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News Feed Latest worldwide news Simpson Eases to Six-Shot Win in Vegas Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson hit the jackpot in Las Vegas on Sunday, cruising to his fourth career victory on the PGA Tour by a commanding six shots at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Chad lifts suspension on China's CNPC activities N'DJAMENA (Reuters) - Chad has given a China National Petroleum Corporation subsidiary a green light to resume operations after it was suspended in August for violations of environmental standards while drilling for crude oil in the south of the country. 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. Tepid U.S. job growth supports Fed's cautious stance WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employers added far fewer workers than expected in September, suggesting a loss of momentum in the economy that will likely add to the Federal Reserve's caution in deciding when to trim its monthly bond purchases. Hit by Low Prices, Lobstermen Are at Odds in Maine and Canada A surplus of lobster has pushed down prices and stoked arguments over the coast of origin, and even which flags catch is the tastiest. First trip to Africa? Read this What should many new Africa hands ditch first? Their preconceptions For a New Generation, an Elusive American Dream In the Nicholson family, America is not delivering for a grandson as it did for his father and grandfather. T Magazine In Store | L.A.-Made Handbags That Feel Right at Home in New York Clare Vivier opens her first East Coast outpost in NoLIta today, where her West Coast-made leather goods are sure to be a hit with East Coast girls. Gannett Links Drop in Profit to a Less Eventful Year The Gannett Company reported a sharp decline in third-quarter profit. Attacks in western Iraq kill 7 police officers Seven police officers were killed and nine were injured Tuesday in a series of attacks at security checkpoints in the western Iraqi province of Anbar, police said. New York Sets Work Rules for Young Models The new law, which is expected to go into effect in 30 days, will have a significant impact on the casting of models for the next New York Fashion Week in February. School shooter 'nice' but bullied Girl No one knows why he picked this day, this time, these victims. Skull Fossil Suggests Simpler Human Lineage An analysis of a 1.8-million-year-old skull suggests that early human ancestors may have been members of the same species, with diverse physical appearances. Ernst Young to pay $99 mln to end Lehman investor lawsuit NEW YORK, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Former Lehman Brothers investors have reached a $99 million settlement with Ernst Young, the defunct financial firm's erstwhile auditor, over allegations it helped... National Briefing | Washington Blue Angels Making a Comeback The Navys daredevil fighter jet pilots are set to return to the skies in 2014 after federal spending cuts forced a suspension of 2013 performances. UPDATE 2-Corning to buy out Samsung from LCD JV, signs 10-yr supply deal Oct 22 (Reuters) - Corning Inc said it would buy out Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's stake in their LCD panel joint venture in a deal that could result in the South Korean company taking a 7.4 percent share in the Gorilla Glass maker. Contractors See Weeks of Work on Health Site Experts involved in fixing the online health insurance marketplace say the technological problems are extensive. For hedge funds, debt crisis largely business as usual BOSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hanging tough seems to have been the right strategy for a good number of money managers now that Congress has approved a stop-gap deal to avoid a federal debt default and... CNN Heroes announced Today CNN announced the Top Ten Heroes of 2013. Anderson takes a look at each of their causes. Coach sandbagged by handbags Oct. 22 - Coach's profit fell as sales of handbags and fashion items dropped in North America. Fred Katayama reports. New York Sets Work Rules for Young Models The new law, which is expected to go into effect in 30 days, will have a significant impact on the casting of models for the next New York Fashion Week in February. Rights groups Some U.S. drone strikes 'war crimes' Two international human rights groups have raised grave concerns about U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen, suggesting some attacks in recent years may amount to war crimes. Fall TV scorecard What's hot, what's not Fall TV can be so hit ... or miss. Nets' Turn to Be Talk of the Town After decades of playing second fiddle in New York, the Nets, according to William C. Rhoden, are in position to capture the city's imagination. And the franchise in Manhattan is feeling the pressure. Most spectacular train stations Whether they are designed by cutting-edge architects or decorated with priceless works of art, train and metro stations have become unlikely sites of some of the world's most exquisite architecture and design. South Korean Military Agencys Headquarters Raided in Growing Scandal Officials with the Cyberwarfare Command were said to have posted messages backing President Park Geun-hye during last years election campaign. Orbital Sciences' cargo ship departs International Space Station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Virginia-based Orbital Sciences Corp completed a successful test mission at the International Space Station on Tuesday, clearing the firm to begin regular cargo runs for NASA under a $1.9 billion contract. New baby giraffe and hippos born at Mexican zoo October 14 - Mexican zoo celebrates the birth of a hippopotamus and giraffe as part of its successful breeding program. Pogue, Times Technology Columnist, Is Leaving for Yahoo After writing about personal technology for The Times for 13 years, David Pogue will start a consumer technology Web site at Yahoo. In Detroit, Safety Protest Keeps the Buses Parked for a Day The citys public buses were expected to resume running on Tuesday, a day after 156 unionized drivers called in sick amid contract negotiations and reports of attacks on drivers. Analysts raise Netflix targets but ask if shares now too high (Reuters) - Strong subscriber gains by Netflix Inc prompted analysts to sharply raise price targets on the stock, even as some worried that the shares are getting expensive as the online online video company faces bigger bills for original programs. Carl Icahn cuts Netflix stake, pockets $800 million profit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has cashed in big on Netflix Inc, taking advantage of a 457 percent gain in its shares since he bought more than 9 percent of the streaming video company only 14 months ago. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for Friday to Sunday, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 17.0 million 2 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 13.5 million 3 (*) Mortal Instruments City of Bones...$ 9.3 million 4 (*) The World's End.....................$ 8.9 million 5 (5) Planes......... 10 Receive Whiting Writers Awards The prizes, for writers in the early stages of their careers, come with a $50,000 award. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Editorial The Health Sites Chaotic Debut The Obama administration needs to step up efforts to repair the federal Web site and work around the damage. Big Ticket Awaiting a New Interior, but Sold for $35 Million A British developer and collector of haute homes for billionaires intends to make an Upper East Side limestone mansion his new American home. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Design Issue In our latest issue, we explore distinct forms of design, from fashion, furniture and architecture. Sports Briefing | Tennis Stephens Advances at Luxembourg Open Second-seeded Sloane Stephens of the United States beat Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland, 6-3, 6-3, to reach the second round of the Luxembourg Open. DealBook Britain Expands Program to Spur Home Purchases Britain began the second phase of a new program on Tuesday that is aimed at igniting home buying, in part by guaranteeing up to 15 percent of a mortgage loan.

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