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News Feed Latest worldwide news How to raise wages -- and citizens Eric Liu says citizens of a Seattle-area community are organizing for a $15 minimum wage, showing the power of activism to address inequality The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Bowing to Wall Street, DuPont to spin off titanium dioxide unit (Reuters) - DuPont said on Thursday it will spin off its titanium dioxide unit into a separately traded public company within 18 months, yielding to intense pressure from Wall Street to divest the volatile business. Christie ahead of gay marriage curve Julian Zelizer says the gay rights movement has appealed to Republicans by stressing marriage as an issue Cat trained to smuggle drugs into prison caught by prison worker October 23 - Guards at a Moldovan prison catch a cat being used to traffic drugs attached to its neck. Sharon Reich reports. Special Report W.T.A. Championships The Ambitious Coach Behind Serena Williams Q. and A. with Patrick Mouratoglou, the Frenchman who has helped Serena Williams win four Grand Slam titles since becoming her coach and confidant in mid-2012. Wines of The Times A Neighborhood Prowl Through the City of Chianti Tasting the other Chiantis besides Classico. 'Luxury bishop' must take responsibility for crisis German church head VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A Roman Catholic bishop under fire for spending some 31 million euros ($42 million) on an ultra-luxurious residence should examine his conscience over the crisis he has caused, the head of Germany's bishops said on Monday. T Magazine Close Read | White Girls, The Controversy-Courting New Volume From Hilton Als What did Truman Capote and Michael Jackson have in common? How was Eminem feminized by Detroit? The New Yorker writer answers those questions and more in his new book, which mixes commentary, memoir and fiction. Pacers Beat Hawks in Preseason David West had 24 points and seven rebounds, Paul George had 17 points and Luis Scola scored 16 of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 107-89 preseason victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Price Career is dream come true The pro golfer on becoming the International Captain at the 2013 Presidents Cup and trying to beat the American's winning streak. Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic. Analysis Low rate pledge seen recharging Canada's housing boom TORONTO (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada's surprising signal on Wednesday that it will not raise interest rates any time soon will lift the housing market and give indebted households breathing room, but it leaves many apprehensive there will be a hard reckoning. 13 of the coolest travel 'gimmicks' Sometimes the unnecessary add-ons are the most share-worthy things about the trip. Iran 'Executed' man wins reprieve Alireza M. is a lucky man. First, he survived a hanging. Now, he has survived a judicial review over whether he should be hanged again. Lotus Why Kimi was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Computer-driven hedge fund Density to shut down LONDON (Reuters) - Sweden-based hedge fund Density is to close after a poor performance, its manager told Reuters on Tuesday, as computer-driven funds struggle to cope with markets dominated by... France Begins New Anti-Islamist Sweep in Mali France said the operation was coordinated with Malian forces and United Nations peacekeepers to thwart a resurgence of terrorist movements. Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Giants Fans Are Blue but Not Angry Fans at MetLife Stadium, accustomed to winning Giants teams, are frustrated and perplexed but not ready to turn on this seasons disappointing outfit. Goldcorp delays, ups cost estimate on Argentina project (Reuters) - Goldcorp Inc on Thursday raised its estimate for building a gold mine at its Cerro Negro site in Argentina by up to a third, and said first production at the project, which is one of the company's three big mining developments, would be delayed. ArtsBeat On Brooklyn Stoops, Artist Cultivates Debate Suzanne Lacys new work, Between the Door and the Street, which brought together close to 400 women in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, encouraged more discussion than anyone had initially expected. Spanish students, teachers protest against education cuts, reform MADRID (Reuters) - Thousands of students, lecturers and parents took to the streets across Spain on Thursday to protest against austerity cuts, higher university fees and other changes to the education system. Sinosphere Blog Amid Heavy Pollution, Beijing Issues Emergency Rules to Protect Citizens The new measures consist of a system of four colored alerts that will kick in when either one or three days of heavy pollution are forecast. Birth advice by text messages In one of Kenya's poorest slums a health center is sending life-saving advice to pregnant women. Can tech boost productivity? Wearable technology could be the new norm and become integrated into workplaces all over the world. But the real question is whether these devices can actually make us more productive at work. 'Half of a Yellow Sun' on big screen "Half of a Yellow Sun" stars Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and is one of the most eagerly awaited films to come out of Africa in recent years. Harding Earns Shutout; Wild Beat Predators 2-0 Josh Harding stopped 16 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 Tuesday night. Snapshot | Diane Davis Diane Davis on Her Role in The Model Apartment Diane Davis was vacationing in Canada when she auditioned for and won the role as a mentally Ill woman in The Model Apartment, now at 59E59 Theaters. Roger Federer You can't always win 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer on staying motivated and giving his best. UPDATE 2-Bank of America to eliminate up to 4,200 mortgage jobs Oct 24 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp said on Thursday that it was cutting up to 4,200 mortgage jobs as fewer borrowers refinance, and fewer home loans go bad. Tyson Foods stops buying Canada slaughter cattle as costs rise CHICAGO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Tyson Foods Inc said it halted purchases of slaughter-ready cattle from Canada as of mid-October due to higher costs associated with mandatory country-of-origin (COOL) labeling, a company spokesman said on Thursday. U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year. The Haggler Stuck in a Dispute Between PayPal and Itself A transaction on eBay wends into confusing territory as a customer is compelled to ask PayPal to pursue a dispute with itself. 16 Candidates Disqualified in Afghanistan The election commissions action leaves 10 vying for the presidency in April. UK's Frieze Art Fair gets smaller, but big players still hopeful LONDON (Reuters) - The Frieze Art Fair got smaller in 2013, but industry insiders said that would make it no less important for international players who flock to London every October to see cutting-edge contemporary works. Cardinals Rookie Pitcher Wacha Gets Taste of Fame Michael Wacha is discovering that the taste of fame comes in many different flavors. Doctor and Patient Should Medical School Last Just 3 Years? For several years, medical educators have been engaged in an increasingly heated, and occasionally cantankerous, debate about streamlining medical education and training. Scientists find most distant galaxy Scientists say they've found a galaxy that's not just far, far, away -- it's the most distant from our own that's been discovered yet. And it's helping them gain insight about the universe as it existed a long time ago. Amid Rising Discord Over Indian Images, F.S.U. Has Harmony Objections to an American Indian nickname and tribal representations are rare at Florida State, which has long received support from the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

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