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News Feed Latest worldwide news Afghans demand justice for atrocity Afghans learn the fate of family members who disappeared. Ralitsa Vassileva explains why it took 34 years to find out. The Learning Network Blog What Connected Education Looks Like 28 Examples From Teachers All Over Steal these ideas! We invited anyone who has ever blogged for The Learning Network to post an example of connected teaching or connected learning. Read their wonderful responses, then tell us how youd answer the question. California outlaws 'revenge porn' in first-of-its-kind legislation LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown signed a first-of-its-kind state law outlawing what has become known as revenge porn, the distribution of private, explicit photos or video of other people on the Internet to humiliate them. "Disgustologist" digs deep into science of revulsion LONDON (Reuters) - Valerie Curtis is fascinated by faeces. And by vomit, pus, urine, maggots and putrid flesh. It is not the oozing, reeking substances themselves that play on her mind, but our response to them and what it can teach us. Wembley Journal A Football Match Where Hooligans Take a Back Seat to Vikings At Britains national stadium, Wembley, a sold-out crowd of 83,500 people watched a close game, as the Minnesota Vikings won a first victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-27. UPDATE 2-Uruguay defies Argentina, lets UPM raise pulp output MONTEVIDEO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Uruguay on Wednesday allowed the world's top graphic paper maker, Finland's UPM-Kymmene , to increase pulp production at a local plant, raising tensions with neighboring... Shutdown, debt fight highlight Republican distance from 'big business' * Chamber lobbyist says can no longer work with 16 in House Shannon Sweeney, Tyson Seely The bride is a Ph.D. candidate in planning and public policy; the groom is a financial analyst at a food manufacturer and marketer. CORRECTED-Adidas calls in fitness experts to revive Reebok (Corrects paragraph 15 to say Reebok is a sponsor of the CrossFit Games, not CrossFit in general) Ayana Johnson, Shaffiat Ali The bride is a director at a social services agency, and the groom is a sales director for a company that develops systems for Internet phone calls. Can urban gondolas cut city traffic? Urban transport in Bolivia's administrative capital of La Paz has always been about what goes up and down. Kobe Bryant talks to CNN Kobe Bryant discusses his renewed desire to win and says his relationship with Dwight Howard was never going to work. World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Sold to Theme Park Company The world famous Harlem Globetrotters exhibition basketball team has been sold to theme park operator Herschend Family Entertainment, the company announced on Tuesday. Ryder Cup David vs. Goliath If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch. Gotham Charity Program Operated by Students at Risk The Penny Harvest program, in which children collect pennies to help others, may end if the nonprofit group that runs it has to close. Economic Scene Why the Health Care Law Scares the G.O.P. The vehemence of the Tea Party aside, Republican efforts to derail the Affordable Care Act arent entirely irrational. Its a threat to their party. The Lede Drones Are Flying, Despite U.S. Shutdown Pakistanis ask, Are the drones still flying? Henrik Stenson '$11.4m is a nice bonus' Henrik Stenson may have just become golf's $11.4 million man, but the Swede insists it's not all about the money. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... T Magazine On the Verge | Pasadena, a Place With Many Hidden Charms The sleepy town just might be the Los Angeles areas next great bohemian enclave. Kevin and Bo Carney, who opened a new outpost of their shop Mohawk General Store there on Saturday, give a rundown of their favorite Pasadena attractions. U.S. Supreme Court takes no action on climate change cases WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court took no action on Tuesday on petitions that could have it undertake a potentially wide-ranging legal review of the Obama administration's first wave of regulations aimed at battling climate change. 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. Obama Tells Republicans to Reopen the Government In a show of defiance that reflected Democrats confidence that conservatives had overreached, President Obama called on House Republicans to stop fighting his health care law. ArtsBeat Second Banksy Work Appears in New York After First Is Painted Over A new Banksy work in New York was quickly painted over, as another new one was revealed. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. T Magazine A Picture and a Poem | Worlds Apart by Johan Creten and Deborah Landau A drawing by Johan Creten captures the dissonance between personal sorrow and a vibrant city in Deborah Landaus elegy for a grieving friend. UPDATE 1-California outlaws 'revenge porn' in first-of-its-kind legislation LOS ANGELES, Oct 2 (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown signed a first-of-its-kind state law criminalizing what has become known as revenge porn, the distribution of private, explicit photos of other people on the Internet, usually by ex-lovers or spouses, to humiliate them. Blackhawks Score 3 in 3rd, Beat Capitals in Opener Six different players scored. Corey Crawford made a bunch of key saves. There was a big penalty kill and an impressive rally. CNN anchor haunted by Westgate "I can't get the image of the bodies lying near the freezer at Westgate out of my mind," writes CNN anchor Zain Verjee who recognized two of the bodies, their blood splashed on the floor. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar fall as U.S. shutdown continues * U.S. government shutdown enters 2nd day, no end in sight UPDATE 1-Kenyan shilling falls, shares extend bull-run * Shilling slides as importers, banks buy dollars * Kenya Airways share price rises on recovery bet * Safaricom shares hit a new all-time high (Adds markets close, stocks) By Kevin Mwanza NAIROBI, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Kenyan shilling weakened on Wednesday as importers and commercial banks bought dollars after last week's rally, while shares resumed their climb following a technical glitch in the previous session. The shilling was trading at 86.70/90 per dollar at the 1300 Your Money Adviser Surviving Spouses With Reverse Mortgages Win Case Reverse mortgages allow borrowers to tap into the equity in their homes, but check out the fine print before signing for one. About New York Ministering on Death Row, and Feeling a New Confidence in Rome Sister Helen Prejean, the author of Dead Man Walking, is among Catholics who have been inspired by the leadership shown by the new pope, Francis. 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. First floating turbine seeks winds of change in U.S. Sept. 29 - North America's first floating wind turbine, launched in May, is being hailed as a prototype for a future US offshore energy industry. While the small "pilot phase" unit, sitting off the Maine coast, produces only enough electricity to power four homes, it represents the first stage of a far more ambitious project. Tara Cleary reports. Westbrook Eager to Return for Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook isn't quite ready to go full speed after last season's knee injury that left him on the bench for Oklahoma City's second-round exit from the playoffs. Soccer Roundup Manchester Teams Stumble and Fall Manchester United and Manchester City each lost games in Englands Premier League on Saturday. BRIEF-Hochschild Mining raises about 45 mln stg via placing Oct 2 (Reuters) - Hochschild Mining PLC * Raises gross proceeds of approximately $72.8 mln (45 mln stg) via Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis.

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