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News Feed Latest worldwide news Phys Ed The Marathon Runner as Couch Potato On an average workday, runners training for a marathon reported sitting for more than 10 hours a day, raising provocative questions about the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior and its accompanying health risks. '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. Blackhawks vs. Blackhawks CNN's Amanda Davies looks at how international members of team will go from friends to rivals at the Winter Olympics. 12 Percent of U.S. Spice Imports Contaminated, F.D.A. Finds The imports, from places like India and Mexico, are contaminated with insect parts and salmonella. As Buffalo Sabres Rebuild, Fans Say Team Should Also Reform The Sabres have been so widely criticized for a handful of violent incidents that fans in Buffalo and commentators across the continent are calling for Coach Ron Rolstons ouster. Cardinals Give the Ball to Wacha With Confidence The rookie Michael Wacha, who will pitch Game 6 in Boston with St. Louiss season on the line, has pitched, and won, some big games this postseason. China's anti-pollution drive risks running out of gas BEIJING (Reuters) - A chronic shortage of natural gas is hurting China's plan to move away from burning coal to heat homes and offices, raising the prospect of more choking air pollution this winter and beyond. Gradual heart attack pain means bigger treatment delay NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sudden tightness in your chest? Shooting pain down your left arm? Everyone knows that could be a heart attack. But what if symptoms aren't so sudden? Column Saving for college? 529s plan aren't as safe as you think LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Your 529 college savings plan may not be as safe as you think. Essay Living in a World of Fantasy Can Be Dehumanizing When does a flesh-and-blood N.F.L. player become more than a mere fantasy football commodity? "TransWall" brings new perspective to touch screens Oct. 29 - South Korean researchers have developed a double-sided touch screen for use as an entertainment platform or for public information displays. Called "TransWall", the screen responds to touch on both sides from multiple users. Rob Muir has more. Newmont says Akyem, Phoenix Copper reach commercial output Oct 30 (Reuters) - Newmont Mining Corp said on Wednesday its Akyem project in Ghana and its Phoenix Copper Leach project in Nevada have achieved commercial production on schedule and on budget. Your Money Adviser Keeping a Foot in the Office Door Can Ease Mothers Anxiety Experts recommend that women stay connected to the working world, which can help in case of divorce and also narrow the wage gap between men and women. City to Fit All Streetlights With Energy-Saving LED Bulbs The phaseout is part of a long-term plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2017 and, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said, would save taxpayers money. 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... Soccer Roundup Shaky United Is Rescued By Rooney Mikel Arteta scored a on penalty kick before being ejected from the game as first-place Arsenal defeated host Crystal Palace, 2-0, in Englands Premier League on Saturday. Snags reported on first day of mega train tunnel Istanbul's new transcontinental train tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait had a bumpy first day of operation, a day after Turkey's Prime Minister called it a "project for whole humanity" at an inaugural ceremony. Chelsea Eliminates Arsenal From League Cup Csar Azpilicueta seized on a defensive blunder and Juan Mata scored a slick second goal as Chelsea dumped its London rival Arsenal out of the League Cup with a 2-0 victory. Front Row Whos the Greenest Designer Out There? Several awards are given to designers paying attention to their ecological impact. Prominent Muslim Brotherhood Leader Is Seized in Egypt The capture of Essam el-Erian, a political adviser to the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, appears to complete the jailing of the organizations top leaders. ArtsBeat American Academy in Rome Names New President Mark Robbins, the executive director of the International Center of Photography, will take over from Adele Chatfield-Taylor. Syrian man in Tom Hanks-like limbo at Dubai airport DUBAI (Reuters) - A Syrian man has been stranded at Dubai airport for 16 days in a case with echoes of the Tom Hanks film "The Terminal". T Magazine On Beauty | Morocco in a Bottle Made with a blend of natural oils, the new body serum from the New York skin care line Kahina Giving Beauty has a scent thats intended to transport its wearer straight to Fez. Toews Powers Blackhawks Past Senators Jonathan Toews had three goals and an assist, Corey Crawford made 14 saves in relief of an ineffective Nikolai Khabibulin and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Tuesday night. Contributing Op-Ed Writer Now This Is Natural Food Can we break away from monoculture and eat perennial plants? Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements. Attacks in Iraq kill 7 officers Seven police officers were killed and nine were injured Tuesday in a series of attacks at security checkpoints in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, police said. UPDATE 4-Facebook smashes analyst targets but executive comments spook Street SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc posted strong growth in its mobile advertising business on Wednesday but rattled investors after saying that it did not plan to boost the frequency of ads shown to users. Sharp Sparks Blackhawks to Win Over Wild Nick Leddy spurred Chicagos stagnant special teams with a power-play goal, and the visiting Blackhawks beat Minnesota, 5-1. Tool shows who's tracking you online CNN's Samuel Burke breaks down a new feature of the Mozilla Firefox browser that shows who's watching you online. South Korean politicians enter North Korea to inspect Kaesong industrial park Oct. 30 - South Korean politicians cross the border into North Korea to inspect the joint industrial park in Kaesong, which was recently reopened after a five-month closure due to political conflicts between the two Koreas. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Early holiday courtesy of Fed (James Saft is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) Robert Heineckens Rediscovery as a Found-Art Pioneer Galleries and museums are rediscovering the work of Robert Heinecken, who used found imagery to explore themes that still feel urgent today. British Open Ends International 36-Hole Qualifying The British Open is moving away from 36-hole qualifying, instead using 10 tour events from five continents to determine 32 spots in the field. Strategies Riding Out the Political Storm Investment strategists say its likely that long-term investors who stick to a well-thought-out plan can ride out awkward periods like the current conflict in Washington with few ill effects. This Land A World Away, the Seventh Game; Close at Hand, Condemned Nazis For two American chaplains at Nuremberg prison in Germany, the climactic end of the initial phase of postwar judgment coincided with Game 7 of the 1946 World Series. U.S. demand for trucks, other vehicles drives strong GM profit DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected third-quarter profit as the U.S. automaker's new lineup of pickup trucks and other revamped models boosted North... Well Learning Moderation From the Marathon Runners are a tribe of extremists they love rituals. They relish going out in the dark and the rain. That approach had always suited me fine. 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.

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