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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ike Skelton, Former Congressman, Dies at 81 Mr. Skelton built a reputation as a military expert and social conservative during 34 years representing western and central Missouri in the House. Jellyfish prompt nuclear shutdown There's been another shutdown, but instead of spineless politicians, you can blame invertebrate sea creatures. EU mergers and takeovers (Oct 29) BRUSSELS, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Zimbabwe's Econet H1 profit down as customers spend less on calls HARARE, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's top mobile operator, reported a near 10 percent drop in half-year profit on Tuesday, hit by slowing growth in voice revenue and a one-time licence renewal fee. Theater Review House of Dance by Tina Satter at Abrons Arts Center Even the hopes are shabby for would-be stars in House of Dance, by Tina Satter. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. Prisoner Release Stirs Anger in Israeli Coalition Right-wing members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus coalition government tried in vain to stop future releases, part of United States-brokered peace talks. Steve McQueens Film Is a Box-Office Test Case The movie industry is waiting to see if 12 Years a Slave, a story focusing on an African-American, can garner a global audience. Ukrainian Chocolates Caught in Trade War Between Europe and Russia A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. Britain braced for hurricane-force 'St. Jude' storm LONDON (Reuters) - Hurricane-force winds are forecast to disrupt road, rail and airport networks on Monday when one of the strongest storms in decades is expected to hit the southern half of Britain during rush-hour, forecasters warned on Sunday. Its the Economy Cracking the Apple Trap Is it a coincidence when your iPhone stops working just as the new models come out? Electronic Arts profit rises in second quarter, shares up SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc reported higher profit for the second quarter on cost controls and digital sales, although revenues were down on the year ago quarter. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Push for immigration action targets House Republicans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. businesses, religious leaders and other supporters of overhauling the nation's immigration laws mounted a massive lobbying push on Tuesday to urge a reluctant House of Representatives to tackle the issue before the end of the year. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic Are on Target Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Golf Capsules Ryan Moore birdied the first hole of a playoff with Gary Woodland on Monday to win the CIMB Classic after an overnight wait caused by thunderstorms. Arts, Briefly Joyce Theater Plans The New York City Ballet principal Wendy Whelan, DanceBrazil and Pilobolus are among those slated to perform on the Joyce Theater stage in 2014. In Transit Blog New Bolt Service on the West Coast A new Bolt Bus route on the West Coast will include stops in Los Angeles, San Jose, and Oakland, Calif. Deal Reached in Inquiry Into Visa Fraud at Tech Giant Infosys has agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims of systemic visa fraud and abuse involving temporary workers brought to the United States. Odd Bedfellows in Realigned Big East Bond Over Basketball The league lost several football-oriented big names and picked up several new programs, mostly from the Midwest. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Lawyers Challenge Judges Authority in Trial of Chinese Activists The trial of the three activists has drawn attention as a gauge of how far the Chinese Communist Party will go to stamp out the nationwide New Citizens Movement. 'Rush' actress Olivia Wilde expecting first child report LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Rush" actress Olivia Wilde is pregnant and expecting her first child with fiance and "Saturday Night Live" veteran Jason Sudeikis, People magazine reported on Sunday. Tiananmen crash 'was attack' Oct. 29 - Sources say Chinese authorities suspect Tiananmen crash was suicide attack. Paul Chapman reports. Michel van der Aas Up-close at White Light Festival In Up-close, the composer Michel van der Aa, using extra layers, pairs a cello soloist with a silent woman who appears in a film he wrote and directed. Toure wants harsher penalties Yaya Toure has called on UEFA to impose harsher penalties on clubs whose fans racially abuse players after being subjected to "monkey chants" during Manchester City's Champions League game in Moscow. Australia's Warrnambool shares fall as bidding war intensifies SYDNEY (Reuters) - Shares in Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Ltd (WCB) fell as much as 4.3 percent on Wednesday as an international bidding war for the company... Doctor convicted in Michael Jackson death leaves prison LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's personal physician, convicted of manslaughter for administering a lethal dose of anesthetic to the pop singer, was released from a Los Angeles prison on Monday after serving half of his four-year sentence. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. New Google Glass is on the way A new version of Google Glass, the company's breakthrough entry into the world of wearable tech, is on the way. In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. Arts, Briefly Joyce Theater Plans The New York City Ballet principal Wendy Whelan, DanceBrazil and Pilobolus are among those slated to perform on the Joyce Theater stage in 2014. 4 killed, thousands lose power A powerful Atlantic storm battered England with powerful winds. CNN's Atika Shubert reports Gay Couples, Choosing to Say I Dont Their reasons are many and often personal. For some, marriage is an archaic institution. Others fear experiencing the pain of divorce. Rice Offers a More Modest Strategy for Mideast In an interview, Susan E. Rice, President Obamas national security adviser, said the presidents goal was to avoid having events in the region swallow his foreign-policy agenda. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Cost-cutting helps Saudi Telecom Q3 profit jump 73 pct DUBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Saudi Telecom Co (STC), the Gulf's No.2 telecom operator, reported a 73 percent rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, well above estimates, as the company cut costs. QA Moving Into a New MacBook Air How to move personal information from one MacBook to another, and tips on searching safely online. Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think.

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