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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. U.S. healthcare rollout undergoes first congressional scrutiny Oct. 24 - In testimony before lawmakers, a lead contractor responsible for developing the government's troubled healthcare website says the website will be fixed in time to allow people to enroll in private health insurance by a Dec. 15 deadline to obtain benefits at the start of the new year. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Higher rates fail to boost demand at Fed's reverse repo test NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday doubled the interest rate on overnight loans it pays Wall Street dealers and money market funds, but it did not generate much additional... Rights groups Some U.S. drone strikes 'war crimes' Two international human rights groups have raised grave concerns about U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen, suggesting some attacks in recent years may amount to war crimes. Pickup Soccer in Brazil Has an Allure All Its Own Known as pelada, pickup soccer has long been a part of Brazilian culture, attracting players day and night who play for the love of the game. Humans vs Sumatran elephants The conflict between humans and critically endangered Sumatran elephants in Indonesia has been going on for decades, with the elephants on the losing end of the battle. The villagers and farmers don't kill them for food. They do it to keep their homes and crops safe. The grim result is the killing combined with shrinking elephant habitat contributes to an 80% population loss since the 1930s, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Year After Hurricane Sandy, Victims Contest Christies Status as a Savior Some storm victims say that Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey has used the disaster to promote himself, though the governor says that billions in aid has been distributed. Movie Review Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings The Filipino horror comedy Remington and the Curse of the Zombadings features zombie drag queens, a gay curse and a serial killer with a gaydar gun. The ship that saved Einstein's life? Albert Einstein was one of 2.5 million Europeans who sailed to North America with the Red Star Line shipping company between 1873 and 1934. Dance Review Lar Lubovitchs 45th Anniversary at the Joyce The Lar Lubovitch Dance Company includes a premiere, Crazy 8s, in its second program at the Joyce Theater in its 45th anniversary season. Suicide Blast in Somalia Kills 15, Police Say The Shabab, the militant Somali Islamist group, claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on Saturday at a cafe in western Somalia, near the border with Ethiopia. The New Old Age Controversy Over Statins for Older Patients Some experts question the use of statins by older patients who have no evidence of heart disease. T Magazine Feeling For | Rarefied Fragrances, Now Available for the Home The heady scents of the perfume brand 12.29, which have previously graced runway shows and upscale boutiques, are now available in candles and perfumes. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. CORRECTED-UPDATE 3-Contractors describe scant pre-launch testing of US healthcare site (Corrects company background in third last paragraph to make clear CGI Federal is a unit of Canada's CGI Group Inc, not Celadon Group, as earlier sent) What I Love Deepak Chopra An Inner Stillness, Even on the Subway Dr. Chopras Midtown West apartment is as much a tribute to his cultural heritage as it is an expression of his spiritual beliefs. Chicago mayor offers budget to cut gap, warns on pensions CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday proposed a 2014 budget that reduces an ongoing imbalance between revenue and spending by about a two-thirds, but he warned that the city's outlook could worsen if state lawmakers fail to deliver on badly needed pension reform. Grambling Players End Their Boycott After a nearly weeklong boycott over the conditions of an athletic complex and uniforms, players decided to end the boycott after reaching out to several Grambling greats. From Small Fire, a Great Fried-Knish Famine Knish eaters have found themselves stymied since the fire damaged equipment at Gabilas Knishes, a Long Island factory that produces most of the citys fried knishes. Cuban city struggling to recover a year after Hurricane Sandy HAVANA (Reuters) - A year after Hurricane Sandy left Santiago de Cuba in shambles, the streets are clear and power, communications and water are back to normal, but residents of Cuba's second city are still struggling with the aftermath of the mighty storm. Tool Kit Going Contract-Free Finding a Phone and Plan That Fit No-contract cellphone plans are on the rise, with plenty of options available. Making the best choice means doing your research before making any move. UPDATE 4-Dow Chemical raises asset sale target to $3 bln-$4 bln Oct 24 (Reuters) - Dow Chemical Co said it now expects to raise between $3 billion and $4 billion from asset sales in the next 18 to 24 months, at least double its earlier target, as it looks to shed businesses exposed to commodity price swings. Bits Blog British Tech Start-Ups Take a Financial Bent Many of the Londons start-ups are trying to use technology to take on some of the worlds largest financial institutions. Merkel frosty on the U.S. over 'unacceptable' spying allegations BRUSSELS (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused the United States of an unacceptable breach of trust on Thursday after allegations that the U.S. bugged her personal mobile phone, and she indicated data agreements with Washington may have to be revised. Australia shares seen posting modest gains on Wall Street SYDNEY, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen posting modest gains after Wall Street rose overnight on continued stimulus hopes, though investors may seek to take profit as the benchmark... Mechanical carp takes marine robotics to new depths Oct. 21 - The next generation of weapons for marine warfare may look and behave like fish. Scientists in Singapore are copying the natural movement of carp to develop a sea-going robot for use in military stealth missions, search and rescue operations and ocean floor research. Rob Muir reports. Golf Capsules Webb Simpson cruised to victory Sunday at TPC Summerlin, pulling away for a six-stroke win in the second event of the PGA Tour's new wraparound season. Israeli soldiers kill suspected militant Israeli troops shot dead a Palestinian man suspected of being a member of the radical Islamic Jihad movement. 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... Well Five Ways to Fill a Pepper Peppers of all shapes and colors are still on offer at autumn markets. Ive been buying them by the bagful and stuffing them with all sorts of fillings, some traditional, most not. Tibetans Call Chinas Policies At Tourist Spot Tacit but Stifling Behind closed doors, many Labrang Monastery monks complain about intrusive government policies that they say are strangling their culture and identity. Dance Review Intermezzo Makes Its Debut, at the 92nd Street Y In his new company, Intermezzo, Craig Salstein is a catalyst, bringing together dancers, choreographers and what he calls, in a mission statement, the great composers. Dot Earth Blog A Climate and Energy Roundup Whats behind U.S. carbon emissions decline, rising concern over energy costs in Britain, and more. Morphosys raises 2013 profit expectations on cancer programme FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German biotech company Morphosys raised its profit expectations for this year again due to higher revenues and lower costs at its cancer treatment alliance with U.S. partner Celgene. Garment District Isnt Just for Fashion Anymore Nonfashion industry tenants are flocking to the garment district because of soaring rents in other areas. T Magazine Accommodations | A New Hotel in L.A. Celebrates its Koreatown Surroundings Andrew Zobler, the man behind the NoMad in Manhattan, took cues from the busy, 24-hour neighborhood to create the Line hotel, its two restaurants, bakery and nightclub. Hotshots with Bubba Watson The 2012 Masters champion shares tips on improving your short game. Hooked on Candy Crush? King gets gameplayers to pay STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - With 100 million people logging on every day for a fix of its games like Candy Crush Saga, global gamemaker King is showing rivals not just how to hook players, but how to get... No. 1 Alabama Steamrolls Struggling Arkansas, 52-0 Alabama didn't catch the upset bug that struck much of the Southeastern Conference. Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Mothers Anxiety Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women.

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