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News Feed Latest worldwide news How sharks inspire design Engineers have used sharks as the blueprint for everything from sports cars, to swim suits to antibacterial material. A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels. Vocations For a Traveling Nurse, Freedom to Roam Becoming a traveling nurse with good pay, a varied work environment and no office politics has been a good career choice for Monica Parks, 43, of South Carolina. Italy's Etna volcano erupts Oct. 26 - Europe's most active volcano, Italy's Mount Etna, erupts, sending lava and ash into the sky. Nathan Frandino reports. DealBook In a Public Offering, a Symbol of New York Gains a Symbol ESRT Empire State Realty Trust, owner of the Empire State Building, has completed its initial public offering after months of legal wrangling, raising about $930 million. Ride operator arrested after five hurt at North Carolina State Fair Oct 26 (Reuters) - The operator of a carnival ride at the North Carolina State Fair, where five people were hurt when the attraction suddenly restarted as passengers exited, has been arrested after a probe revealed the ride was tampered with, officials said on Saturday. Bill Sharman, N.B.A. Hall of Famer, Dies at 87 Sharman won four N.B.A. championships as a player for the Boston Celtics and one as a coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. 5 Dead in Brooklyn Stabbing A woman and her four children were killed on Saturday night at their home in Sunset Park, and a cousin of the childrens father was arrested in the attack, the police said. GLOBAL MARKETS-Record high on Wall Street lifts Asian spirits * Upbeat earnings from Microsoft, Amazon.com drive Wall St to record high Could New York City Subways Survive Another Hurricane? It helps that the transit workers have been at it so long and have access to a lot of plywood. ArtsBeat All-Women I Remember Mama to Highlight Transport Group Theater Season The company will mount an all-female version of John Van Drutens classic, I Remember Mama, and a revival of John Carianis Almost, Maine. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serena Williams Romps in Opener Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul. World's 15 top rivers for travelers They irrigate our farms, they're an important means of transport, they're a source of eco-friendly power. But rivers are often best for their amazing travel experiences. Global Economy No Halloween horrors in store from the Fed LONDON (Reuters) - Back in May and June, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke played a trick on markets by sketching out a timetable for reducing the central bank's $85 billion-a-month bond buying. Investors recoiled in horror and bond yields surged. Sunday Routine | Larry Keigwin Clarity at Yoga, Cheating at the Diner The choreographer Larry Keigwin, working on the musical If/Then and starting the magazine ArtDesk, said Sunday was usually devoted to catch-up and inspiration and life maintenance and yoga. Longtime Times Editor Named Politico Executive Richard L. Berke, Politicos new executive editor, said that he admired how it started from scratch and became a journalistic powerhouse and that he hoped to help it reach to even greater heights. Anti-U.S. billboards ordered taken down in Tehran Billboards bearing anti-U.S. slogans were collected in Tehran, an officials tells state news. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Less Extensive Mission Planned in Afghanistan The reduced scope reflects fears that the United States Congress and European parliaments might discontinue funding unless American and NATO troops oversee how the money is spent. Gambling Debate Entangles Disney in Florida Disney has long led the fight against the expansion of casinos in the state, but it also owns the Marvel superheroes, whose images appear on slot machines. EPA hits the road to seek input on power plant rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday kicked off an 11-city "listening tour" as part of its effort to craft emissions rules for existing power plants under the Obama administration's strategy to address climate change. Kesler's OT Goal Gives Canucks Win Over Blues Ryan Kesler scored his second goal of the game at 445 of overtime during a power play to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Polyamory When three's not a crowd Polyamory "ain't for sissies," and it's not just for the kinky either, say those who advocate open relationships. Manziel Leads No. 14 AM Over Vanderbilt 56-24 Johnny Manziel threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in less than three quarters, and No. 14 Texas AM bounced back with a 56-24 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday. Rock musician Lou Reed dead at 71 Oct. 27 - Rolling Stone reports legendary singer-songwriter Lou Reed of the Velvet Underground dies at age 71. Linda So reports. Scene City Giorgio Armani Day in New York A fashion extravaganza for Giorgio Armani at the SuperPier, with a marathon show, exhibition and celebrity-filled nightclub. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Oct 25 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2100 GMT on Friday UPDATE 1-Iranian capital takes down some anti-American posters DUBAI, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Tehran authorities have taken down some anti-American posters, amid signs Iran is seeking better relations with the United States as the two sides prepare to hold talks over its nuclear programme. World Briefing | Europe Portugal Investigators Reopen Case of Missing British Child The case, one of the most notorious recent child-abduction cases in Europe, was formally closed in 2008. International Real Estate House Hunting in ...Warsaw The market in Poland had a boom starting in 2004, when the country joined the European Union, and ending in 2009, when the repercussions of the American mortgage lending crisis began to be felt. Gadgetwise An iPhone Case That Doubles as a Charger The flip-out prongs of the PocketPlug can go right into an electrical outlet without the need for wires. Fernandez-Castano Survives Late Scare to Win in Shanghai Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano survived a late scare when he found two bunkers on the way to a double-bogey six on the last but the Spaniard had enough of a cushion to complete a one-stroke victory at the BMW Masters in Shanghai on Sunday. David Hockneys Sweeping Survey at the de Young As his survey exhibition at the de Young Museum demonstrates, David Hockneys return to California has been accompanied by a return to dazzling hues. Editorial Narendra Modis Rise in India The divisive technocrat with a disturbing record of intolerance could become the countrys next prime minister. Diesel exhaust pollution may disrupt honeybee foraging LONDON (Reuters) - Exposure to pollution from diesel exhaust fumes can disrupt honeybees' ability to recognize the smells of flowers and could in future affect pollination and global food security, researchers said on Thursday. Dozens Killed in Southeast India Floods Days of torrential rains have unleashed floods in southeast India that have killed dozens of people and forced the evacuation of more than 70,000 others from hundreds of low-lying villages. Moooove over fossil-fuels - Cow power's coming Oct. 27 - Argentine researchers have demonstrated how methane can be separated from other digestive gases produced by cattle, to power a car. The scientists say that harnessing cow power on an industrial scale could create a new form of sustainable energy while also reducing the carbon footprint produced by cattle ranches. Elly Park reports. Drug Tests Falter as Way for States to Deny Public Aid Proposals to refuse welfare and jobless aid based on failed tests have proved hard to enact and have had a limited effect. Mystery girl Maria's siblings speak The homes are built with mud and straw. The streets are dirt and puddles. An old Roma lady gestures that she's so hungry it feels like her belly has been slit.

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