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News Feed Latest worldwide news Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Worst countries for child labor Where in the world are children toiling dangerous and dirty conditions, missing out on education and other basic rights? Olympic torch starts epic trip The Olympic flame is about to start the longest journey in the history of the Winter Games after the torch was passed from Greece to Russia on Saturday -- it will go underwater and into space before returning to Sochi in February. U.S. Congress to consider law against 'patent trolls' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. congressman, who has led the charge against frivolous patent infringement lawsuits, introduced a bill on Wednesday to curb the behavior of so-called "patent trolls" but faced criticism that some of the proposals go too far. In Transit Blog Airbnb Hosts Campaign Against New York Subpoena Thousands of Airbnb hosts in New York State have signed a petition objecting to a subpoena that the states attorney general has filed that demands records of those who have rented out their homes. Bits Senator Raises Questions About Protecting Student Data Senator Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat, is investigating whether federal rules governing the sharing of student data provide adequate security and privacy protections. The Caucus Michelle Obama to Support Women Running for Office Michelle Obama may campaign for women running for office. Icahn bumps up Apple stake, pushes Cook again on buyback (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn fired his latest salvo at Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook on Thursday, urging the iPhone maker again to initiate a $150 billion buyback through a tender offer - but pledging to keep his own stock out of it. A Putt for Adam Scott, a Celebration for Australia Adam Scott considers it the signature moment of his career, even if it wasn't the putt that made him the first Australian to win the Masters. A Royal Christening in Britain Amid a Refrain of Coos People waited overnight for a view of Prince George, third in line to the throne, who was dressed in a replica of a lace gown first worn by Queen Victorias eldest daughter. Accused teen killer stabbed Massachusetts teacher reports BOSTON (Reuters) - The Massachusetts teenager charged in the murder of a 24-year-old math teacher at his high school used a box cutter to stab the woman, then disposed of her body and went to the movies, local media reported on Thursday. Cuba to end dual currency system The Cuban government announced Tuesday it plans to end the country's dual-currency system. Currents | QA A Blueprint for Misery The artist Michael Elmgreen, on his design with Ingar Dragset of an apartment for a fictional failed architect at the Victoria and Albert Museum. UPDATE 4-Contractors describe scant pre-launch testing of U.S. healthcare site WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The Obama administration launched its troubled healthcare insurance website after only a minimum of crucial system-wide testing, despite contractors warning officials... UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) China's first tourism law Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. Vikings' Peterson Aims for Revival vs. Packers Adrian Peterson carried the ball only 23 times in Minnesota's last two games. UPDATE 3-Amazon third quarter sales beat bodes well for holidays Oct 24 (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc posted a narrower quarterly loss and grew sales by a better-than-expected 24 percent on Thursday as it expanded aggressively at home and made inroads overseas, sending its shares up 8 percent. U.S. hog disease on the rise in No. 2 producer North Carolina (Reuters) - After laying dormant during the hot summer weather, the onset of cooler fall temperatures has increased the spread of a virus lethal to young pigs in North Carolina, the second-biggest hog producer, a state agriculture official said. Can China Gain Journalistic Credibility? On the redesigned Room for Debate site, a discussion of Chinas move to create a global news empire. Art Review Out of Hand, a Survey of Computer-Assisted Art Out of Hand Materializing the Postdigital, at the Museum of Arts and Design, offers a chance to catch up on the 3-D fabrication technologies remaking art and architecture. Human rights reports renew debate on Obamas drone policies Oct. 22 - The debate on drone strikes takes center stage as two human rights groups release reports condemning the Obama administration's use of drones. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Anger Growing Among Allies on U.S. Spying Germany became the latest ally to confront the United States over reports that it was the target of N.S.A. surveillance, with its leader angrily calling President Obama World Briefing | Africa Ethiopia 2 Men Killed While Preparing a Bomb for an Attack, an Official Says The explosion took place Sunday afternoon as thousands were gathering in the capital, Addis Ababa, to watch a World Cup qualifying soccer game between Ethiopia and Nigeria Price Career is dream come true The pro golfer on becoming the International Captain at the 2013 Presidents Cup and trying to beat the American's winning streak. Bolshoi ballet dancer denies guilt at acid attack trial MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko denied any guilt as he went on trial on Tuesday over an acid attack that nearly blinded the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet. Why Halloween is bad for orangutans When Americans hand out Halloween candy next week they may inadvertently be contributing to the destruction of orangutan habitat thousands of miles away. Oceans face 'deadly trio' of threats, study says OSLO (Reuters) - The world's oceans are under greater threat than previously believed from a "deadly trio" of global warming, declining oxygen levels and acidification, an international study said on Thursday. Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio. 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. Kenyan Officials Fault Journalists for Coverage of Mall Attack Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. Apple unveils thinner, lighter iPad Air Thinner. Lighter. Faster. That's what Apple promises in its newest iPad, which also has a new name the iPad Air. Blogging doctor fights HIV in Tunisia Zied Mhirsi tells Errol Barnett about helping the country's most vulnerable population groups. 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. Sued Over Pay, Cond Nast Ends Internship Program The publisher took the action after two former interns sued, complaining they had been paid below minimum wage for summer jobs at W Magazine and The New Yorker. 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. Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter) Letter to the editor. The human cost of Iranian sanctions Reza Sayah talks to the daughter of a famous playwright who says sanctions are partially to blame for her father's death. Judge Lifts Injunction, and Times Completes Sale of Boston Globe The completion of the sale to John W. Henry, owner of the Boston Red Sox, has been held up by a lawsuit involving the Worcester, Mass., paper. ArtsBeat MTV Will Explore Youth and Revolution in Rebel Music A documentary-style series on MTVu looks at music and its role in social upheaval around the world.

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