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News Feed Latest worldwide news Spreading the Word From Behind Bars Inmates in the brutal Angola prison in Louisiana are sharing religion thanks to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Australia shares should test 5-yr highs after Wall St's rise SYDNEY, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen testing fresh five-year highs on Wednesday after Wall Street rose overnight and metals prices firmed, though investors may be cautious ahead of inflation data due later in the day. 'Bionic man' makes debut at Washington's Air and Space Museum WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A first-ever walking, talking "bionic man" built entirely out of synthetic body parts made his Washington debut on Thursday. Torres and Messi on Target, Atletico Surge Ahead Lionel Messi marked his first start after injury with a goal in Barcelona's 1-1 draw at AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday while Fernando Torres got two as Chelsea thumped Schalke and Atletico Madrid's charge continued. Shares in Spain's FCC soar after Bill Gates takes 6 percent stake MADRID (Reuters) - Shares in Spanish builder FCC surged 13 percent to an 18-month high on Tuesday after the company announced late on Monday that Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft , had become its... UPDATE 2-U.S. 2014 tax-filing season delayed up to 2 weeks -IRS WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The start of the 2014 tax filing season will be postponed by a week or two next year, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said on Tuesday, likely delaying some tax... Gadgetwise Tap and Swipe for a Good Cause The Global Gaming Initiative seeks to connect mobile games and charity; its first project raises money to buy bicycles for impoverished communities. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX up as data suggests continued U.S. stimulus RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies gained on Tuesday after a slower-than-expected jobs creation in the United States supported the view that U.S. stimulus will remain in... Reds Choose Bryan Price for Next Manager Pitching coach Bryan Price was first on the Reds' list of manager candidates. Three hours of answering every question tossed his way ended their search rather quickly. Kangaroo hops into pharmacy Oct. 16 - A kangaroo was cornered and taken away by wildlife officers after it hopped into a pharmacy at Melbourne's domestic airport. Sarah Toms reports. Rehabilitating veterans A golf program is helping medically retired veterans adjust to civilian life. West, Kardashian engaged; Roberts, Bullock hit red carpet Oct 22 - The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Kanye West and Kim Kardashian get engaged, Julia Roberts hits the red carpet, and Dolly Parton is hospitalized after being in a minor car accident. Bob Mezan reports. 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. Dot Earth Blog A Tonic for Computer Hell Getting Lost in the Woods A walk in the woods is a great tonic for computer trouble. Currents | Lighting Dont Try This in Yoga Class Pablos new Circa lamp rotates and bends for extreme versatility. Spanking tied to later aggression among kids NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Think spanking will help teach an out of control child to stay in line? A new study suggests the opposite may be true. Ronan Farrow to Host Show on MSNBC Mr. Farrow, son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen, will take over an hour of the cable channels weekday schedule starting early next year. Shutdown deal A 15-yard punt Ari Fleischer says unless the just completed battle has exhausted both sides and they suddenly see merit in compromise and negotiation, the shutdown debacle may repeat in a few months Love Leads Timberwolves Past Celtics in Preseason Kevin Love had 22 points and nine rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 104-89 preseason win against the Boston Celtics on Sunday. Win puts Lorenzo back in title hunt Marc Marquez is disqualified in Australia to give rival Jorge Lorenzo hope of defending his MotoGP crown. On College Football Rice Approaches New Role With Diplomacy Condoleezza Rice, a member of the new college football playoff selection committee, will bring her deep knowledge of the sport and collaborative skills to the groups deliberations. Personal Health Breakthroughs in Prenatal Screening A new highly accurate and noninvasive screening test that relies on fetal DNA fragments found in the mothers blood is helping reduce the number of women who undergo amniocentesis. Black American history gets 500-year rewind in PBS series LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A new U.S. television documentary series reaches back 500 years to demonstrate how America's black history contained some unsettling nuances and uncomfortable truths from the start. T-Mobile US to offer some free data with latest Apple iPad NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US plans to offer free data downloads of up to 200 megabytes per month to customers who buy the latest Apple Inc iPad, as the No. 4 US mobile service tries to lure cost-conscious customers away from its bigger rivals. 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 units. Leyland steps down as Tigers' manager (Reuters) - Jim Leyland has resigned as manager of the Detroit Tigers after leading the team to three consecutive division titles and two World Series appearances in eight seasons but plans to stay with the club, he said on Monday. Column MBS investors and the $13 billion JPMorgan deal - Frankel NEW YORK (Reuters) - By all accounts, JPMorgan Chase is on the verge of a record-setting $13 billion settlement with the Justice Department and other state and federal regulators that will resolve... Lockheed profit tops estimates; raises full-year outlook WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp , the No. 1 supplier to the Pentagon, reported on Tuesday higher third-quarter profit despite a 4 percent decline in sales, and lifted its forecast for full-year earnings, even as U.S. military spending shrinks. A Bourbon-Rye Blend, You Say? A hunt for a new drink snares the jackalope of whiskey. Limits Approved for Genetically Modified Crops in Kauai, Hawaii The ordinance requires seed companies to disclose which pesticides they use and establishes some no-spray zones. The Food Drink Issue The Predawn Chowdown What chefs eat when theyve finished feeding everyone else. In Clinton Fund-Raising, Expect a Full Embrace The Clintons in full fund-raising mode come as a revelation to donors accustomed to what some see as the aloof indifference of President Obama. Pitino, One of 12 Inductees, Recalls Great Journey Rick Pitino, who has led three teams to the Final Four, winning two N.C.A.A. championships, was among those enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Quartet into World Cup finals Michael Lang celebrates Switzerland's 2-1 win in Albania that booked the Swiss' place in Brazil in 2014. Colombia, Germany and Belgium also sealed qualification. South Africa's MTN hopes for U.S.-Iran thaw to free its cash JOHANNESBURG, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Better U.S.-Iranian relations would be very welcome for South African mobile phone operator MTN Group as it has been unable to repatriate around $450 million from a unit in Iran due to sanctions, a company spokesman said. T Magazine On the Verge | Trousdale, Los Angeless Forgotten Architectural Mecca, Makes a Comeback Once a chic address for Hollywood stars, the neighborhood features spades of midcentury masterpieces, which are luring a fresh crop of glamorous Angelenos. African Union Urges International Court to Delay Kenyan Presidents Trial Member nations appealed to the International Criminal Court to delay President Uhuru Kenyattas trial so he could focus on his country after a deadly attack at a shopping mall. Again, No African Leader Wins Annual Good Governance Prize The Mo Ibrahim award, a prestigious multimillion-dollar prize, has not been awarded in four of the past five years, raising questions about democratic advances. Stars shine at 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards Oct. 21 - The 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards gala officially kicks-off the Hollywood awards season with an elegant affair in Beverly Hills on Monday evening(October 21). John Russell reports. Preview Cosmos Are Right Where They Want to Be The reborn New York Cosmos are almost certainly headed to the N.A.S.L. title game, Soccer Bowl 13, next month in Atlanta.

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