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News Feed Latest worldwide news E. D. Hirsch Sees His Education Theories Taking Hold The education theorist E. D. Hirsch, criticized as elitist a generation ago, has seen his ideas adopted by hundreds of schools. Jellyfish prompt nuclear shutdown There's been another shutdown, but instead of spineless politicians, you can blame invertebrate sea creatures. How U.S. government shutdown ripples across nation Oct 2 (Reuters) - Science was put on hold, normally bustling stores went quiet and families depending on government aid feared losing their baby food as a government shutdown rippled across the... Sports Briefing | Soccer Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. Video purports to show man falling onto subway tracks Sept. 26 - The MBTA releases video of a man who is rescued after falling onto subway tracks. Jillian Kitchener reports. Ripples hit Americans in pocket It took virtually no time at all. As soon as the government shutdown took effect at midnight, Americans of all stripes found their lives affected, and for some, their livelihoods threatened. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. 50-Year Sentence Upheld for Ex-President of Liberia Charles G. Taylor, the former president of Liberia, had appealed a sentence imposed last year in a case seen as a watershed for modern human rights law. Sports Briefing | Tennis Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran President Barack Obama once again finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes, tension-fraught meeting with a key leader from the Middle East. Calm markets peer beyond U.S., Italian political storms LONDON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Despite a constitutional aversion to uncertainty, financial markets have breezed through political storms in two of the world's biggest economies, thanks to cool... Sudan unrest a warning to government to seek dialogue Britain KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A week of deadly unrest in Sudan should serve as a warning to the government to solve conflicts through national dialogue, a senior British official said on Wednesday, in the strongest foreign criticism of Khartoum's crackdown on protests. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar pressured as US shutdown drags on * Dollar on defensive as US government stays shut, debt ceiling looms UPDATE 1-ICE, NYSE get nod from Euronext regulators on merger NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - IntercontinentalExchange Inc and NYSE Euronext said on Wednesday they moved a step closer to ICE finalizing its proposed takeover of the Big Board operator after a... Researchers predict violent response to global warming Sept. 26 - Researchers in California say climate change could spur an increase in global violence by as much as 50 percent over the next 40 years if current temperature trends continue. The UC Berkeley study links climatic shifts to historical outbreaks of violence, such as wars and riots, and says the trend is on an upward trajectory. Ben Gruber reports. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Tom Clancy, Best-Selling Novelist 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. Tom Clancy, Best-Selling Novelist 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. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Genjis World in Japanese Wood-Block Prints, at Vassar College Genjis World in Japanese Wood-Block Prints is about two books an 11th-century classic, The Tale of Genji, and its 19th-century parody. Movie Review The Dead Man and Being Happy, by Javier Rebollo In an Argentine road movie by Javier Rebollo, a former hit man and a new companion are going nowhere slowly. Oi, Portugal Telecom combine to battle bigger rivals LISBON/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's Grupo Oi SA , facing growing competition from foreign telecom carriers, will combine with Portugal Telecom SGPS SA to form a new company with more than 100... Nicklaus Ready to Enter New Territory, on Ice Golfing great Jack Nicklaus was a master of his environment out on the course but he will enter very foreign territory when he drops the puck to start a National Hockey League (NHL) game in Columbus on Friday. China says U.S. shutdown exposes 'ugly side of partisan politics' SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China on Wednesday said the U.S. government shutdown had exposed "the ugly side of partisan politics" in Washington and expressed concern about its effect on the world economy. Death Sentence for Bangladesh Lawmaker A war-crimes tribunal sentenced Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury for crimes dating back to Bangladeshs 1971 war of independence from Pakistan. He dismissed the verdict as politically driven. UPDATE 10-Oil rises, Brent/WTI spread narrows on Keystone news * Coming up U.S. initial jobless claims at 1230 GMT on Thursday Predicting violence in psychopaths is 'no more than chance' LONDON (Reuters) - Assessment tools used to predict how likely a psychopathic prisoner is to re-offend if freed from jail are "utterly useless" and parole boards might just as well flip a coin when... T Magazine In Fashion | Roomy Carryalls That Are Ready for Takeoff A big bag and a few classic separates are all you need for a quick weekend getaway. World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Sold to Theme Park Company The world famous Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team has been sold to theme park operator Herschend Family Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday. How to shop during Breast Cancer Awareness Month NEW YORK (Reuters) - Every October, my book group drops its strictly literary agenda and spends a weekend shopping at outlets on the Delaware shore. UPDATE 1-Hot summer hurts Dunelm comparable-store sales; shares fall Oct 2 (Reuters) - Homewares retailer Dunelm Group Plc reported a 5 percent fall in first-quarter like-for-like sales as fewer people visited its stores during one of Britain's hottest summers. For Mets, Financial Restraints Are Off and Pressure Is On After three rebuilding seasons, General Manager Sandy Alderson essentially announced that the Mets, now freed of a number of burdensome contracts, could spend again. Ready for a winter World Cup? That prospect looks set to become a reality in 2022 after Europe's football associations voted against holding the tournament in the Qatari summer. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. UPDATE 1-U.S. spy agency tested tracking cell phone locations * Balancing privacy and national security concerns (New throughout with Alexander's comments on cell phone location data) College Roundup Ohio State Streak Is at 17 With Win Over Wisconsin Blake Bell threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard in the fourth quarter and No. 14 Oklahoma beat No. 22 Notre Dame, 35-21, on Saturday in South Bend, Ind. Pakistan Spinner Ajmal Forced to Apologise to Coach Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has had to apologise to the national team's coach Dav Whatmore over seemingly innocuous remarks the player made in a television interview about having a foreign-born coach. Back in Asia, Hagel Pursues Shift To Counter Chinas Goals in Pacific Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said a pivot in American foreign policy in Asia remained a priority, despite conflicts in the Middle East and budget crises at home. The New Old Age The Icing on the Cake Theres no fixing this, whatever you call it. So I bake a cake. Opera Review In The Nose, Shostakovich Puts Music to Gogols Tale With unflagging energy, the opera The Nose powerfully seconds the irreverent zaniness of the Gogol story on which it is based. Marcella Hazan, 1924-2013 Changed the Way Americans Cook Italian Food Even people who have never heard of Mrs. Hazan cook and shop differently because of her, and the six cookbooks she wrote.

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