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News Feed Latest worldwide news To Expand Offshore Power, Japan Builds Floating Windmills The projects backers say that offshore windmills could be a breakthrough for this energy-poor nation. Powerful Storm Lashes Northern Europe At least 13 people died, hundreds of thousands lost power and many people were stranded when trains, planes and ferries were canceled. Open Book Dear Mr. President The estimated two million letters that flowed through the White House during John F. Kennedys presidency included many from and to children. Americans furious with U.S. spying revelations demonstrate in Washington Oct. 26 - After recent revelations from Edward Snowden linked to the U.S. spying, angered Americans call for congressional action on Capitol steps. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? A Poet With Words Trapped Inside Ntozake Shange, suffering from the effects of two strokes and a neurological disorder, is unable to write or type, and even voice recognition software is working against her, auto-correcting her very personal style. Microsoft shareholders advised to vote against director Thompson SEATTLE, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has recommended that Microsoft Corp shareholders vote against the re-election of board member John Thompson, the lead independent director... U.S. wholesale inventories rise more than expected WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. wholesale inventories rose more than expected in August, suggesting that restocking was less of a drag on economic growth on the eve of a fiscal battle in Washington than... UPDATE 2-Michigan governor defends Detroit bankruptcy filing approval DETROIT, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder defended Detroit's bankruptcy filing on Monday, stating in court that he followed the state and federal constitutions while addressing fiscal issues that had built up in Detroit for more than half a century. Beetles and scorpions creep on to Paris food scene PARIS (Reuters) - Popular delicacies in Asia but spurned by most in the West, grasshoppers, beetles and waterscorpions have crept on to the menu of a Parisian restaurant for the first time. Bell Guides No. 17 Oklahoma Past No. 10 Texas Tech Blake Bell knew he would likely have to match Texas Tech's high-powered offense with big plays of his own if Oklahoma was to knock the Red Raiders from the ranks of the unbeaten. Amazon sales show momentum, analysts boost price targets Oct 25 (Reuters) - Shares of Amazon.com Inc were set to jump about 7 percent at the opening on Friday after the company reported better-than-expected sales growth in North America and indicated... Europe Turns Its Eye to Migration Policies, Amid Another Sea Rescue The scale and urgency of the challenge was brought into stark focus by the rescue of more than 700 refugees overnight near Sicily. DealBook AMC Networks to Acquire Chellomedia From Liberty Global The $1.04 billion deal gives AMC access to an array of television networks distributed in 138 countries while providing opportunities to distribute its programming. Making Robots More Like Us In a shift away from robots made to perform in factories, designers are putting the human into humanoids so that they can safely interact in public. AMC to buy most of Liberty Global's international content unit (Reuters) - AMC Networks Inc said it would buy Chellomedia, the international content unit of John Malone's Liberty Global Plc, for about $1.04 billion, giving it greater control over the global distribution of its programs. Born in Mexico, Living in Florida, Tiants Wife Is a Fervent Boston Fan Maria Tiant, who met the former pitcher Luis Tiant through softball teammates in 1960, said of the Red Sox, I want them to win so much. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. 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. Skakel Lawyer, in a TV Twist, Is Talk Fodder Mickey Sherman, who represented Michael C. Skakel in his murder trial, has analyzed legal cases in front of a camera for two decades, but now the talk is on his own courtroom missteps. Maria's 'other' home 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. Rossi to get home run in U.S. Grand Prix Californian Caterham racer Alexander Rossi will give home fans something to cheer about when Formula One returns to Texas. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. The Simpsons Springfield to Brazil The Fox TV show will go on the road to Brazil in an episode in March that features Homer as a World Cup referee. A Lesson in Time Management for a Wagner Coach Bashir Mason, 29, is balancing his duties as mens basketball coach at Wagner with student teaching, his final requirement for a masters in education. Dance Review Intermezzo Makes Its Debut, at the 92nd Street Y In his new company, Intermezzo, Craig Salstein is a catalyst, bringing together dancers, choreographers and what he calls, in a mission statement, the great composers. Russia's Medvedev fires space agency chief MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev dismissed the country's space agency (Roskosmos) chief Vladimir Popovkin on Thursday, three months after the latest botched satellite launch. Torres Scores Late to Give Chelsea Win Over City Chelsea seized on a defensive blunder in the 90th minute to beat Manchester City, 2-1, in the Premier League. Judge blocks part of Texas law restricting abortion AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday blocked the provision of a sweeping new Texas abortion law that requires doctors performing the procedure to have an agreement with a local hospital to admit patients, handing a partial victory to supporters of the right to abortion. India expected to raise interest rates, roll back rupee support MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's central bank is expected to raise policy interest rates for the second time in as many months on Tuesday to fight stubbornly high inflation, while rolling back further emergency measures put in place recently to support the slumping rupee. Being a thinker? Pocket your smartphone There's a story about a man who spent his hours daydreaming. He may have been at Ford; he may have been at IBM. He was simply a man who spent his time in his office, feet up on the desk, looking at everything and nothing. 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. CORRECTED-EFH restructuring talks expand, forge on ahead of looming payment (Changes paragraphs 7 and 8 to clarify that EFH could make its interest payment) It's flu season Should you get a shot? (Reuters) - When her law office offered flu shots in mid-October, Kelly Walsh, a paralegal in Boston, hesitated. New Zealand's defense minister jokes about U.S. spying Oct. 28 - Jonathan Coleman says he's not worried about the U.S. spying on New Zealand. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Colombia guerrillas free hostage Oct. 28 - FARC guerrillas in Colombia release a former U.S. marine kidnapped in June during a trek through jungle. Paul Chapman reports. Hawaiian Airlines expects revenue growth from hotel, car rental bookings NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hawaiian Airlines expects to double its revenue from selling hotel rooms and rental cars over the next few years, part of a wide-ranging strategy to lift its top line even as it scales back capacity growth, a senior executive said on Monday. Embattled G4S rejects $2.5-billion offer for cash delivery unit LONDON (Reuters) - G4S , the world's largest security services firm which is fighting to restore its reputation after a series of contract scandals, has rejected a $2.5-billion offer for its cash... 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. Repatriated South Koreans Say They Fled to North for Better Lives The six men, who were returned Friday, said they had entered North Korea through China because of troubles at home, South Korean officials said.

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