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News Feed Latest worldwide news Singer Kelly Clarkson ties the knot in Tennessee (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Clarkson, the first contestant to win the Fox singing competition "American Idol," married talent manager Brandon Blackstock in a ceremony over the weekend in Tennessee, the singer said on Monday. On Pro Football Another Backside Debacle, This Time at Patriots Expense An ill-timed, two-handed push by the Patriots Chris Jones led to a penalty that had never been called since the leagues founding in the 1920s. Fukushima workers Workers at Japan's Daichi nuclear plant make claims of low wages and unsafe conditions. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. The Call of the Wild on the Pacific Crest Trail With the author Cheryl Strayed as their inspiration, many women (and some men) seem to have decided that the road to redemption can be found on the punishing paths of the trail. 18 and Under Haunted by a Childs Illness Long after a child has recovered from a serious illness or injury, families can be left dealing with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. NJ Gov. Christie drops gay marriage case, risking some Republican ire (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped his legal opposition to same-sex marriage on Monday, making his state the 14th to legalize gay marriage but angering social conservatives who might be crucial to his presidential ambitions in 2016. Jana unveils 7.5 percent stake in oil producer QEP Oct 21 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Jana Partners LLC has taken a 7.5 percent stake in oil producer QEP Resources Inc , according to regulatory paperwork filed on Monday. UPDATE 2-RadioShack obtains financing from GE Capital -sources NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - RadioShack Corp has secured a fresh round of financing from GE Capital, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday. An Odd Alliance in Patagonia The great potential of an oil field called Vaca Muerta, or Dead Cow, has united an American oil giant and a politically volatile country. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. Drilling in Britain's North Sea down 35 pct in Q3-report LONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The number of wells drilled in the British North Sea fell by more than a third in the third quarter, potentially raising further concerns about the region's outlook after a downgrade to production forecasts earlier this year. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weaker ahead of data, BoC decision this week * C$ at C$1.0301 vs US$, or 97.08 U.S. cents * Wholesale trade rises 0.5 percent in August * Bond prices lower across maturity curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar... T Magazine Document | An Artist Who Uses Mother Nature as Her Canvas The sculptor and photographer Scarlett Hooft Graafland combines those two mediums in far-flung locations to comment on climate change. Netflix customer gains reinforce growth hopes, shares jump LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Netflix Inc gained more subscribers than expected at home and abroad with help from original series like "Orange is the New Black," impressing investors who sent its shares surging nearly 11 percent to a record high on Monday. Jill Knox and Keith Powell A Shy and Logical Guy Finds His Open and Wild Match First she was reluctant, and later he was, but all the while a bond continued to deepen. T Magazine Editors Letter | Life At Home The homes featured in our latest design issue have very different aesthetics. But they are all very personal, and that is part of their appeal. Hans Riegel, Marketer of Gummi Bears, Dies at 90 Mr. Riegel made the teddy bear-shaped gelatin sweets known as gummi bears a global favorite, and Haribo, his family-owned company, into an internationally recognized brand. New evolution controversy Fragments of humans' ancient relatives are scattered across the globe. Sometimes a tooth or a few bones are all we have to tell us about an entire species closely related to humans that lived thousands or millions of years ago. Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending W.T.A. Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul. Singing therapy brings solace to snorers Oct. 15 - Persistent snorers and sufferers of sleep apnea could get relief from their debilitating symptoms with a program of daily singing exercises. A British clinical trial of 120 volunteer snorers has demonstrated that adherence to the exercise routine can significantly reduce snoring and improve the quality of life for sufferers, and their families. Jim Drury has more. Chinese Court Says It Will Rule on Bo Xilais Appeal A decision is expected Friday in a case that brought down a highly placed official and shook the countrys political establishment. Teacher killed, two wounded in Nevada middle school shooting Oct 21 - A teacher was shot dead, and two students were wounded when a student opened fire at Sparks Middle School in Nevada. Jillian Kitchener reports. ArtsBeat Mullally and Offerman to Star Off Broadway The real-life husband and wife duo Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman will play a long-separated couple reunited by the husbands illness in Sharr Whites Annapurna. Stenson '$11.4M a nice bonus' Henrik Stenson may have just become golf's $11.4 million man, but the Swede insists it's not all about the money. Paulson hedge funds backing recovery in Greek banks ATHENS (Reuters) - Funds run by billionaire investor John Paulson see Greece's recapitalised banking sector as an attractive investment play on the country's recovery after a deep six-year slump. Success starved Bulgaria hails Dimitrov's maiden win SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria, a nation with a proud female tennis tradition, hailed Grigor Dimitrov's maiden ATP tour title and praised the player for becoming an inspiration for young talent in the Balkan country. Most spectacular train stations From priceless art to cutting-edge architecture. Take a peek at the world's most spectacular train stations. Sun Devils Roll Over No. 20 Huskies 53-24 Arizona State's run defense was supposed to be weak, unable to stop much of anyone, much less the nation's leading rusher. UPDATE 2-U.S. Army sees budget cuts affecting weapons programs WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - U.S. defense budget cuts will affect the Army's plan to develop a new ground combat vehicle and most other acquisition programs, with some facing delays or cancellation, Army Secretary John McHugh said on Monday. Brazil sugar export space to remain tight after terminal fire SAO PAULO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - A fire on Friday at Copersucar's sugar terminal, the largest in Brazil, means the company is likely to need to find space elsewhere from which to export the sweetener next cane season while it rebuilds the warehouses. Motorsport Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. Observatory Pace-Setting Cells Linked to Slower Heartbeat Researchers recorded electrical signals from the sinoatrial node, which acts as an internal pacemaker, in old mice and found they could not keep up with those in younger mice. College application insanity David Marcus says the recent crash of a major college app site sent high school seniors and parents into a panic -- a perfect time to consider taking a "gap year" instead of college. UPDATE 2-U.S. Army sees budget cuts affecting weapons programs WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - U.S. defense budget cuts will affect the Army's plan to develop a new ground combat vehicle and most other acquisition programs, with some facing delays or cancellation, Army Secretary John McHugh said on Monday. Nearly half million apply for U.S. health insurance despite flaws officials WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Roughly half a million Americans have applied for health insurance through new federal- and state-run exchanges under President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law, an administration official said on Saturday. FOREX-Dollar climbs vs yen as investors look to U.S. jobs data NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The dollar climbed against the yen and the Swiss franc on Monday as a few investors positioned for an expected strong U.S. jobs data reading on Tuesday, which may revive... Africa's inspiring spray can art Street art has forever been a vibrant tool of personal expression manifesting in a variety of unique ways. In Africa it comes in the form of beautifully painted shop fronts, alternative methods of political campaigning and striking murals designed to inspire. Man indicted for murder in death of son of NFL's Adrian Peterson (Reuters) - A South Dakota grand jury has indicted a Sioux Falls man on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of the 2-year-old son of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, a county prosecutor said on Monday. T Magazine Inside the Many Houses of Not Vital, Maker of Dreamscapes for Adults The world is finally catching up with the veteran artist, once a part of the 80s New York scene with Julian Schnabel and Ketih Haring, who has created a singular wonderland in the mountains of Switzerland.

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