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News Feed Latest worldwide news Theater Review On the London Stage, Tragedy, From Kings on Down Productions of Edward II, The Ritual Slaughter of Gorge Mastromas, and Fleabag show that London theater is in a fearsome mood these days. Health Plan Penalty Ends at Penn State The university had proposed a $100 monthly penalty for employees who failed to provide personal data in a wellness questionnaire. Sailing-Time limit expires on America's Cup race 13 with NZ ahead SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - America's Cup race 13 was canceled on Friday with Emirates Team New Zealand far ahead of Oracle Team USA, as light winds prevented the leader from completing the course and winning the trophy within the 40 minute time limit. Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. On College Football Shrugging Off Allegations and Going About Business as Usual In a season plagued by accusations of wrongdoing, many college football fans are simply turning a blind eye and enjoying the games, like Alabamas victory over Texas AM on Saturday. Dot Earth Blog How to Survive a Mass Extinction Even One Caused by Us Handy tips for surviving the next mass extinction even if its our own doing. China Finds Resistance to Oil Deals in Africa Some cash-starved African states are showing an assertiveness that suggests the days of Chinas unbridled influence as a mega-investor may be waning. UPDATE 2-Iberdrola in talks to exit UK nuclear consortium * GDF Suez keen to be operator of Sellafield plants-source U.S. environment chief uses humor, health argument to sell carbon plan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When U.S. environment chief Gina McCarthy talked about cutting climate-warming carbon emissions on Friday, she offered a translation for those unfamiliar with the dropped "R" of her thick Boston accent. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Football Man Utd's record revenue While Real Madrid signed Gareth Bale in the summer's highest-profile football transfer and added several other big names, Manchester United fans were left largely underwhelmed by the Premier League champion's moves in the off-season. Caracas Journal At Every Corner, From Deaf Man to Danger, Hints of a Colorful Past Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, is a traffic-choked, graffiti-smeared city where hints of its past character can still be read in the descriptive names of street corners. Morsi Speaks With Family by Phone, Lawyer Says Mohamed Morsi, the ousted Egyptian president, had his first contact with his family since he was held in military custody and said he was in good health, his lawyer said. Instant View Blackberry to cut 4,500 jobs, warns of huge second quarter loss (Reuters) - Blackberry Ltd warned on Friday that it expects to report a huge second-quarter operating loss next week and that it plans to cut more than a third of its workforce. Kleiner Perkins sex discrimination case to stay in public eye SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A high-profile Silicon Valley sex discrimination lawsuit moved closer to trial Wednesday after California's highest court rejected an effort by venture firm Kleiner... ArtsBeat Bolshoi Artistic Director to Return to Moscow Months After Acid Attack Sergei Filin, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet who was nearly blinded in January in an acid attack, will return to Moscow this weekend. Economix Blog Getting a Clearer Picture of College Costs A calculator being introduced by Wellesley will give students and their families a clearer sense perhaps less daunting of the prospective out-of-pocket costs at top colleges. The Lede In Geneva, Russias Foreign Minister Still Claimed Chemical Attack Was Fabricated Sergey V. Lavrov insisted, even during negotiations in Geneva last weekend, that the chemical attack outside Damascus on Aug. 21 was clearly fabricated by rebels intent on provoking Western intervention. Door to U.S. May Be Closing for Iraqis Who Helped the American Military Iraqis who worked for the American military during the war, many of whom face discrimination and danger at home, could lose their chance at American visas if Congress doesnt act. The Learning Network Shaking Up Shakespeare Reaching the Shakespeare-Averse With Adaptations In this lesson, students will examine their preconceptions about Shakespeare and his work. After reading one critics case for reading and seeing Shakespeare this year, they will use The Times to explore adaptations of a Shakespearean play they are studying. Today's Economist Yellens Credentials to Lead the Fed Janet Yellens experience at the San Francisco Fed, on the Fed board and at the White House well qualifies her to lead the Federal Reserve, and Thomas Hoenig would be a worthy No. 2, an economist writes. From street kid to 'Snake Man' Introducing the Kenyan contortionist known as the "Snake Man." After growing up on the streets, he is now set to perform on New York's Broadway. '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. Nielsen Will Add Mobile Viewership to Ratings The companys program, which would begin in fall 2014, should soothe television executives eager to get credit for fans who dont use ordinary TVs. El Salvador Ban 14 Internationals for Life for Fixing El Salvador have banned 14 international footballers for life for match-fixing, including some of their best-known and most experienced players. City Kitchen Breaded and Fried Cutlets Cant Miss A slice of meat or poultry coated in bread crumbs and fried is delicious by any name cutlet, chicken-fried steak, schnitzel or Milanesa. Halliburton pleads guilty to destroying Gulf spill evidence NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Halliburton Co pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges of destroying evidence, stemming from its role in the 2010 BP oil disaster that killed 11 men and sent more than 4 million barrels of oil spewing into the Gulf of Mexico. World Briefing | Asia Bangladesh Police in Deadly Clash With Islamic Partys Backers The police opened fire on Thursday during clashes with supporters of Jamaat-e-Islami who were enforcing a general strike, leaving one man dead, local news media reported. Gadgetwise With CityVille Invasion, a Blend of Destruction and Construction Hasbro and Zynga have combined Kre-o brick-building kits with the CityVille digital game. Wind Delay Takes Air Out of Americas Cup for Third Consecutive Day Team New Zealand still needs one more victory to secure the 34th Americas Cup. A win by Oracle Team USA, followed by a delay because of wind limits, prevented it on Thursday. Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. On the Runway Blog A Wonderland Indeed Beauty in Wonderland is an event coordinated by Italian Vogue and PG Global Prestige, with a show that was ostensibly designed to highlight beauty products and their connection to nature. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. Watch Friday's Show! September 20, 2013 Chicago police search for suspects in shooting that hurt 13 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Chicago police are searching for suspected gang members who opened fire with an assault weapon at a park late on Thursday, wounding 13 people including a 3-year-old boy, in an attack that highlighted Mayor Rahm Emanuel's struggle to stem street crime. Dance Review Megan V. Sprengers Flutter Opens at the Chocolate Factory In Flutter, a new work by Megan V. Sprenger presented at the Chocolate Factory, dancers undergo sometimes bruising encounters. Dance Review New York City Ballets Fall Gala New York City Ballets Fall Gala paired each of its choreographers with a different fashion designer. Angelin Preljocaj Choreographs a New Work for City Ballet Angelin Preljocaj has choreographed a new work for New York City Ballet, his first collaboration with the company since 1997. The Week in Pictures for Sept. 20 Subjects include a fire on the Jersey Shore, prayers at the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens, and vote counting in Brooklyn. Property Values What You Get for ... $900,000 This weeks properties include a Dutch Colonial in New York; an adobe in Santa Fe, N.M.; and a three-story condo in Chicago.

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