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News Feed Latest worldwide news Facebook Eases Privacy Rules for Teenagers Teenagers will now be able to post items that can be seen by the public, making it easier for the social network to turn a post into an ad that can be shown widely. Apple makes ripple, not splash Oct. 22 - Apple unveiled its new lineup of products for the holidays- including a new slimmer and faster tablet called the iPad Air. Bobbi Rebell reports. Rana Plaza What's changed? Six months after more than 1,000 people lost their lives in the deadliest garment factory accident in Bangladeshi history, the South Asian country continues to mourn the deaths of workers in other avoidable incidents. NASA's new moon probe settles into lunar orbit CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct 7 - Politics may be keeping most of NASA's workers home, but that didn't stop the U.S. space agency's new moon probe from achieving lunar orbit, officials said on Monday. Welcoming Art Lovers With Disabilities Museums are making art accessible to people with visual, hearing or mobility difficulties, as well as reaching out to residents of nursing homes and children on the autism spectrum. Indignation Over U.S. Spying Spreads in Europe Politicians across the spectrum in Germany and in Europe were indignant at the apparent violation of trust between friends. Shaped by sharks Predator designs If you could harness the power of any animal, what would it be? The speed of a cheetah? The dexterity of a spider? What about the eyesight of an eagle? It's not as close to science fiction as you may think. Inspectors prepare for Syria The inspectors tasked with destroying Syria's chemical weapons have been in hostile areas before, but never when the war is still raging on the ground. Saudi women defy driving ban Women in Saudi Arabia plan to demonstrate Saturday against their nation's de facto ban on women driving -- by getting behind the steering wheel. Youre the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Involuntary Entrepreneurship Jobless claims higher than expected. A controversial beer slogan. Dealing with fear when selling. Week 8 Matchup Giants (1-6) at Eagles (3-4) The underlying problem for the Giants stopping LeSean McCoy often prompts quarterback Michael Vick to take matters into his own hands. Would-Be Virginia Governors Spar, Continuing Bitter Tone The Virginia governors race has been characterized by negativity and a great deal of outside money, with voters feeling little enthusiasm for any candidate. City Room A Thrill Now Sadly Rare Bat sightings used to be common in New York, but millions of bats in the Northeast have died of disease since 2006. Fodor's 100 Hotel Award winners Whether you're seeking a blissful beach retreat, a funky conversion or the perfect exotic hideaway, there's a hotel for nearly everyone on the third annual Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards, released Friday. On Tennis Much Left to Learn for Younger Version of Federer Although he has slipped to No. 6, Roger Federer had little trouble in his first meeting with Grigor Dimitrov, a young Bulgarian opponent sometimes called Baby Fed. Economic View Sharing Nobel Honors, and Agreeing to Disagree A winner of this years Nobel in economics explains areas of disagreement with his fellow laureates. And, he notes, this isnt the first time co-recipients have had differing views. Sao Paulo choking on its own smog study Oct. 21 - Sao Paulo, host city of the first World Cup soccer match next year, has a major pollution problem. A recent study says air pollution in the southern Brazilian city causes three times more deaths than breast cancer or traffic accidents and costs the state US$160 million per year. Tara Cleary reports. Couple adopts subway kittens The famous frisky felines who fouled up traffic on the New York City subway this summer have found a forever family. Scientist reveals secrets of laughter Meet Sophie Scott, a leading professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London studying what makes us laugh and why. Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker October 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. '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. China September industrial profits up 18.4 percent year-on-year SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Profits earned by Chinese industrial firms rose 18.4 percent to 558.9 billion yuan ($91.9 billion) in September from a year earlier, slower than the annual growth of 24.2 percent in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday. After tough week, White House buys time for Obamacare website fix WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama promised on Saturday that his troubled healthcare website was just weeks away from a cure as he struggled to convince Americans he is on top of what has become a self-inflicted wound to his signature first-term achievement. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Syria Meets Deadline for Submitting Destruction Plan for Chemical Weapons The watchdog charged with monitoring and destroying Syrias chemical weapons program said it had received the nations formal declaration on its arsenal ahead of schedule. UK police seize suspected parts for 3-D printer-made gun Police have seized what could be the parts for Britain's first firearm made using 3-D printing, Greater Manchester Police said Friday. Belafonte sues King estate, daughter over ownership of documents (Reuters) - U.S. singer and social activist Harry Belafonte has sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. in a dispute over ownership of documents that Belafonte said were given to him by the late civil rights leader and his wife, according to court documents filed on Tuesday. Abrams and Kasdan Take Over Writing of New Star Wars Movie Michael Arndt, who wrote Toy Story 3, has been replaced as screenwriter of Lucasfilms new movie by its director, J.J. Abrams, and Lawrence Kasdan, a Lucasfilm veteran. Spain Emerges From Two-Year Recession The third-quarter numbers could be a boon for the conservative government, but skeptics point to a long road ahead to full recovery. Sports Briefing | Winter Sports Favorites Lose in World Cup Slalom Lara Gut of Switzerland held on to her commanding first-run lead to win the season-opening womens World Cup giant slalom in Slden, Austria. Telecom equipment maker CommScope's shares rise slightly in debut Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares of CommScope Holdings Co Inc , which is backed by private equity firm Carlyle Group LP, rose 3 percent in their debut, valuing the telecommunications equipment maker at... Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. UPDATE 1-'Bad Grandpa' tops 'Gravity' at North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Prankster comedy "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" kicked Sandra Bullock's 3D space thriller "Gravity" from the top of weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, starting off with $32 million in ticket sales over its first three days. Well How Safe Is Cycling? Its Hard to Say Although many cyclists have strong opinions on their sports safety, theres not enough of the right data to make a conclusion. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Pumpkins Add sage and apples to roasted cheese pumpkins, the disc-shaped variety available at most farmers markets this time of year, for a delicious and hearty soup. 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. A Vulnerable Age Patients Mired in Costly Credit From Doctors Some doctors and dentists offer older patients a way to pay for costly procedures not covered by Medicare, but the plans high interest rates can strain the finances of people on fixed incomes. Indian lunar orbiter hit by heat rise Scientists have switched off several on-board instruments to halt rising temperatures inside India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft. Thomas Leads Kings to 110-100 Win Over Clippers Isaiah Thomas scored 27 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 110-100 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.

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