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T Magazine Gallery | The Buildings and Statuary of Central Park, in Gorgeous Watercolor
Drawings of New Yorks most famous sanctuary, by the artists Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams, are the subject of a new exhibition at Didier Aaron, on the Upper East Side.


An Asian rival to the Ryder Cup?
Asia's emergence as a golfing power has received a boost with the announcement the continent's top golfers will face off against their European counterparts in a competition similar to the Ryder Cup.


Fatal Bronx Blaze Was Caused by Candles
A fire that killed three children in an apartment Friday was caused by candles that were apparently being used after power was cut off over delinquent payments, the authorities said.


Qatar 2022 As it happened
A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA.


Stargazing in the desert
It's thought to be the world's oldest desert. The sun has been beating down on it for at least 55 million years and it covers an area of around around 31,200 square miles. The Namib Desert is an unforgiving landscape but it's where Rob Johnstone chooses to spend his spare time.


"Bad Grandpa" stronger than "Gravity" in weekend box office sales
Oct. 27 - "Bad Grandpa" - a spinoff from the "Jackass" movies - kicks space thriller "Gravity" from the top spot at the box office with $32 million in ticket sales. Gavino Garay reports.


Week 8 N.F.L. Matchups
The Cowboys Dez Bryant and Detroits Calvin Johnson are not the only similar elements in a matchup of teams that are strong on offense and terrible on defense.


Blasts at Indian political rally; five dead
At least five people were killed Sunday in a string of blasts before the start of a political rally in eastern India, authorities said.


A Library of Classics, Edited for the Teething Set
Childrens publishers have found a market for board-book versions of Moby-Dick, Sense and Sensibility and other literary novels.


Apple took direct aim at competition with pricing- Burden
Oct. 22- Strategy Analytics Kevin Burden says Apple targeted competitors like Microsoft by offering free software and going after the enterprise market with its iPads and other products. Bobbi Rebell reports.


30 killed, 100 hurt in Damascus-area bombing
At least 30 people were killed -- including five children -- and more than 100 injured Friday in a car bomb explosion in a Damascus suburb, opposition activists said.


Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88
DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said.


UPDATE 1-No clear outcome as Madagascar election results dribble in
* Under 3 pct of results counted nearly 24 hours after vote


Theater Review The Landing, a John Kander Musical, at Vineyard Theater
The Landing, a chamber musical by John Kander and Greg Pierce at the Vineyard Theater, tells three stories that tap into innocence and regret.


Golf Capsules
Chris Stroud and Ryan Moore overcame mistakes and bogeys on the back nine Saturday for a share of the lead after the third round of the CIMB Classic.


Zombies take to the streets
Hundreds of zombies took over the streets of suburban Atlanta to benefit a local organization.


Times Documentaries Coming Back A Year of Recovery
Times Documentaries presents Coming Back A Year of Recovery After Hurricane Sandy, a video portrait of four neighborhoods struggling in the aftermath of the 2012 storm.


Handbag maker Coach warns of further fall in North America sales
(Reuters) - Coach Inc , known for its Poppy handbags, posted a steep fall in sales in North America, its largest market, and forecast further declines through the rest of its financial year as it...


Wall Street Week Ahead Focus on Facebook, Apple and the Fed
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve meeting next week is not on the minds of as many people as when it met in September, but its decision to do nothing last month is providing the fuel for more share gains in Apple and Facebook, which report results next week.


EFH restructuring talks expand, forge on ahead of looming payment
NEW YORK, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Energy Future Holdings has stepped up talks with bondholders of its regulated unit, several people close to the talks said on Thursday, as it holds out hope of reaching...


India's Grand Prix passion
CNN's Ben Wyatt explores the popularity of F1 in India and what the future might hold.


Darkest place in the world?
At night, the ancient, barren Namib Desert is free from light pollution. The complete darkness makes it a perfect place for astronomers.


Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFA Looks at Racism Claims
Jeffrey Webb, the head of FIFAs antiracism task force, will meet with Manchester City midfielder Yaya Tour on Sunday.


The world's best city is ...
Not the same as last year's. Cond Nast Traveler has announced its latest Readers' Choice Awards. How many have you been to?


Fantasy Football Week 8 Tiered Player Rankings
Applying an algorithm called the Gaussian mixture model to an aggregation of expert ranking data reveals natural tiers and clusters within the data.


Federer Rallies Past Istomin at Swiss Indoors
Roger Federer rallied past Denis Istomin, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, in the Swiss Indoors in Basel.


Wrecking ball sets tone for Istanbul art expo after protests
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Nothing better sums up the theme of this year's vast Istanbul Biennial exhibition of contemporary art than Turkish artist Ayse Erkmen's "bangbangbang" featuring a replica of a wrecking ball swinging from a crane.


Obama says shutdown shows contrast of parties' visions
NEW YORK, Oct 25 (Reuters) - With an eye to 2014 elections, President Barack Obama held up the government shutdown this month as an emblem of fundamental differences between Democrats and Republicans...


China pulls plug on 'vulgar' TV
Chinese authorities have banned satellite broadcasters from buying the rights to more than one foreign-made program per year in a bid to tackle "vulgar" and "excessive" entertainment in Chinese television.


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.


Greek couple accused of buying Roma baby
A Greek couple have been arrested on suspicion of buying a Roma baby from the child's mother for 4,000 euros, Greek police said Friday.


UPDATE 3-AbbVie beats forecast as Humira sales surge
Oct 25 (Reuters) - AbbVie Inc on Friday reported stronger-than-expected results for the third quarter, as booming sales of its Humira arthritis treatment and Synthroid thyroid replacement drug more than offset lower demand for other medicines.


Scientists stumped by elusive lizard's prodigious proboscis
Oct. 24 - The elusive Pinocchio Lizard, believed for more than 50 years to be extinct, has become a major attraction for scientists since its rediscovery in 2005. The lizard - or anole - is native to a small slice of rainforest in northern Ecuador but is gaining attention mainly for the horn that protrudes from its snout. Rob Muir reports.


New Claims by Jobless Fall Less Than Hoped
Initial applications for state unemployment benefits fell 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the Department of Labor said.


A Reason for Hope in Congos Perpetual War
Defeats last year jolted both the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United Nations into action, bringing new leadership and vigor to the fight.


Special Report W.T.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS The Year of Serena Williams
Williams has won 10 singles titles this year and will be the heavy favorite to capture an 11th in the season-ending WTA Tour Championships that begin on Tuesday in Istanbul.


Cargo capsule undocks from International Space Station
Oct. 22 - A Cygnus cargo capsule undocks from the International Space Station Tuesday, paving the way for regular supply runs to the orbiting outpost. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Argentine opposition leader Massa wins Buenos Aires mid-term
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Candidates sponsored by Argentine opposition leader Sergio Massa won the House of Deputies' midterm election by a 10-percentage-point margin on Sunday in the key province of Buenos Aires, according to an exit poll announced on television channel TN.


Giants Hillis Goes From Watching Monday Night Football to Playing in It
Peyton Hillis, who had been discarded by three teams in the last three years before the Giants signed him last week, scored a pivotal touchdown in the their first victory of the season Monday.


Federer You can't always win
17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer on staying motivated and giving his best.


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