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News Feed Latest worldwide news 10 hotels from James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. Critics Notebook Next Time, Libraries Could Be Our Shelters From the Storm As the New York region prepares neighborhoods for the next disaster, why not look to some natural community centers, branch libraries? ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... 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. Tottenham Inflict Further Pain on Depleted Anzhi Tottenham Hotspur exposed the weaknesses in Anzhi Makhachkala's star-shorn squad, winning 2-0 in Moscow to maintain their perfect start in the second round of Europa League group stage matches on Thursday. Motherlode Blog Both Men and Women Should Uncover Family Responsibilities at Work Employees who cover their family needs at work (calling doctor appointments meetings, and waiting until no one can see them to leave early for the school concert) contribute to workplace cultures that dont respect the need for flexibility. Water discovered in Martian soil Scoop up some soil on Mars, heat it up, cool down the steam and ... slurp, slurp! You've got water! Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) In Practice Readers Ask About Subsidies and Other Health Care Law Provisions The Timess Tara Siegel Bernard is answering questions about the Affordable Care Act. You're the Boss Blog Why Labeling Health Plans Gold, Silver or Bronze Doesnt Help Alan Cohen, who helped found a private health insurance exchange, says the metal levels are a bad unintended consequence of the new law. South by Southwest to Add Sports Component Next March, the pop culture festival in Austin, Tex., will have sports films and presentations alongside its music, film and interactive programs. U.S., Japan to modernize alliance to counter 21st century threats TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States and Japan agreed on Thursday to modernize their defense alliance for the first time in 16 years to address growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, global terrorism, cyber intrusions and other 21st century threats. Gay players 'want to come out' Anton Hysen is a football player. He is also gay. "We can run, we can play, we can score. So what's the problem?" he says. "There's so much ignorance. Some people who are homophobic don't even know a gay person." Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Dot Earth Blog Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in the New Communication Climate An exploration of the challenges and benefits that come as environmental communication moves to social networks and the Web. Fatal crash renews debate over future of historic California airport LOS ANGELES, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The fatal crash-landing of a small business jet at Santa Monica airport has reignited a debate over safety at the historic Los Angeles-area aviation hub, which local politicians and homeowners have fought for years to scale back or close. At 20 and in the Spotlight, Whether He Likes It or Not Jordan Spieth was chosen for the United States team for the Presidents Cup after a summer that included becoming the first teenager in 82 years to win a PGA Tour event. Twitter reveals rip-roaring growth, big losses ahead of IPO SAN FRANCISCO (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. 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. L. C. Greenwood, Member of Steel Curtain, Dies at 67 Greenwood, a left defensive end who was a master of the quarterback sack, helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories in the 1970s. George Will to Leave ABC News for Fox News Mr. Will has been contributing to ABCs Sunday political show This Week since 1981, when the host was David Brinkley. Bucks' Butler Happy to Be Back Home in Wisconsin Caron Butler smiled a lot through his first Milwaukee Bucks practice. He cajoled younger players and may have unnerved his new coach at the foul line. Food stamp myths abound Donna Brazile wrote a column against cutting food stamps and got an avalanche of comments. She says many of them were based on misinformation and clichs. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. 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. Your Money Adviser Same-Sex Couples Are Urged to Apply for Social Security Spousal Benefits Though the Social Security Administration is still reviewing the law, it is encouraging applications from couples in same-sex marriages and civil unions. Ellison gives up $500 million potential payout to settle Pillar suit SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison has agreed to give up a potential payout of around $500 million to settle accusations of a conflict of interest in the 2011 acquisition by Oracle of a company he controlled, according to court documents. Lee Thornton, Ex-White House Reporter, Dies at 71 The first black woman to cover the White House for CBS News, Ms. Thornton also was a co-host of All Things Considered on NPR, a news program producer for CNN and a teacher of journalism. Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science? Hint The answer has more to do with The Big Bang Theory than with longstanding theories about mens so-called natural aptitude. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition... Lionel to pop stars Keep your clothes on Lionel Richie is back and ready to hit the stage. Well Depression Tied to Parkinsons Risk A retrospective analysis found that depression may be an independent risk factor for Parkinsons disease. Canada crude -Heavy and synthetic grades weaken further CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Canadian cash crude prices weakened on Thursday, extending losses due to robust production from the oil sands and decreased demand by refineries. Why Raikkonen was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Movie Review A.K.A. Doc Pomus Puts a Spotlight on a Songwriter A. K. A. Doc Pomus focuses on the life of the writer of several early rock n roll successes. Standing Ready to Play, if Allowed All intercollegiate athletic competitions at service academies were temporarily suspended, but a decision was put off on canceling Saturdays Air Force-Navy football game. Russia Evacuates Embassy in Libya After Attack Armed men stormed the complex in Tripoli on Wednesday, apparently in retaliation for the killing of an air force officer by a Russian woman. Illinois general funds revenue up 9.1 pct in Q1 CHICAGO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Illinois' revenue for its general funds was up $700 million or 9.1 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 versus the same period a year ago, but $469 million of the... The Tailgate Experience, British Style Millions of Britons follow American football, but the one thing many of them have no experience with is tailgating.

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