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News Feed Latest worldwide news '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. Roundup Bayern Munich and Manchester City Advance The defending champions received a goal from Mario Mandzukic to win, 1-0, in the Czech Republic. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. World Briefing | Africa Central African Republic U.N. Is Warned About Genocide Threat The country has slipped into chaos since rebels seized the capital and ousted President Franois Boziz in March. Dot Earth Blog Wide Rejection of Labels for Genetically Engineered Food in Washington State A measure that would require labeling of genetically modified foods is rejected in Washington State. Theater Review Jan Fabres Tragedy of a Friendship at Montclair State In Tragedy of a Friendship, Jan Fabre creates a mash-up of Wagner operas, based on his friendship with Nietzsche. Fiscal mess should not deter U.S. Fed stimulus pullback Lacker CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown and other budget battles should not derail the Federal Reserve from beginning to pull back the pace of monetary stimulus soon,... Mason Lifts No. 8 Auburn Over Arkansas 35-17 Gus Malzahn finally had his day in Fayetteville. The Not-So-New but Expanding World of Golf Consider a couple of scenes from the golf world this year, with emphasis on "world." Domestic Lives Forgive Me, Virginia Woolf A dining room fantasy is finally realized (to the homeowners regret). New mayor for New York Nov. 6 - New York elects Democrat mayor for the first time in two decades. Paul Chapman reports. Humans of New York, by Brandon Stanton Brandon Stantons new book of 400 photographic portraits, Humans of New York, has become a best seller. Monkey uses thoughts to control virtual arms Nov. 6 - Neuroscientists at Duke University have taught monkeys to control a pair of virtual arms using only their thoughts. It's the first demonstration of brain activity controlling two limbs simultaneously and represents a major advance in the development of a brain-machine interface system that could one day restore mobility to people with severe paralysis. Ben Gruber reports. UPDATE 1-Prudential profit beats as annuities business shines * 3rd-qtr net profit $981 mln vs $627 mln loss year earlier Surgeon all-nighters don't lead to complications study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sleep-deprived surgeons don't make any more mistakes than usual during gallbladder operations, a new study suggests. UKs Osborne Sticking to austerity paid off Oct. 22 - The UKs Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne says the UK has seen the benefits of sticking with a clear economic plan, but admits the job is far from done. Theater Review Taymors Midsummer Nights Dream Opens Brooklyn Theater Julie Taymor takes on Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream and inaugurates the Polonsky Shakespeare Center, the first proper home for the Theater for a New Audience. No. 24 Michigan St Batters No. 23 Michigan 29-6 Mark Dantonio has always embraced Michigan State's rivalry with Michigan, but this week the confident coach took a fairly calm approach. CMA Awards preparations and feuds For the sixth straight year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will cohost the CMA Awards, airing tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. (See our predictions for who we think will win, and who we'd vote for.) Real Madrid coach blasts defensive 'disaster' On one hand, Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring goals for fun and Gareth Bale is starting to justify his mammoth transfer fee. On the other, Real Madrid's defensive game is appalling. Saudi official questions authenticity of beating video More than a week after a video showing what appears to be a Saudi man beating a migrant worker was posted on the Internet, a government official questioned its authenticity. The Trade Simple Fix to Debate Over Governments Role in Housing Theres an argument to be made that preserving the governments role in the mortgage market will make it safer and more efficient than reforms will. Zombie car that nobody loved Here's the short, tragic story of a little car in China that nobody wanted. Snorkeler finds rare giant oarfish off California coast (Reuters) - A California marine instructor's leisurely weekend snorkel turned into the discovery of a lifetime when she found the carcass of a massive, eel-like creature of a species thought to have inspired legends of giant sea serpents. Bits Amazon Raises Threshold for Free Shipping Amazon.com is expected to generate $75 billion in revenue this year by putting its customers first. Tuesday, in a very rare move, it put its bottom line first. Debt Worries Weigh on Chinese Bank Listings The lukewarm reception for two newly listed Chinese banks reflects broad doubts among investors about the health of the country's financial system. Your Money Seeking to Toughen the Rules for Brokers It is too easy for stock and insurance brokers to avoid rules that would require them to put their customers first when picking their investments for their individual retirement accounts. 'Son of Blackbird' Plan for a new spy plane For a big chunk of the Cold War, the U.S. Air Force turned to the SR-71 Blackbird for many of its most important spy missions. The jet-black jet could fly at more than three times the speed of sound at altitudes of 85,000 feet, faster and higher than anything adversaries had to counter it. U.N. struggles to break impasse in Cyprus talks NICOSIA (Reuters) - U.N. diplomats struggled on Wednesday to revive stalled peace talks on Cyprus, where an ethnic division dating back four decades is dogging Turkey's bid to join the European Union. Talks on Antarctic Marine Reserve Fail to Reach Agreement Talks aimed at creating one of the worlds largest marine reserves in the waters off Antarctica ended in failure in the face of resistance from Russia, China and Ukraine, delegates said. Bahrain police close art display on pro-democracy uprising DUBAI (Reuters) - Bahraini authorities have shut and dismantled an exhibition on anti-government protests staged by the main Shi'ite opposition group al-Wefaq, saying it violates the law and incites hatred. Sports of The Times Dolphins Fail the Test on Bullying, and Now Its Up to the Commissioner The N.F.L. commissioner, Roger Goodell, faces a challenge in addressing a bullying situation that was so intense that it forced a football player to leave his team. Tortillas outsell buns in the U.S. As Hispanic foods get popular, tortillas outsell buns in the United States. CNN's Rafael Romo reports. Argentina dictatorship files reveal 'blacklists' Hundreds of secret files from the Argentinean dictatorship have been uncovered, including "blacklists" that singled out more than 300 artists, actors and writers. Holiday DVDs From Robert Altman, William Wyler and More The holiday seasons new videos include masterpieces from the likes of Robert Altman, William Wyler, George Stevens and Philip Kaufman. Well The Father Who Fought for Lorenzos Oil Augusto Odone, the father whose story was told in the movie Lorenzos Oil, left an indelible mark on the world of disease activism, setting a gold standard for what patients and their families might achieve with determination, good luck and the media. 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. Youre the Boss Blog New Options for Small Businesses Looking to Go Paperless Three new tools designed to make it easier to manage a small business. Dance Review American Ballet Theater Performs Clear and Theme and Variations American Ballet Theater presented mixed bills on Saturday at the David H. Koch Theater, and one stood out as the least distinguished offering of the fall season. Strike-hit Greece tries for troika deal Nov 6 - A new wave of public sector walkouts hits austerity-weary Greece, as the government holds talks with visiting troika officials over a 2 billion euro budget gap. David Pollard reports.

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