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News Feed Latest worldwide news Russians tow Greenpeace ship after captain defies orders The captain of a Greenpeace icebreaker carrying 30 activists protesting Arctic drilling has declined a demand made at gunpoint by Russian authorities to sail it toward the Russian port city of Murmansk, a Greenpeace spokeswoman said Friday. The greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Gun control is not the answer LZ Granderson the knee-jerk calls for gun control measures in the wake of the Navy Yard shootings are beside the point; they're unrealistic and wouldn't solve the problem Katie Smith's Career Is Coming to a Close Katie Smith has always been a gritty player throughout her illustrious basketball career. Sports Briefing | Basketball Croatia and Spain Win at European Championship Croatia rallied to reach the quarterfinals of the European basketball championship with a 76-68 victory over Italy in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Spain cruised past Finland, 82-56. Motherlode Blog Fear, Pain and Loneliness Have Their Place in Childrens Books Danger, whether real or metaphorical, will always appeal to children. As hard truths are expressed, the characters find resilience. Music Review Karbido Performs The Table at BAM Fisher Karbido, a band from Wroclaw, Poland, use rudimentary tools to create percussive sounds with international influences at the Brooklyn Academy of Musics Next Wave Festival. Economix Blog Parsing the Fed Announcement Insights from Times correspondents on the Federal Reserves monetary policy announcement and its effect on the markets. Haas Once Again a Long Shot to Win at East Lake Bill Haas faces long odds in his bid for FedExCup playoff honors at this week's season-ending Tour Championship but no one in the elite group of 30 players has better experience in knowing what is possible. Double-decker bus, passenger train collide in Ottawa A double-decker bus and a passenger train collided in Ottawa Wednesday morning, killing six people and injuring at least 30 others, authorities said. World Briefing | Europe Russia Coast Guard Boards Greenpeace Ship in Arctic Armed Russian officers boarded a Greenpeace ship that was circling an Arctic oil platform on Thursday after Moscow accused the environmentalist group of aggressive and provocative behavior. Anti-Hunger Advocates Put Pressure on Lawmakers Over Food Stamp Bill The efforts came as the Republican-controlled House was expected to take up the measure this week. Language row erupts over planned Belgian stadium BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A day after agreement was finally reached to build a new national stadium in Belgium, a dispute has broken out in the linguistically split country over the language to be used there. Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. About New York Moved to Tears at the Cloisters by a Ghostly Tapestry of Music A sacred composition of Renaissance England is reworked by the multimedia artist Janet Cardiff and carried through 40 speakers in The Forty Part Motet. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. Real's Bale bid 'lacks respect' Gareth Bale's imminent transfer to Real Madrid for a reported world-record fee has been criticized by Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino. Today in Small Business Rainbow Looms Patent Fight Rainbow Loom is battling a competitor. Twelve questions to ask yourself before firing an employee. A toilet-fan scam. Cutting cyclist deaths with laser light It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Iran Said to Seek a Nuclear Accord to End Sanctions Seizing on a perceived flexibility in a letter from President Obama to President Hassan Rouhani, Irans leaders are focused on getting quick relief from crippling sanctions, a top adviser to the Iranian leadership said. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Head of NBC Entertainment Extends Contract to 2017 Robert Greenblatt, who was put in charge by Comcast in 2011, has had some successes like The Voice as well as fallow periods. Swiss engineers bring acoustic solution to noise pollution Aug. 29 - Acoustic engineers at EPFL in Switzerland are developing a sound tracking system they say will help regulators control traffic flow and reduce road noise. The World Health Organization says road noise is a major contributor to poor health in Europe but by monitoring traffic flow, the engineers think they can help. Tara Cleary reports. Insight Oklahoma winds may spread deadly swine virus TEXHOMA, OKLAHOMA/CHICAGO (Reuters) - On the windswept prairies of the Oklahoma Panhandle, the hog barns of Prestage Farms are lined up like military barracks. The 20,000-sow operation near the Texas border stands at the front lines of a months-long battle to contain a virus that has already killed some 1.3 million hogs in the United States. Why are so many U.S. kids adopted by Dutch families? While the number of international adoptions is plummeting, there is one nation from which parents abroad can adopt a healthy infant in a relatively short time The United States. John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. ArtsBeat Emmys Watch Jimmy Kimmel on Jimmy Kimmel Live Mr. Kimmel discusses moving to an earlier time slot and resembling a bargain soda, in certain contexts. Google goes inside the A380 Not content with climbing Mount Fuji or scaling the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Google Street View team has once again stretched the limits of their brief, this time with a full tour inside an Emirates Airbus A380. Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. Yasmin de Soiza, Charles Cremeans The bride is the manager of online music education programs at Carnegie Hall, and the groom teaches social studies at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts. Kentucky authorities hunt for man who killed three at pawn shop (Reuters) - Kentucky authorities on Friday searched for a gunman who killed three people in a robbery at a pawn shop, forcing a lock-down for several hours at schools including nearby Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Sarin - the crude but deadly nerve agent used in Syria Sept. 17 - U.N. chemical investigators have confirmed the use of sarin nerve agent in an August 21 poison gas attack outside the Syrian capital, an attack the US says killed more than 1400 people including 400 children. Created by accident in the 1930s by German scientists producing pesticides, the deadly nerve agent has been used as a weapon at least three times in the last 25 years. Jim Drury reports. U.S. Jumps to No. 13 in FIFA Rankings The United States moved up six places in the latest world rankings, released on Thursday by FIFA. Gadgetwise Deck Speaker Allows Others to Take Control Sol Republic teamed up with Motorola to create Deck, a wireless speaker that lets others commandeer the music. Roundup With Top Option Out, Texans Win on Catch by Rookie With Andre Johnson sidelined, the rookie DeAndre Hopkins pulled in a 3-yard touchdown pass from Matt Schaub to give the Texans an overtime win over the Titans. Your Money Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage Reverse mortgages, through which people over 62 can tap home equity, are getting streamlined rules to protect both borrowers and lenders. A Good Appetite Ratatouille That Takes a Delicate Touch Grilling adds a smoky nuance to the finished dish without overpowering the essential flavors of vegetables, olive oil and herbs. Imperious Stenson Surges Four Ahead at East Lake In-form Swede Henrik Stenson piled up four birdies in his first nine holes, then held steady after the turn to forge four shots clear in Friday's second round of the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship. Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising...

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