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News Feed Latest worldwide news Climate change stars fade, even if risks rise STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Compared to the heady days in 2007 when U.S. climate campaigner Al Gore and the U.N.'s panel of climate scientists shared the Nobel Peace Prize, the risks of global warming may be greater but the stars preaching the message have faded. UPDATE 1-Big freighter traverses Northwest Passage for 1st time LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A large freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time this week, showing the potential for cutting shipment times and costs as global warming opens new routes. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. SpaceX ready to test-fly new Falcon rocket LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Privately owned Space Exploration Technologies plans to test an upgraded Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday from a site in California as part of its push into the satellite launch market. Vikings to invade British Museum for image makeover LONDON (Reuters) - The British Museum is about to trash the popular stereotype of the horn-helmeted Viking marauder, with a thorough look at the warrior society that left its mark across parts of the... UPDATE 2-Vietnam Air to buy General Electric engines for 787s NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Vietnam Airlines has agreed to order General Electric engines to power its Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners, according to Vietnamese government officials. Freighter sails through Northwest Passage from Canada to Europe LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A large sea freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time on Friday as global warming opens routes that mariners have wanted for centuries. Lauda The most dangerous years 3-time World Championm Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 70's. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Bruins Top Jets 3-2 in OT Loui Eriksson sent a high shot past goalie Ondrej Pavelec at 146 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 preseason victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday. MARKET PULSE- BlackBerry, J.C. Penney, Yahoo, Nektar, Nike (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.... ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem. New Jersey Judge Rules State Must Allow Gay Marriage A New Jersey judge ruled Friday that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry in light of the United States Supreme Courts decision in June striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. AEG expert MJ was a drug addict Michael Jackson suffered a "quite extensive" drug addiction the last 15 years of his life, according to an addiction expert testifying Tuesday in the AEG Live wrongful death trial. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Jewels turn up atop French glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? Gadgetwise Playing Around With a Toy Camera Despite its cuteness, the tiny Bonzart Lit digital camera can help you make some compelling images. 'Joy of writing' helps Seles move on She spent her teenage years ruling the tennis world, and now Monica Seles is hoping her world of tennis can rule today's teenagers. Prince George's christening date set Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. Several killed as bus, train collide A double-decker bus and a passenger train collided in Ottawa Wednesday morning, killing six people and injuring at least 30 others, authorities said. Israeli forces clash with Palestinians over al-Aqsa visits Sept. 27 - Israeli police clash with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem's Old City, the occupied West Bank and Gaza on Friday, reflecting growing tensions over an increase in Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Katharine Jackson reports. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Santiago Calatrava Collects Critics as Well as Fans The architect Santiago Calatrava is collecting critics as buildings develop problems. Minister Admits Overstating Her Credentials Teresa MacBain, a former Methodist minister hired by a Harvard humanist group, falsely claimed she had a master of divinity degree. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Fossil fish find in China fills in evolutionary picture SYDNEY (Reuters) - An international team of scientists in China has discovered what may be the earliest known creature with a distinct face, a 419 million-year-old fish that could be a missing link in the development of vertebrates. UPDATE 1-eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting -ruling SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from... Miss World Pageant or pornography? Demeaning, exploitative, degrading. Beauty pageants have been called lots of things. Giving Drug Advice Along With Music Following a European trend in the wake of overdose deaths, an electronic dance music festival near Atlanta will offer advice on safer practices for the use of party drugs like Ecstasy. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party official Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Pilot suffers heart attack in mid-air A passenger airline pilot had a heart attack in midair late Thursday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing, an airport spokeswoman said. Human remains found in Concordia Human remains have been found on the wreck of the capsized Costa Concordia, 10 days after the ill-fated ship was righted. Poachers in Zimbabwe poison 87 elephants for ivory More than 80 elephants in Zimbabwe have been poisoned with cyanide -- the latest victims of poachers keen to feed soaring global demand for illegally trafficked ivory. Big freighter traverses Northwest Passage for 1st time LONDON (Reuters) - A large freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time this week, showing the potential for cutting shipment times and costs as global warming opens new routes. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self'

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