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News Feed Latest worldwide news Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Obama, congressional leaders still deadlocked on shutdown Oct. 2 - President Obama met with Congressional leaders Wednesday to try to break a deadlock that has shut down wide swaths of the federal government, but there was no breakthrough. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. City Kitchen The Unstuffy Taco The ideal taco consists of a warm corn tortilla with a spoonful or two of a savory filling. Severe Cup Cut for Oosthuizen and Schwartzel Good friends Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel can only hope that their matchplay strategy works out a lot better for the Internationals than their hairstyle plans at this week's Presidents Cup. Tale of White Widow Fills British Press While there is no evidence that Samantha Lewthwaite was involved in the Kenya mall attack, British newspapers remain fascinated with the woman they call the white widow. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | serendipity This word has appeared in 115 New York Times articles in the past year. T Magazine By the Numbers | New Yorks Biggest Costume Party The four-day New York Comic Con in Manhattan will bring together writers, artists, and passionate fans to celebrate the culture of graphic novels, sometimes in costume. Television Review Hello Ladies, Starring Stephen Merchant Stephen Merchant, best known as the writing partner of Ricky Gervais, plays a British transplant to Los Angeles in Hello Ladies on HBO. UPDATE 1-RadioShack gets new financing offers -sources NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - U.S. retailer RadioShack Corp has received several offers for new financing, including one from current lenders Bank of America Corp and Wells Fargo Co, three sources... The best of Emmys red carpet 2013 Emmys Stars on the red carpet The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, Oct. 2, 2013 Can you calculate the number of teachers with one year of experience needed to bring the average years of experience to four years, if the school already has one teacher with 13 years of experience? Petrobras long-term debt rating cut by Moody's on cash flow woes RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service downgraded the debt of Brazil's state-run oil company, Petroleo Brasileiro SA, on Thursday on concern that fuel subsidies and huge investment commitments will cause its debt to grow until at least 2015. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | fallacious This word has appeared in 16 New York Times articles in the past year. Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Had a Cheering Section, Dies at 52 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. iOS 7 What you need to know Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today. Tom Clancy, Best-Selling Master of Military Thrillers, Dies at 66 Mr. Clancys books were successfully transformed into blockbuster Hollywood films, including Patriot Games, The Hunt for Red October and Clear and Present Danger. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Oct. 1, 2013 Answer this question about Iranian-United States relations. Li Advances to Quarterfinals of China Open Li Na kept alive local hopes of a first homegrown champion in the China Open, reaching the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Sabine Lisicki of Germany on Wednesday. Bats Yankees Begin Negotiations to Bring Back Girardi Brian Cashman met with Steve Mandell, the agent for Joe Girardi, on Wednesday to discuss a new contract for Girardi. EU preparing to charge Gazprom in antitrust case VILNIUS (Reuters) - EU regulators are preparing to charge Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom with abusing its dominant position in central and eastern Europe, the EU's antitrust chief said on Thursday, in a move that could lead to a fine of up to $15 billion. U.S. indicts 13 suspected members of hacker group Anonymous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States brought criminal charges against 13 suspected members of the hacking group Anonymous on Thursday for allegedly attacking government, credit card and lobbying websites in a campaign in support of internet file-sharing. Serbia targets EU membership As the European Union continues its expansion into Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Serbia's Prime Minister says he is "certain" his country will be the bloc's next member. Major U.S. firms hit by government shutdown Oct. 3 - Boeing and United Technologies are among companies hit by the U.S. government shutdown. Bobbi Rebell reports. Wall St. Fears Go Beyond Shutdown The prospect of Congress failing to raise the nations debt limit has economists and investors exploring options the White House might have. Bloomberg, private equity firms circle Mergermarket -sources LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Dozens of strategic and private equity players including Bloomberg News and Warburg Pincus are circling Pearson's financial news provider Mergermarket ahead of an Oct. 7... Lens Open Eyes and Heart in Paris Like the great French photographers he idolized, Peter Turnley remains enchanted by Paris, a city where he finds timeless moments of romance and delight. Alicia Keys Let's fight HIV Alicia Keys and Cristina Jade Pea say young people are at the center of the HIV epidemic in terms of vulnerability and infection -- but also in potential to turn the epidemic around. After Fighting Off Urge to Rebuild, Pirates Will Battle Cardinals The Pirates front office considered tearing the team apart after last season. Now the team is back in the playoffs after 20 losing seasons in a row. Did 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' live up to its hype? One of the most-anticipated new shows of the fall season, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," is now also the highest-rated drama debut in almost four years. Juba Journal On Fashion Runway, South Sudan Takes Steps Toward a National Identity With her fashion shows, Akuja de Garang is trying to change perceptions of South Sudan, including those of its own people, even as interethnic tension and violence persist. UPDATE 3-Twitter reveals rip-roaring growth, big losses ahead of IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Twitter Inc, racing toward the largest Silicon Valley IPO since Facebook Inc's 2012 coming-out party, hopes to woo investors with rip-roaring revenue growth despite never having made a profit in the past three years. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. Loose monetary policy needed to counter Washington gridlock -Fed officials * Fed's Williams fiscal woes mean rates 'lower for longer' Bitcoin sinks in value after FBI busts Silk Road drug market SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The price of the bitcoin digital currency dropped on Wednesday, after U.S. law enforcement authorities shut down Silk Road, an online marketplace used to buy and sell illegal drugs. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Today's Economist The Tax Equation in the Health Care Law In the marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act are benefits for lower-wage workers, but also potential disincentives to work full time, an economist writes. China's Xi sidesteps SE Asia pressure over South China Sea disputes JAKARTA (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping showed no sign of bending to Southeast Asian pressure to resolve increasingly irascible territorial disputes over the South China Sea on Thursday, simply repeating calls for dialogue. Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast MIAMI (Reuters) - The first cyclone to threaten the U.S. coast this year formed over the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and was forecast to sweep through offshore oil installations before hitting the mainland between Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Taper talk hurt U.S. Treasury market liquidity Fed survey WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Liquidity in the ultra-deep U.S. Treasury market suffered during the period of high volatility between May and early July, after the U.S. Federal Reserve began talking about scaling back asset purchases, according to a Fed poll released on Thursday. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports.

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