News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Former Madoff employees want more details on affair allegations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five former employees of Bernard Madoff responded on Thursday to government assertions that all but one of them and Madoff were involved "in romantic and/or sexual relationships"... Olympics Torch to begin epic trip The Olympic flame is about to start the longest journey in the history of the Winter Games after the torch was passed from Greece to Russia on Saturday -- it will go underwater and into space before returning to Sochi in February. Swiss Investigate Banks Over Currency Trading The authorities did not give any indication of how much money might have been involved in any manipulation. 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. Music Review American Symphony Orchestra Opens Carnegie Season After a days delay, Carnegie Hall opened its new season with the American Symphony Orchestra concert New York Avant-Garde. FTSE weakens as U.S. budget stalemate drags on LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares edged lower on Friday, pressured by mining stocks as an impasse over the U.S. budget continued to take its toll on investor sentiment. Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When Facebook Inc was preparing to go public last year, the telephones at Granite Investment Advisors rang off the hook as clients called about the social media's company's highly anticipated debut. Murray gives thumbs up after operation Andy Murray hopes to return to training in November after undergoing a successful operation on a troublesome back injury. Roy Fined $10K for Outburst in Avs Coaching Debut Patrick Roy got into a screaming match with an opposing coach, pushed over a glass partition, received a game misconduct and was reprimanded by the NHL. Ireland Votes on Shutting Its Senate Senators argue that the move is nothing but a naked power grab by the government and Prime Minister Enda Kenny, masquerading as a cost-saving exercise. Tesla grapples with impact of battery fire in U.S. DETROIT (Reuters) - Two days after a video of a burning Tesla electric car went viral, the "green car" maker grappled with ways to contain the damage as investors shaved $2.4 billion off the company's market value. New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports. Breakingviews No reason for Nestle to sell L'Oreal Oct. 2 - The Swiss foods company may put its 23 billion stake in the French cosmetics group up for sale. But Breakingviews says it doesn't have a strong enough incentive to do so. Critics Notebook Aging, Coming of Age, and Vampires The New York Film Festival continues to have some juicy fare, with one foot in the American commercial mainstream, and another in the realm of international art cinema. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. Economix Blog Dealing With Drafting Errors in the Health Care Law Two unintended consequences of the Affordable Care Act, affecting coverage for Congressional staff members and millions of moderate-income families, show the difficulty of remedying legislative flaws in the current political environment, an economist writes. In Transit Blog Skiing, the Next Generation A cluster of Colorado ski resorts is opening new trails and adding perks for families in an effort to nurture the next generation of skiers and snowboarders. Vettel breaks Ferrari hearts at Monza Sebastian Vettel dashes Fernando Alonso's hopes of delivering a home victory for Ferrari at Monza with another commanding drive to win the Italian Grand Prix Sunday. US STOCKS-Futures point to slight gains at the open * Shutdown enters fourth day, investors watch debt ceiling Exclusive | 101 Central Park West On the Upper West Side Haute Yet Homey A duplex renovated to exude prewar charm and house a growing family. 'I'm the original voice of Siri' For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. Doctor and Patient For Med Students, Love From the Drug Rep Medical students and trainees are interacting with pharmaceutical representatives less than in earlier years, but roughly half have received some kind of gift from industry a new study found. Red Sox 12, Rays 2 Rookies Mistake Opens Door for Red Sox In their first game of the series, the Rays normally superb defense failed them badly, and Boston took advantage to gain a win. Eastern Australia damaged by severe winds Oct. 2 - High winds damage homes and down power lines in parts of eastern Australia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Stephanie Sellars, Peter Straus The couple was married at the Bronx Zoo. Obama negotiations can't be done 'with gun held to the head of the American people' Oct. 4 - U.S. President Barack Obama visits sandwich shop offering discount to furloughed workers, urges House Speaker John Boehner to act to end government shutdown. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UPDATE 1-Indian customs clear remaining gold at Mumbai airport-officials MUMBAI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - India's customs department has cleared more than a tonne of gold, part of which was owned by Bank of Nova Scotia, the biggest gold importing bank, at Mumbai airport after... DealBook Chinese Conglomerate Plans $1.8 Billion Reverse Takeover in Hong Kong Cofco, whose operations include slaughtering livestock and selling life insurance, said it would place 12 property projects in mainland China into a subsidiary, the Hong Kong Parkview Group. Analysis IT experts question architecture of Obamacare website NEW YORK (Reuters) - Days after the launch of the federal government's Obamacare website, millions of Americans looking for information on new health insurance plans were still locked out of the system even though its designers scrambled to add capacity. Fair Game Find the Loan Behind the Loans When regulators accuse financial firms of predatory lending, shouldnt they track down where these firms are getting their capital? Brilliant Bayern batters City Bayern Munich produces a footballing masterclass to dismantle Manchester City 3-1 in the European Champions League. 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. Speed of Eagles Gives Giants Pause The Giants have simulated Chip Kellys fast-paced offense, which leads the league in yards per play and rushing yards but has struggled in the red zone. New Parent, Old Parent Addressing Teenage Drinking What worked for you as a parent in dealing with children and alcohol, and what worked for you as a teenager? 'Rush' F1's death or glory days F1's wacky races run during the 1970s provided the sport with some of its most celebrated and reviled moments which are now the subject of two feature-length films released this autumn. Your Money Questions Often Asked About Health Law In the first week of the Obama administrations health care enrollment period, consumers had questions on insuring dependent children over 26 years old, immigrants and pre-existing conditions. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. 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. Obama Wades Into Debate Over NFL Washington Redskins' Name President Barack Obama, already embroiled in a battle over a government shutdown, jumped into another dispute on Saturday - a long-running fight over the name of the Washington Redskins NFL team.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061