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News Feed Latest worldwide news The harm that casinos do David Frum says casinos are more than an entertaining diversion. They extract money from those least able to afford it. Streetscapes A Return to Duty for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital Steiner Studios plans to spend $400 million to take over and restore the magnificent, slightly sagging Navy Yard Hospital. Dance Review New York City Ballets Fall Gala New York City Ballets Fall Gala paired each of its choreographers with a different fashion designer. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. Street Vendors Execution Stokes Anger in China Some compared Xia Junfengs fate with that of another convicted killer, Gu Kailai, the wife of a fallen official, who was spared the death penalty. Cost-cutting Wear your luggage Products like Jaktogo allow you to wear your luggage. Sayonara, baggage fees! Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper' HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday. Eto'o takes aim at critics Once the world's best-paid player, Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o insists his only motivation is winning. The 'moles' who clean the Chunnel It's approaching midnight at the bottom of the English Channel and a team of eager "tunnel moles" stands poised for a busy night's work. Iowa Awarded 2017 Solheim Cup The 2017 Solheim Cup will be held at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Global shares higher, dollar struggles on policy debate NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks rose on Tuesday after days of declines but gains were muted by a lack of clarity on U.S. fiscal and monetary policies, while major currencies held in tight ranges. Exclusive Hundreds of U.S. security clearances seen falsified WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors have documented at least 350 instances of faulty background investigations done by private contractors and special agents for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in recent years, illustrating what some lawmakers call systemic weaknesses in the granting of federal security clearances. In Bronx River, Helping Oysters Stage Comeback After decades of cleanup efforts in the river, a one-acre oyster reef, aimed at serving as an anchor for the marine ecosystem, has been created on the rivers bottom. Oktoberfest attracts millions of thirsty beer lovers Sept. 23 - Up to six million visitors are expected to descend on the world's largest beer festival, the Munich Oktoberfest. Elly Park reports. 'Pink Star' may go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Vote for Merkel Seen as Victory for Austerity For months, Europe waited for German elections, hoping that a re-elected Chancellor Angela Merkel would ease austerity measures. The wait is over, and so, too, is any hint of a new approach. ArtsBeat A Harlem Suite for Three Women Farah Jasmine Griffin discusses her new book, Harlem Nocturne Women Artists Progressive Politics During World War II. Heads Up Trolley Dances Give Transit a Twist In three California cities, dance performances can transform simple trolley rides into art adventures. Troops comb rubble for Kenya attack victims Sep. 25 - The number of bodies beneath collapsed floors remains unknown -- at the Kenya mall attacked by al Shabaab militants. Gavino Garay reports. On Religion After a Crisis of Faith, a Former Minister Finds a New, Secular Mission The path for a minister who loses faith in God can be murky. But for one lapsed Methodist, fate or something intervened. Where have all the hurricanes gone? Call it a meteorological mystery Forecasters warned that there would be at least six Atlantic hurricanes this season, but so far we've seen only one. Ex cons turn curators September 25 - Nine inmates from a French penitentiary select works of art for an exhibition. Sharon Reich reports. Third term Angela Merkel makes history German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party wins the parliamentary elections, but falls short of a super majority, according to preliminary results. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. UPDATE 2-Protests erupt in Khartoum after fuel subsidies lifted KHARTOUM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Sudanese police fired tear gas at anti-government protesters in the capital Khartoum on Wednesday, witnesses and activists said, as dissent against the lifting of fuel subsidies spread. Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV LOS ANGELES, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV. Business behind the World Cup Alex Thomas takes a look at the marketing drive leading up to the most widely watched sporting event in the world. Gallery Strange airplane paint jobs Pandas, salmon, Hello Kitty. Our favorite and most creative airline liveries over the years. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. UPDATE 3-Sudan rioters torch cars and petrol stations as fuel subsidy cut * Internet access cut off (Adds more details about the protests) LVMH names J.W. Anderson creative director for Loewe PARIS (Reuters) - LVMH has reached a deal with British fashion designer J.W. Anderson, appointing him creative director for its high-end handbag brand Loewe. UPDATE 1-Pentagon aims to finalize Lockheed F-35 contract within days WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Pentagon expects to finalize a contract with Lockheed Martin Corp for the sixth and seventh batches of F-35 fighter jets within days, the deputy director of the $392 billion program said on Wednesday. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. Debate Offers 2 Similar Public Advocate Rivals a Chance to Stand Out Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron, both Democrats who have similar political positions, will face off in a televised debate on Tuesday night. No. 25 Texas Tech Upends Texas State 33-7 Backup quarterback Davis Webb threw for two touchdowns and 310 yards to lead No. 25 Texas Tech over Texas State 33-7 on Saturday night. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott The actors behind your favorite commercials. Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues. Ruth Patrick, 105, a Pioneer in Science and Pollution Control Efforts, Is Dead Dr. Patrick, one of the countrys leading experts in the study of freshwater ecosystems, or limnology, was an innovator of a number of environmental practices and principles. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday.

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