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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Untangle Your Cords Recoil Winders help organize earbud, USB and power cords into neat, pocket-size packages. 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. China's wealth brings worries Bruce Stokes of the Pew Research Center discusses a new survey on what concerns the Chinese public. Sumitomo Corp to buy Edgen to expand distribution business Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japan's Sumitomo Corp agreed to buy steel products maker Edgen Group Inc for about $520 million to expand its global distribution business. Chelsea draw; United in shock The battle of the managers at White Hart Lane ended up being a cordial affair as Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas shared the spoils, but it was a shocking day for Manchester United as they slumped to defeat against West Brom. Southern California Calls Kiffin Off the Team Bus and Then Fires Him The dismissal of Lane Kiffin came hours after a 62-41 loss at Arizona State, when the team arrived back in Los Angeles. Pirates Hoping for More Than Cameo in Playoffs Where most saw misery and chaos, Clint Hurdle saw something else entirely. The Female Factor Being Persistent on Equality for Women Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is considering a run for president, and Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand are pushing for initiatives that would support the changing role of women in society and the economy. Obama puts blame on House Republicans for shutdown Oct. 1 - Americans woke up to a partially shut down federal government Tuesday after lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on the budget. President Barack Obama says House Republicans are responsible. Motorcyclist Struck by S.U.V. Is Arrested and Charged With Reckless Behavior Christopher Cruz, 28, of Passaic, N.J., collided with an S.U.V. on the West Side over the weekend, setting off a high-speed chain of events culminating in an attack on the driver. World Briefing | Africa Congo Fighting Increases Number of Refugees A United Nations report says the number of refugees fleeing the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo swelled by more than 350,000 in the past few months. First-Round Picks Pay Off in Jets Pass Rush Sheldon Richardson, Quinton Coples and Muhammad Wilkerson have solidifed a pass rush that was never among the N.F.L.s best under Coach Rex Ryan. A Back and Forth About Narcissism A social-science journal invited Jean M. Twenge and one of her most prominent critics, Jeffrey Arnett, to debate the levels of narcissism in todays emerging adults. Emmys 2013 What you need to know If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed. T Magazine Site to Be Seen | The Herman Miller Archive Unearths a Lost Moment in Design History On the furniture giants new online editorial platform, the great curator Mildred Friedman recalls a pioneering multimedia class that influenced the future work of Charles Eames, George Nelson and Alexander Girard. In Practice Closer Look at Polls Finds Views of Health Law a Bit Less Negative A deeper look at polling numbers shows more approval of health care reform. UPDATE 1-U.S. Treasury starts last measures to preserve borrowing authority WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday started using its last tools for pushing back the date when the government will run out of legal borrowing authority, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said. E. D. Hirsch Sees His Education Theories Taking Hold The education theorist E. D. Hirsch, criticized as elitist a generation ago, has seen his ideas adopted by hundreds of schools. India and Pakistan Talk, but Tensions Are High Nawaz Sharif and Manmohan Singh, prime ministers of Pakistan and India, shared promises of mutual restraint in Kashmir but little hope of a fresh start. Sugar Industry Highlights Conflicts Over Trade Pacts and Land For Cambodia and other poor nations, trade agreements that foster exports can also encourage land grabs by wealthy, politically connected families. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Wembley Journal A Football Match Where Hooligans Take a Back Seat to Vikings At Britains national stadium, Wembley, a sold-out crowd of 83,500 people watched a close game, as the Minnesota Vikings won a first victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-27. Next basketball star from Africa? Soccer may be the number one sport in Africa but basketball is growing fast and the NBA is targeting the continent to provide future stars, and tomorrow's fans. In Practice For Many, Personal Service Is More Helpful Than Web Site At the Spectrum Health Center in West Philadelphia, Pa., only four potential customers for the new health care marketplace had come through the doors by about 1130 a.m. They were outnumbered by navigators, communications staff and reporters. No. 11 Oklahoma Gets TCU Before Rival Texas The three-game stretch with Notre Dame, TCU and Texas in successive weeks loomed large for No. 11 Oklahoma at the start of the season. UPDATE 5-Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch Oct 1 (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans. UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. Apple passes Coke as world's 'top brand' Move over, Coke. It looks like Apple is the real thing. Jobs at risk throughout economy It took virtually no time at all. As soon as the government shutdown took effect at midnight, Americans of all stripes found their lives affected, and for some, their livelihoods threatened. Emmys 2013 What you need to know If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed. Facebook expands ad service for app developers SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is expanding an advertising service aimed at developers of smartphone and tablet apps, the social network's latest move to bolster its fast-growing mobile business. Music Review New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Opens Its Season A program called Promise of the New Word kicked off the New Jersey Symphony Orchestras 91st season. Markets Slide on U.S. Budget Moves World stocks dropped amid concerns over the budget showdown in Washington and a growing political crisis in Italy. In Transit Blog Walkabout U.S. Tourism, Another Possible Casualty of the Shutdown A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Venezualan media in firing line Oct. 1 - Venezuela's president tears the media off a strip for 'instilling panic' over shortages of goods from milk to toilet paper. Paul Chapman reports. Bankrupt California city wants deal with bond insurer by Thursday STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 1 (Reuters) - Stockton, California, hopes to have a deal with bond insurer Assured Guaranty by Thursday, but if needed the city could impose a settlement to help it exit... GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks climb while bonds, gold tumble after U.S. shutdown * Weak Treasury bill auction sign of U.S. debt ceiling concern Ask Well Is It Safe to Eat Soy? Concerns have been raised about possible health risks from eating soy. Anahad OConnor responds. Bitcoin buzz grows among venture investors, despite risks NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture capitalists show no sign of shying away from investing in startups related to Bitcoin even as authorities step up their scrutiny of the virtual currency and its... Gene Therapy With a Difference An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed in a large clinical trial recently, but the technique of counteracting mutated genes holds promise.

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