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News Feed Latest worldwide news World's most dramatic runways Hairy airstrips ranging from the wildly remote to the shockingly short. U.S. passes up firms' offers to help healthcare website -committee WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The Obama administration appears to have passed up offers from Amazon and Microsoft to help fix the federal government's troubled healthcare enrollment website,... China pulls plug on 'vulgar' TV Chinese authorities have banned satellite broadcasters from buying the rights to more than one foreign-made program per year in a bid to tackle "vulgar" and "excessive" entertainment in Chinese television. KISS, Nirvana among Rock Hall nominees "Teen Spirit" and "Good Times" may be coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- sealed with a KISS. Young man linked to 79 killings in Mexico The most shocking thing about the arrest of a man linked to 79 killings may be that authorities don't find it shocking. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Whiting refinery ramp up timetable slips into 2014 LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - BP Plc's upgraded Whiting refinery in Indiana will not reach full production until the first quarter of 2014, its quarterly results showed on Tuesday, an apparent slippage... The world's best city is ... How many have you been to? And do you agree with the rankings? U.S. lawmakers call for action to curb Internet child trading CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers called Tuesday for federal action to prevent parents from giving unwanted adopted children to strangers met on the Internet, and the Illinois attorney general urged Facebook and Yahoo to police online groups where children may be advertised. World's most dramatic runways Hairy airstrips ranging from the wildly remote to the shockingly short. Kenya Assails Coverage of an Attack on a Mall Journalists connected with showing a video that appears to show Kenyan forces looting at the Westgate mall have been summoned by the police. Aircraft noise linked to increased health risks Oct. 29 - UK researchers say long-term exposure to aircraft noise increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. A five year study focusing on the noise produced by planes flying in and out of Heathrow reveals a higher rate of hospitalisation for people living near the airport than for those who live in quieter environments. Jim Drury has more. Chelsea rejoice as Wenger's Mourinho hoodoo continues LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho got the better of old adversary Arsene Wenger once again as Chelsea showed their strength-in-depth by reaching the League Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over London rivals Arsenal on Tuesday. Grand Theft Auto V revs up Take-Two's results SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive Software raised its fiscal 2014 results forecast on Tuesday after reporting that second-quarter revenue quadrupled, driven by record-breaking sales of the video game "Grand Theft Auto V." Duke Stuns No. 16 Virginia Tech, 13-10 The numbers suggested it was the same old Duke 0-for-11 on third-down conversions, a 387 to 198 deficit in total offense, and a whopping 3927 to 2033 disadvantage in time of possession. Bale Could Start for Real Madrid in Clsico Real Madrids coach has hinted that the Welsh wing could be in the lineup at Barcelona on Saturday. Wikipedia China Becomes Front Line for Views on Language and Culture Even innocuous topics have become controversial for Wikipedia editors from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and compounding the issue are language differences. Tech companies urge action on "patent trolls" in U.S. patent bill WASHINGTON, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Technology companies on Tuesday urged fast action on a patent reform bill that tackles key aspects of the U.S. patent system, including the rising tide of abusive lawsuits by so-called "patent trolls." Neil Powells Benjamin Britten A Life for Music Neil Powell examines the complex character and life of the composer Benjamin Britten. Global Soccer Lewandowski Lifts Dortmund Over Arsenal Arsenals Wojciech Szczesny and Dortmunds Robert Lewandowski are longtime friends. That didnt stop Lewandowski from shooting down his pal on Tuesday. 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. Science of Its Time The Automatons of Yesteryear Humanoid machines have been around since the early 20th century, but technology has only recently begun to fulfill some of the aspirations of the earliest inventors. Well After a Stroke, Running a Half-Marathon Six years ago I suffered a stroke that forced me to relearn how to walk. The other day I ran a half-marathon. UPDATE 1-Genworth profit boosted by lower U.S. mortgage insurance loss * Third-quarter net profit $108 mln vs $35 mln year earlier Sports Briefing | Baseball Strasburg Has Surgery Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg had bone chips removed from his surgically repaired right elbow. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Okla. inmates pull dirty trick, escape Four inmates made a clean getaway from an Oklahoma jail after prying open a maintenance hatch in their shower. The real 'Wolf of Wall Street' Susan Harrigan says Leonardo DiCaprio plays him in the upcoming Martin Scorsese movie, but the real "wolf" was more like a cockroach. Hedge fund firm Egerton shuts door to new money - sources LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge fund firm Egerton Capital has closed its doors to new money, two of its investors said, after inflows and performance gains swelled its assets by 80 percent in a year. Ukrainian Chocolates Caught in Trade War Between Europe and Russia A power struggle between the European Union and the Russian-backed Customs Union is squeezing Roshen, the largest confectioner in Ukraine. ArtsBeat Video Reviews of Blue Is the Warmest Color, The Counselor and The Square Times critics on Blue is the Warmest Color, The Counselor and The Square. 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. Kanye West, Kim Kardashian engaged on her birthday (Reuters) - Rapper Kanye West popped the question to his reality star girlfriend Kim Kardashian at San Francisco's Major League Baseball stadium he rented for her 33rd birthday. Observatory Pace-Setting Cells Linked to Slower Heartbeat Researchers recorded electrical signals from the sinoatrial node, which acts as an internal pacemaker, in old mice and found they could not keep up with those in younger mice. NSA chief defends agency amid U.S. spy rift with Europe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the National Security Agency defended his beleaguered organization on Tuesday, saying it acts within the law to stop militant attacks and calling reports that the NSA collected data on millions of phone calls in Europe false. Nokia Gives Upbeat Forecast for Telecom Equipment Unit The forecast for Nokia Solutions and Networks offers hope for a pickup in what will be the Finnish companys main business after the sale of its phones division to Microsoft. Week 8 N.F.L. Quick Hits The Pure Arm of Matthew Stafford Overlooked in Detroits dramatic victory over Dallas was a high-reward, high-risk throw that was a perfect concoction of arm strength, accuracy and timing. Boris Charmatz Brings Flip Book to MoMA Boris Charmatzs Flip Book, an ever-evolving piece inspired by a book of images of Merce Cunninghams dance works, is to be presented Friday through Sunday at MoMA. Woman cries foul over brother's death, calls for investigation A report says Quinten Wood, 15, died of pneumonia. An older sister says their father and the system are to blame. Central African Republic chaotic, half population need help, U.N. says UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council gave the go-ahead on Tuesday for troops to be sent to Central African Republic to protect a U.N. political mission in the virtually lawless country where a senior aid official said half the population needs help.

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