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News Feed Latest worldwide news Oops! Kids can scrub online posts James Steyer says a California law that lets children take down posts that reveal too much personal information about themselves or others is essential to protecting their privacy and futures. U.S. Justice Department spent $4.9 million on drones, new rules urged watchdog WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice should develop guidelines on the use of its $4.9 million drone and unmanned aircraft program in the face of privacy concerns, the department's watchdog said on Thursday. T Magazine Art Matters | Alfresco Sculpture Comes to Oslo Already a surprisingly rich art destination, the Norwegian capital is adding to its appeal with the Ekeburg Sculpture Park, a 68-acre property boasting works by artists ranging from Salvador Dal to James Turrell. Pakistan's first gay website blocked Pakistan, ranked by the Pew Research Center as one of the least tolerant countries in the world for gays, has pulled the plug on its only online resource for the Muslim nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. 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. Today's Economist Medicares Lessons for the Affordable Care Act The creation of Medicare in the 1960s may offer some insights for how the Affordable Care Act will go into effect, but the demographics of those eligible are quite different, an economist writes. Lower Health Insurance Premiums to Come at Cost of Fewer Choices With insurance marketplaces set to open next month under the new health care law, consumers may find that insurers have put big limits on their choices. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serbia Reaches Davis Cup Final Serbia reached the Davis Cup final after Janko Tipsarevic won the decisive singles match against Vasek Pospisil to clinch a 3-2 victory over Canada. Candace Pert, 67, Explorer of the Brain, Dies As a Johns Hopkins graduate student, Dr. Pert helped discover a key to brain chemistry. She went on to become a neuroscientist and a major proponent of alternative medicine. The world's least honest cities Four continents, 16 cities, 192 "lost" wallets. That's the basic formula for a recent sticky fingers experiment by Reader's Digest. Entertainer Rolf Harris appears in UK court on child sex charges LONDON (Reuters) - Australian entertainer Rolf Harris was charged in a London court on Monday with 13 child sex offences, dating back to the 1980s, as part of an investigation which has led to the arrest of more than a dozen celebrities. Tokyo man to lose home to make way for stadium again TOKYO (Reuters) - Kohei Jinno fans out the black and white photos of his family posing proudly in front of their central Tokyo home, a house they were forced to leave ahead of the 1964 Olympic Games to make way for construction of the main stadium. Rules Sought for Workplace Wellness Questionnaires Representative Louise M. Slaughter wants the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidelines on employee wellness questionnaires to prevent workplace discrimination. ArtsBeat The Lit Sets Day in the Sun Authors, publishers and readers came together Sunday for the eighth annual Brooklyn Book Festival. UPDATE 4-JPMorgan's Dimon meets with U.S. Attorney General Holder Sept 26 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co CEO Jamie Dimon met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday, seeking to make sure a possible $11 billion settlement will end the bank's pain from mortgage-securities probes, a source said. N.F.L. Roundup Buccaneers Bench Freeman for Rookie The Buccaneers replaced Josh Freeman at quarterback with Mike Glennon even though Coach Greg Schiano insisted Monday that Freeman would remain the starter. When terrorists tweet their deadly acts The group that mounted the Kenya operation used Twitter to announce it was responsible, while carrying out a bloody massacre. Terrorism has always been about theater, but use of social media takes it further, writes Peter Bergen. What Lurks Beneath the Linoleum in Columbia County Namely, wide-plank pine floors and square-head nails. Bayern catches Dortmund at top Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time. Metro-North Disruption Continues, Snarling Commute Officials advised riders of the New Haven line to find alternate routes to work, but for those who were relying on the train, exasperation was the feeling of the day. From township girl to opera diva Pumeza Matshikiza grew up in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa, during Apartheid. Now she's an opera star who's performed at the world's biggest opera houses. Giants Are in Dire Spot, but You Wouldnt Know It by Talking to Them Despite starting 0-3 and ranking last in key offensive and defensive categories, the Giants remained undaunted about reaching their goals for the season as they prepared for the 3-0 Chiefs. When terrorists tweet their deadly acts The group that mounted the Kenya operation used Twitter to announce it was responsible, while carrying out a bloody massacre. Terrorism has always been about theater, but use of social media takes it further, writes Peter Bergen. UPDATE 4-New delays hit Obamacare rollout before Oct. 1 launch WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health... U.S., Iran upbeat after talks but sound cautionary notes WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian officials emerged upbeat on Thursday from a meeting on Iran's nuclear program but both sides also sounded a cautionary note, with the United States saying there was more work to do and Iran insisting on quick sanctions relief. Death toll climbs as Army, militants fight on in the Philippines At least 158 people have been killed since fighting broke out between separatist rebels and soldiers in the Philippines, state news reported Wednesday. Tony Blair on the Middle East Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting Ryder Cup David vs. Goliath If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch. Singapore Looks Below for More Room The city-state is looking at the possibility of an Underground Science City containing 40 interconnected caverns for data centers and research labs. The Pixies sound off The Pixies have just played their signature anthem, "Where is My Mind." As the crowd begs for an encore, Black Francis stands alone at center stage, an uncharacteristic grin spread across his usually enigmatic features. 18 Under To Help a Shy Child, Listen Shyness is part of the range of the human normal, but it can also be an indicator of bullying, anxiety, a learning problem or other issues. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Sayers Suit Withdrawn The Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers wants to withdraw a lawsuit filed last week against the N.F.L. and the helmet maker Riddell that claimed they failed to prevent repeated head injuries, a lawyer said. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Kel Markey at Carven The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. China state sector a honey pot for corrupt officials * Focus on engineering, procurement and construction contracts Minor Crime Leads to Fatal Cycle of Revenge, Police Say The police said that a botched marijuana deal between a peddler of bootleg DVDs and a building superintendent bred a fury that might have led to two killings. Hers to Lose Christine C. Quinn, the longtime front-runner in the New York mayoral race, lost in the Democratic primary. A behind-the-scenes film captures the final weeks of her bid. IMF official says U.S. Fed mindful of global impact BOGOTA (Reuters) - Latin America's growth outlook is shaky and a delay in pulling back economic stimulus in the United States shows the Federal Reserve is mindful of the impact its actions can have... Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. The Learning Network Do We Give Children Too Many Trophies? Have you ever gotten a trophy you didnt think you deserved? How did the award make you feel?

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