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News Feed Latest worldwide news We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Captain shifts blame for Concordia Judges in the trial of the captain of the wrecked cruise liner Costa Concordia agreed Wednesday to his request for a new examination of the ship, Costa Cruises spokesman Davide Barbano told CNN from inside the court. U.N. scientists aim to pitch climate case to widest audience STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A U.N. panel of global climate scientists were set to work through Thursday night to ensure that their strongest case yet for man-made global warming would make sense to the widest possible audience. In South Sudan, Government Troops Implicated in Violence Since achieving independence, South Sudan has been bedeviled by problems, especially violence by soldiers against civilians. Pakistan quake death toll rises to 359 The death toll from the strong earthquake that struck southwestern Pakistan this week has risen to 359 as rescue workers struggle to reach victims, authorities said Friday. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Britain to introduce mortgage guarantee scheme within days - PM Cameron LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Britain will introduce a mortgage guarantee scheme aimed at helping people buy their own home three months earlier than planned, Prime Minister David Cameron said on... Keeping Score For Quick Return to Postseason, the Yankees Must Renovate Brian Cashman, the general manager, will have holes to fill at three of the four infield positions and at least two spots in the starting rotation. ArtsBeat Gerard Mortier Named Artistic Adviser of Teatro Real Opera House in Madrid The Teatro Real said on Wednesday that it had created a new advisory post for Gerard Mortier, two weeks after abruptly ousting him as artistic director of the opera house in Madrid. US CFTC fines Vision Financial for second time this week CHICAGO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined Vision Financial Markets $525,000 on Friday for illegally commingling customer money with company funds. 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. Special Report The Presidents Cup The Presidents Cup Has Proved to Be No Contest Nineteen years after it began, the Presidents Cup remains Ryder Cup Light, as in light on rancor and, more regrettably, light on suspense. Carrie Is Back. So Is Kimberly Peirce. The director of Boys Dont Cry on the career shes had and the one that might have been. T Magazine On View | The Natural History of American Design An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center of artifacts from the Americas, which were lent to New York fashion designers by the American Museum of Natural History nearly a century ago, is unexpectedly relevant today. State of the Art A Whole New Idea Half a Camera Married to a big-screen smartphone, Sonys QX cameras turn out great pictures, but the cameras themselves have flaws. CORRECTED-In Washington budget war, hype and hyperbole seize the floor (Fixes spelling to Jan Schakowsky instead of Jean Schakowski in paragraph seven) Diageo's 'Arthur's Day' faces backlash in home of Guinness DUBLIN (Reuters) - The Irish are famous around the world for their convivial drinking culture and the cosy pubs that have been copied around the world - but it seems they do not want to be cajoled into an annual celebration of their best-known beer. NY gas station becomes virtual farmyard Sept. 16 - An abandoned gas station in the middle of Manhattan is now a new grazing ground for a flock of life-like sheep sculptures. Tara Cleary reports. Gunman in Afghan Army Uniform Kills Coalition Soldier Though insider attacks are down, it was the second time in a week that a person thought to be an Afghan soldier turned his weapon on foreign troops. Miss Teen USA's former classmate accused as webcam peeper LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf said on Friday it was "weird" to learn that the 19-year-old California man charged with hacking into her webcam and taking nude photos in a so-called "sextortion" case, was a high school classmate. The Learning Network Blog Poetry Pairing | Avalon Journeys and destinations are the focus of this Poetry Pairing. It features a poem about San Francisco by Simon Armitage entitled Avalon and Emily Brennans interview with Mr. Armitage, Walking That Long Trailing Leg of Britain. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. On the Runway Blog Viktor Rolf With a Few Touches of Punk Designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren, of Viktor Rolf, did not go overboard with their concept of teenage rebellion and showed some charming takes on school uniforms with a few touches of punk. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Air of youthful rebellion dominates at Balmain Black leather and sexy hemlines mix with demure pastels and gold at Balmain's Spring-Summer 2014 collection with attitude, shown at Paris Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Drug 'Molly' is taking a party toll in the United States NEW YORK (Reuters) - Artist and therapy student Anna and her friends marked a birthday in New York recently with a familiar ritual They pumped up the electronic music, danced, and celebrated with a special guest called Molly. Antiques Newcomb Pottery Will Go on View at Tulane Women, Art and Social Change The Newcomb Pottery Enterprise, an exhibition opening at Tulane, tells the story of the Southern women who once toiled on exquisitely designed wares there. T Magazine Accommodations | A Vacation Rental Platform for Jet-Setters Onefinestay, an up-and-coming service in the mold of Airbnb and HomeAway, offers properties and perks for guests used to four-star hotels. Greek police arrest leader, lawmakers of far-right Golden Dawn ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police arrested the leader and more than a dozen senior members of the far-right Golden Dawn party early on Saturday after the killing of an anti-fascist rapper by a party supporter triggered outrage and protests across the country. 'Princeling' gets 10 years for gang rape Li Tianyi, the son of a famous 'singing general' in the People's Liberation Army, is sentenced 10 years in jail over a gang rape that unleashed public outrage at the behavior of China's "princelings," or children of the political elite. Want fruit with your burger? McDonald's expands anti-obesity push (Reuters) - Hold the fries, pass the salad. McDonald's Corp on Thursday said it would offer healthy options as part of its popular value meals, letting customers choose a side salad, fruit or vegetables instead of french fries. World Briefing | Middle East Bahrain Obama Speech Buoys Marchers Tens of thousands marched in Bahrain on Friday in the largest antigovernment protest in months. Scientists urge Europe to shift focus to bowel cancer screening AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - European governments should divert funds to routine bowel cancer tests from less effective breast and prostate screening programs, scientists said on Saturday, presenting what they called "irrefutable" evidence that bowel screening saves lives. Narrow Escapes and Questions on Emergency Response in Attack at Kenya Mall Pretending to be Muslim, hiding in a box and using the blood of a shooting victim were among the ways that potential victims escaped death. 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. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Analysis 49ers on Edge of Falling Apart or Snapping Back San Francisco has fallen short of expectations defined as the point spread by an average of 17.5 points this season. Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. F.T.C. Votes for Inquiry Into Patent Businesses Edith Ramirez, the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, said it would seek information on businesses whose main purpose was to sue other companies to collect patent royalties. Kenya Mall Carnage Shows Shabab Resilience The Shabab could be signaling a wider offensive, despite losses in recent years at the hands of the African Union and Kenyan troops in their home country.

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