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News Feed Latest worldwide news Budget fight goes to weekend after Senate vote Sept. 27 - The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill that would avert a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the House where Republican leaders say they will not approve the bill. Linda So reports. T Magazine Feeling For | A Reed Krakoff Clutch that Travels Well The designer explains why he created this document pouch, which can double as a chic clutch, for women on the go. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq Multiple Bomb Attacks at Markets Bombs ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens, officials said. Inside Art Virginia Dwans Big Gift to the National Gallery Ms. Dwan, a dealer and philanthropist, talks about her donation of 250 modern works including pieces by Martial Raysse, Robert Smithson, Yves Klein and Carl Andre. New Jersey Judge Rules State Must Allow Gay Marriage A New Jersey judge ruled Friday that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry in light of the United States Supreme Courts decision in June striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. City Kitchen The Unstuffy Taco The ideal taco consists of a warm corn tortilla with a spoonful or two of a savory filling. Well Ask Well Is It Safe to Eat Soy? Concerns have been raised about possible health risks from eating soy. Anahad OConnor responds. India Ink Image of the Day Sept. 27 Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player, in action during a womens doubles match in Tokyo, Japan. Guangzhou moves on labor camps China's third-largest city Guangzhou -- capital of China's richest and most progressive province Guangdong -- has announced it has taken the first concrete steps in unbolting the country's often reviled "Re-education Through Labor" (RTL) system. The advert that changed a life Some people take many years to find their calling -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. On a small section of his local newspaper, the boy who would become an Olympic champion saw his future flash before him. Gadgetwise Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. France challenges Iran to act quickly on nuclear talks NEW YORK (Reuters) - France's foreign minister challenged Iran on Friday to address concerns about its atomic program sooner than the one year it has proposed, because of concern that Tehran could forge ahead with nuclear production despite negotiations with major powers. Bridge World Championships in Bali, Indonesia At the world championships, two of the three American teams have reached the final. Theater Review Arguendo by Elevator Repair Service at the Public Theater Arguendo, which brings together strippers and Supreme Court justices, is an argument for the right to free expression within an argument for the right to free expression. You're the Boss How I Hire Dont Tell Me You Work Too Hard and Care Too Much How do you get candidates to talk usefully about their weaknesses? Pawnshops hit paydirt as Southeast Asians sweat before pay day SINGAPORE/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Faced with rising living costs and unable to wait until pay day, growing numbers of Southeast Asians are putting their gold jewelry and designer watches in hock,... Op-Ed Contributor Have a Nice Day, N.S.A. How Brazilians are using humor to fight back against American surveillance. Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way. Dance Review L.A. Dance Project Opens Season in Lyon, France A small ensemble from Benjamin Millepieds L.A. Dance Project performed an evening of recent works at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Senate Votes to Move Forward on Budget Debate The article describes Mr. Cruz as a lightning rod, a hero to conservative activists, a rogue to others in both parties. What do you think about Mr. Cruz and his actions? Sports Briefing | Hockey Father of Devils Star Goalie Dies Denis Brodeur, 82, one of Canadas most successful sports photographers and the father of the Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, died on Thursday, the Devils said. Dance Review New York City Ballets Balanchine Black and White New York City Ballets program Black and White includes four Balanchine pieces The Four Temperaments, Episodes, Duo Concertant and Symphony in Three Movements. UPDATE 1-Obama to House Republicans Don't burn down the house over fiscal fight WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned congressional Republicans on Friday they were on the brink of triggering a government shutdown and a historic debt default and urged them... Beliefs Evangelical College Lifts Alcohol Ban, in Culture Shift The new policy is symbolic of a shift in evangelical attitudes away from teetotaling and the theological desirability of strict systems of rules. U.N. Rights Panel Increases Pressure on Syria The Human Rights Council on Friday stepped up pressure on President Bashar al-Assad to allow greater access for humanitarian aid and for war crimes investigators. Floods encircle Thai industrial park; government says no repeat of 2011 BANGKOK (Reuters) - Floodwater encircled an industrial estate to the northeast of Bangkok on Thursday, adding to fears that Thailand could see a repeat of the devastation caused by floods in 2011, but the estate's director said water would not enter the complex. How Yihaodian sees e-commerce The growth of e-commerce in China has outpaced that of western countries during the past five years. This is largely due to the rapid growth of Internet users, improved online payments, increasing coverage and improving services. Shares in British energy firms fall on opposition price cap plan LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in British-listed energy companies Centrica and SSE fell over 3 percent on Wednesday after opposition leader Ed Miliband said he would freeze energy prices if elected in... U.S. FHA to tap $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Housing Administration said on Friday it will draw $1.7 billion in cash from the U.S. Treasury to help cover losses from troubled loans, marking the first time... Senate Passes Budget Bill as House Weighs Options Senators approved a bill to finance the federal government, including President Obamas health care law. The measure now goes to the House, where Republicans have vowed to change it. Smartwatches don't make the grade for luxury brands ZURICH (Reuters) - Don't expect your $10,000 wristwatch to be surfing the Web or calling your broker any time soon. Paperback Row Paperback books of particular interest. Daniel Peddle, Casting Director, Can See for Miles and Miles The wide-ranging vision of Mr. Peddle, the casting director for shows like Givenchy fall mens. T Magazine The Daily Shoe | At Christian Dior, the Perfect Black Pump T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick a simple heel that stuns with its classic simplicity. NBC Gets More Than It Expected NBC got a great deal, it paid nothing for the Americas Cup races, and it also got lucky, televising a remarkable comeback. Young Cuban baseball pitcher believed to have left the island HAVANA (Reuters) - A promising young Cuban pitcher failed to show up for training this week and was widely believed to have left the island, which would make him the latest talented prospect to seek a lucrative Major League Baseball contract in the United States. U.S. FHA to tap $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Housing Administration said on Friday it will draw $1.7 billion in cash from the U.S. Treasury to help cover losses from troubled loans, marking the first time... In Practice Answers to Some Questions About Health Care Exchanges Your Money columnist Tara Siegel Bernard has answers to your questions about the new health care exchanges opening on Oct. 1. BlackBerry Cancels Call to Discuss Its Results The company said the call was canceled because of a conditional takeover bid by its largest shareholder. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Giant Sinkhole Continues to Grow, Unsettling a Small Town Watch the video above showing the destructive power of a giant sinkhole in Bayou Corne, La. What is your reaction? How would you feel if you lived there or nearby?

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