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News Feed Latest worldwide news Iran border guards killed in clashes with bandits -- report As many as 17 Iranian border guards have been killed in armed clashes with bandits in the Saravan city area of southeast Iran, Iran's state news agency said Saturday. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Bowed Piano Ensemble to Play at Allen Room A Saturday night concert by Bowed Piano Ensemble, whose members reach into the pianos guts with motley tools to extract sound, may be its last in New York. Movie Review | 'Go Grandriders ' In Go Grandriders, Chinese Elderly Take On a Challenge Go Grandriders follows a gang of elderly motor scooter riders as they try to circumnavigate Taiwan on its scenic and crowded coastal roads. Czech left poised to win election, may face tough coalition talks PRAGUE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - The main opposition centre-left Social Democrats looked set to win most votes in a Czech parliamentary election ending on Saturday but new protest parties were also... Special Report Help wanted in Fukushima Low pay, high risks and gangsters IWAKI, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Tetsuya Hayashi went to Fukushima to take a job at ground zero of the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. He lasted less than two weeks. Buchholz Discomfort Different From Pain Clay Buchholz knows the difference between slight discomfort and pain. Best wildlife photos of 2013 Winners of the 49th Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition have been announced. Here are 10 of the breathtaking entries. Macy's joins Barneys in brewing NYC 'shop-and-frisk' scandal NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's civil rights leaders on Saturday angrily decried the city's brewing "shop-and-frisk" scandal, in which two major retailers stand accused of profiling black shoppers who say they were detained by police after buying luxury items. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. Wealth Matters When Having a Nanny Cam Isnt Enough Tips on how to avoid pitfalls in the employment of household help. Atlantic hurricane season quietest in 45 years, experts say MIAMI (Reuters) - The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season looks set to go down as a big washout, marking the first time in 45 years that the strongest storm to form was just a minor Category 1 hurricane. Scientists go with their gut for bacterial bio-fuel Oct. 8 - Scientists in South Korea say they have produced gasoline from genetically modified Escherichia coli, a bacteria more commonly associated with food poisoning in humans. The researchers, from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, say their work could one day lead to a new and sustainable source of clean fuel. Rob Muir reports. Halloween candy for orangutans When Americans hand out Halloween candy next week they may inadvertently be contributing to the destruction of orangutan habitat thousands of miles away. Knee-deep water in Louisville Car tires disappearing under knee-high water. Rescuers ferrying residents from their homes in inflatable boats. News Analysis In Spy Uproar, Everyone Does It Just Wont Do The uproar in Europe has obscured a new reality The digital age has merely expanded the ability of nations to do to one another what they have done for centuries. Brett Favre admits 'scary' memory loss Rachel Nichols discusses the economic disincentive NFL players ensue when sitting on the sidelines due to injury. Learning From Veterans, Giants Lineman Earns Trust and Playing Time Center Jim Cordle, set to play against the Eagles on Sunday in his fourth N.F.L. start, has helped solidify the offensive line after injuries to David Baas and others. Pirelli warn of possible 2014 tire crisis GREATER NOIDA, India (Reuters) - Pirelli warned on Friday they will not be able to supply tires for next year's Formula One season unless they are allowed to do more winter testing with an up-to-date car. Why Saudi driving ban can't last Mohammed Jamjoom reflects on growing up in Saudi Arabia, the last country in the world that doesn't allow women to drive. Banksy Artist or vandal? The 24th piece in Banksy's monthlong street art residency in New York City is in the Manhattan neighborhood of Hell's Kitchen, on the garage door of Larry Flint's infamous strip joint The Hustler Club. 7.3 quake strikes off Japan; tsunami advisory issued A 7.3 magnitude earthquake happened early Saturday in the Pacific Ocean about 200 miles east of Japan's main island, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Well The Challenge of Diabetes for Doctor and Patient A diabetes diagnosis must trigger a flurry of life changes and is something patients will live with for the rest of their lives. Workers furloughed in U.S. shutdown must return jobless benefits WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal employees furloughed during the partial shutdown of the U.S. government this month will have to return any jobless benefits they received given that Congress has... Cilic to make early return from doping ban Former top-10 player Marin Cilic had his doping ban reduced to four months Friday, leaving the Croatian with a sense of "justice" but the head of tennis' world governing body seeking answers. Cilic makes his comeback at next week's Paris Masters. Theater Review J. Smith-Cameron Stars in Juno and the Paycock The Irish Repertory Theater revives Juno and the Paycock, Sean OCaseys classic about a buffeted Dublin family, with J. Smith-Cameron in the title role. Sports Briefing | Soccer Fighting in Brazil Disrupts Clubs The Brazilian league leader Cruzeiro will have to play one home match away from its stadium because of fan violence. Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. Hungry City Crazy Crab 888 in Flushing, Queens At Crazy Crab 888, the ambience may be zero stars, but the service approaches four. Augusto Odone, maker of "Lorenzo's Oil," dies ROME (Reuters) - Augusto Odone, whose invention of "Lorenzo's Oil" to prolong the life of his son was made into an Oscar-nominated film, has died at the age of 80 in Italy, his family said on... Italy's Etna volcano erupts Oct. 26 - Europe's most active volcano, Italy's Mount Etna, erupts, sending lava and ash into the sky. Nathan Frandino reports. 7 labyrinths worth exploring Labyrinths around the world have been used as pleasure walks, meditative journeys and symbolic life-into-death pilgrimages. Paced by Ace, Pettersen Widens Lead in Taiwan Suzann Pettersen had a hole-in-one and increased her lead to five strokes Friday after the second round of the LPGA Taiwan Championship. Illegal Logging Thrives in Peru, Environmentalists Say An investigator goes to remote areas at the western end of the Amazon rain forest. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. National Briefing | Rockies Colorado Reference to God Is Made Optional in Cadets Oath Air Force Academy cadets are no longer required to say so help me God at the end of the Honor Oath, school officials said Friday. Theater Review Eager to Lose, Burlesque at Ars Nova Eager to Lose, a play that combines rhyming couplets with burlesque, is running at Ars Nova. YouTube Said to Introduce Paid Service for Music The company plans to introduce the subscription service by the end of the year, perhaps as early as next month, according to people briefed on YouTubes plans. Typhoon sparks island evacuation Oct. 23 - Some elderly residents are evacuated from a Japanese island before the arrival of Typhoon Francisco. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pooches protest proposed tax on pet food October 15 - Dogs and their owners in Mexico City protest a 16% tax hike on pet food saying the increase may force owners to abandon their pets.

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