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News Feed Latest worldwide news Deep sea recovery from U.S. Gulf spill could take decades study WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The muddy deep-sea ecosystem around the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill could take decades to recover from the effects of the disaster, researchers reported on Tuesday. Where are the black models? Trailblazing former supermodel Iman is speaking out against "runway racism," saying black women are disappearing from catwalks. The Caucus Washington Mayor Deems Entire City Government Essential to Avoid Shutdown District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray on Wednesday declared all D.C. government operations essential, and told the White House that all employees will continue to work even if Congress cant reach an agreement on a stopgap spending bill. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. State lawmaker, city councilor lead first-round vote for Boston mayor BOSTON (Reuters) - A state representative with strong ties to Boston's labor movement and a former teacher turned city councilor focused on improving the school system emerged as the top two contenders in Boston's preliminary mayoral election on Tuesday. Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues. Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. Carnival leads FTSE lower, energy stocks pressured LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares fell on Wednesday, led down by Carnival after a profit warning triggered downgrades, while Centrica and SSE fell after the opposition Labour Party... No. 22 Notre Dame Outlasts Michigan State 17-13 Notre Dame took advantage of a trick play that backfired, as well as four pass interference calls and a holding penalty that kept drives alive, to defeat Michigan State for the third straight time. American invasion damp squib for some Man Booker diehards LONDON (Reuters) - No one but the jurors can say which of six short-listed books will receive the Man Booker Prize for fiction on October 15, but one thing for certain is the Americans are coming... Did mall attackers have inside help? Investigators are looking at how the mall attackers were equipped enough to kill dozens of civilians and fend off security forces for four days. Tee off at extreme golf courses Extreme golf gallery Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. Squabble Disrupts a Refuge for the Rich The group that runs the Breakers, the Vanderbilt cottage in Newport, R.I., wants to build a visitors center on the grounds, a proposal that has provoked outrage from neighbors. From 0-3 to a Berth in the Playoffs? Here Are 3 Teams That Have Done It The Giants, and the Steelers, Redskins, Vikings, Buccaneers and Jaguars, can look for inspiration to three other N.F.L. teams since 1990 that have begun the season 0-3 and made it to the playoffs. On Comedy Kate Berlants Experimental Comedy The experimental comedian Kate Berlant demonstrates how the comedy tent is getting bigger. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | September 24, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. The New Old Age Blog No Easy Answers on Financing Long-Term Care The full report from the federal Long-Term Care Commission offers few ideas about how Americans should pay for long-term care. From Art to T. Rex, Shutdown Stirs Worry Federally financed cultural institutions are scurrying to come up with contingency plans ahead of a possible government shutdown. French leader meets Iran's Rouhani, demands 'concrete' nuclear steps UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande became the first Western leader to meet new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday after warning that Paris expects "concrete gestures" by Iran to show it will give up a military nuclear program. Sports Briefing | Tennis Zhang Wins First Title in Home Country Zhang Shuai won her first WTA singles title by beating the qualifier Vania King, 7-6 (1), 6-1, on Saturday in the final of the Guangzhou Open in China. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. Fed will be able to smoothly wind down aggressive policy-Dudley NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Winding down the Federal Reserve's unprecedented policy accommodation is feasible even with the U.S. central bank's swollen balance sheet, though there are bound to be... Panel urges awareness of student-athlete mental health NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Athletic trainers should be on the lookout for mental health problems among student-athletes, a panel said on Wednesday. Catholic College Rescinds Invitation to Speaker Defending Same-Sex Marriage The provost of Providence College in Rhode Island canceled a lecture by John Corvino, citing a 2004 church document on our fundamental moral principles to support the decision. Waterloo Journal 200 Years After Battle, Some Hard Feelings Remain Preparations are under way to mark the 200th anniversary of Napoleons defeat at Waterloo, but sometimes it seems the battle has not really ended. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. Hits to the Head Dont Differ With Age, Research Indicates Football players as young as 7 sustain hits comparable in magnitude to those absorbed by high school and adult players, and most of the hits are sustained in practices, not games. Bankrupt California city to unveil debt adjustment plan Friday SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept 24 (Reuters) - The bankrupt city of Stockton, California will announce its plan on Friday for adjusting its debts and the city council will review it next week, a lawyer for... Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. Oilers Win 4th Straight, 5-3 Over Rangers Jordan Eberle had a goal and two assists, David Perron scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight preseason game, defeating the New York Rangers 5-3 Tuesday night. UAW trust taps Deutsche Bank to advise on Chrysler exit -sources NEW YORK/DETROIT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers' trust fund has tapped Deutsche Bank for advice on how to exit its 41.5 percent stake in U.S. automaker Chrysler Group LLC, according to... Japan's Lixil agrees to buy Grohe for about $4 billion Nikkei TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese bathroom equipment maker Lixil Group Corp has reached an agreement with the private equity owners of Grohe to buy the European company for about 400 billion yen ($4.05 billion), the Nikkei newspaper reported. Iranians welcome Rouhani speech Sept. 25 - Tehran residents and media see president's U.N. address and U.S. reaction in a positive light. Paul Chapman reports. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Dance Review L.A. Dance Project Opens Season in Lyon, France A small ensemble from Benjamin Millepieds L.A. Dance Project performed an evening of recent works at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France. Movie Review Men at Lunch Centers on a Famous 1932 Photo Men at Lunch investigates the identity of the 11 construction workers photographed in 1932 while sitting atop a girder during the construction of Rockefeller Center. Canadian festival celebrates Africa Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years. Rutgers RB Paul James Out a Couple of Week Rutgers running back Paul James is going to be sidelined a couple of weeks with a lower leg injury. Snapshot | Ray Fisher Growing Into Larger-Than-Life Ali The actor Ray Fisher plays Muhammad Ali in Will Powers Fetch Clay, Make Man, at New York Theater Workshop.

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