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Op-Docs An Education in Equality
Filmed over 13 years, a coming-of-age story of an African-American boy who attends an elite Manhattan prep school.


SEC charges former Akamai executive whose tips went to Rajaratnam
(Reuters) - A former Akamai Technologies Inc official agreed to pay over $145,000, and be banned from serving as a public company officer or director, to settle civil charges he provided illegal tips...


Niki Lauda on F1's most dangerous years
Three-time World Champion Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 1970's.


The Boss Still Minding the Mill
Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore.


Analysis Week 3 Quick Hits Takeaways on Steelers and Bears
The Steelers still may have the stingiest defense in football, but theyre 0-3 and the Bears are 3-0.


Linux distributor Red Hat's billings growth disappoints
Sept 23 (Reuters) - Red Hat Inc, the world's largest commercial distributor of the Linux operating system, reported a slower growth in billings than analysts had expected.


Police UM's Henderson Appeared to Have Drugs
The Oxford police chief says Mississippi guard Marshall Henderson appeared to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop in May.


The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice
Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong.


Key to football success? Luck
Football author Chris Anderson explains why football is a game of luck and why it's not the most expensive players that improve teams the most.


Fed need not rush to taper while inflation is low Bullard
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Low readings on inflation allow the U.S. Federal Reserve to be patient in deciding when to scale back its pace of asset purchases, a senior Fed official said on Friday,...


Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants
Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports.


And Now, Trying Their Hand at Condos
High land prices prompted Glenwood Management to go for a new business model.


UPDATE 1-Riverstone Energy investment firm plans stock market debut
LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Energy-focused private equity firm Riverstone Holdings is to list a new energy vehicle on the London Stock Exchange in an initial public offering that could raise up to 1.5 billion pounds ($2.4 billion).


Britain stops U.S. pop singer's export of Jane Austen ring
LONDON (Reuters) - A campaign to prevent U.S. pop singer Kelly Clarkson from taking a ring owned by 19th century novelist Jane Austen out of Britain has raised enough money to save it, a museum said on Monday.


UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest
Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more.


BlackBerry users face uncertain future
Since the dawn of the iPhone age in 2007, loyal BlackBerry users have watched their favorite device maker stumble into an ever-steepening decline.


Obama calls on U.N. members to enforce chemical weapons ban
Sept. 24 - In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Barack Obama says the U.N. must prove its capability to enforce international laws. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Watson not a fan of Cup wildcards
Tom Watson has had some great moments in Britain, winning five British Opens. He hopes for more magic at next year's Ryder Cup. Ahead of the series at Gleneagles, Watson said he wants to do away with captain's picks.


REUTERS SUMMIT-Gazprom says no talks on gas from Exxon's Sakhalin-1
* Gazprom may link China gas deal to Asian products basket


Your Money Adviser Same-Sex Couples Are Urged to Apply for Social Security Spousal Benefits
Though the Social Security Administration is still reviewing the law, it is encouraging applications from couples in same-sex marriages and civil unions.


Editor's Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake
A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary.


Henrik Stenson Wins Tour Championship, FedEx Cup
At this stage in his career, Henrik Stenson never expects anything to come easily.


Versace's former Miami mansion sells for $41.5 million at auction.
Sept. 27 - The landmark Miami mansion where the late fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead is sold at auction for $41.5 million. Mana Rabiee reports.


T Magazine Food Matters | Stockholms New Casual Bistros
In the midst of the New Nordic food movement, Stockholms top chefs are resurrecting the traditional bakficka, or back pocket bistro, offering menus that tend to be both innovative and casual.


Editors Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Cos Fan Tutte at the Met
A scene from the Act I finale of Mozarts opera, in a dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera.


The Learning Network Blog Text to Text | Edward Snowden and Daniel Ellsberg
In this Text to Text feature, we pair Times articles that capture parallel moments in history Daniel Ellsbergs 1971 surrender to the police after leaking the Pentagon Papers, and Edward J. Snowdens June admission that he leaked classified documents about United States surveillance programs.


Cardiome says intravenous heart drug faster than oral rivals
(Reuters) - Cardiome Pharma Corp said an intravenous version of its drug to treat irregular heartbeat was found to be more effective than two rival oral drugs as it helped to bring patients' heartbeat back to normal levels in shorter time.


Nigeria's pioneering princess
Meet Princess Fifi Ejindu, a Nigerian descendent of royalty who has done pioneering work in architecture and business.


2 presumed dead in Navy chopper accident in Red Sea area
Two crew members who went missing when their helicopter went into the Red Sea on Sunday are believed to be dead, the U.S. Navy said Monday.


'Breaking Bad' finally makes good with best drama Emmy
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television drama "Breaking Bad" won the top Primetime Emmy award for the first time on Sunday, just as the gritty tale of a chemistry teacher turned meth cook and drug kingpin winds down to widespread acclaim.


Miss New York wins Miss America contest
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (Reuters) - Nina Davuluri, 24, won the 2014 Miss America Pageant on Sunday, giving the prize to Miss New York for the second year in a row.


A Closer Look at Metallica Through the Never
Using one performance image, the makers of Metallicas new concert movie describe their process.


40% odds of a U.S. shutdown and default Analyst
Guggenheim Partners analyst Chris Krueger says a government shutdown, however messy and disruptive, may be the only way to avoid a far worse U.S. default when the debt ceiling is reached in mid-October.


McConnells Deal-Making Yields to Politicking
As Congress nears another budget abyss, Senator Mitch McConnell is balancing leadership demands with re-election ones.


A Rutgers Walk-On Rushes to the Top
The Scarlet Knights have two nonscholarship athletes starting in the backfield running back Paul James and fullback Michael Burton.


Wells Fargo fails to end U.S. mortgage fraud lawsuit
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge has rejected Wells Fargo Co's bid to dismiss a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the nation's largest mortgage lender of fraud, a victory for federal...


Israel showcases Botticelli fresco
Sept. 17 - The Israel Museum displays a Botticelli masterpiece, "The Annunciation of San Martino alla Scala," on loan from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Tara Cleary reports.


SP raises Winter Springs, Fla., water, sewer bonds to 'AA-'
Sept 24 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday raised its underlying rating on Winter Springs, Florida's water and sewer refunding revenue debt to AA-minus from A-plus.


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