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News Feed Latest worldwide news Zombies on bicycles ride through Key West Oct. 21 - Thousands of costumed zombies pedaled beside the Atlantic Ocean in Key West for the 4th annual Zombie Bike Ride. Jillian Kitchener reports. U.S. parks that are still open Want to marvel at California's giant sequoias or hike the Mount Katahdin section of the Appalachian Trail? With most of the United States' national parks still shuttered, the country's stunning state parks are getting some well-deserved attention. Energy firms take fresh punt on New Zealand deepwater WELLINGTON, Oct 25 (Reuters) - New Zealand is hoping the first deepwater wells to be drilled in the country in nearly 15 years will reignite interest in its offshore oil and gas basins, mostly ignored since some early discoveries in the 1970s. Cohen's SAC will close London office by year-end NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors will shut its London office by the end of the year as the hedge fund downsizes in response to a long-running insider trading investigation,... On Baseball Veteran Reliever Knows About Facing Heat Randy Choate, a left-handed relief specialist for the Cardinals, pitched twice for the Yankees against the Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series, and had an at-bat against Randy Johnson. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Drywall Contractors Fastest-growing small businesses. The sharing economy. Why the wedding business is booming in New Jersey. Pollen Study Points to Drought as Culprit in Bronze Age Mystery Analysis of pollen grains from sediment beneath the Sea of Galilee and the western shore of the Dead Sea indicate drought caused a Late Bronze Age collapse. From banker to high tech farmer CNN's Ian Lee reports on Faris Farrag, who has created an unusual farm outside of Cairo. Storage product retailer Container Store files for $200 million IPO (Reuters) - The Container Store Group Inc, a retailer of storage products, filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $200 million in an initial public offering of its common stock. China tourists given manners guide Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. Clowns in Mexico City? You cant be serious! Oct. 24 - Hundreds of clowns from across the Americas converge in Mexico City to attend the 18th annual clown convention to hone their clowning skills. Tara Cleary reports. Balloon Ride to Offer Expansive View, for a Price World View, a new space tourism company, unveiled its plans on Tuesday to loft passengers to the stratosphere as early as 2015, not by rocket but by giant balloon. Laps to laptops Formula One sells its big data know-how SINGAPORE, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Wander around the pits at a Formula One car race and you're as likely to bump into a laptop-wielding scientist or engineer as a mechanic with a spanner. Iran 'optimistic' after nuclear talks Hopes of bridging disagreements over Iran's nuclear ambitions rise as Iran expresses optimism after talks with Western powers. Lens Blog Pictures of the Day Pakistan and Elsewhere Photos from Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and Bangladesh. Red Sox 8, Cardinals 1 Red Sox Take Game 1 From Bumbling Cardinals Behind the strong pitching of Jon Lester, who struck out eight batters over seven and two-thirds scoreless innings, and an early 5-0 lead, Boston beat St. Louis in Game 1 of the World Series. World Briefing | Middle East Iran Man Who Survived Hanging Might Not Be Hanged Again His survival attracted worldwide attention and focused scrutiny on Irans heavy use of the death penalty. UPDATE 1-Billionaire Ackman trims CP railway stake, adding to fund's cash pile BOSTON/TORONTO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman announced on Thursday that he sold 6 million shares in Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd after a huge run-up in the stock, adding a... The new Christian Grey? "Fifty Shades of Grey" has found its new leading man in Jamie Dornan, according to several reports. Lessons from Hong Kong As Beijing touts a high-profile crackdown on corruption, experts say it should look south to Hong Kong as an example of a Chinese territory that has succeeded in cutting out the rot. Today's Economist Tax Withholding Still Controversial After 70 Years Neither liberals nor conservations love tax withholding, but Congress is unlikely ever to eliminate it, an economist writes. Thai Buddhism's Supreme Patriarch Dies at 100 Thailand's Supreme Patriarch, who headed the country's order of Buddhist monks for more than two decades, died Thursday. He was 100. Chinese Company Buys Chase Manhattan Plaza Fosun International Ltd. will pay $725 million for the 60-story office tower owned by JPMorgan Chase. Cigar-smuggling pigeons to touch down at New York gallery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thanks to New York City artist Duke Riley, the American surveillance apparatus faces a new airborne foe the homing pigeon. Obamacare applications near 700,000, official says (Reuters) - About 700,000 applications have been submitted for U.S. healthcare coverage being offered through new exchanges created by President Barack Obama's healthcare law, a U.S. official said on Thursday. European Parliament Rejects New Subsidies for Fishing Fleets Lawmakers also voted to provide financial support for ecologically friendly measures meant to prevent overfishing, but they maintained some handouts to the commercial fishing industry. Anchovies 101 A Video Tutorial Melissa Clark has plenty of tips on using anchovies. Her favorite dish anchovy toast. Football Ronaldo inspires Real Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to come up against each other in the World Cup playoff -- and if both men continue their recent hot streak then it could prove to be one unmissable encounter. 'Glee' says goodbye to Cory Monteith On Thursday night, "Glee" bid farewell to a beloved actor and character. Buying spree puts Qatar emir's daughter atop art's 'power list' LONDON (Reuters) - The daughter of the emir of Qatar was named as the art world's most powerful figure on Thursday after the tiny Gulf state went on an unprecedented spending spree at auction houses and in private sales around the world to fill its new museums. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Australia, U.N. spar over wildfires and climate change OSLO (Reuters) - Australia's prime minister accused the U.N.'s climate change chief on Wednesday of "talking through her hat" when she drew a link between wildfires raging in his country and global warming. Ericsson Sales Slip, and So Does Its Stock The big maker of mobile network equipment reported a third-quarter revenue decline on a slowdown in projects by large cellphone carriers. Design Notebook House Haunters For designers who specialize in haunted houses, its high season. What scares them is how little time there is to furnish the home of your nightmares. Syria Attack causes national blackout Syria was plunged Wednesday into a nationwide blackout, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency reported. Giant hornets kill 42 people Hornets have killed dozens of people in China and injured more than 1,500 with their powerful venomous sting. RPT-Fitch Spanish Banks Selling Equity Holdings to Bolster Capital Oct 24 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Healthcare A vow to fight, a pledge to fix Oct. 24 - Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz vows to keep up opposition to President Obama's healthcare reform, and the lead contractor on the troubled Healthcare.gov website pledges to irate lawmakers service will improve. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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