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News Feed Latest worldwide news Japan ministry to probe legality of Novartis claims on Diovan -media TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japan's health ministry will investigate the Japanese unit of Novartis AG, Japanese media said, after a ministry panel said it may have violated Japanese law when it cited studies based on manipulated data to promote its blood pressure drug Diovan. The Learning Network Blog Whats Going On in This Picture? | Sept. 30, 2013 On Mondays, we publish a New York Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by posting about what you see, and why. Live moderation is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Dance Review John J Zullo Dance/Raw Movement Delves Into the Past John J. Zullo and dancers explored perspective and perception in a memory triptych at Danspace Project. Obama Keeps Eye on Iran and Health Law Amid Fiscal Standoff Watching as Congress debated government spending and his signature health care law, President Obama welcomed and met with the Israeli prime minister. ONeal, New Partner in the Kings, Is Not Silent Shaquille ONeal apologized for calling the Kings the Queens a decade ago and said he saw no conflict of interest with his job as an analyst on the TNT program Inside the N.B.A. Movie Review | 'The Citizen' The Citizen, Directed by Sam Kadi The Citizen is about a Lebanese immigrant to the United States who arrives on Sept. 10, 2001, only to find his American dream quickly turn into a series of nightmares. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. Software problem delays cargo ship arrival at space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A software glitch will delay Orbital Sciences' trial cargo ship from reaching the International Space Station until Tuesday, officials said on Sunday. Israel's worries beyond al-Assad This week marks the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Across Israel, families build primitive structures with branches or palm fronds as roofs. They do so to remember the biblical exodus from Egypt and 40 years of exile in the Sinai Desert. It is a celebration of survival. NZ bails out stricken state coal miner, bank lenders hit WELLINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The New Zealand government said it will pump up to NZ$155 million ($128 million) into Solid Energy and private lenders will swap some debt for equity under a plan to save the troubled coal miner, which is slated for partial privatisation. Frequent Flier Besieged by Chirping Crickets in the Terminal Kenneth Baggett, co-chief and partner at CohnReznick, once found himself in a Mississippi airport, in full-throated company. Cher saves 'best effort' for first album in 12 years LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Few musicians are able to keep their careers alive for more than five decades, but pop diva Cher says her latest album is her "best effort ever." Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. American Airlines plans to hire 1,500 pilots (Reuters) - American Airlines plans to hire 1,500 pilots over the next five years as it expands international flying and takes delivery of new planes, the carrier said on Monday. Canadian festival celebrates Africa Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years. UPDATE 1-AXA spins off private equity arm as "Ardian" PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - French insurer AXA has sealed the spin-off of its private equity arm under the brand name "Ardian", reaping a 200 million-euro capital gain ($270 million) and retaining a... Global Soccer There Is Much More to Soccer Than Statistics Numbers have their uses, but they cannot indicate what is going on between mind, body and soul. They cannot (yet) give a reading on creative imagination. Are pilotless planes within reach? CNN's Ayesha Durgahee explores the future of drone-based passenger aircraft. Critics Notebook New Albums From Icona Pop and Krewella New albums from the Swedish duo Icona Pop, riding a summer hit in I Love It, and Krewella are reminders of the dearth of female voices in dance music. What I Love | Peter Asher An Off-Road Retreat for a 60s Pop Star Peter Asher, the 60s pop-star-turned-record-producer, filled his Manhattan home with books and decorated with lots of red. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Trade Right Wing to the Panthers The Panthers reacquired right wing Krys Barch in a trade with the Devils. Barch went to Florida, along with a seventh-round pick in the 2015 draft, for center Scott Timmins. SpaceX Falcon 9 blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades needed for planned commercial launch services. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Givenchy Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Telenor buys into Asian, South American classifieds market OSLO (Reuters) - Norwegian telecoms group Telenor entered the online classifieds market on Monday, taking a stake in a Southeast Asian venture and establishing a South American business, it said in a statement. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott More colorful epithets for the companies you love to hate. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. Release of Death Lists From 1970s Stirs Anger and Grief in Afghanistan The details and names of nearly 5,000 people killed by the Afghan Communist government in 1978 and 1979 were unearthed by Dutch investigators and made public by the Netherlands national prosecutors office. Wells Fargo to pay Freddie Mac $780 mln to settle mortgage claims Sept 30 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Co said on Monday it will pay $780 million in cash to Freddie Mac to resolve substantially all repurchase liabilities on home loans sold to the government-controlled... 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. Pesticide ban cuts South Korea's high suicide rate - a bit SEOUL (Reuters) - Jang Chang-yoon was drunk and weepy one rainy night, troubled by debts from his divorce. On a dark impulse, the South Korean waiter bought a bottle of pesticide to end it all with a few toxic swigs. India Ink A Village in Muzaffarnagar Recounts Rapes and Murder Survivors of sectarian violence in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh narrate how women in their families were raped. Billionaire Republican donor Adelson loses libel lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate and prominent Republican donor, has lost a $60 million libel lawsuit in which he claimed a Democratic group spread a false accusation that he had condoned prostitution in his casinos in Macau. Women's Hoops Summit Garners Ideas to Improve Game The NCAA brought in women's basketball's past and present to help shape the sport's future. 6 arrested in official's death The drowning of an official during interrogation prompts questions about how far Chinese investigators will go. Violent end to Turkish derby A derby match between Besiktas and Galatasaray in the Turkish capital of Istanbul was abandoned on Sunday as one of Europe's most fiercely-contested football rivalries descended into violence and chaos. A Fresh Set of Grades Measures Energy Use in Residential Buildings The Bloomberg administration issued a report card showing consumption in the citys largest residential buildings, the first time any American city publicized such data, environmental groups said. World Briefing | Europe Portuguese Voters Punish Leaders Party for Austerity Policies The Social Democratic Party, the main party in Portugals center-right coalition, suffered a heavy defeat in municipal elections over the weekend.

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