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News Feed Latest worldwide news President Obama says new healthcare exchanges will open no matter what Sep. 28 - In his weekly radio address, Obama says a government shutdown would not delay the launch of healthcare exchanges. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Tokyo Elec sees profit without rate hike-paper TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the crippled Fukushima plant, will likely turn a profit for the first time in three years in the current business year, without raising electricity rates or restarting reactors, its president was quoted as saying on Sunday. Square Feet Streets Sunny Side Costs Retailers More in Rent Store rents in Manhattan can vary substantially, even on the same block, depending on factors like foot traffic and nearby stores and attractions. Grand Slam champ's passion for song 2-time Grand Slam doubles champ Vania King talks about her passion for singing as she performs at a baseball game. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. A Patchy Recovery in Business Masters Programs Full-time M.B.A. programs are starting to see a revival of interest for the first time since the onset of the global financial crisis. But part-time programs are less popular. Deadbeat dads get a second chance Marcus Dixon refers to the tattoos on his face as the "art of war" an eye etched on his forehead, five stars down the left side of his face, and the words "don't cry" on his eyelids. Adjunct profs New working poor? Gary Rhoades says there's not reason why a professor like Margaret Vojtko should have to die in poverty. Economix Blog The Job Situation Looks a Little Worse Revisions in government employment figures, superficially positive, actually reflect a reduction in gains reported for the 12 months that ended last March. Toro and Other Restaurants Opening This Week A New York edition of the Boston tapas bar and restaurant opens, and more. Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. Ms. Teen knew 'sextortion' suspect The college student accused of hijacking the webcam of Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf and other young women is a former high school classmate of the pageant winner. Sports Briefing | Tennis 100th Week at No. 1 for Djokovic Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the rankings for the 100th week. Djokovic, 26, is the ninth player to reach the milestone. Canada burger chain AW taps demand for hormone-free beef WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Privately owned Canadian hamburger chain AW will buy only beef from cattle raised without added growth hormones or steroids, a move that adds costs but taps into growing consumer interest in how food is prepared. Love match for world No. 1 Djokovic It's been a good week for Novak Djokovic. First he celebrated 100 weeks at No. 1. Then he announced he was engaged to longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic. UPDATE 1-NY-Connecticut commuter line sees half capacity Monday Sept 29 (Reuters) - The Metro-North Railroad expects its New Haven line to return to half capacity by Monday after a power failure last week caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters into New York City, but it will take until Oct. 8 to restore full commuter train service, officials said on Sunday. Officials Call Standoff Over in Philippines Government and military leaders said the worst of three weeks of fighting with rebel forces in the southern part of the country had ended. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. Van Gogh copies in 3D look almost real, cost 25,000 euros AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It would be the envy of forgers a technology that can mint near-perfect reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at a rate of three a day, with differences only experts can detect. Special Report The Presidents Cup Nick Price Has a Mission to Motivate at Presidents Cup Nick Price, captain of the International team facing the mighty U.S. squad this week at Muirfield Village, believes that passion and unity can overcome a lot of apparent hardships. U.S. House passes bill to regulate drug compounding WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration more authority to regulate companies that compound sterile drugs and ship them across state lines. Dirndl, Dress of Past, Makes a Comeback in Bavaria Long considered the dusty uniform of an older generation, the dress has become a wildly popular symbol of the good times and good life of Germanys most prosperous region. Obama, Rouhani's historic call U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the first communication between U.S. and Iranian leaders since 1979. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Advertising Apple Passes Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand Apple, named most valuable brand by Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, is one of five technology companies among the top 10. Pictures From the Week in Business A $965 million loss at BlackBerry, a call to freeze the pension plan for Detroits municipal workers and plans by a big Chinese company to hold an initial public offering of stock in New York. Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 17 Government Employees The bombing, which left more than 40 people wounded, was the second major attack in a week in the Peshawar area in northwestern Pakistan. Corner Office Jonathan Klein of Getty Images, on Useful Critiques The C.E.O. of Getty Images warns against critiquing others work in too much detail. In fiddling over the small stuff, he says, you take away all the empowerment. Editor's Choice Our best pictures form the last 24 hours. Stephanie Sellars, Peter Straus The couple was married at the Bronx Zoo. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. Kindles add live, video-chat tech support One of the oddest features in the new Kindle Fire tablets is decidedly retro a button that summons a human tech support representative on your screen. Vote brings U.S. to shutdown brink In a move that makes a government shutdown very likely, House Republicans approved a spending plan early Sunday morning that would delay Obamacare for a year and repeal its tax on medical devices. David Finkels Thank You for Your Service Soldiers interviewed by David Finkel faced their greatest challenges once they came home. Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped. UPDATE 1-Wall St Week Ahead-Investors brace for volatility as shutdown seems likely NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - As a last-minute deal to resolve tense spending negotiations in Washington appeared less and less likely, U.S. stock investors braced for an outcome that had previously... FOREX-Dollar down broadly, hits 7-1/2-month low vs Swiss franc * Yen up after Japan minister remarks on corporate tax rate Hedge funds enjoy post-crisis popularity with 'safe' image LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge funds may be making their clients less money than mainstream financial markets, but with their portfolios increasingly seen as a safer, low-volatility option in a tough... T Magazine The Daily Shoe | At Christian Dior, the Perfect Black Pump T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick a simple heel that stuns with its classic simplicity. 'Lord of the Flies' with guns James Fergusson says Somalian boys are lured into Al-Shabaab by promises of food and security. Until governments can give them that, they will continue to join up.

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