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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. More Sway for F.D.A. Is Object of New Bill A bill would give the Food and Drug Administration greater control over compounding pharmacies, which lawmakers say would help prevent another crisis like a meningitis outbreak traced to a Massachusetts pharmacy. Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition... Kenya Presses Assault Against Mall Attackers Gunshots and explosions emanated from the Westgate mall in Nairobi after Kenyan forces moved in for a major assault against heavily armed Islamist militants. Dream Advance to Conference Finals Erika de Souza scored 10 of her 18 points during a decisive fourth quarter and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics, 80-72, in the decisive Game 3 of their W.N.B.A. first-round series. GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. fiscal worries hit dollar, pressure shares * Weak Italian auction hits European shares, stg up on Carney Jets Replay Week 3 The Jets amassed 513 yards of offense in their 27-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Hello Kitty's maiden U.S. flight Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. Building Blocks Another Pass at Revitalizing Abandoned Warehouse Space on the Waterfront A redevelopment plan for the Empire Stores, seven red-brick buildings in Brooklyn on the East River, has faced decades of delay, but a new team was designated this month. ANZ, Singapore's United Overseas eye Hong Kong's Wing Hang Bank - WSJ Sept 27 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank Ltd and Australia New Zealand Banking Group Ltd have shown interest in buying Hong Kong's Wing Hang Bank Ltd , the Wall Street Journal said,... Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop ORLANDO (Reuters) - Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation. Theater Review Natural Affection Opens at the Beckett Theater The Actors Company Theater is presenting Natural Affection, a play by William Inge that hasnt had a major New York revival since its Broadway premiere, in 1963. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Berlusconi would not have been tried if gay Putin VALDAI, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin rallied behind his old friend Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday, saying the former Italian prime minister would not have faced trial for having sex with a minor if he were gay. UPDATE 1-CME delays start of London exchange for second time * Plans to start commodities trading by third quarter 2014 First Top-Level U.S.-Iran Talk Since 1979 President Obama, speaking from the White House, said that he and President Hassan Rouhani of Iran talked about the countrys nuclear program, and Mr. Obama called the discussion an important breakthrough. Westerners race into North Korea -- by bike When Bernt Johansson crossed the mountainous countryside of North Korea into the city of Rason, the crowds there reminded the Swedish biker of the adulation that greeted his 1976 Olympic gold finish in Montreal. UPDATE 1-eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting -ruling SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from recruiting each other's employees. UPDATE 4-New Jersey judge allows same-sex marriage NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A New Jersey judge on Friday ordered state officials to allow same-sex couples to marry starting Oct. 21, saying the current civil union system unfairly deprives them of... Pimco favors U.S. credit over Europe on weak euro zone growth NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pimco, the investment firm that operates the world's largest mutual fund, generally prefers U.S. credit over European credit because of expected weak growth in the euro zone over... Food safety group demands U.S. probe in tainting of alfalfa crop Sept 27 (Reuters) - A food-safety advocacy group demanded on Friday that the U.S. government investigate how a Washington state alfalfa crop became tainted with a genetically modified trait that was illegal when the seed was purchased. Motherlode Blog 6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Talk Money With Your Children Many parents would rather talk to their children about sex than about money, but far too few have stopped to figure out why and how to get over it. Eat Before Artisanal Everything Arrived in Brooklyn, There Was This A diner in Williamsburg with a killer pork chop. Obama, Rouhani speak by phone, agree to work "expeditiously" to reach agreement on nuclear program Sept. 27 - U.S. President Barack Obama says he spoke to Iranian President Rouhani and believes a comprehensive solution can be reached between to the two nations. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. New report blames mankind as main culprit for global warming Sept. 27 - The International Panel on Climate Change says the Earth is set for further warming and more catastrophic weather events. Nathan Frandino reports. BlackBerry Loses Nearly $1 Billion in Quarter The loss of $965 million came on sales of $1.6 billion, mainly reflecting a write-down of unsold smartphones. Movers and Shapers A roundup of the dancers, choreographers and designers to watch for this season. Kerry's 'Shall we talk?' prompts rare private meeting between Iran and U.S. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - First there was a handshake, then an invitation to talk and finally a 30-minute tete-a-tete that made for the highest-level official meeting between the United States and Iran in more than three decades. American teens among mall attackers, Kenya says The militants carrying out a terrorist attack at a mall in Kenya include American teenagers, the Kenyan government says. Charles Taylor Appeals court upholds 50-year sentence An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, after he was convicted of aiding war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Dot Earth Blog Will Hurricane Lull Blunt Coastal Shifts? As the sleepy hurricane season continues, will folks relax their guard or sustain shifts in coastal norms? Buses, trains? It's urban gondolas Urban transport in Bolivia's administrative capital of La Paz has always been about what goes up and down. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Hardware heroes in our gadgets Next time you marvel at the computer hardware in your hand, spare a thought for the tiny transistors contained within. Without them our modern gizmos wouldn't work. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Movie Review The Network, Directed by Eva Orner Afghanistans first independent TV operation is the subject of the documentary The Network. iOS 7 What you need to know Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today. Russian court order activists held over Arctic oil protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court ordered 20 Greenpeace activists from around the world to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore oil drilling in the Arctic, drawing condemnation and a vow to appeal.

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