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News Feed Latest worldwide news Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places. Character Study Old, but Not Off the Stage A group of aging performers meets nearly every day in a small plaza on Ninth Avenue, remembering the old days but also chatting about current work. Diesel exhaust pollution may disrupt honeybee foraging LONDON (Reuters) - Exposure to pollution from diesel exhaust fumes can disrupt honeybees' ability to recognize the smells of flowers and could in future affect pollination and global food security, researchers said on Thursday. U.S. mutual fund investors flee bonds, return to stocks ICI NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in U.S-based mutual funds sent $2.9 billion into stock funds in the latest week as the federal government ended a shut-down and averted a debt default, data from the... Yang Beats Seo in Playoff to Win KEB HanaBank Amy Yang birdied the first playoff hole on Sunday to beat South Korean compatriot Hee Kyung Seo and win the KEB HanaBank Championship for her first career title. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. FOREX-China short-term rates spike boosts dollar, yen, Swiss franc * Chinese money market rates weigh * Soft U.S. jobs data cements view Fed stimulus to stay * BoC drops rate hike reference, Canadian dollar tumbles By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Oct 23... UAE inflation set to rise but stay manageable -analysts * Dubai's September inflation highest since 2009 * Abu Dhabi price growth fastest since April 2012 * Housing rents seen driving inflation * But double-digit rates still look unlikely ... '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. Cop buys food for nabbed shoplifter A single mom down on her luck was caught shoplifting at a Miami supermarket, but she didn't get hauled off to jail. T Magazine The Look | Naomie Harris Gets Jazzed Up The actress was honored at Elles 20th annual Women in Hollywood event last night in Beverly Hills. The man who swims with sharks Imagine you're sitting at the bottom of the ocean, amidst 500 sharks in a feeding frenzy. AvalonBay 3rd-quarter funds from operations rise NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - AvalonBay Communities Inc said on Wednesday that funds from operations, a key profit measure of real estate investment trusts, rose in the third quarter, partly due to... 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. Fed should eventually leave crisis-era tools behind Williams BOSTON (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official said on Friday he expects the U.S. central bank to return to using only bread-and-butter policy tools once it finally raises interest rates, leaving... Nicole Vlez, Alec Templeton The bride is a dermatologist; the groom is an architect and project designer. BRIEF-SP downgrades Telekom Austria AG to bbb-/a-3 following spectrum auction, outlook stable VIENNA, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Telekom Austria AG * SP downgrades Telekom Austria AG to BBB-/A-3 following spectrum Vatican Suspends German Bishop Known for Spending Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst, the bishop of Limburg, has outraged Germans over his lavish spending on a personal residence. UPDATE 1-Egypt's Ezz Steel says 2nd-qtr net profit rose 76 pct CAIRO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Ezz Steel, Egypt's biggest steel maker, said on Wednesday that consolidated net profit for the second quarter rose 76 pct year-on-year and that a new plant it was building... Why 'Gravity' couldn't happen As far as fans are concerned, "Gravity" is out of this world. Katy Perry shows vulnerability, maturity on new album 'Prism' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Katy Perry has shed her cotton-candy pop image and reveals a vulnerability and maturity on her new album "Prism," which she said reflects changes in both her personal life and her music. No. 5 Florida State 51, No. 3 Clemson 14 Winston Solidifies Stardom by Overwhelming Clemson Jameis Winston, a redshirt freshman quarterback known as Famous Jameis, threw for 444 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as Florida State routed Clemson in Death Valley. 9 amazing folding vehicles CNN discovers the latest in origami innovation a fully functioning kayak that folds into a portable suitcase as well as a folding electric car West's proposal to Kardashian is captured on video Oct. 23 - Amateur video captures Kanye West proposing to Kim Kardashian on the field of ATT Park in San Francisco. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Week Ahead | Dance Movements at a Museum Its a week for the big ballet stories. QA The Sweet Life Molds and bacteria cannot survive on very sugary foods, like molasses and honey, because the concentrated sugar draws moisture out of cells. U.S. agencies moving slowly to tighten data security, despite major leaks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite saying they suffered major damage from classified documents made public by an Army soldier and a National Security Agency contractor, U.S. government agencies have fallen behind in installing computer software to stop such leaks, U.S. officials say. Red Sox Undecided on Series Games 3, 4 Pitchers Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell says he hasn't decided on his exact pitching rotation beyond Game 2 of the World Series. Kovac Replaces Stimac as Croatia Coach Croatia Coach Igor Stimac was fired after a 2-0 loss to Scotland in a World Cup qualifying match. As Iran Shifts, Hard-Liners See Threat to Battle Cry The revolutions leading slogan, Death to America, is becoming a political battleground as a new president steers the country away from a confrontational posture toward the West. Grand Slam champ's passion for song 2-time Grand Slam doubles champ Vania King talks about her passion for singing as she performs at a baseball game. California governor imposes 60-day ban on bus driver strike SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 23 (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown intervened on Wednesday to block 1,800 San Francisco-area bus drivers and other workers from walking off their jobs just as the traffic-clogged region is recovering from a massive commuter rail strike. Ohio conservative lawmakers sue to stop Medicaid expansion Oct 23 (Reuters) - Six Ohio Republican lawmakers have filed a lawsuit to challenge Governor John Kasich's plan to expand Medicaid coverage for the poor under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law. UPDATE 1-Omnicare to pay $120 million to settle U.S. kickback lawsuit Oct 23 (Reuters) - Omnicare Inc, a leading U.S. provider of pharmacy services to the elderly, has agreed to pay the U.S. government $120 million to settle allegations the company gave nursing homes steep discounts on prescription drugs in exchange for patient referrals. 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. In debate over bubbles, one Fed official warns against tighter policy CHICAGO/BOSTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve should be "extraordinarily careful" about hiking interest rates to head off potential risks to financial stability, a top U.S. central banker said on... Not your average steering wheel Explore our interactive of one of F1's most important and complicated pieces if kit. Stars Sit as Green, Bledsoe Lead Suns Past Thunder Gerald Green and Eric Bledsoe both had 15 points and P.J. Tucker added 13 to lead the Phoenix Suns past the depleted Oklahoma City Thunder 88-76 in preseason play Tuesday night. Key House Republican presses tech companies on Obamacare glitches WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican chairman of a key congressional oversight committee has asked Google, Microsoft and three other U.S. companies to provide details on their possible involvement in a "tech surge" aimed at fixing a website implementing President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law. The world's best city is ... How many have you been to? And do you agree with the rankings?

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