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News Feed Latest worldwide news SEC charges former Akamai executive whose tips went to Rajaratnam (Reuters) - A former Akamai Technologies Inc official agreed to pay over $145,000, and be banned from serving as a public company officer or director, to settle civil charges he provided illegal tips that were funneled to Raj Rajaratnam, the hedge fund manager imprisoned for insider trading. U.S. current account narrows to lowest level in four years WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An increase in U.S. exports narrowed the country's current account deficit in the second quarter to its lowest level in four years, the Commerce Department said on Thursday. CORRECTED-EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies dip, Fed stimulus cheer wanes (Corrects real's Wednesday 3-month high to 3-week high in second paragraph) MEXICO CITY, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies slid Friday after a U.S. Federal Reserve official said the Fed... The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. Greek police want to check Golden Dawn phone calls over rapper death ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police have asked a prosecutor for permission to check Golden Dawn lawmakers' phone records as part of an investigation into the killing of an anti-racism rapper by a supporter of the far-right party, police and court sources said on Friday. Movie CEO inspired by China CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Jeffrey Katzenberg, the man behind the multimillion dollar "Kung Fu Panda" franchise. Economic View A Dearth of Investment in Young Workers The bleak job picture for young Americans doesnt bode well for their long-term careers, or for the economys future. Starboard may vote for Smithfield deal, failed to find alternate Sept 20 (Reuters) - Activist investor Starboard Value LP said in a regulatory filing on Friday that it planned to vote in favor of the $4.7 billion offer for Smithfield Foods Inc by China's Shuanghui... In Boston, Mayor Builds a Legacy With Construction Cranes As Mayor Thomas M. Meninos time in City Hall runs out, the pace of development is accelerating, in part because developers expect a change in administration to slow the process. TIMELAPSE The raising of the Costa Concordia Sept. 17 - Timelapse video shows, from beginning to end, the parbuckling project to right the Costa Concordia, illustrating the impressive operation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). US Airways, American push back on Justice Department merger lawsuit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Airways and American Airlines, whose proposed merger has been stalled by U.S. government opposition, urged a court on Friday to require the Justice Department to turn over documents relating to its approval of four previous airline mergers. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Max Mara Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Filippo Mutani. Will the fall TV season be less gay? "Will Grace" star Sean Hayes is leading the way again. Pakistan to Free a Taliban Commander Pakistani officials portrayed the release of one of the founding members of the Taliban as a good-will gesture that would help bring the Taliban and Afghanistan to the negotiating table. Sports Briefing | Tennis Czechs Top Argentina to Reach Davis Cup Final Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek put Czech Republic, the defending champions, into the Davis Cup final by beating Argentinas Carlos Berlocq and Horacio Zeballos in doubles on Saturday. As Fierce as She Is Fragile Elaine Stritch in Michigan Ms. Stritch, who made a dramatic exit from her home at the Carlyle Hotel this spring, is settling into her new life in Birmingham, Mich., cosmos and all. Jets Are Taking a Pass on the Running Game The Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg is well known for his pass-first approach, and Rex Ryan appears to welcome that. Ivory Coast to create 2.4 mln agriculture jobs by end of 2016 ABIDJAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa grower, aims to create 2.4 million new jobs by the end of 2016 though a programme of heavy investments in agriculture, a senior government official said. Global warming 'hiatus' unlikely to last draft U.N. report OSLO (Reuters) - A "hiatus" in global warming so far this century is partly caused by natural variations in a chaotic climate and is unlikely to last, a draft United Nations report by leading climate scientists says. Russia sends another navy ship towards Syria Sept. 12 - Another Russian destroyer heads towards the Syrian coast as Moscow, a key ally of Damascus, rotates its navy vessels in the Mediterranean for what it calls a security guarantee. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Blue Jays 6, Yankees 2 With Stakes at a High, the Yankees Near a Low The Yankees needed a win to keep up the momentum after an emotional victory Wednesday night, but instead they endured a loss to the last-place Blue Jays on Thursday. Administration Presses Ahead With Limits on Emissions From Power Plants The limits, to be announced Friday, are an aggressive move to bypass Congress on climate change, and a sign that the White House is not backing down from a confrontation on emissions. Killer amoeba linked to Katrina A rare brain-eating amoeba that killed a 4-year-old boy in Louisiana may be a result of Hurricane Katrina. The Learning Network Blog How Big a Problem Is Bullying or Cyberbullying in Your School or Community? In your opinion, why is cyberbullying such a growing problem? What do you think adults dont know or understand about bullying? U.S.-based stock funds attract $18.1 billion in latest week Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States poured $18.1 billion into stock funds in the latest week as global markets rallied on expectations the Federal Reserve would... Atom bomb nearly exploded over North Carolina in 1961 UK paper LONDON (Reuters) - A U.S. atom bomb nearly exploded in 1961 over North Carolina that would have been 260 times more powerful than the device that devastated Hiroshima, according to a declassified document published in a British newspaper on Friday. EMERGING MARKETS-Mexico peso, Brazil real slump after Fed rally MEXICO CITY, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso tumbled the most in nearly a month on Friday and Brazil's real weakened after comments from a Federal Reserve official cut into optimism that U.S. monetary stimulus could remain in place for some time. Latin American currencies still closed the week with big gains, helped by the Fed's announcement this week that it will keep its $85 billion monthly bond buying program in place for now. The stimulus has supported demand for riskier assets, The Learning Network Blog Poetry Pairing | Eros Turannos Todays Poetry Pairing presents Edwin Arlington Robinsons Eros Turannos, a century-old poem about a failing relationship and the 2011 article How Divorce Lost Its Groove by Pamela Paul. US SEC charges former Akamai exec whose tips went to Rajaratnam Sept 20 (Reuters) - A former Akamai Technologies Inc official agreed to pay over $145,000, and be banned from serving as a public company officer or director, to settle civil charges he provided... Task Force Backs Changes in Legal Education System A task force of the American Bar Association is calling for sweeping changes that support more liberal standards and offer opportunities for people without law degrees. Ronaldo agrees new deal Cristiano Ronaldo pledged his future to Real Madrid as he signs a new five-year deal Sunday which ties him to the Spanish giants until 2018. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education European shares creep lower as Fed boost wears off * Europe stocks see 3rd best weekly inflow on record -Lipper 3 Queens E.M.T.s Are Held in Theft Three board members of the Corona Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps were accused of stealing more than $325,000 from the Queens squad. Lake bodies A lake training mission turned to horror when six bodies were discovered. They may have been there for decades. The Learning Network Blog New Feature Weekly Classroom-Tested Skills Lessons Sarah Gross and Jonathan Olsen, the teachers with whom we collaborated for Common Core Practice last year, will return to the blog Sept. 27. This year, well focus on a skill a week and offer many ways to teach it with The Times, of course. Germanys Effort at Clean Energy Proves Complex Germanys plan to convert to renewable energy sources is running into problems in execution that are forcing Germans to face the costs of sticking to their principles. Liberia Warzone to paradise? 10 after the end of its ruinous civil war Liberia is hoping that peace and growing prosperity could bring tourists to its sandy beaches. 'Wild sport' meets 'strict square' Where there's wind and water in Marseille, you are likely to find "Les Mouss" -- three brothers with a passion for windsurfing, and a love for their native south of France.

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