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News Feed Latest worldwide news How Does a Tick Do Its Dirty Work? Research Video Offers a Clue Just in time for Halloween a video made by researchers shows how ticks that carry Lyme disease cut into skin and hang on for days. UPDATE 1-Trulia sees upbeat 4th qtr as subscriber numbers climb * Expects 4th-quarter revenue of $48.5 mln-$50 mln vs est $48.3 mln 50 Cent to plead guilty to vandalism Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson pleaded guilty to kicking in his ex-girlfriend's bedroom door, but a domestic violence charge against the rapper was dropped Monday. 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. Thor is back for a second solo outing Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Tom Hiddleston talk about their filming experiences and why superhero movies appeal to so many. Rough cut - no narration. Senate banking panel eyes November 14 for Yellen hearing Senate aide WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate Banking Committee is considering holding a hearing on Janet Yellen's nomination to head the Federal Reserve on November 14, a Senate aide said on Monday. First look Disney's Avatar land Disney has unveiled the first concept images for Animal Kingdom's Avatar land, now in development. UPDATE 1-Medtronic heart valve found to reduce death, stroke rate (Adds FDA decision on panel, analyst comment, share activity) DealBook UBS and Deutsche Bank Disclose Foreign Exchange Inquiries The banks in their quarterly earnings reports said they had received requests for information from authorities related to foreign exchange trading and that they are cooperating. With tough market at home, China's heavy gear makers gain traction overseas BEIJING (Reuters) - When Guangxi Liugong Machinery was bidding to sell wheel loaders to a Thai rice merchant a few years ago, company president Zeng Guangan knew he needed to customize his equipment to beat off Komatsu Ltd and other Japanese rivals. Activist investor Ackman remains convinced Herbalife will fail OXFORD, England Oct 29 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman is still convinced that U.S. nutrition company Herbalife will fail as he sits on hundreds of millions in unrealized losses,... Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. App Smart Apps to Protect Your Array of Passwords Five apps that allow a user to manage (and remember) passwords and keep other sensitive information safe. Imagining LeBron James as a Net, a Bobcat, a Cavalier (Again) ... As LeBron James tries to lead the Heat to another title, heres a humorous look at what other teams might say or do to get him to leave Miami next summer. Deal Reached in Inquiry Into Visa Fraud at Tech Giant Infosys has agreed to pay $34 million to settle claims of systemic visa fraud and abuse involving temporary workers brought to the United States. FIFA chief's 'disrespect' riles Ronaldo Once again, the head of world soccer has put his foot in his mouth. Sepp Blatter has been forced to apologize for a bizarre impersonation of Cristiano Ronaldo that his club Real Madrid claims puts FIFA's impartiality in the upcoming the Ballon d'Or awards in doubt. Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Florida; Turkey; and Wisconsin A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Netflix to Add Dexter in Deal With CBS Corp. The deal is not exclusive, but for Netflix it represents access to a show that had been only available to Showtime subscribers. Gibraltar to face Slovakia in first full international (Reuters) - Gibraltar will make their full international debut against Slovakia in Portugal next month having become the 54th official member of UEFA in May, the Slovak FA said on Tuesday. Inside the List Humans of New York, which makes its debut on the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, collects Brandon Stantons photos of strangers from the popular documentary blog of the same name. Hotshots with Bubba Watson The 2012 Masters champion shares tips on improving your short game. Intersection The Warsaw Way In Polands youthful Savior Square, Martina Matwiejczuk, a singer, displays her elegant nonchalant style through mixing simple and avant-garde pieces. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ Defectors to North Korea stun South The repatriation to Seoul of six citizens who defected to North Korea in recent years has intrigued a South Korean public accustomed to the flow of refugees in the opposite direction, an observer says. Arizona Utility Tries Storing Solar Energy for Use in the Dark Utilities are experimenting with ways to store the suns energy as heat, converting it into electricity before dawn and after dusk. At War Blog Responding to an Insurgent Attack on an Afghan Base An Air Force officer remembers the horrors of the night 15 Taliban insurgents attacked an American base in Afghanistan. But the experience had an unexpected after-effect the discovery of a mentor he had never met. Ellis Island Welcoming Visitors Once Again, but Repairs Continue The island and its immigration museum welcomed the public on Monday, meeting a deadline set by its superintendent and with some damage from Hurricane Sandy still to be fixed. Bucks-Raptors Preseason Game Canceled The Milwaukee Bucks have a slick new floor to play on this season. Mystery girl Maria's siblings speak 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. Channing Tatum developing reality show The next step after exposing the world of male strip clubs? Descending into a bordello-themed New Orleans nightclub, naturally. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | E.L.L. Practice, Oct. 28, 2013 What food do people in Mexico eat on the Day of the Dead? Study higher temperatures coming Average annual temperatures will start to consistently exceed the highest levels previously recorded in as little as seven years in tropical hotspots and within four decades for the majority of the globe if nothing is done to stop climate change, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Nature. UPDATE 1-Etisalat Nigeria considers sale of transmitter towers -sources * Sale of transmitter towers could raise around $400 mln -sources The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Over Baseball Pants, a Sore Sight for Eyes The World Series is a showcase for not only the finest teams, but also the regrettable fashion trend of the baggy, pajama-pant look. Lightning Beat Sabres 3-2 Ondrej Palat and Martin St. Louis scored third-period goals to help the Tampa Bay Lightning rally for a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. EU presidency proposes new weakening of EU car rules BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Lithuania, holder of the EU presidency, has made a new proposal to weaken rules on how much carbon new cars can emit from 2020, in line with demands from Germany and its luxury manufacturers, EU diplomats said. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Rihannas Abu Dhabi Moment, 50 Shades of Jamie Dornan and New Model Rules Plus, Giorgio Armani Day comes to New York, the fall of the necktie, the latest in Kanye West news and more, as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture.

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