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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hands-on with the iPad Air, new Mini There is nothing terribly surprising in Apple's refreshed line of tablets, but that's OK. Opinion Riding Out Sandy in the Rockaways A view of Hurricane Sandy from Arverne in the Rockaways. Mexico beefs up security after attacks on state energy firms MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has stepped up security in a troubled western region after a string of attacks on electricity installations at the weekend that temporarily knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people. Libya's footballers in the firing line Shootings, attempted assassinations and intimidation - welcome to Libyan football in 2013. Winning Lottery Numbers for Oct. 27, 2013 Lottery numbers for Oct. 27 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Giants Pierre-Paul Says He Wont Be Fully Healthy Till Next Year Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, who has one sack this year, conceded on Thursday that he is not 100 percent healthy, and wont be for a while, after off-season back surgery. Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant undamaged after quake TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant said on Saturday there was no damage or spike in radiation levels at the station after a large earthquake struck in the ocean east of Japan, triggering a small tsunami. Check out Dubai's mega airport Dubai's aviation industry achieved its biggest milestone yet on Sunday, when the emirate's new airport celebrated the arrival of its first commercial flight. Mountain mirrors to bring light to dark Norwegian town Oct. 22 - Three giant mirrors have been erected on a mountainside in Norway, to bring much needed sunlight to residents of a small town. The town is situated at the bottom of a narrow valley where the sun doesn't shine during the long Nordic winter, but its hoped the mirrors will change all that and bring its residents out of the shade and into the light. Jim Drury reports. 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. Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Middle East talks by phone WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday and discussed recent developments on Iran, Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and other regional issues, the White House said on Monday. QA What Causes a Neck to Crack? The necks paired joints are filled with a bit of fluid, and when the neck is bent, a gas is released, creating that cracking sound, experts say. Letter From Washington Congressional Budget Talks to Begin Amid a Sea of False Assumptions The panel that convenes this week must contend with this record of failure, a task compounded by misinformation that the deficit is spiraling out of control. Gay couple told to leave taxi after kiss files complaint CHICAGO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A gay couple filed a human rights complaint on Monday against a Chicago-area taxi company because a driver told them to leave his cab after they kissed in the back seat. Giant oarfish found off California coast Oct. 16 - Snorkeler finds rare giant 18-foot oarfish off Santa Catalina Island's coast in California. John Russell reports. Stenson '$11.4M a nice bonus' Henrik Stenson may have just become golf's $11.4 million man, but the Swede insists it's not all about the money. Dot Earth Blog Exploring Solar, Efficiency, Gas and More with Amory Lovins and Joel Makower A spirited discussion with Amory Lovins of energy innovations that will matter in the next few decades. Insight Water, wealth and whites - South Africa's potent anti-fracking mix NIEU-BETHESDA, South Africa (Reuters) - Stretching across the heart of South Africa, the Karoo has stirred emotions for centuries, a stunning semi-desert wilderness that draws artists, hunters and the toughest of farmers. European Somalis embrace jihad Scandinavia's humanitarian generosity in the 1990s appears to have had some unintended, and unwelcome, consequences, as dozens of young ethnic Somalis living there have embraced jihad, returning to the Horn of Africa to join the al Qaeda affiliate Al-Shabaab. S Korea to get first nude beach? Cold water and nude beaches don't necessarily mix well. Sid Yudain, 90, Dies; Created Congresss Community Newspaper Mr. Yudain created what he called a community newspaper for the most important community in the world, probably. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Richard Meier and Tavi Gevinson The famed architect and the teenage fashion blogger take on snacks, architecture and books. Ibrahimovic Stars as Champions League Goals Flow Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic produced high-scoring displays in the Champions League. Lin Underdog turned NBA star CNN's Monita Rajpal speaks with Jeremy Lin as he opens up about becoming a sports icon. Health Sites Woes Could Dissuade Vital Enrollee the Young and Healthy Officials worry that insurance risk pools could become too risky if not enough younger people sign up for coverage, causing premiums to escalate. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Bengals 49, Jets 9 Jets Up-and-Down Pattern Holds, and Crumples Them Andy Dalton passed for 325 yards and 5 touchdowns as the Bengals crushed the Jets, who were seeking their first winning streak of the season but instead fell to 4-4. App Smart A Roundup of Worthy Apps for the New iPads To showcase what makes a tablet special, try apps beyond the usual Web browser and e-book reader. Lloyds' PPI compensation bill to rise to 8 billion pounds Sky News (Reuters) - Britain's Lloyds Banking Group will have to spend at least another 700 million pounds ($1.13 billion) to compensate customers who were mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI), Sky News reported, without citing sources. NFL considers selling some Thursday night games exec LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League is studying whether to auction the media rights for a new slate of regular-season games, a process that has ignited fierce bidding wars in the past for a deal to broadcast the hugely popular sport. FTSE chalks up third week of gains, led by RBS * G4S gains as HSBC upgrades and floats breakup potential Putin Gays, lesbians welcome at Sochi Russian President Vladmir Putin on Monday said everyone will be welcomed to next year's Winter Olympics in Russia, regardless of sexual orientation -- comments that come on the heels of a controversial Russian law on homosexuality. UPDATE 2-Newell profit tops Street; to buy back more shares Oct 25 (Reuters) - Newell Rubbermaid Inc topped Wall Street's profit estimates for the third quarter on tight cost controls and strength in Latin America, and offered more cash to shareholders... Promised Fix for Health Site Could Squeeze Some Users The White House said that it would fix the insurance marketplace by Nov. 30, raising the question of how people whose current policies do not comply with the law will get new coverage in time. TABLE-Economists trim Brazil 2014 GDP, inflation view SAO PAULO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Economists lowered their forecasts for Brazil's 2014 economic growth to 2.13 percent from 2.20 percent previously, a weekly central bank survey showed on Monday.... New Issue-EBRD adds $400 mln to 2018 bond Underlying govt bond Over Mid-swaps, equivalent to 18.25bp Tunisia's Islamists, opposition haggle over new premier TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisia's ruling Islamists and opposition parties held talks on Monday to agree on a new prime minister who will lead a caretaker government, under an agreement to end months of unrest in the north African country. 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? Self-stabilising ship to keep oil rig workers on even keel Oct. 28 - The world's first single hull, floating accommodation vessel that uses its own waves for stability is being prepared for launch in 2015. Designed by Norwegian company, Salt Ship Design for Hyundai Heavy Industries, the vessel will be the largest ship of its kind ever built, providing 800 oil rig workers with a stable, temporary home in rough seas. Jim Drury reports. Finding the miracle fountain in Italy In the hilltop town of Fiuggi, CNN's writer discovered his drinking problem. Not with alcohol, but rather the magic water.

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