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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bulgarias Air Is Dirtiest in Europe, Study Finds, Followed by Poland Bulgaria has the highest levels of two kinds of particulate matter that can lead to health problems from asthma to cancer, the European Union says in an environmental study. Marina Abramovic Is Putting Her Name on a Center in Hudson, N.Y. Marina Abramovics fame since her 2010 MoMA show has engendered mistrust and perhaps envy from fellow performance artists. Now shes building an institute with her name on it. Your Money Out of Network, Not by Choice, and Facing Huge Health Bills Consumers may face big payments to doctors who participate in their care, in an emergency or in a hospital, but are not in their insurance network. Column MBS investors and the $13 billion JPMorgan deal - Frankel NEW YORK (Reuters) - By all accounts, JPMorgan Chase is on the verge of a record-setting $13 billion settlement with the Justice Department and other state and federal regulators that will resolve... Fed to release delayed report on industrial output on October 28 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve said on Friday it would issue its September report on U.S. industrial production on October 28. UPDATE 1-Starbucks under media fire in China for high prices SHANGHAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp has been charging higher prices in China than other markets, helping the company realize fat profit margins, the official China Central Television (CCTV) said in a report. Thai floods force closure of 17 factories in industrial zone BANGKOK (Reuters) - Seventeen factories were temporarily shut on Monday in a major Thai industrial zone dominated by foreign companies, after flood waters blocked nearby roads, a senior official said. NSA claims The U.S. ambassador to France meet with French diplomats Monday over allegations that the National Security Agency intercepted more than 70 million phone calls in France over a 30-day period. UPDATE 2-Petrobras-led group wins Brazil oil auction with minimum bid RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run energy company Petrobras teamed up with European oil majors and Chinese rivals on Monday to buy the country's biggest-ever oil field with a lone... Global Health A Start to Saving Lives Treating Sore Throats Doctors say that, particularly in poor countries, getting parents to take the sore throats more seriously could cut strep throat and ultimately rheumatic heart disease. Introducing 'Le Zlatan' burger Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have cost Paris Saint-Germain $30 million, but you can get your own chunk of the Swedish striker for just $41. The worst countries for child labor Where in the world are children toiling dangerous and dirty conditions, missing out on education and other basic rights? Poised for I Do as Soon as New Jersey Allows Same-sex couples are scrambling to plan their weddings so they can marry as soon as the ruling allowing gay marriage takes effect on Monday. T Magazine In Antwerp, A Derelict House With a Squatter Turns Into a Graceful Estate The Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen is renowned for the pared-down aesthetic of his residences and home furnishings, but his greatest triumph might be his Herculean rehabilitation of his own home. Roma Couple Ordered Jailed by Greek Authorities The couple faces charges of abducting a girl who was found in an encampment in central Greece last week. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Turbulent tennis love matches Speculation abounds that sport's foremost golf and tennis love match have called it quits. Double major winner Rory McIlroy and former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki are staying tight lipped on their alleged break up, but when it comes to sport the path of true love rarely runs smooth. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Bud Adams, Titans Owner and an A.F.L. Founder, Dies at 90 Mr. Adams, son of a prominent oil executive, helped start the American Football League and founded the Houston Oilers, which he moved to Tennessee in 1997. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | World Series Match Up Set What baseball teams will face each other in this years World Series? Dubai's Abraaj Group acquires majority stake in Ghana Home Loans ACCRA, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Dubai private equity firm Abraaj Group has acquired a majority stake in Ghana Home Loans, the leading provider of residential mortgages in the West African state, the... Tool Kit Going Contract-Free Finding a Phone and Plan That Fit No-contract cellphone plans are on the rise, with plenty of options available. Making the best choice means doing your research before making any move. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Leigh Harlan, David Perkins Jr. The bride and the groom are lawyers, and the groom is a former Army officer. The Architecture of Autism Sweetwater Spectrum, a California residence for autistic adults, hopes to become a model for like-minded experiments across the country. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ The New Old Age Blog A Beep in the Night For weeks after my mother died, I kept my phone within reach at all hours. Exclusive Tri Pointe in advanced talks to buy Weyerhaeuser home unit - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tri Pointe Homes Inc , a homebuilder backed by Barry Sternlicht's Starwood Capital Group LLC, is in advanced talks to buy Weyerhaeuser Co's homebuilding division for about $2.7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. U.S. money funds recoup assets after U.S. debt deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors poured cash back into U.S. money market funds the day after Washington reached an agreement to raise the federal debt ceiling temporarily and avert a default, private... Rihanna's poses spark ire in Abu Dhabi Pop princess Rihanna sells albums for her sultry, attention-grabbing poses. But during a visit to the United Arab Emirates, her poses got her into hot water. Ralph Cook, a Pioneer of Off Off Broadway, Dies at 85 Mr. Cook had a conversation with a co-worker named Sam Shepard at a West Village club in 1964, and a theater career was born. Insight Myanmar's aviation industry booms despite grim safety record KONEMOE, Myanmar (Reuters) - Htay Aung was riding pillion on a motorbike last Christmas morning, wending through the cool hills of eastern Myanmar, when Air Bagan Flight 11 came down on top of him. Campaign Spotlight Carve the Turkey and Pass the Latkes, as Holidays Converge In a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, Thanksgiving and Hanukkah overlap, and marketing tie-ins abound. Odd Bedfellows in Realigned Big East Bond Over Basketball The league lost several football-oriented big names and picked up several new programs, mostly from the Midwest. Social Responsibility and M.B.A.'s Social entrepreneurship has become part of the curriculum at several advanced-degree business schools. Mexico cartel figure Arellano Felix killed at Cabo hotel A former member of Mexico's Tijuana Cartel was shot and killed in the popular Cabo tourist area, authorities said. France's 'clown' of BMX Your city is Maxime Charveron's blank canvas, and it's no longer spray cans he is painting with. After a serious brush with the law he is now a BMX freestyle trailblazer. Graffiti artist to BMX bandit Your city is Maxime Charveron's blank canvas, and it's no longer spray cans he is painting with. After a serious brush with the law he is now a BMX freestyle trailblazer. College Roundup Ole Miss Edges L.S.U. to Cap a Day of Upsets in the SEC South Carolina fell on a late field goal at Tennessee, while Vanderbilt got its first victory over Georgia in Nashville since 1991. The science of positive thinking Whether it's infuriating colleagues, inept management or a lack of appreciation, the modern day workplace can be a positivity free zone.

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