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News Feed Latest worldwide news Apple Targets Microsoft Office With Free Apps The applications, which essentially duplicate Microsoft Office and used to cost $10 each, will now be free to anyone who buys a new Apple device. To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. 'Glee' says goodbye to Cory Monteith On Thursday night, "Glee" bid farewell to a beloved actor and character. 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. Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Star fund manager exits can prove a blow to small caps * Small caps seen vulnerable after Woodford leaves Invesco UPDATE 3-Icahn raises stake in Apple, criticized by PIMCO's Gross Oct 24 (Reuters) - "Bond King" Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer of PIMCO, butted heads on Thursday with billionaire investor Carl Icahn, telling Icahn to leave Apple Inc alone after he again... 'Baby Federer' vs. the Real Thing Who wins? The old met the new. At one end of the court, the young man nicknamed "Baby Federer" -- at the other was one of the all-time tennis greats, albeit one who is battling to show that he's not a spent force. The Saturday Profile Mexican Writer Mines the Soccer Field for Metaphors Juan Villoro, one of Mexicos most decorated and esteemed writers, also happens to be a leading soccer analyst, extracting lessons about society and life from the game. What we didn't learn from Sandy Adam Sobel says the immediate response was effective but not enough has been done to counter long-term threat of more flooding and severe storms Youre the Boss Blog In Small-Business Lending, the Devil Is Often in the Lien Have you ever gotten tripped up by a lien? What was your experience and how did you handle it? Jamie Dornan Named as New Lead in Fifty Shades Mr. Dornan, an Irish actor and underwear model, will be the new male lead in the movie adaptation of Fifty Shade of Grey, the books author, E.L. James, confirmed. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 29 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 27, led by "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 35.0 million 2 (1) Prisoners...........................$ 11.3 million 3 (*) Rush................................$ 10.3 million 4 (*) Baggage Claim.......................$ 9.3 million 5 (*) Don Jon......................... Education A Film School With a Sense of Place Lodz Film School is one of the few left in the world where students still learn on 35-millimeter and 16-millimeter film, but students also praise the schools unique way of teaching. T Magazine Food Matters | Fifteen Tons of Groceries, Sailing Down the Hudson The Vermont Sail Project explores more responsible food distribution methods (the to in farm to table) by transporting edible cargo using a wind-powered barge. Lawmaker Offers Strong Defense of U.S. Surveillance Efforts in Europe Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the National Security Agencys surveillance program was designed to protect the countries from the threat of terror. '12 Years A Slave' Agonizingly magnificent Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave is an agonizingly magnificent movie the first great big-screen dramatization of slavery. Based on actual events, it begins in 1841 and tells the story of a free black man from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a musician named Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who walks around in a natty gray suit, secure in the courtly modesty of his life as a husband and father of two. But then he accepts an offer to go to Washington, D.C., with a pair of traveling entertainers, and when they're out at a restaurant drinking wine, we get the queasy feeling this is too good to be true. It is. Solomon isn't being hired for his talents. He's being trafficked. Red Sox in Disbelief After Game-Ending Umpiring Call A rare obstruction call that turned an inning-ending double play into the winning run in Game Three of the World Series left the Red Sox in disbelief as they tropped back to the clubhouse instead of staying out for extra innings. YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Get the strength of Hercules The Titan Arm, is the brainchild of four mechanical engineering students who built an upper-body exoskeleton that can more than double the average person's strength Amanda Senatore, Parker Hatfield The bride works for an investment management firm; the groom is an exhibit designer. T Magazine By Design | Paul Smith Reintroduces Himself After 45 years in the business, the legendary British mens wear designer gets a retrospective at the Design Museum in London, Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith. It opens next month. Styles Q + A Lori Goldstein With Her Magic, Fashion Becomes Art The stylist has spent decades transforming a studio filled with shoeboxes and garment racks into artistry. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. NEWSMAKER-In Libya's east, a former rebel commander tests Tripoli BREGA, Libya, Oct 27 (Reuters) - For Libyan militia leader Ibrahim al-Jathran, shutting down half the country's oil production with an armed militia is not a crime, it is the start of a just battle for a fair share of country's petroleum wealth. Tens of thousands march for same-sex marriage in Taiwan TAIPEI (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of demonstrators, many displaying rainbows and glitter, thronged the center of Taiwan's capital on Saturday to press demands to legalize same-sex marriage amid an... Cuba to drop dual currency The Cuban government announced Tuesday it plans to end the country's dual-currency system. In Fed and Out, Many Now Think Inflation Helps Some economists say more inflation is just what the American economy needs to escape from a half-decade of sluggish growth and high unemployment. 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? A helping hand from Ferrari The Italian National Olympic Committee is teaming up with the car manufacturer ahead of 2014 Winter Olympics. Currents | Books What Would They Do with Axl Rose? Wild Art features artworks that flourish outside of galleries like a bacon portrait of Kevin Bacon. 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. U.S. hotel staffing company files for bankruptcy, seeks sale Oct 24 (Reuters) - Hospitality Staffing Solutions Group LLC, which provides housekeeping personnel for hotels, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, three years after being acquired by... Atlantic hurricane season quietest in 45 years, experts say MIAMI (Reuters) - The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season looks set to go down as a big washout, marking the first time in 45 years that the strongest storm to form was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. New view of drone death toll The debate over the number of civilian casualties caused by CIA drone strikes in Pakistan is perhaps the most contentious issue in the often fraught U.S.-Pakistan relationship. Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. Why the Indian protests were not a surprise Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies. T Magazine On Beauty | Two-Tone Eye Shadow, Double the Effect Color-blocked eye shadow is a chic way to achieve a dramatic, outr look, and the technique is less complicated than you might think. Dubai launches much-delayed passenger services at new airport DUBAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Dubai officially launched passenger services at its new Al Maktoum International airport on Sunday after a delay of nearly four years, with three airlines agreeing to operate from the facility for now.

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