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News Feed Latest worldwide news Obama Italy moving in right direction with its reforms Oct. 17 - President Obama praised Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta for Italy's economic reforms. In the wide-ranging media availability, Obama also said it is important to continue talks to control Syria's chemical weapons. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Flexitarian Deep Fried and Good for You The pleasures of deep-fried food are not forbidden for the health-conscious. REFILE-ECB's Draghi has asked to delay bank bail-in plans -paper MILAN, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Mario Draghi, European Central Bank head, wrote to the European Commission last month asking that bondholders be spared any losses in the event of a bank rescue until a... 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. STMicro posts third-quarter loss as Asian demand sputters Oct 22 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics NV posted a quarterly net loss after demand weakened from Asian smartphone and electronics makers, as Europe's largest maker of semiconductors grapples with strong competition in the mobile market. 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. Family demands coroner's inquest in teen's gym mat death The family of a teen found dead in a rolled-up wrestling mat went to court Tuesday to demand a coroner's inquest into his death, arguing that conflicting autopsy reports require a second look by authorities. Ghana's pioneering heart surgeon Errol Barnett meets Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a heart surgeon and founder of Ghana's first and only Cardiothoracic center. Lawyers Graphic Novels, Anything but Brief The lawyer Harry M. Brittenham, who has represented many of Hollywoods most powerful executives and companies, is about to publish his latest graphic novel, Shifter. How to be a Parisian Paris can be intimidating -- don't worry, says a writer who lived there for almost 20 years. Follow a few rules (actually 11) and you'll fit in. Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. Decades Later, Condemnation for a Skid Row Cancer Study Two papers revisit the work of a Columbia researcher who conducted invasive surgery on skid row residents in vain hopes of curing cancer. Maker of Animated GIFs Waits for Offbeat Moments Tim Burke of Deadspin is known for his ability to capture the moment whether as a still, a video clip or a GIF better, faster, more frequently and from more sports events than just about anyone. Jason Segel Is that you? Jason Segel's weight loss is no joke. Breakingviews The Sun King of Silicon Valley Oct. 16 - Oracles free-spending founder Larry Ellison has outlasted his tech peers despite numerous governance hiccups. But a reckoning seems due, according to Breakingviews. U.S. concerned about Mozambique violence, urges dialogue WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday urged Mozambique's government and the Renamo opposition movement to "move back from the brink" and take steps to quell an escalation in tensions that many worry could disrupt the country's strong economic growth. Women's Hoops Summit Garners Ideas to Improve Game The NCAA brought in women's basketball's past and present to help shape the sport's future. 'The Fifth Estate' has worst debut of 2013 Benedict Cumberbatch knows he has a rabid base of Tumblr-obsessed fans. When asked whether he was worried that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange might attack his new drama The Fifth Estate, in which he plays the infamous hacker, Cumberbatch kept his cool "The Cumberb**ches have got my back," he told EW. Movie CEO inspired by China CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Jeffrey Katzenberg, the man behind the multimillion dollar "Kung Fu Panda" franchise. Boarding Soon A Balloon to the Stratosphere? 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. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares edge up, dlr pressured after weak jobs data * Fed tapering expectations pushed to next year after payrolls disappoint U.S. 2014 tax-filing season delayed up to two weeks IRS WASHINGTON (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 refunds, as well. Soldier's Spongebob grave banned Two massive SpongeBob Squarepants memorials at a slain Army sergeant's gravesite have to go, the cemetery says Gloria Lynne, Singer of I Wish You Love, Dies at 83 Ms. Lynne had a long career, performing on more than 25 albums, but fell on hard times. Kasami Helps Fulham Stun Crystal Palace Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell both scored with spectacular volleys as Fulham came from behind to beat Crystal Palace, 4-1, in a Premier League game between relegation-threatened teams. 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... Lester to Start Game 1 of World Series for Red Sox Red Sox left-hander Jon Lester will start Game 1 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. 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. China Tries to Clean Up Toxic Legacy of Its Rare Earth Riches Export restrictions have done little to slow the devastation resulting from rare earth mining, including contamination that threatens the water supply of millions. Tennis Murray to step up comeback Andy Murray is set to step up his rehabilitation program by returning to practice next month. Currents | QA Chip Kidd Start Making Sense The designer on his new book, Go A Kidds Guide to Graphic Design. Giguere Leads Avalanche Past Penguins Jean-Sebastien Giguere turned aside 34 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche edged the Pittsburgh Penguins, 1-0. On Tennis Ex-Coach Says Greatness Remains Within Federers Reach Paul Annacone, the former coach of Roger Federer, said that it might be an opportune time for Federer to hear a new voice. U.S. proposes minimal corporate cybersecurity standards WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. bureau on Tuesday unveiled a draft of voluntary standards that companies can adopt to boost cybersecurity - part of an attempt to protect critical industries without setting restrictive and costly regulations. Tough to make taper call at December Fed meeting Evans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It will be "tough" for the Federal Reserve to have sufficient confidence in the strength of the U.S. recovery by its meeting in December to start scaling back a massive Fed... Asia messaging apps seek to upend rivals with marketing might TOKYO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - In the battle to become the global messaging app of choice, China's WeChat and Japan-based Line have brought out some large marketing guns - TV ads featuring soccer star Lionel Messi, for instance - that have powered promising bursts of overseas growth. The best of African street art Africa street art can be anything from beautifully painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals. You sent your street art photos to CNN iReport - here are the best. Advertising Blood and Screams, Before the Show Starts A shift toward the frightening in pop culture has contributed to the popularity of terror-centered marketing in the weeks before Halloween. COLUMN-Boston vs St. Louis World Series cities with lopsided costs of living BOSTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The Boston Red Sox are favored to beat the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2013 World Series which starts on Wednesday, but only after the team lowered its New York Yankees-inspired payroll and started spending like, well, the more frugal Cardinals. Bank of America U.S. fraud case is 'Alice in Wonderland' NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has failed to produce any evidence to show that Bank of America Corp's Countrywide unit committed mortgage fraud in the run-up to the financial...

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