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News Feed Latest worldwide news Data center glitch is latest problem in 'Obamacare' rollout NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - A data center critical for allowing uninsured Americans to buy health coverage under President Barack Obama's healthcare law went down on Sunday, the U.S. government said, in the latest problem for the "Obamacare" rollout. Global Soccer Lewandowski Lifts Dortmund Over Arsenal Arsenals Wojciech Szczesny and Dortmunds Robert Lewandowski are longtime friends. That didnt stop Lewandowski from shooting down his pal on Tuesday. Where St. Vincents Once Stood A look at the transformation of the St. Vincents Hospital site in the West Village, a mega-work-in-progress. Recipes for Health Broccoli Stem and Red Pepper Slaw Broccoli stems are too often an afterthought. Use them in this delicious salad so they dont go to waste. Gambling Debate Entangles Disney in Florida Disney has long led the fight against the expansion of casinos in the state, but it also owns the Marvel superheroes, whose images appear on slot machines. Internet domain provider Endurance Intl shares fall in debut Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares of Endurance International Group Holdings Inc fell more than 8 percent in their debut, valuing the provider of internet domain names and cloud-based services at about $1.41... Advertising Winning Sports Fans Hearts by Giving Them Somewhere to Go Procter Gamble is transporting trailers with about 20 restrooms stocked with the companys Charmin toilet paper to N.F.L. stadiums for pregame revelers to use. New York State Seeks to Scale Back Student Testing Critics say that the states plan is not aggressive enough, and that too many schools rely too heavily on test scores. 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. Austrian telecoms watchdog to hear 4G auction gripes VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria's telecoms watchdog will hold a hearing of complaints by operators about the 2 billion euro ($2.8 billion) auction for fourth-generation frequencies, which was criticized for being too expensive. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. Bits Blog Internet Archive Will Shield Visitors Inspired by recent revelations of the depth of the N.S.A.s monitoring of online behavior, the Internet Archive is taking a step to ensure the privacy of its users. Syrian rebels reject peace talks A total of 19 rebel groups refuse to take part in the Syrian peace talks if President Bashar al-Assad remains in power. Behind Maria's village The homes are built with mud and straw. The streets are dirt and puddles. An old Roma lady gestures that she's so hungry it feels like her belly has been slit. Longtime Times Editor Named Politico Executive Richard L. Berke, Politicos new executive editor, said that he admired how it started from scratch and became a journalistic powerhouse and that he hoped to help it reach to even greater heights. Today's Economist The Power of the Individual Mandate Powerful incentives in the Affordable Care Act are likely to bring a sharp reduction in the number of working Americans who go without health insurance, an economist writes. Analysis Obama's aversion to Mideast conflicts fuels backlash from allies WASHINGTON (Reuters) - From Saudi Arabia to Israel, traditional U.S. allies in the Middle East are beginning to ask Is America turning its back on us? Indonesian designers defy stereotypes of Muslim fashion JAKARTA (Reuters) - As the world's most populous Muslim country, Indonesia has high demand for clothing that adheres to religious rules emphasizing modesty for women. Bionic bicep gives you the strength of Hercules The Titan Arm is an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength World Briefing | Africa Mozambique 1992 Peace Pact Collapses The Renamo opposition movement said that it was abandoning its 1992 peace accord with the governing Frelimo party, raising fears of a renewal of the old conflict. Making It Last A Bronx Start, Then a Life in Israel Sally and Urie Salant met as teachers, married and decided to make his sabbatical a permanent change. As they raised three daughters, they agreed on parenting almost intuitively. Woodland, Moore Head for CIMB Classic Playoff After a day of constant lead changes and rain delays, Gary Woodland and Ryan Moore will have to wait one more day to decide who takes home the CIMB Classic trophy. Arizona Utility Tries Storing Solar Energy for Use in the Dark Utilities are experimenting with ways to store the suns energy as heat, converting it into electricity before dawn and after dusk. Colombia's FARC frees ex-U.S. marine after four months in jungle BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's FARC guerrillas have freed a former U.S. marine who was kidnapped in June while he trekked through the jungle in a known guerrilla area, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the U.S. government said on Sunday. U.S. jobless claims stay elevated, manufacturing slows WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell less than expected last week, but a lingering backlog of applications in California makes it difficult... World's most extreme courses From Greenland to Afghanistan to Bolivia playing golf in some of the world's wildest, most beautiful and most dangerous places. Boyd Leads No. 9 Clemson Past Maryland 40-27 The offense clicked on the ground and in the air, amassing 551 yards on 98 plays. The defense came up big during a pivotal stretch of the third quarter, and special teams contributed 16 points. Week 8 N.F.L. Matchups The Cowboys Dez Bryant and Detroits Calvin Johnson are not the only similar elements in a matchup of teams that are strong on offense and terrible on defense. Bale Back in Real Training Before Malaga Clash Gareth Bale returned to full training with his Real Madrid team mates on Wednesday as he continued his recovery from a muscle injury, suggesting the Wales winger may play a part in Saturday's La Liga clash at Malaga (300 P.M. BST). The Toll of War Millions inside Syria are struggling to find adequate food as government-run bakeries that provide bread have closed during the conflict. Sinosphere Blog Court Upholds Life Sentence for Bo Xilai Though the fallen Chinese politicians story has been full of twists, the High Peoples Court in the city of Jinan did exactly what everyone expected it would do. Venezuela recovers remains from Missoni's plane Venezuela's top prosecutor says divers have recovered the remains of five people from the wreckage of an airplane that Italian fashion mogul Vitorrio Missoni was flying in earlier this year. Motherlode Blog 5 Signs That Its Time to Seek Outside Help for a Struggling Child Parents who have watched a child wrestle with anxiety, depression and other challenges name these as the signs that its time to seek help. Xinhua Chinese journalist makes confession A Chinese reporter who was arrested last week on suspicion of damaging a business' reputation has confessed to releasing fabricated stories about the company for money and fame, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. UPDATE 2-UPS quarterly profit rises, sees strong holiday volumes (Adds Wall Street estimates, details on segments, share move) Pastor who banned fried chicken leads Mississippi Obamacare push HERNANDO, Mississippi (Reuters) - When Dr Michael Minor first became pastor at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Hernando, Mississippi, in 1996, he discovered a population overcome by an epidemic of obesity. Love and Math, by Edward Frenkel A mathematician says that his subject directs the flow of the universe. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Kimye forever Kim, Kanye get engaged Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are now engaged, according to E! News, the network that airs Kardashian's reality show. 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...

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