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News Feed Latest worldwide news Saudi Women Rise Up, Quietly, and Slide Into the Drivers Seat In open defiance of staunch opposition in a conservative Saudi society, a small group of women on Saturday got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos. Ex-Florida governor moves close to announcing bid for old job LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida (Reuters) - Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist, a Republican-turned-Democrat, launched a campaign-style video and website on Friday that appeared to throw open the door to a run for his old job in 2014. In Manhattan, Alex Atala Offers a Sense of So Paulo Cooking in New York, the Brazilian chef juggles ingredients from the United States and his homeland. Three U.S. states, British Columbia to ink climate pact WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California governor Jerry Brown said on Thursday he plans to sign an agreement to formally align the state's climate and clean energy policies with those of Oregon, Washington state and the Canadian province of British Columbia. ParkerVision gets $173 mln in Qualcomm lawsuit; shares slide Oct 24 (Reuters) - Chipmaker ParkerVision Inc said a jury awarded it damages of $173 million from Qualcomm Inc for infringement of its patents but its shares fell nearly 60 percent as it had sought... The origami kayak Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is believed to date back as far as the 17th century. Traditionally done with a single sheet of paper, its elegant principles have come to influence package design, mathematics and -- more recently -- an unusual new folding kayak. DealBook Midlevel Bank Executive Is a New Face of the Housing Crisis Rebecca S. Mairone, a midlevel executive at Bank of Americas Countrywide mortgage unit, seems the most unlikely of culprits to emerge from the housing debacle. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Critic on the Road Germanys Culinary Stars Long overlooked by gastronomic tourists, Germany is flexing its culinary muscle, with chefs who honor their roots while heading in new directions. Has Italy found fountain of youth? Italian spring water reportedly has healing powers, as CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. Dance Review The Apollo Presents James Brown Get on the Good Foot James Brown Get on The Good Foot, a dance revue presented at the Apollo Theater, honored Brown for his enormous influence on music and dance and his place in the theaters history. Young man linked to 79 killings in Mexico The most shocking thing about the arrest of a man linked to 79 killings may be that authorities don't find it shocking. Publishing Executive at Amazon to Depart Laurence Kirshbaum also worked at Random House and eventually became the chairman and chief executive of the Time Warner Book Group. Iran Executes 16 Sunni Insurgents in Retaliation for an Attack Though the insurgents were not believed to be connected to an attack that killed 14 border guards the day before, an official described the Sunnis as bandits linked to groups against the system. 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. Career Education sells European business for more than total market cap Oct 24 (Reuters) - Career Education Corp said it will sell its European education business to private equity firm Apax Partners for about $305 million, sending its shares up more than 50 percent in... Sebelius finds a silver lining in Obamacare 'data hub' WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, besieged by bad news about the new government health care website, sought on Saturday to highlight a portion of the complex system that she said is working well. Europe Turns Its Eye to Migration Policies, Amid Another Sea Rescue The scale and urgency of the challenge was brought into stark focus by the rescue of more than 700 refugees overnight near Sicily. 29,000 plastic ducks lost at sea On a stormy January night in 1992, out on the Pacific Ocean, 29,000 plastic yellow ducks, blue turtles and green frogs fells from a cargo ship and were lost at sea. But what happened to the durable toys over the next 21 years? UN Syria peace envoy says Iran should come to Geneva talks - Press TV DUBAI, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations peace envoy for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi said on Saturday he Iran should be invited to peace talks in Geneva, Iran's English-language Press TV reported. Theater | Westchester Stricken, an Actor Stays in Character Starring as Eugene ONeill in And Give Us the Shadows at the Schoolhouse Theater, Jerry Lanning collapsed in the middle of performing. Bahrain court frees opposition figure Oct. 26 - Senior Bahraini opposition politician Khalil al-Marzouq was temporarily freed on Thursday by the court trying him on charges that include inciting terrorism. Sarah Toms reports. UPDATE 1-U.S. proposes rules to boost animal feed, pet food safety * Proposed rule would apply to feed for livestock as well as companion animals Watch wildfires from the sky A line of wildfires nearly 1,000 miles long threatens the state of New South Wales, Australia Man Checking Guns Is Arrested at J.F.K., Authorities Say Two pistols and two rifles, painted silver and purple, were found as the Tennessee man was checking in for a flight to Charlotte, N.C., police say. Americans furious with U.S. spying revelations demonstrate in Washington Oct. 26 - After recent revelations from Edward Snowden linked to the U.S. spying, angered Americans call for congressional action on Capitol steps. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Well Home Births Pose Special Risks Women who choose to give birth at home may be increasing the likelihood of some health risks for their babies. Stars of the London Design Festival In September, an annual showcase of contemporary design, the London Design Festival, carpeted much of that city with exhibitions, parties and monumental constructions. Kingside Opens, Momofuku Ko Is Moving and More The American brasserie with snazzy dcor and red accents is the latest venture for Marc Murphy; and more restaurant news. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Sports Briefing | Golf Moore Shoots a 63 in Malaysia Ryan Moore had 10 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the PGA Tours CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Paul Reichmann, Who Helped Develop the World Financial Center, Dies at 83 Mr. Reichmann took enormous business risks, made and lost billions of dollars and built extensively in Toronto, New York and London. EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso rallies as cenbank signals no more rate cuts RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso rallied on Friday after the country's central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate as expected and said no more cuts were recommended, boosting... Scientists go with their gut for bacterial bio-fuel Oct. 8 - Scientists in South Korea say they have produced gasoline from genetically modified Escherichia coli, a bacteria more commonly associated with food poisoning in humans. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, say their work could one day lead to a new and sustainable source of clean fuel. Rob Muir reports. Scene City Giorgio Armani Day in New York A fashion extravaganza for Giorgio Armani at the SuperPier, with a marathon show, exhibition and celebrity-filled nightclub. Ohio States Staff Offers a Mix Thats Unmatched What should have been a transitional period at Ohio State has hardly resembled one, thanks to the work of the eclectic staff that Urban Meyer stitched together. STXNEWS LATAM-Brazil oil industry workers back on the job Brazil's oil workers are back on the job after striking over wage benefits, the United Petroleum Workers' Federation, known in Brazil as FUP, said on Friday. A new phone concept? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Youre the Boss Blog Finding New Ways to Generate Sales Leads Have you found a lead-generation service that works for you?

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