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News Feed Latest worldwide news At home with the Di Restas The Circuit travels to Southern Italy to explore Force India driver Paul di Resta's Italian ancestry. Google shows off Kit Kat system Google on Thursday released its latest candy-themed mobile operating system Android 4.4, more deliciously known as Kit Kat. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. Civil Behavior The Changing Rules of Outing Intention matters when a publication chooses to out a celebrity. Advertising AARP Sends a Thank-You to Caregivers AARP and the Ad Council, for a second time, have collaborated on campaign that puts caregivers in the spotlight. Florida State 41, Miami 14 With Rivalry Rejuvenated, Florida State Routs Miami No. 3 Florida State overcame some early trouble by Jameis Winston, its star quarterback, and shut down the running game of No. 7 Miami. The Week A Roman Sculpture, a Study on Lying and a Disturbing F.D.A. Report This week brought news of an auction for a permit to shoot an endangered black rhinoceros, and a Food and Drug Administration report on contamination in imported spices. Many Top Players Set to Test Free Agent Market Open season for Major League Baseball free agents kicks in at midnight, with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox among teams with key players poised to test the market. Washington state GMO labeling measure headed for defeat-opponents SEATTLE (Reuters) - Opponents of a Washington state ballot measure that would have required labeling of foods containing genetically modified crops declared victory on Tuesday, citing early voting results. Personal Health Tapping Medical Marijuanas Potential Despite growing acceptance of the drug, researchers have been able to do relatively little to test its most promising ingredients. Purpose of animals in captivity Keeping Sumatran tigers, orangutans and elephants in captivity is not an ideal situation. These animals should be in the wild. The problem is, their habitat is dwindling to such a low level, and it's often safer for the animals to live in captivity. The European Central Banks Inflation Conundrum Ahead of the banks meeting on Thursday, debate heats up over whether a sharp drop in inflation is a sign of health or impending stagnation. Woods Hits Golf Balls From Europe to Asia His heritage bridges continents. Now his game has, too. Well Children Eat More After Sleeping Less Children who get do not sleep enough may be increasing their risk for obesity, according to a new study. Well Now, a Kiss Isnt Just a Kiss Why do we lock lips in romantic relationships? Its complicated, according to researchers at Oxford University. Its less about sex and more about assessing potential mates than you may think. California city fumes over hot sauce factory Oct. 30 - Irwindale, California City Manager says the fumes in the area near a Sriracha hot sauce plant are "horrible" and is taking the company to court. Gavino Garay Reports. 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. UPDATE 1-Auxilium profit beats estimates as acquisition boosts sales Nov 6 (Reuters) - Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc reported a better-than-expected adjusted quarterly profit, boosted by strong drug sales from a recently acquired company, and narrowed its full-year revenue forecast range. Detailed prints for designer Holly Fulton Nov. 5 - Scottish designer Holly Fulton shows her Spring/Summer 2014 collection at Singapore's Digital Fashion Week. Tara Cleary reports. Gadgetwise A Review of the Bowers Wilkins P7 Headphones Bowers Wilkins, a company known for its hi-fi speakers, rounded out its roster of luxury headphones with the P7. Is Blatter seeking FIFA re-election? Is Sepp Blatter angling for another term as head of world football? The FIFA president had vowed this would be his last, but Friday's comments about Africa's under-representation at the World Cup has fueled speculation sparked by his earlier claim that he has "a mission" to complete. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Ex-CEO of collapsed Virginia bank gets 23 years for fraud Nov 6 (Reuters) - A former chief executive of Bank of the Commonwealth was sentenced on Wednesday to 23 years in prison and ordered to pay $333.6 million in restitution for running what federal... Despite Blackout, CBS Profit and Revenue Rise Stations in cities like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago were not carried by Time Warner Cable for a month in the summer during a contract dispute. Apple gives first transparency report Apple is opening up about how many government requests it gets for customer information. The Hunt A Larger Place in Park Slope, This Time Ours Andrea Wolinetz and Alexis Placzek decided it was time to buy. What's for Dinner? When Fuzzy Slippers Arent Enough A bowl of thick, pured vegetable soup can warm the body when the wind blows cold. CORRECTED-Creditors to vote on Patriot Coal's bankruptcy exit plan (Corrects 2nd paragraph to reflect that Patriot, not Peabody, fought with its union) Exclusive Microsoft narrows CEO shortlist; Mulally, Elop make the cut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace Chief Executive Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford Motor Co chief Alan Mulally and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, according to sources familiar with the matter. Week 9 N.F.L. Matchups One would be hard pressed to find a luckier coach in the N.F.L. this season than Andy Reid, whose Kansas City Chiefs will play a fourth game in five weeks with a team starting a backup quarterback. 'Call of Duty Ghosts' video game passes $1 billion in sales to retailers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's latest title from its blockbuster "Call of Duty" video game franchise surpassed $1 billion in sell-in sales - the number of copies shipped to retailers - a day after its launch, the company said on Wednesday. UKs Osborne on Help to Buy bubble threat Oct. 22 - George Osborne argues that the UKs Help to Buy housing scheme solves a financial problem that has made the provision of mortgages more difficult. Talisman says splitting company would be challenging CALGARY, Alberta, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Talisman Energy Inc said on Wednesday that it has been pressured by shareholders to split the company in two, but such a move would be challenging because of constraints involving its credit rating, obligations from a North Sea joint venture and other considerations. Telecom Italia rebel investor calls for Brazil partnership -sources MILAN, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia rebel investor Marco Fossati told an analyst meeting that a partnership with Vivendi's GVT subsidiary in Brazil would help the Italian phone group relaunch its business, two participants at the meeting said on Wednesday. Climate Change Seen Posing Risk to Food Supplies A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that climate change could reduce output and send prices higher in a period when global food demand is expected to soar. Spain tells U.N. no rethink on post-Franco amnesty GENEVA (Reuters) - Spain told a critical United Nations panel on Wednesday that a 1978 amnesty for political crimes committed during the 1936-39 civil war and the right-wing dictatorship of Francisco Franco would not be reviewed, despite growing calls for a rethink. With the Raven, Henry Stimler Expands His Nightlife Presence Mr. Stimler is trying to draw a rock n roll clientele to the club with its distressed wallpaper and ceiling painting of heaven and hell. Westwood Says He Must Cut Out 'Silly Scores' in Turkey Former world number one Lee Westwood says he must eliminate the "silly scores" that have crept into his game recently in order to push for his first victory of the season at this week's Turkish Airlines Open. BALLOT BREAKDOWN Contenders Cry,' We Want Bama!' Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 10 of the regular season. Jewish group condemns German silence on huge art find BERLIN (Reuters) - A Jewish group accused Germany on Monday of moral complicity in concealment of stolen paintings after it emerged authorities failed for two years to report discovery of a trove of...

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