of Staff confirmed reports of multiple shots fired in New Jersey Mall. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. The App Generation, by Howard Gardner and Katie Davis Teenage life in a wired age. Advertising Buy One, Give One Spirit Imbues an Online Store The altruistic shoemaker Toms is blazing a trail for like-minded companies with a new online store that features retailers with a social bent. Syracuse Beats Holy Family 79-41 as Ennis Shines Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim paid freshman point guard Tyler Ennis the ultimate compliment with only six words. Cilic Makes Winning Comeback at Paris Masters In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters. Gadgetwise Beats Signature Headphones Get an Upgrade Beats Electronics recently revamped its ubiquitous Beats Studio headphones, which were originally released in 2008. Remaking Medicine For Uninsured, Clearing a Way to Enrollment Kentucky and other states are using counselors to seek out and sign up uninsured residents, providing a clear view of how enrollment under the health care law should work. Pitcher on being 'Boston Strong' Red Sox pitching ace Jon Lester talks about being accused of cheating in the World Series and being "Boston Strong." Art looted by Nazis found A cache of 1,500 works of art -- including masterpieces by Picasso, Matisse and Chagall -- confiscated by the Nazis and missing for more than 70 years has been found in Germany, according to German media reports. Al Qaeda in Syria Al Qaeda is sweeping to power to impose strict Islamist ideology across swathes of war-ravaged Syria's rebel-held north, according to a CNN survey. CO2 injections likely culprit in Texas earthquakes -study NEW YORK, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Carbon dioxide injected into oil and gas wells may have caused a series of minor earthquakes in Texas long before the adoption of current hydraulic fracking, according to a study published on Monday in a national science journal. BoC's Murray-Exiting easy money policies will boost volatility SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - As central banks in advanced economies exit from extraordinarily easy monetary policies, there will be increased periods of market volatility, a top Bank of Canada... Last 2 Oklahoma jail shower escapees captured The last two inmates who escaped through the ceiling in the shower of the Caddo County Jail in Anadarko, Oklahoma, last month have been captured, Caddo County Sheriff Gene Cain told CNN on Tuesday. Exclusive Syria chemical weapons mission funded only through this month AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The international body tasked with eliminating Syria's chemical weapons has raised only enough money so far to fund its mission through this month, and more cash will have to be found soon to pay for the destruction of poison gas stocks next year. Security firm in tagging fraud probe Nov 5 - G4S, the world's largest security firm, has confirmed it will cooperate with a fraud probe connected to its criminal tagging operations. But, as David Pollard reports, the investigation is just the latest in a list of headaches. South Korean Government Seeks Ban on Small Leftist Party The United Progressive party is accused of plotting an armed rebellion against the Seoul government in event of war with North Korea. Bangladesh Takes Step to Increase Lowest Pay Factory owners said a proposed increase, nearly doubling wages, was too high, while labor leaders said it was not enough. 10 things India does better than anyone How does Indian outshine the world? Start with jewelry and barbers then keep counting.

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