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News Feed Latest worldwide news T Magazine On View | Art Comes to the Interstate The Manifest Destiny Billboard Project is a cross-country exhibition of roadside posters stretching from Jacksonville to Los Angeles. Currents | Goods A Conran Steps Up Sebastian Conran designs 78 pieces of kitchenware, including a stool, for West Elm. Saving Sumatra's rainforest As Philippe Cousteau embarks on his latest documentary about Sumatra for CNN, he reveals what goes on behind the scenes in daily diary entries. UPDATE 2-Heirs of wealthy, reclusive N.Y. heiress settle battle over will (Adds details on California foundation, quote from Santa Barbara mayor) 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) U.S. Senate leader asks CFTC to look into RINs pricing WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The head of the Senate Agriculture Committee asked the regulator of the U.S. futures markets on Tuesday to investigate whether there was manipulation of the price of biofuel credits, known as RINs. Bits Blog Is Maker Faire Made for Kids? At events that show off the work of homespun inventors, children are increasingly present, raising the question of whether family friendliness dilutes the spirit of the festival. Ryanair unveils new strategy 'be nice to customers' DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair, Europe's biggest budget airline, has promised to transform its "abrupt culture" in a bid to win customers from costlier rivals, admitting for the first time that a... Ruth Patrick, 105, a Pioneer in Science and Pollution Control Efforts, Is Dead Dr. Patrick, one of the countrys leading experts in the study of freshwater ecosystems, or limnology, was an innovator of a number of environmental practices and principles. U.N. panel to blame mankind for global warming, explain 'hiatus' STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A United Nations panel of experts met on Monday to review a draft report that raises the probability that climate change is man-made to 95 percent and warns of ever more extreme weather unless governments take strong action. Next Stop Looking for Big Flavors in a Small New Mexico Town Silver City, an old mining town in the southwestern corner of the state, has seen its creative spirit extend to the local food scene. Art in Review Carol Bove RA, or Why is an orange like a bell? Ms. Bove continues to cultivate her extraordinary garden, operating in the gaps between art and design, modernism (especially Minimalism) and nature. New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports. Ryder Cup David vs. Goliath If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch. Soros to marry for third time with three-day New York celebration NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and active supporter of liberal political causes, is set to marry health care and education consultant Tamiko... Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self' Blobfish 'world's ugliest animal' Ugly Animal Preservation Society finds its grotesque mascot. Letter From Paris Trendy Green Mystifies France. Its a Job for the Kale Crusader! One American womans effort to lead Parisians to embrace kale as a menu staple has led to some modest victories. Australia shares seen subdued, gold miners may support SYDNEY, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Australian shares look set for a sluggish start on Wednesday after Wall Street extended its recent slide amid uncertainty over U.S. fiscal and monetary policy, but a rise... $400M winner remains anonymous There is a man in South Carolina who has been keeping a big secret for the past five days. Mental Health Again an Issue in Gun Debate Efforts to improve the countrys fraying mental health system to help prevent mass shootings have stalled on Capitol Hill, tied up in the broader fight on gun control. Cubs, White Sox Close Out Losing Seasons Three-year-old Nolan Kogut made his first visit to Wrigley Field last Sunday and his father, Kevin, carefully handled a certificate heralding the occasion while his son shouted "Go Cubs!" long before the start of the game. Argentina says antitrust agency to study Telefonica deal BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's antitrust regulator will study a proposal by Spanish-owned Telefonica to gain control of Telecom Italia , both of which operate in the South American country, the government said on Tuesday. Kenya Forces Said to Be Securing Mall After Long Standoff The bloody standoff at a Kenyan shopping mall edged closer to a conclusion on Monday night, with Kenyan officials saying that there were no more civilians trapped inside. Reforms urged to make UN climate reports shorter, more focused OSLO (Reuters) - Climate experts on a U.N. panel should focus more on shorter reports on specialist subjects such as extreme weather in a shift from sweeping overviews of the kind being prepared this week in Stockholm, many scientists and governments say. Timeline of the Kenya Mall Shooting A day-to-day look at the events that have occurred since Saturday's deadly shooting and hostage situation at an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya. Veteran war reporter held in Syria A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. ATT could buy wireless assets in Europe -CEO NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - ATT Inc Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Tuesday that his company would buy wireless assets in Europe if there were value opportunities. The New Old Age Blog No Easy Answers on Financing Long-Term Care The full report from the federal Long-Term Care Commission offers few ideas about how Americans should pay for long-term care. No. 19 Florida Loses Driskel, Beats Vols 31-17 The second Jeff Driskel started waving for help, Florida coach Will Muschamp knew it was bad. Analysis By going private, Blackberry may buy time to fix itself TORONTO (Reuters) - A tentative deal to take BlackBerry Ltd private will not necessarily resolve challenges that pushed the smartphone maker into a corner in the first place, but it gives the struggling company some breathing room. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. Dominant Dortmund Need Extra-Time to Beat 1860 Munich Borussia Dortmund needed extra-time to edge past second-tier 1860 Munich 2-0 and book their spot in the last 16 of the German Cup after dominating Tuesday's tie and hitting the woodwork four times. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports McGinley's Ryder Cup test European Captain Paul McGinley tests the course at Gleneagles. Radwanska Reaches Quarterfinals at Korea Open Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Estrella Cabeza Candela. FOREX-Euro slips on German data; New Zealand dollar slumps * German Ifo falls short of forecast * ECB chief Draghi's comments continue to weigh on euro * New Zealand dollar tumbles 1.2 percent By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The... Israel bleak about U.S.-Iran rapprochement at U.N. summit JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel voiced concern on Tuesday over a potential meeting of the U.S. and Iranian presidents, saying Tehran's conciliatory overtures to world powers masked an acceleration of its disputed nuclear program. A-listers grace red carpet for new movie metropolis Nicole Kidman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Catherine Zeta Jones and John Travolta turn out to launch a new Chinese motion picture city. Rollo Ross reports. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back?

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