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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bill de Blasio Addresses Ailing Fathers Suicide in 70s In anticipation of a newspaper article, the Democratic candidate for mayor addressed his fathers death in a news release to reporters. The Learning Network Blog Do You Television Viewing Habits Include Binge-Watching? Is it better to watch multiple edisodes of a show in one sitting, or watch one episode every week or so? Venezuela President Chavez call is fake Venezuela's president says right-wing opponents have unleashed a new weapon in their push to destabilize his government and demoralize his supporters an imitation of Hugo Chavez's voice. John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. CNN, NBC scrap Hillary Clinton TV projects (Reuters) - Two television projects focused on Hillary Clinton got the axe on Monday after the programs became embroiled in partisan wrangling, including threats by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to boycott presidential debates sponsored by CNN and NBC. Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. Sunshine and Tears at Ancient Olympia Flame Rehearsal Dressed in long, cream robes, priestesses praying to the Greek sun god Apollo bathed in warm sunshine at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics on Saturday in the final rehearsal for the flame that will burn at the Sochi Winter Games. Two men plead not guilty to murder of British soldier Lee Rigby Two men accused of murdering British soldier Lee Rigby in the south London neighborhood of Woolwich in May pleaded not guilty Friday at the Old Bailey criminal court in London. Op-Ed Columnist Those Banana Republicans So the government is shutting down. Well, at least we now know what a clean C.R. is. Sailing Aussie America's Cup bid? Australian tycoon Bob Oatley turns from wine to water as he announces plans to build a team to challenge defending America's Cup champions Oracle Team USA. Texas Settles Challenge to American-US Airways Merger The states attorney general said the airlines had agreed to maintain present levels of service in the state and to keep the Texas headquarters. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. Survivor couldn't save boy A witness despairs at seeing a child shot as others recall their traumatic escapes. Judge in airline fight says no to Justice Department stay WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Justice Department's fight with American Airlines and US Airways over whether the two carriers can merge received a blow as a judge rejected a request from the... Soccer Roundup Manchester Teams Stumble and Fall Manchester United and Manchester City each lost games in Englands Premier League on Saturday. Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. HarperCollins Joins Scribd In E-Book Subscription Plan The deal will make the publishers backlist books available to monthly subscribers in a Netflix-style service. Van Gogh copies in 3D look almost real, cost 25,000 euros AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It would be the envy of forgers a technology that can mint near-perfect reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at a rate of three a day, with differences only experts can detect. The "commodity supercycle" likely over Roubini Economist Nouriel Roubini says weaker growth in China and a slow recovery in advanced economies will pressure global commodities prices, ending their decade-long bull market. South Korea shows off new missiles designed to hit North SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea showed off on Tuesday new missiles designed to target North Korea's artillery and long-range missiles and vowed to boost deterrence against its unpredictable neighbor. Clock ticking in U.S shutdown crisis Oct. 1 -The U.S. Senate rejects an emergency funding bill approved by the House for the second time Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) India's cinemas by satellite A new way of getting movies to theaters in India. Mallika Kapur reports on the significance. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. 3 arrests in Mexico kidnap case Mexican authorities say they've arrested three additional suspects connected to the kidnapping of 13 youths from a bar in the country's capital. The allure of pearls explored September 18 - The Victoria Albert Museum in London hosts an exhibit exploring the history of pearls through the centuries from the early Roman Empire to present day. Sharon Reich reports. YouTube Plans a Music Awards Show Live From New York The awards will be determined through online voting, and handed out at a show with big-name performers like Lady Gaga and Eminem, and directed by Spike Jonze. The world's entrepreneurial geniuses There are up to 7 billion geniuses in this world -- are you one of them? 'Don't get stuck in success' Economist and author Noreena Hertz explains why it pays to not get stuck in your own success and make choices with your eyes wide open. NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Deadbeat dads get a second chance Marcus Dixon refers to the tattoos on his face as the "art of war" an eye etched on his forehead, five stars down the left side of his face, and the words "don't cry" on his eyelids. In Practice Employees Without Health Care Coverage Looking to Exchanges In Colorado, some consumers who have jobs but no health care coverage are looking to the exchanges for options. Vettel wins in Singapore Sebastian Vettel extends his championship lead to 60 points with a commanding win at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, claiming victory for the third year in a row at the Marina Bay street circuit and his third successive triumph of this season. Shutdown could be shock therapy David Gergen says Washington is on the verge of doing something terribly stupid, but it's possible doing something stupid could help us avoid doing something dangerous -- going into default. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Well Rethinking Motion Sickness Thomas Stoffregen, a kinesiologist, believes that motion sickness is connected to posture and gait, not imbalances in the inner ear. US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds as gov't shutdown expected to be short-lived * U.S. government shutdown could hurt markets if prolonged U.S. Supreme Court to weigh taxability of severance pay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider whether severance pay to workers laid off involuntarily is subject to federal payroll tax in a case the Obama... Dance Review Fall for Dance Opens With New Justin Peck Work The opening program of Fall for Dance, at City Center, featured a new work by Justin Peck as well as a world premiere tango.

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