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News Feed Latest worldwide news On Twitter, Eavesdropper Reveals Former N.S.A. Heads Train Chat A phone conversation between Michael V. Hayden, a former head of the National Security Agency, and three journalists was overheard and tweeted about by a fellow train passenger. Rice Offers a More Modest Strategy for Mideast In an interview, Susan E. Rice, President Obamas national security adviser, said the presidents goal was to avoid having events in the region swallow his foreign-policy agenda. As Iraq seeks U.S. arms, bombs kill another 55 BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A dozen bombings in Iraq killed 55 people on Sunday as the prime minister prepares to travel to Washington to seek President Barack Obama's help in confronting a wave of sectarian violence fuelled by Syria's civil war. Mystery girl Maria's siblings speak The homes are built with mud and straw. The streets are dirt and puddles. An old Roma lady gestures that she's so hungry it feels like her belly has been slit. Former South African politician Sexwale arrested in New York SABC JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Prominent South African businessman and anti-apartheid stalwart Tokyo Sexwale was arrested in New York after his name was on a list of people banned from entering the United States, national broadcaster SABC said on Sunday, citing his lawyer. Key U.S. official faces grilling over Obamacare website WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two months before the troubled October 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. Congo army says it captured rebel stronghold; peacekeeper killed KINSHASA (Reuters) - Government forces said they captured the rebel stronghold of Rutshuru on Sunday in a third day of fierce fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in which one U.N. peacekeeper was killed and another injured. Lines built for Texas wind power help supply Permian oil patch * Wind lines near completion as West Texas oil activity soars DealBook In a Public Offering, a Symbol of New York Gains a Symbol ESRT Empire State Realty Trust, owner of the Empire State Building, has completed its initial public offering after months of legal wrangling, raising about $930 million. Overnighter My West Coast Marthas Vineyard The Point Reyes area, north of San Francisco, strikes the author as similar to the Massachusetts island only better. Cards' Beltran named Roberto Clemente award winner ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran was honored by Major League Baseball as winner of the Roberto Clemente Award on Saturday for his positive contributions on and off the field. ArtsBeat Lincoln Center to Expand Discount Ticket Sales The box office at the David Rubenstein Atrium will sell discount tickets to a weeks worth of events at New York City Center, the 92nd Street Y, Merkin Concert Hall and Miller Theater. Gaffney Runs for 3 TDs, No. 8 Stanford Beats OSU Tyler Gaffney ran for three touchdowns and No. 8 Stanford held off Oregon State's fourth-quarter comeback bid in a 20-12 win Saturday night. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Waller Helps No. 15 Fresno St. Beat SDSU in OT Marteze Waller's 1-yard touchdown run on Fresno State's first possession in overtime lifted the 15th-ranked Bulldogs to a 35-28 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night. Your Money Adviser Prepaid Debit Cards Shed Some Fees, but Face Scrutiny The cards are growing more popular even as the federal government is weighing new rules, including better disclosure of fees. Sports Briefing | Tennis Gasquet Takes 10th Title With Kremlin Cup Victory Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France won the 10th title of his career by rallying to beat the qualifier Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan in the final of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. Zynga firms up mobile efforts, shares up 13 percent SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Zynga Inc said it expects a full-year profit after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter results due to cost-cutting and a renewed focus on mobile games and core franchises like "Zynga Poker" that lifted shares 13 percent. Man arrested with four guns at New York's Kennedy airport (Reuters) - A Tennessee man faces six felony weapons charges after police found two rifles, two handguns and high-capacity ammunition in luggage he was trying to check at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, an official said. Dance Listings for Oct. 25-31 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Pregnant woman caught in storm A pregnant woman is lucky to be alive after her car got caught in a flood in Texas. Polio rises from the grave CNN's Hala Gorani, in for Christiane Amanpour, tells the story of polio's deadly comeback. Lou Reed, Rock n Roll Pioneer, Dies at 71 Mr. Reed, punk-poet, guitarist and songwriter, was a founder of the rock group the Velvet Underground, whose music and lyrics influenced multiple generations. Manziel Leads No. 14 AM Over Vanderbilt 56-24 Johnny Manziel threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in less than three quarters, and No. 14 Texas AM bounced back with a 56-24 victory over Vanderbilt on Saturday. CNN Jolts Ratings Race With Blackfish On Thursday night, the network drew a surprisingly young audience for the documentary about the safety and ethics of confining killer whales. Op-Ed Columnist Do We Invest in Preschools or Prisons? Big Bird and the A.B.C.s may be the best tools for fighting poverty and crime. So lets get moving on early education programs. Obama tells Americans Healthcare.gov to be fixed in "coming weeks" Oct. 26 - More than a week after a government shutdown, fueled by House Republicans against Obama's Affordable Care Act, the President seeks speedy recovery for healthcare.gov. Gavino Garay reports. 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. Bulls End Preseason With 94-89 Win Over Nuggets Derrick Rose scored 15 points and the Chicago Bulls ended the preseason with a 94-89 win Friday over the Denver Nuggets. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Shvo Mr. Shvo, 40, is the chief executive of Shvo, a luxury residential development company that he founded in New York in 2004. Traveler tried to check loaded rifle A man was arrested Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport after checking a loaded rifle and three other illegal weapons, according to a Port Authority spokesperson. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Quartet into World Cup finals Michael Lang celebrates Switzerland's 2-1 win in Albania that booked the Swiss' place in Brazil in 2014. Colombia, Germany and Belgium also sealed qualification. In Transit Blog From Orbitz, a New Loyalty Program Orbitz Rewards is a new loyalty program that is designed to offer benefits that members can use immediately. Square Feet Start-Up Chic Goes Corporate, as Couches Replace Desks Big companies are adopting the start-up look, with informal work areas more like living rooms, and they are finding it requires fewer square feet per worker. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | nomenclature This word has appeared in 52 New York Times articles in the past year. T Magazine Feeling For | Mens Watches with Classic Appeal These streamlined, low-tech timepieces are dressy enough to go with any suit. Del Potro dashes Federer's final hopes 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. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) 'Half of a Yellow Sun' on big screen "Half of a Yellow Sun" stars Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and is one of the most eagerly awaited films to come out of Africa in recent years.

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