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News Feed Latest worldwide news Banksy sets NYC on treasure hunt The race is on to locate the latest Banksy on the streets of New York. 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. Asian powers eye carrier club Want to be an Asian superpower? Then an aircraft carrier, it seems, is the minimum requirement for joining this elite club. Shots fired on Capitol Hill Oct. 3 - The U.S. Capitol was put on lockdown after shots were fired outside the building. Several people were injured including a police officer. Rough cut (no reporter narration) The Learning Network Blog Should Colleges Use Admissions Criteria Other Than SAT Scores and Grades? If you were a college admissions officer, what criteria would you deem most important when looking at an applicant? How would you select which candidates to admit to your college? PRESS DIGEST- New York Times business news - Oct 2 Oct 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. Trout making case for whale of a contract NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mike Trout, fresh off his second MVP-calibre season with the Los Angeles Angels, on Wednesday offered a frightening prospect for opposing pitchers to contemplate this offseason - he has room to improve. Apple passes Coke as world's top brand Move over, Coke. It looks like Apple is the real thing. Hungary's Richter expects to get into MSCI index -CEO Bogsch BUDAPEST, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Hungarian pharmaceutical company Gedeon Richter expects to return to the MSCI index soon, the company's CEO said on Thursday. Toronto Selected as Host of 2016 All-Star Game Toronto was selected as the host of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2016 All-Star Game, marking the first time the showcase event will be held outside of the United States, the league said on Monday. Wendy Davis Is Running for Texas Governor Democrat Wendy Davis promised a more populist and bipartisan state government in Texas as she declared her long-anticipated candidacy for governor Thursday, but she didn't mention abortion rights, the subject that brought her to national attention. Straight Sets Straight Sets Content Is On the Move This blogs regular features, including live tournament analysis, news and notes from Christopher Clarey, Ben Rothenberg and others, and other coverage, can now be found on the tennis section front. Jury clears promoter of liability in Michael Jackson's death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles jury cleared concert promoter AEG Live of liability on Wednesday in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Michael Jackson, in a trial that offered a glimpse into the private life and final days of the so-called King of Pop. Theater There Is Nothing Like This Dame Mildred Fierce, making its New York premiere, is a loving musical parody of the movie that won Joan Crawford her Oscar. White House Constitution doesn't let president ignore debt cap WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday it does not believe the Constitution gives the president an escape hatch to avoid a U.S. debt default if Congress fails to increase the borrowing limit before it is exhausted in about two weeks. Justices to Hear Raging Bull Copyright Appeal The Supreme Court will hear an appeal in a dispute arising from the movie Raging Bull, brought by the daughter of a friend of Jake LaMotta, the boxer portrayed in the film. Art Review Chris Burden Extreme Measures, at the New Museum The New Museums survey of Chris Burdens performances and sculptures expands and rebalances our understanding of his art. Tom Clancy, Best-Selling Master 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. Anastasia Alt, Joseph Goldschmid The bride is an associate in the investment bank of JPMorgan Chase in New York. The groom is jointly pursuing a law degree and an M.B.A. at Columbia. Tropical depression Jerry seen becoming low on Friday NHC (Reuters) - Tropical depression Jerry is forecast to become a remnant low on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Republican Speaker Boehner says Obama refused to negotiate in White House meeting WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner emerged from White House talks on Wednesday to say that President Barack Obama again refused to negotiate with them to end a government shutdown. Korean golf prodigy An 11-year-old female golf prodigy in South Korea has big plans. CNN's Ian Lee reports. In BP Trial, the Amount of Oil Lost Is at Issue The fines against BP hang in the balance, and depend on the level of negligence that is determined and how much oil was spilled. After melanoma, people head back to the sun study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with the most dangerous type of skin cancer tend to stay out of the sun and wear extra sunscreen the year after being diagnosed. But a new small study suggests those precautions don't last. UPDATE 1-Aviva U.S. unit fetches $800 mln more than expected LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva Plc has garnered $800 million more than it initially expected from the sale of its U.S. business, benefiting from an economic upturn which gained pace... New-look A's contend with old 'Moneyball' formula (Reuters) - Coming to theaters this October "Moneyball 2 Return of the Athletics." Heat Signs Spoelstra to Multiyear Extension Erik Spoelstra signed a multiyear extension to remain the coach of the two-time defending champion Miami Heat, the team said. 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? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Red Bulls Rewind Petke Sobered by Clubs Checkered Past The Red Bulls are No. 1 over all in M.L.S. with three regular-season matches to play. Petrominerales Colombia shares surge on takeover by Pacific Rubiales BOGOTA (Reuters) - Shares in Canadian oil company Petrominerales surged as much as 44 percent on Colombia's stock exchange on Monday after the company agreed to be taken over by Pacific Rubiales ,... Ally of Ivory Coast Strongman Sought by International Court An indictment unsealed by the International Criminal Court accuses Charles Bl Goud, a crucial ally of the Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, of crimes against humanity. Tricky No. 14 at Muirfield Prime for Birdies The signature 14th at Muirfield Village can be a birdie hole for Tiger Woods and maybe even a once-a-month hacker. Millions of Poor Are Left Uncovered by Health Law Because some states are not expanding Medicaid, two-thirds of the poor blacks and single mothers and a majority of the low-wage workers who do not have insurance will not benefit from the new health law. UPDATE 1-Core sanctions should stay until Iran addresses all concerns -U.S. WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A top U.S. official on Thursday held out the prospect of limited sanctions relief for Iran if it takes confidence-building steps to allay concerns about its atomic program, but said the fundamental sanctions must stay until all concerns have been dealt with. Music Review Marcus Belgrave at Jazz Standard for a Trumpet Festival Marcus Belgrave, a Motown veteran, honored his students and Lawrence Williams at the Jazz Standard. Fed's Bernanke focused on whether bond-buying works, Fisher says LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's powerful chairman and architect of the U.S. central bank's massive bond-buying program is serious about questioning its effectiveness, a Fed... ESPN to drop International X Games competitions, cut jobs (Reuters) - ESPN said on Thursday it will end the international versions of its X Games extreme sports competitions because it could not make money on the events, which feature skateboarding and other sports. 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.

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