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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bolivian food fair showcases indigenous culinary delights Oct. 17 - Bolivians come together for their biggest and brightest food fair as the South American nation looks to unite its rich culinary diversity and pride in its traditional cuisine. Tara Cleary reports. Poverty, parenting linked to child brain development NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who grow up in poor families may have smaller brains than their more well-off peers, says a new study. But good parenting may help overcome that disadvantage. Movie Review | 'When I Walk ' When I Walk, a Struggle With Multiple Sclerosis The director Jason DaSilva records his daily battle with a degenerative disease in When I Walk. Microsoft shareholders advised to vote against director Thompson SEATTLE (Reuters) - Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended that Microsoft Corp shareholders vote against the re-election of lead independent director John Thompson, who is in charge of the company's efforts to find a new chief executive. No more siestas for Spain? CNN's Isa Soares looks at what Spain is considering to improve its competitiveness and its image. Serena Williams Beats Kerber in Istanbul Top-ranked Serena Williams breezed past Angelique Kerber, 6-3, 6-1, to open her bid for a fourth ATP Championships title in Istanbul. US STOCKS-Wall St inches higher on Fed expectations; Apple up NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged higher on Monday, pushing the SP 500 to another intraday high, with expectations high the Federal Reserve will keep its stimulus in place for the time being. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. America Movil shares sink, European strategy up in air MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Shares in America Movil fell nearly 3 percent on Friday after Latin America's biggest phone company reported a sharply lower profit and on concerns over the investment... Ronan Farrow The Youngest Old Guy in the Room Mr. Farrow, 25, the son of Mia Farrow, already has the rsum of someone twice his age and in the last year has come into his own as a public figure. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Fed Proposes Big Banks Hold More Cash and Assets The Federal Reserve on Thursday proposed that big banks keep enough cash, government bonds and other high-quality assets on hand to survive during a severe downturn. Advertisers get creative at airports As media outlets flourish, and attention spans shrink to hashtag-sized dimensions, advertisers have had to get increasingly creative with how they deliver messages to the masses. Sexism or just all-American fun? Women dancing on the fringes of competitive sport has been labeled an echo from an age of sexism and misogyny. Hear the case for and against. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. Spying anger spreads across Europe The Spanish government summons the U.S. ambassador after further allegations of American surveillance of world leaders. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | sobriety This word has appeared in 123 New York Times articles in the past year. Retro travel rules at tattoo show Mermaids, anchors among favorite designs at international tattoo convention. Dance Review At Ice Theater of New York, Balanchine as Inspiration Edward Villella, a former Balanchine star, choreographs for Ice Theater of New York. Times Documentaries Coming Back A Year of Recovery Times Documentaries presents Coming Back A Year of Recovery After Hurricane Sandy, a video portrait of four neighborhoods struggling in the aftermath of the 2012 storm. GLOBAL MARKETS-Bonds and stocks drift ahead of Fed, Brent jumps NEW YORK, Oct 28 (Reuters) - An index of world shares ticked up and neared a six-year high while the U.S. dollar edged higher on Monday but stayed close to a nine-month low as expectations lingered... 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. A Quiet Drink At a Steakhouse Bar, Less Volume Cant Be Ordered The bar behind the steak side of Harrys Cafe and Steak is a pleasant place to have a drink if the noise level is reasonable. Television Review Civil War 360 Focuses on Smithsonians Relics Civil War 360 looks at history through evocative objects. Caught Between Sudans, Region Tries to Pick Side Residents of the Abyei region, on the border of Sudan and South Sudan, voted on which country to be a part of, a move that could have real consequences if tensions are raised. Sports Briefing | College Basketball Jamaican to Play for UConn The University of Connecticut said Kentan Facey, a 6-foot-9 freshman forward, had been granted a waiver to play this season by the N.C.A.A. CaixaBank eyes Tier 2 market LONDON, Oct 28 (IFR) - CaixaBank has mandated Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Barclays, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, and Goldman Sachs to lead manage a euro-denominated 10-year non-call five-year Tier 2... Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the Swiss Indoors in Basel. EMERGING MARKETS-Petrobras helps Brazil shares snap 3-day slump * Brazil Bovespa up 1.7 pct, Mexico IPC rises 1.11 pct MEXICO CITY, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks rose for the first session in four on Monday as shares of state-run oil producer Petrobras jumped on news the company is discussing a new fuel-pricing policy. Mexico's IPC index gained for a second straight day, while Chile's bourse crept higher. Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index gained 1.7 percent to 55,073.37. Late on Friday, Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as Petrobras is of Christopher Wool at the Guggenheim The museum is featuring paintings and works on paper. Czech Election Reflects Dissatisfaction of Voters The country will now enter what is likely to be a lengthy period of deal-making after the Social Democrats fell short of winning a majority in Czech parliamentary elections on Saturday. On Way to Wild Final Act, Three Protagonists Have Faced Rough Spots Allen Craig, Will Middlebrooks and Jim Joyce, the main participants in one of the strangest endings to a World Series game in history, have each faced professional adversity. Movie Review Capital, a Financial Thriller Directed by Costa-Gavras Capital, directed by Costa-Gavras, centers on the machinations of ruthless financiers during a takeover attempt. Kings Beat Oilers 2-1 in Shootout Anze Kopitar scored the deciding goal in a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Sunday night for their seventh victory in nine games. Hawaii lawmakers to hold special session to consider gay marriage HONOLULU (Reuters) - Hawaii, which had a pioneering role in the acceptance of same-sex matrimony in the United States two decades ago, could become the 15th state to extend marriage rights to gay... States hit by Sandy to get next $5 billion of recovery funding NEW YORK (Reuters) - Federal officials on Monday unveiled plans for a second round of Superstorm Sandy disaster relief totaling $5 billion for five states and New York City, and they pledged that the pace of spending would pick up after a slow start. Octonauts Series Adds Federal Partner in Ocean Awareness An office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will collaborate with Octonauts, an animated preschool show about undersea adventuring. 'Bad Grandpa' tops 'Gravity' at North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prankster comedy "Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa" kicked Sandra Bullock's 3D space thriller "Gravity" from the top of weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, starting off with $32 million in ticket sales over its first three days. 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. Why do clouds get a bad rap? Cloud Appreciation Society founder Gavin Pretor-Pinney explains why you should learn to appreciate the beauty of clouds.

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