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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fed should not raise rates to fight financial risk Evans CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should be "extraordinarily careful" about hiking interest rates to head off potential risks to financial stability when more effective tools, like supervision,... World Briefing | the Americas Mexico Soda-Tax Bill Moves Forward The lower house of Mexicos Congress has approved a tax on soda and other sugary drinks as part of the governments fight against the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Dance Review Houston Ballet Opens Its Joyce Theater Run The Houston Ballet is presenting works by Stanton Welch, Ben Stevenson and, most notably, Mr. Morris. A Royal Christening in Britain Amid a Refrain of Coos People waited overnight for a view of Prince George, third in line to the throne, who was dressed in a replica of a lace gown first worn by Queen Victorias eldest daughter. Social alienation proves popular in Hollywood's fall lineup LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After a summer of superhero action and feel-good animated comedies, Hollywood has turned to forlorn figures to head fall-winter fare at the box office with films that explore... QA With iOS 7 Upgrade, Podcasts Move to an Apple App Questions about Apples new Podcasts app, and how Google is able to read your mind. EU states back biodiesel duties on Argentina, Indonesia BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union member states agreed to impose punitive duties on biodiesel imported from Argentina and Indonesia, which are accused of selling it into the bloc at unfairly low prices, according to diplomats. 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. Letter From India Indian Billionaires Get a Pass Indias mainstream media are firmly in the grip of corporations, as seen in the coverage of an investigation involving Hindalco. Apple unveils lighter iPad Air Thinner. Lighter. Faster. That's what Apple promises in its newest iPad, which also has a new name the iPad Air. UPDATE 1-Egypt's Ezz Steel says 2nd-qtr net profit rose 76 pct CAIRO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Ezz Steel, Egypt's biggest steel maker, said on Wednesday that consolidated net profit for the second quarter rose 76 pct year-on-year and that a new plant it was building would increase earnings in coming years. Football Dortmund down Gunners A late strike by Robert Lewandowski earned Borussia Dortmund a precious 2-1 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League Group F match on Tuesday night. Lillard Scores 28 as Blazers Beat Kings 109-105 Damian Lillard scored 23 of his 28 points in the second half, helping the Portland Trail Blazers edge the Sacramento Kings 109-105 in a preseason game on Sunday night. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ tumbles to 1-week low on Bank of Canada shift * C$ at C$1.0393 vs US$, or 96.22 U.S. cents * Change in Bank of Canada language undermines loonie * Worries of tighter money in China had set negative tone * Canadian bond prices higher, outperform... 10 things to know New Mexico It's too easy to let New Mexico off as simply "The Land of Enchantment." American Petroleum Tankers files for IPO Oct 22 (Reuters) - American Petroleum Tankers Partners LP, controlled by Blackstone Group LP, filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $172.5 million in an initial public offering of common... Innovation Who Made That Kale? Plus The kale vs. Chick-fil-A slogan battle. T Magazine The Look | Naomie Harris Gets Jazzed Up The actress was honored at Elles 20th annual Women in Hollywood event last night in Beverly Hills. Giants Replay Week 7 Eli Manning passed for 200 yards and a touchdown as the Giants recorded their first win of the season, a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Germany says U.S. may have monitored Merkel's phone BERLIN (Reuters) - The German government has obtained information that the United States may have monitored the mobile phone of Chancellor Angela Merkel and she called President Barack Obama on Wednesday to demand an immediate clarification, her spokesman said. Federal employees return to work, but future remains uncertain Oct. 17 - A video montage of U.S. government workers in Washington returning to the grind after a 16-day shutdown. Produced by Nathan Frandino. United Nations set to send mission guards to Central African Republic UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has recommended 560 troops be sent to the Central African Republic to protect a United Nations political mission in the virtually lawless country. 10 Receive Whiting Writers Awards The prizes, for writers in the early stages of their careers, come with a $50,000 award. Parents should be liable in bullying Mark O'Mara says parents who don't monitor their kids' social media use should be held responsible for the consequences UPDATE 2-Nasdaq profit beats expectations, helped by deals * Q3 profit of 66 cents/share vs expectations of 62 cents/share India Ink Muzaffarnagar Gang Rape Cases Languish in Police Files The Muzaffarnagar police said the women named their alleged assailants in their gang rape complaints, but the officer investigating these cases, has not made any contact with the men. States Are Focus of Effort to Foil Health Care Law Conservative groups are increasingly taking the fight against President Obamas health care law to states like Virginia in an effort to block Medicaid expansion. Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares try to find footing after tumble TOKYO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Asian shares tried to steady on Thursday following a tumble sparked by concerns about China's economic outlook, and the dollar languished near a two-year low against the... Former Ecuadorean judge testifies to bribery in Chevron case NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - A former Ecuadorean judge testified on Wednesday that he ghost-wrote rulings for another judge who ordered Chevron Corp to pay $19 billion to villagers whose land had been polluted by oil exploration. WRAPUP 2-White House steps up damage control on healthcare rollout * Obama administration officials to meet insurance executives Currents | QA A Blueprint for Misery The artist Michael Elmgreen, on his design with Ingar Dragset of an apartment for a fictional failed architect at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Pospisil Beats Hewitt in 2 Sets in Vienna Opener Vasek Pospisil of Canada defeated Lleyton Hewitt of Australia, 7-6 (6), 6-4, in the first round of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. Music History at Caff Lena Since 1960, this venue in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has been an important outpost of the folk music revival. Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Bits Blog Longing for the Wow at Apples Product Showcases Apples keynote presentations were once the most exciting events in the tech industry. Now they feel repetitive and boring. Kimye forever Kim, Kanye get engaged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now engaged, according to E! News, the network that airs Kardashian's reality show. Russia reduces charges against Greenpeace activists over Arctic protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday dropped piracy charges against 30 people involved in a Greenpeace protest against Arctic oil drilling, replacing them with lesser offences and cutting the maximum jail sentence they face to seven years from 15. In Transit Blog Storm Watching in Style An inn on Vancouver Island offers hikesand rain jacketsduring the storm season. Books of The Times Eleanor Cattons Luminaries, Man Booker Prize Winner Eleanor Cattons Luminaries, this years winner of the Man Booker Prize, is an immense period piece set in 19th-century New Zealand.

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