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News Feed Latest worldwide news Europe Threatens Gazprom With Antitrust Action The European Union's two-year investigation into the company's practices has already created tensions with Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin. 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. Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder, Has His Cinema Moment Julian Assange of WikiLeaks is having a moment on the big screen. Son of general jailed A Beijing court sentenced Li Tianyi, the son of a famous Chinese "singing general" in the People's Liberation Army, to 10 years in jail on Thursday over a gang rape that unleashed public outrage at the behavior of China's "princelings," or children of the political elite. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Blue Jackets Rally for SO Win Over Islanders Cam Atkinson scored in the fourth round of a shootout, and the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from two goals down in the third period to spoil the New York Islanders' home opener with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night. Debriefing Making Life, and Your Cat, Sit Still Mimi Vang Olsen paints portraits of homes and of pets. Yawn and get a free coffee As attention spans shrink to hashtag-sized dimensions, advertisers have had to get increasingly creative with how they deliver messages to the masses. Many brand ambassadors have found salvation in an unexpected source the airport. Scores Are Killed in Iraqi Violence A suicide bomber killed at least 51 Shiite pilgrims crossing a bridge in Baghdad, the police said, in the deadliest of several attacks in Iraq. All told, at least 80 were killed, officials said. Whole Wheat Penne or Fusilli With Tomatoes, Shell Beans and Feta Shell beans have a short season, but are a rare treat to be savored while you can. Critics Notebook Making a Stand-Up Meal of the Sit-Down Taco Restaurants in New York City have struggled to match the food made at stands and trucks. Canines are in the pink at doggie fashion show Sept. 23 - Dogs take to the catwalk in Buenos Aires as designer Karen Reichardt presents her latest collection of canine frocks. Elly Park reports. Gay couple's girl expelled in Mexico They're a family of two fathers and one daughter. Until recently, they had lived a quiet life in an upper-class neighborhood in the Mexican city of Monterrey. But they're now at the center of a national gay rights debate in Mexico. Exclusive Russia's VTB agrees deal to sell Rosbank stake to SocGen - source MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's second-largest bank VTB has agreed to sell its stake of around 10 percent in Societe Generale's Russian unit Rosbank to the French bank, while SocGen will sell VTB a... Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. Tiger clinches U.S. Presidents Cup win Tiger Woods doesn't have a great record in team events, especially in light of his stellar solo achievements, but the world No. 1 helped the United States win the Presidents Cup for the fifth successive time Sunday. Recipes for Health Lasagna With Pistou and Mushrooms A lasagna dish that is a great vehicle for pesto or pistou to use up the summers stock of basil. 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. Tourists dismayed at shutdown of U.S. D-Day site in Normandy SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-MER, France (Reuters) - American tourists visiting a D-Day cemetery in Normandy, northern France, expressed anger upon discovering that the white-cross memorial they had travelled... RPT-Fitch Affirms Rating Smartfren in 'CC (idn)' Oct 4 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Audrey Gelman, the Girl Most Likely If Audrey Gelman, political ingnue and fashion darling, didnt already exist, her friend Lena Dunham might have invented her as a character. Lacker says Fed can't counter U.S. fiscal uncertainty BALTIMORE (Reuters)- The Federal Reserve does not have the power to counter the drag on economic growth from a prolonged U.S. budget battle, Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker said on Friday. Kathryn Tanner, Cyrus Stahlberg The bride works for a United States senator; the groom is a statistician. Julian Assange, WikiLeaks Founder, Has His Cinema Moment Julian Assange of WikiLeaks is having a moment on the big screen. Libyan Government Demands Explanation After U.S. Raid A day after American commandos carried out raids in two African countries, Libyas interim government demanded an explanation from Washington for what it called the kidnapping of a Libyan suspect. Dvorak Has Winner in 'Canes 2-1 Win Over Flyers Radek Dvorak scored the winner in the second period to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to their first win of the season, a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. Dot Earth Blog The Social Science Explaining Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to Greenhouse Action A discussion of why more climate science hasnt led to more greenhouse action. ArtsBeat Fox Renews The Simpsons The network has announced that it renewed the animated comedy for a 26th season. Despite Criticisms, Health Care Laws Impact on Jobs Is Still Unclear Critics say the law will suppress job growth, but economists say it is too soon tell whether businesses will cut hours or hire more part-timers to skirt the employer mandate. Meet the CEO feeding the world Helene Gayle must be one of the few chief executives working to eradicate her own job. The first African American female boss of poverty charity CARE, talks about some of the challenges of feeding the world '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. Hong Kong's 'poor' hit 15% CNN's Patricia Wu talks with Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Matthew Cheung, about the city's plan to help the poor. Art In Review John Houck A History of Graph Paper Mr. Houcks iterative still-life photographs feel old-fashioned in the best possible way. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. U.S. hedge funds investing heavily in Greek banks FT (Reuters) - Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson's Paulson Co and a number of other U.S. hedge funds are investing aggressively into Greece's struggling banking sector expecting it to turn a corner, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Li Advances to Quarterfinals of China Open Li Na kept alive local hopes of a first homegrown champion in the China Open, reaching the quarterfinals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Sabine Lisicki of Germany on Wednesday. Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter) Letter to the editor. Currents An Outsider Looks at Life in America Al Jazeera America may represent something quite new in the media business the foreign gaze for domestic consumption. Ending the week on an up note Oct. 4 - Summary Stocks close out week with gains; reports of Boehner-led debt ceiling compromise boosts confidence; Twitter IPO details talk of Wall St.; Investors belly up to Potbelly. Bobbi Rebell reports. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll.

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