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News Feed Latest worldwide news Abortion Vote Exposes Rift at a Catholic University Loyola Marymount trustees are deciding whether to remove abortion coverage from insurance plans, but the vote has become a battle over how Catholic a Catholic university should be. ArtsBeat Acclaimed New Conor McPherson Work Coming to New York The Night Alive, which earned praise in a production at Londons Donmar Warehouse, will transfer to Atlantic Theater Company this fall with the British cast intact. Theater Review The Savage Humor of Joshua Harmons Bad Jews In the dark comedy Bad Jews, two cousins argue ferociously over whos more worthy of a family heirloom. On the Runway Blog Why Fashion Films Are Usually Cartoons Fashion may be a great subject for film, but so far no one has been able to get beyond caricature. The latest example House of Versace, on Lifetime. South Africa platinum mines to face water restrictions JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Platinum operations around the South African mining city of Rustenburg will face water use restrictions because of a drought, the Department of Water Affairs said on Friday. Crowdsourcing for top talent Savvy recruiters have long seen social media as a tool for finding the best candidates. Now companies like Red Bull are launching multi-pronged social media recruitment campaigns to unearth hidden talent. Global Economy Stakes start rising over Washington gridlock LONDON (Reuters) - The world is watching Washington's showdown over the federal budget and debt ceiling with the same feelings of horror, disbelief and ghoulish fascination that a slow-motion car crash produces. 5 surprising moments from Anderson's talk with Madonna Always outspoken. Always challenging the system. Always a champion for freedom. This Weeks Movies Oct. 4, 2013 The New York Times film critics on "Gravity," "A Touch of Sin" and "A.C.O.D." U.S. SEALS use speedboat in failed Somali mission Before dawn, special U.S. forces sped towards the Somali coast to capture a "high-value Al-Shabaab terrorist leader" but pulled back after coming under heavy fire. GLOBAL MARKETS-Caution reins in Asia as US shutdown drags on, dlr falls TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Asian markets look set for a cautious start to the week on Monday, with U.S. stock futures and the dollar coming under pressure as politicians in Washington showed no signs... Advertising Two Media Mainstays Expand Their Video Presence Scripps Networks Interactive and the media company Meredith are following consumers eyes and advertising dollars. World Bank, Rooted in Bureaucracy, Proposes a Sweeping Reorganization The new leader has a plan to sort the sprawling banks operations by the kinds of projects involved, like agriculture or energy, rather than by region. Movie Review Alan Browns Five Dances Is Choreographed by Jonah Bokaer In Five Dances, Ryan Steele plays a young dancer who goes through a newcomers rite of passage at a New York dance company. 3D painting urges Syrian peace talks Sept. 26 - A giant 3D painting in front of the United Nations headquarters calls on United States President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold peace talks on Syria. Elly Park reports. Cost-cutting Wear your luggage Products like Jaktogo allow you to wear your luggage. Sayonara, baggage fees! Maximum Shakespeare In Performance Orlando Bloom Mr. Bloom performs an excerpt from the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet as part of the Maximum Shakespeare series. U.S. Fend Off Internationals Fightback to Win Cup The United States won the Presidents Cup for the eighth time in 10 editions on Sunday, beating the Internationals 18-1/2 to 15-1/2 after Tiger Woods clinched the victory by beating South African Richard Sterne. T Magazine Accommodations | A Virgin Islands Getaway Where Richard Branson Is Your Landlord The Virgin Group tycoon unveils his new $60,000 rental on Necker Island, which replaces the mansion that burned in a fire in 2011. Oil and Money Special Report In Electric BMW i3, Hopes for a Stylish Future of Green The car's futuristic look and feel, as well as its energy-saving production, will probably be the most important factors in convincing drivers that it is stylish to drive green. Winning Lottery Numbers for Oct. 5, 2013 Lottery numbers for Oct. 5 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Cancellation of Trip by Obama Plays to Doubts of Asia Allies The change of plans undercut President Obamas pivot to Asia, and this week Chinas leader, Xi Jinping, seized the opening in some of the nations Mr. Obama would have visited. Students in Britain Are Drawn to U.S. Colleges The U.S.-U.K. Fulbright Commissions American college fair was once a sleepy single-day event. No longer. This year, more than 5,000 visitors registered for the fair on Sept. 27 and 28. 1 million to watch fireworks festival Expect debilitating traffic jams and crammed subways as hordes of joyous, beer-guzzling, gimbap eating, DSLR-toting visitors hit the streets of Seoul this Saturday for the city's most explosive festival of the year. Washington, D.C., Metro welding accident kills worker (Reuters) - A contractor was killed and two other workers injured overnight in a welding accident on the Washington, D.C., Metro rail system, the railroad said on Sunday. GDF Suez appeals ruling to take down wind turbines near castle PARIS (Reuters) - GDF Suez has appealed a provisional court order to remove 10 onshore wind turbines after a couple who own a nearby castle sued for noise and light pollution, paving the way for lawsuits which may hamper France's efforts to promote renewable energy. French floor company Tarkett readies 2.5 bln euro IPO-FT Oct 3 (Reuters) - French floor maker Tarkett, which is 50 percent owned by U.S. private equity firm KKR, is set to launch an initial public offering that could value the company at as much as 2.5... 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. Global impact of U.S. shutdown Maggie Lake speaks with economist Robert Shapiro about how the government shutdown will affect the global economy. Kung fu meets breakdance Tricking is a new sport combining martial arts, gymnastics and dance -- and it has to be seen to be believed. Democrat has lead in tight Virginia governor's race -poll RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe has a narrow lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli a month away from Virginia's election for governor, according to a poll released on Friday. T Magazine Icelands Otherworldly Beauty Icelands wilderness is stark, severe, and perhaps unforgiving, but it offers views of vistas unlike anything else on the planet, and people possessed of uncommon friendliness. ArtsBeat Gravity Is Strongest at Box Office The film took in $55 million at the domestic box office and another $27.4 million in international markets for Warner Bros. over the weekend. Shutdown hits patients' hopes for federally funded cancer drug trials Oct 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown is dashing the hopes of critically ill Americans like 30-year-old Michelle Langbehn after federally funded clinical trials of potentially life-saving drugs were closed this week. T Magazine In Store | Old-World Luxury, For Sale Downtown Atelier Courbet, a new gallery and shop in SoHo, highlights contemporary design that employs time-honored techniques. Gunmen fire on sleeping students Under the cover of darkness, gunmen approached a college dormitory in a rural Nigerian town and opened fire on students who were sleeping. Temasek, Sinopec approach Repsol over Gas Natural stake FT MADRID (Reuters) - Singapore's sovereign wealth fund Temasek and Chinese refiner Sinopec have approached Spanish oil company Repsol over its 4.7 billion euro ($6.4 billion) stake in Gas Natural , the Financial Times reported on Sunday. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Zucchini Try cutting zucchinis into long, thin ribbons like pasta for a hearty vegetarian dish. To make meat eaters happy, just add lobster. Economic View A Dearth of Investment in Young Workers The bleak job picture for young Americans doesnt bode well for their long-term careers, or for the economys future. Pentagon to recall most furloughed workers, easing shutdown pain Oct. 6 - The Pentagon will recall most of its furloughed workers, nearly half of the total number of government employees now furloughed, but the pinch of the government shutdown is already being felt by many. Mana Rabiee reports.

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