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News Feed Latest worldwide news Smell of fall in the air in parts of U.S. The smell of fall is already in the air in some parts of the United States. That means it's time to pack up the car and drive to wherever the leaves are changing colors. In Tehran, Phone Call Between Presidents Is as Good as a Handshake The telephone call between the Iranian and American presidents came as a shock to many in Iran. Idaho smokejumper dies in parachute training drill SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A veteran smokejumper for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management has died after parachuting from a plane during a training exercise in Idaho, the first such accident in 13 years, an agency spokesman said on Saturday. Industry Still Churns, Even as Cleanup Plan Proceeds for a Canal A $500 million plan will focus on the decades-old toxic muck at the bottom of the canal, though nearby businesses are still being cited for sometimes treating the canal like a waste dump. You're the Boss Blog The Myspace Alumni That Left L.A. to Start Businesses Gogobot and Mango Health emerged from the decline of Myspace but chose to locate in Silicon Valley. T Magazine Accommodations | Sleeping at the Bauhaus The influential German design school has converted its studio building into a dorm-style hotel, with rooms outfitted with Marcel Breuers steel tube furniture. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Make or break for Poland as EU cash floods in WARSAW, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Elzbieta Bienkowska, a 49-year-old mother with a tattoo on her arm and back, has more money to invest than any other Polish minister in history. MARKET PULSE-J.C. Penney, United Continental, Arqule, Yahoo (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S.... The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ T Magazine Listen Up | An L.A. Band Obsessed With Insanity, America and Women They call themselves Papa. Their first album, Tender Madness, is out next month. Check out the track If the Moon Rises, premiering exclusively here. Survivor 'Just lucky' The carnage began early in the afternoon on Saturday at Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall, with gunshots shattering the calm of a popular weekend meeting spot where Kenyans and expatriates shop for groceries, grab a coffee or catch a movie. Knicks and Nets, Growing Rivals, Will Work Together to Host All-Star Events The All-Star Game will be held at Madison Square Garden. Barclays Center will host the dunk contest, the 3-point shooting contest and the skills challenge. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Will the fall TV season be less gay? "Will Grace" star Sean Hayes is leading the way again. Tokyo Electric seeks to restart world's largest nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co on Friday applied to restart a nuclear plant in northwestern Japan, an initial step on its planned recovery from the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Facebook to show users less unwanted ads in newsfeed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook newsfeeds will contain fewer ads for products or services that users are not interested in, Facebook Inc said on Friday, announcing changes in advertising policy. 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. 2700-year-old Persian artifact a gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. Brodeurs Tenure Stands Out in Landscape Rich With Resilience In the long history of major league sports, only one player has spent more time with a single New York-area team than Martin Brodeurs 21 seasons with the Devils. Snack food with a dose of Zen September 18 - A Japanese man finds Buddha in corn snacks. Sharon Reich reports. Dozens killed in market bombing in Pakistan's Peshawar Sept. 29 - A bomb blast in the Pakistani city of Peshawar kills at least 33 people, including 15 members of one family. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Vice Admiral Is Suspended in Gambling Investigation Vice Adm. Timothy M. Giardina was the No. 2 officer at the United States Strategic Command before being suspended earlier this month. A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Feds Ex-soldier conspired in drug trade, led 'hired guns' A former Army sergeant is under arrest in a federal sting operation that focused on a team he allegedly supervised in international drug trafficking and planned killings, according to the U.S. attorney in Manhattan. Cost-cutting Wear your luggage Products like Jaktogo allow you to wear your luggage. Sayonara, baggage fees! Well Questioning Steroid Shots for Back Pain A new review of studies suggests that injecting any liquid, even plain saline solution, works just as well as steroid injections for back pain. U.N. Security Council demands elimination of Syria chemical arms UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution on Friday that demands the eradication of Syria's chemical weapons but does not threaten automatic punitive action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government if it does not comply. RPT-Sailing-Australian wine mogul to challenge for America's Cup Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Australian winemaker and his son, who own an island off Australia's Great Barrier Reef, have officially challenged software mogul Larry Ellison's Oracle Team USA for the next America's Cup, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters. Comcast Ordered to Place Bloomberg With TV Peers A Federal Communications Commission ruling asserted that the cable company must place Bloomberg TV closer to other news channels in so-called news neighborhoods. Design Visionaries Falling Through the Net Designers' reputations often fluctuate after their death, but digital technology is distorting how their work is remembered. N.F.L. Roundup Niners Rebound With a Rout Against St. Louis Colin Kaepernick threw two touchdown passes as the 49ers, which was outscored by 56-10 in its previous two games, routed the Rams. As Washington debates, some U.S. states proceed with food stamps cuts KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept 28 (Reuters) - As Congress and the White House debate proposed cuts in the federal food stamps program, Kansas and Oklahoma are going ahead with reductions that could leave thousands of people without subsidies for food if they do not find work, or sign up for job training. Feminism isn't a drag for Kurd men Last April, images of Kurdish men dressed in drag started making the rounds on Facebook. UK finance minister to court voters with tough welfare rules MANCHESTER, England, Sept 30 (Reuters) - British finance minister George Osborne will propose tougher new welfare rules and a reduction in taxes on Monday in a bid to win over voters grappling with... Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. From football to golf for 'Sheva' Andriy Shevchenko was one of the finest football players of his generation. He retired last year but is now making his debut on the professional golf circuit. Playlist New Releases From Noam Pikelny, Deltron 3030, Basia Bulat Notable releases include a dystopian but perky concept album, stretches of free improvisation and a track-by-track remake of a 1976 album by the fiddler Kenny Baker. Granger Eager to Get Started Following Injury Danny Granger's problematic left knee feels better.

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