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News Feed Latest worldwide news Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Art In Review John Houck A History of Graph Paper Mr. Houcks iterative still-life photographs feel old-fashioned in the best possible way. 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. Republicans Say Boehner Vows to Avert Federal Default A House Republican said Thursday that Speaker John A. Boehner has told colleagues that he was determined to prevent a default and was willing to pass a measure through a combination of Republican and Democratic votes. Senator Menendez says moving on new Iran oil sanctions, open to relief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An influential senator said on Thursday some lawmakers are moving forward on new U.S. sanctions to further cut Iranian petroleum sales, but held out the possibility of sanctions relief if Iran lives up to its U.N. Security Council obligations. Personal Health A Youthful Glow, Radiating From Within Business is booming in the anti-aging market, with many clamoring for lifts, tucks and fillers, but research has shown that youthfulness must come from within. Sports Briefing | Soccer Judge Halts Work on World Cup Stadium A Brazilian labor judge ordered the suspension of construction work at the World Cup stadium in Curitiba because of concerns related to workers safety. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Toronto Will Host All-Star Game The N.B.A. All-Star Game will be in Toronto for the first time in 2016. Jellyfish Invasion Paralyzes Swedish Reactor Reflecting a global problem, a cluster of moon jellyfish clogged the cooling water intake pipes of the worlds largest boiling-water nuclear reactor, in southeastern Sweden, forcing its shutdown. Well Can You Read Peoples Emotions? The Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test measures a persons ability to understand others emotional states. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. 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. Op-Ed Columnist Excuses, Excuses, Excuses House Republicans are trying to argue that the impasse on Capitol Hill is not their fault. Of course it is. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. City Kitchen The Unstuffy Taco The ideal taco consists of a warm corn tortilla with a spoonful or two of a savory filling. India Ink The Fuss About Indias Oscar Entry The controversy over Indias official selection for the Academy Awards. Sports Briefing | Tennis Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. Obama, congressional leaders still deadlocked on shutdown Oct. 2 - President Obama met with Congressional leaders Wednesday to try to break a deadlock that has shut down wide swaths of the federal government, but there was no breakthrough. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. World Briefing | Europe France Court Throws Out Cases Claiming Racial Profiling by Police A court in Paris threw out lawsuits that claimed illegal racial profiling by the police engaged in public identity checks and pat-downs. Sports Briefing | Football Titans Quarterback Out a Few Weeks Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker will miss a few weeks with a sprained hip sustained against the Jets. U.S., South Korea sign renewed North Korean defense strategy Oct. 2 - U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with South Korean counterpart to discuss renewed security on Korean peninsula. BP wins reprieve over Gulf spill payouts U.S. appeals court (Reuters) - BP Plc won a legal reprieve in its effort to force the administrator of a settlement related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill to tighten standards in assessing claims, potentially sparing the oil company billions of dollars of extra costs. UPDATE 4-EU preparing to charge Gazprom in antitrust case VILNIUS, Oct 3 (Reuters) - EU regulators are preparing to charge Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom with abusing its dominant position in central and eastern Europe, the EU's antitrust chief said on Thursday, in a move that could lead to a fine of up to $15 billion. Mark Cuban Tells Jury Unaware Offering Confidential When Sold Shares Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team, told jurors at his insider trading trial he was angry when he learned an Internet company he invested in was planning an equity offering but was not told the information was confidential before he sold his shares in the firm. Gunfire following car chase forces brief U.S. Capitol lockdown Oct. 3 - The U.S. Capitol was locked down briefly Thursday after gunshots were fired outside the building and a number of people including a law enforcement officer were hurt. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Titans 38, Jets 13 Tennessee Turns Smiths Giveaways Into Touchdowns Geno Smith committed four turnovers and the Titans scored touchdowns after each one, as the Jets blundered their way to another loss at LP Field in Nashville. India's Bharti to decide on fate of JV with Wal-Mart in October-report MUMBAI, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc's India partner, Bharti Enterprises, will take a call on the future of its wholesale joint venture with the U.S. retailer this month, the Economic Times said on Thursday. Trout Making Case for Whale of a Contract 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. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) Typhoon lashes southern China Sept. 30 - Fishermen missing as Typhoon Wutip batters the southern coast of China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Japan and U.S. Agree to Broaden Military Alliance The agreement, which includes a new missile defense system in Japan and a pledge to coordinate on cyberthreats, signals the United Statess increased military, economic and diplomatic focus on Asia. F1 design pushes boundaries Christina MacFarlane explores the evolution of F1 design with 4-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. Juba Journal On Fashion Runway, South Sudan Takes Steps Toward a National Identity With her fashion shows, Akuja de Garang is trying to change perceptions of South Sudan, including those of its own people, even as interethnic tension and violence persist. Editor's choice Our top photos from the past 24 hours. BP wins appeal over oil spill payments Oct. 3 - BP has won a legal battle which will mean claims relating to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill are subject to tighter standards. Kirsty Basset reports. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. Israel Gutman, Who Survived and Documented Holocaust, Dies at 90 Professor Gutman took part in the Warsaw ghetto uprising, survived three Nazi concentration camps and wrote about the Jews of Poland, the Jewish resistance and Auschwitz. The Appraisal At Theater Companies, Playing the Part of Real Estate Agent Some companies and stage productions have to provide housing for actors and others who come from out of town to work; in New York City, that can be a real challenge. $1 million tossed from Bolivian plane Money might not grow on trees, but what it it fell from the sky? Novartis sees limited impact from Japan Diovan scandal TOKYO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Novartis AG said on Thursday it did not expect a scandal over the marketing of its Diovan blood pressure drug in Japan to have a significant impact on the company, but acknowledged sales of the drug had fallen.

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