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News Feed Latest worldwide news Argentina's ailing president faces tough midterm congressional election BUENOS AIRES, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Argentine President Cristina Fernandez is expected to lose some of her congressional clout in Sunday's midterm election as the ailing leader faces complaints over galloping inflation and a weakening currency. Telecom Italia shares extend losses amid capital hike talk MILAN (Reuters) - Shares in Telecom Italia accelerated losses on Friday afternoon after a report said the debt-laden company might propose a rights issue for up to 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion). Shopping With Brian McCarthy Yes, Thats Right Sconces The versatile fixtures create an interesting play of light and shadow. Dozens Killed in Southeast India Floods Days of torrential rains have unleashed floods in southeast India that have killed dozens of people and forced the evacuation of more than 70,000 others from hundreds of low-lying villages. Special Report W.T.A. Championships The Ambitious Coach Behind Serena Williams Q. and A. with Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who has helped Serena Williams win four Grand Slam titles since becoming her coach and confidant in mid-2012. Exclusive Washington lobbying law firm in merger talks - sources (Reuters) - Washington law firm Patton Boggs, well known for its lobbying and public policy work, is in talks to merge with a larger U.S. law firm, according to two former partners and a person with... Tennis Beaten Federer must wait Juan Martin Del Potro put on hold Roger Federer's hopes of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by inflicting a second straight defeat on the Swiss maestro in the final of his hometown tournament in Basel. No Party Wins Majority in Czech Election A special parliamentary election held in the Czech Republic left no party with a majority on Saturday, which could lead to protracted negotiations aimed at forming a coalition government. 'Bones,' 'Arrow' and more What's next Scoop on the Bones wedding (and honeymoon)! Fresh Arrow dish that hits the target! And some answers on how NCIS LA will deal with a real-life baby twist. All that and more in this week's Spoiler Room. Fast food giants head for Africa Western fast food brands are increasingly moving into Africa, looking to tap the continent's growing middle class. Lives Hunting a Chimp on a Killing Spree A moment of indecision would have grave consequences. T Magazine Food Matters | Fifteen Tons of Groceries, Sailing Down the Hudson The Vermont Sail Project explores more responsible food distribution methods (the to in farm to table) by transporting edible cargo using a wind-powered barge. Drug use high among commercial truck drivers study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Truck drivers have challenging jobs and too often they put their own health and safety, as well as others', in danger by taking stimulants and other drugs to get through a shift, a new study suggests. Perez feels India can be good for McLaren GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) - Sunday's Indian Formula One Grand Prix could be McLaren's best race of a dismal season, according to their Mexican driver Sergio Perez. Applied Science Maybe Heaven Can Wait, but a Customer Cant Sometimes, a company can build excitement for a product or service by keeping consumers waiting. But when the delay is forced, they just see red. RPT-Key U.S. official faces grilling over how Obamacare website became fiasco WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Two months before the troubled Oct. 1 launch of Obamacare exchanges, a key administration official overseeing the program assured a congressional oversight panel that work was on track to roll out a tested website that would make it easy for Americans to enroll in affordable health insurance coverage. Billionaire PM cements grip in Georgia, ally elected president TBILISI (Reuters) - A little-known ally of billionaire Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili won a landslide victory in Georgia's presidential election on Sunday, cementing the ruling coalition's grip on power after Mikheil Saakashvili's 10-year rule. France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements. UPDATE 1-Orrick, Pillsbury in talks to form big 10 U.S. law firm NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Two U.S. law firms are in advanced merger discussions to create one of the 10 largest in the country, according to the firms' chairmen. Jared Leto Stayed in Character on Dallas Buyers Club Set Researching and staying in character on the set, Jared Leto delved deeply into his role as a drug addict and AIDS patient in the film Dallas Buyers Club. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Minnesota Upsets No. 25 Nebraska 34-23 When Philip Nelson picked Minnesota, he envisioned program-lifting wins like this. 36 Hours in Milwaukee Sausage, cheese and beer? Sure. But look around Wisconsins largest city and youll also find everything from books to art. McIlroy in 'good shape' Rory McIlroy leaves South Korea in "good shape" after finishing joint second at the Kolon Korean Open. Contractors See Weeks of Work on Health Site Experts involved in fixing the online health insurance marketplace say the technological problems are extensive. In Mumbai Case, a Group of Assault Suspects Had Little Fear of the Law The details of a gang rape case in Mumbai reinforce the notion that rape remains a largely invisible crime in India. Sex scandal engulfs NZ mayor Months after sexting revelations dashed Anthony Weiner's hopes of election in New York, a mayor on the other side of the world is battling for political survival following a lurid sex scandal that has electrified the usually sleepy world of local politics. Currents | Books What Would They Do with Axl Rose? Wild Art features artworks that flourish outside of galleries like a bacon portrait of Kevin Bacon. Economic View Sharing Nobel Honors, and Agreeing to Disagree A winner of this years Nobel in economics explains areas of disagreement with his fellow laureates. And, he notes, this isnt the first time co-recipients have had differing views. Youre the Boss Blog A Start-Ups Documentary Series Tells Stories of Start-Ups How much money does it take? What was your credit like? How much did you spend on marketing? What lessons did you learn? BRIEF-Chime Comms to buy motorsports marketing firm JMI Oct 25 (Reuters) - Chime Communications PLC * Proposed acquisition of jmi and 25.6M placing * Proposed acquisition of just marketing, inc. * To acquire jmi for a maximum $70.6 million (approximately 43.7 million). * placing of 8,533,334 new shares at 300 pence per placing share * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here Preview Serena Williams Leads WTA Championships Field The WTA Championships, featuring eight top womens players, will begin on Tuesday with round-robin play in Istanbul. After Year of Working Around Federal Cuts, Agencies Face Fewer Options As House and Senate budget negotiators sit down to devise a 2014 spending plan, politicians from both sides are preparing to think small. Can next Banksy be from Dubai? At first glance, it seems the graffiti revolution that descended on the Middle East in the wake of the Arab Spring has largely bypassed Dubai. The city's public transport -- usually an irresistible canvas for taggers -- remains remarkably glistening. The walls of the city's myriad new builds are unmarred by aerosol sketches. Head indoors, however, and you're likely to find a different story. A Black Hole Mystery Wrapped in a Firewall Paradox A paradox around matter leaking from black holes puts into question various scientific axioms Either information can be lost; Einsteins principle of equivalence is wrong; or quantum field theory needs fixing. China Introduces a New Lending Rate The rate, set by a group of banks, is another step aimed at a more market determined financial system in the country. Saudi Women Rise Up, Quietly, and Slide Into the Drivers Seat In open defiance of staunch opposition in a conservative Saudi society, a small group of women got into their cars and drove off, with some posting videos. FDA approves Abbott device for leaking heart valve (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abbott Laboratories' MitraClip medical device, used to stop heart valve leakage in patients deemed unable to endure valve repair through open heart surgery, the company said on Friday. Abrams and Kasdan Take Over Writing of New Star Wars Movie Michael Arndt, who wrote Toy Story 3, has been replaced as screenwriter of Lucasfilms new movie by its director, J.J. Abrams, and Lawrence Kasdan, a Lucasfilm veteran. Times Documentaries Coming Back A Year of Recovery Times Documentaries presents Coming Back A Year of Recovery After Hurricane Sandy, a video portrait of four neighborhoods struggling in the aftermath of the 2012 storm.

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