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News Feed Latest worldwide news Argentina's ailing president faces tough midterm congressional election BUENOS AIRES, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is expected to lose some of her congressional clout in Sunday's midterm election as the ailing leader faces complaints over galloping inflation and a weakening currency. Marcia Wallace, voice of 'The Simpsons' Edna Krabappel, dies at 70 (Reuters) - Actress Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel on the Fox show "The Simpsons" and earlier Carol Kester, the receptionist on the 1970s sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show," has died at 70. A year after Superstorm Sandy, federal aid trickles in (Reuters) - A year after Superstorm Sandy wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, only a fraction of the aid money earmarked for recovery has been used, in what some claim is a painfully slow and opaque process. At least 49 killed after ten car bombs blast across Baghdad Oct. 27 - Car bomb attacks across the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, kill at least 49 people Sunday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. Learning From Veterans, Giants Lineman Earns Trust and Playing Time Center Jim Cordle, set to play against the Eagles on Sunday in his fourth N.F.L. start, has helped solidify the offensive line after injuries to David Baas and others. Life on Mars? Well, Maybe Not In more than a year on Mars, Curiosity has found no evidence of methane, a gas that is considered a possible calling card of microbes, NASA announced Thursday. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) The Week Ahead | Dance Movements at a Museum Its a week for the big ballet stories. Contributing Op-Ed Writer Now This Is Natural Food Can we break away from monoculture and eat perennial plants? Well Air Pollution Linked to Lower Birth Weights A European study found that air pollution is associated with a significant increase in the risk of having a low-birth-weight baby. EU agency backs new drugs from Actelion and Lundbeck LONDON (Reuters) - European regulators have recommended approval of Swiss firm Actelion's new pulmonary arterial hypertension drug Opsumit and a novel antidepressant called Brintellix from Denmark's Lundbeck. The weirdest things recently found on Mars Mars is a crazy place. In recent years we've discovered some of the strangest things on the Red Planet ice spiders, Swiss cheese terrain, and perfectly spiral-shaped lava tubes. Merkel to seek 'no spy deal' within EU as well as with U.S. BERLIN, Oct 25 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants the European Union's 28 member states to reach a "no spy deal" similar to an agreement France and Germany seek with the United State following allegations Washington tapped her mobile phone. Bulls End Preseason With 94-89 Win Over Nuggets Derrick Rose scored 15 points and the Chicago Bulls ended the preseason with a 94-89 win Friday over the Denver Nuggets. Blogging doctor fights HIV in Tunisia Zied Mhirsi tells Errol Barnett about helping the country's most vulnerable population groups. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Shvo Mr. Shvo, 40, is the chief executive of Shvo, a luxury residential development company that he founded in New York in 2004. Sex scandal engulfs NZ mayor Months after sexting revelations dashed Anthony Weiner's hopes of election in New York, a mayor on the other side of the world is battling for political survival following a lurid sex scandal that has electrified the usually sleepy world of local politics. Tiger helps Turkey make history Living Golf looks a the country's plan to host the Turkish Airlines Open, its first ever European Tour event. Golf Capsules Chris Stroud and Ryan Moore overcame mistakes and bogeys on the back nine Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round of the CIMB Classic. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. 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. 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. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | October 25, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. New U.S. TV network fuses news, satire for young Hispanics LOS ANGELES/MIAMI (Reuters) - On Monday evening, U.S. cable network Fusion will launch with interviews of President Barack Obama and Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Later that night, four puppets will provide commentary on current events during a news chat show. Shock at toddlers' rape, murder Cousins' killing outrages a nation with one of the highest rates of sexual violence in the world. Kenny Perry Leads in San Antonio Kenny Perry birdied five of the first six holes and finished with a 7-under 65 to take the first-round lead Friday in the Champions Tour's ATT Championship. Italian police bust ring of corrupt morticians ROME (Reuters) - Italian police arrested five morticians on Wednesday on charges of making tens of thousands of euros a month in bribes from funeral homes and profiting from grieving families of the dead. Sandy Hook demolition begins but no major gun control measures passed yet Oct. 27 - The fatal shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School renewed the debate on the nation's gun laws, but Congress has been unable to move forward on any major legislation. Produced by Nathan Frandino. Typhoon hits Tokyo area At least 14 people have died and hundreds of flights have been canceled as Typhoon Wipha pummeled the Tokyo area on Wednesday. French clubs plan tax strike French football clubs are going on strike to protest the country's planned 75% tax for high earners, claiming it will make them less competitive against European rivals and cause further financial hardship. Could Google ad kick-start your career? Millennials are suffering more than most right now. Large numbers are unemployed and despondent about the future. Author Dan Schwabel highlights how millennials can improve their economic prospects. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Heads Up Competing to Tell Jack the Rippers Story With this fall marking the 125th anniversary of the Jack the Ripper murders in London, tour operators are battling over customers interested in the macabre tale. Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic. Fine vintage Jimenez rewarded for ace Fun-loving Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez aced the eighth in the final round of the Portugal Masters to be rewarded with 100 bottles of red wine by a sponsor. Exclusive Aiming to avoid Facebook chaos, NYSE runs Twitter IPO test NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Stock Exchange on Saturday did a test run of Twitter's highly anticipated market debut, as it seeks to avoid the types of problems that plagued Facebook's initial public offering on rival Nasdaq. Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Corner Office Phil Martens of Novelis, on Consistent Leadership The chief executive of the aluminum producer says that if youre inconsistent as a leader, people are going to come at you from many different angles to get you to do something.

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