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News Feed Latest worldwide news Obama speaks by phone to Iran's Rouhani, sees chance for progress WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke by phone on Friday, the highest-level contact between the two countries since the Iranian Revolution in 1979 and a sign that both sides are serious about reaching a pact on Iran's nuclear program. Art in Review Charles Gaines Notes on Social Justice Mr. Gaines is having what amounts to a mini-survey of recent wor k at Paula Cooper Gallery right now. Its really something. U.S. municipal bond funds report $159.4 million in outflows Lipper SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $159.4 million of net outflows in the week ended September 25, compared with $1.1 billion in outflows in the previous week, according to... Fed's George delay in bond tapering could hurt Fed credibility WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The failure of the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back bond buying at its meeting last week surprised financial markets and could undermine the effectiveness of its policies... Obama, Rouhani's historic call U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by phone with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the first communication between U.S. and Iranian leaders since 1979. Islamist Party in Tunisia to Step Down Tunisias governing Islamist party, Ennahda, has agreed to hand over power to an independent caretaker government that will lead the country through elections. ArtsBeat Venus in Fur to Dominate in American Theaters This Season David Ivess dark sexual comedy Venus in Fur will be the most-produced play of the 2013-14 season, according to the Theater Communications Group. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Pilots snoozed at 30,000 feet Cruising at 30,000 feet, pilots snoozed in the cockpit of a 300-passenger airliner en route to Britain last August, UK aviation authorities told CNN on Thursday. Judge tosses lawsuit opposed to Sirius takeover by Liberty Media (Reuters) - The board of Sirius XM Radio Inc did not breach its duty to shareholders by allowing a takeover by Liberty Media Corp without demanding it pay a premium for the stock, a Delaware judge ruled on Friday. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Economix Blog More on Dysfunctionology Minority Rules House members from a few dozen districts representing a demographically shrinking minority hold sway over national politics, and potentially global economics, an economist writes. The New Old Age Blog Better Pay Maybe for Home Care Aides Home care aides will receive federal wage and overtime protections, but there are important caveats. Tokyo Electric sees profit without rate hike paper TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co, the operator of the crippled Fukushima plant, will likely turn a profit for the first time in three years in the current business year, without raising electricity rates or restarting reactors, its president was quoted as saying on Sunday. Russian courts order activists held over Arctic oil protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court on Thursday ordered 14 Greenpeace activists and a photographer to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore Arctic oil drilling, drawing criticism from the environmental group. U.S. deputy nuclear commander suspended during investigation WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command, which oversees the American military's nuclear arsenal and its space operations, has been suspended during an investigation into issues related to gambling, a U.S. official said on Saturday. Pussy Riot member's hospitalized Her requests for parole and a prison transfer recently denied, a member of the punk rock collective Pussy Riot was hospitalized amid a hunger strike Friday, according to Russian state-run media. Download, print, fire Museum acquires 3D-printed gun The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK has acquired two models of the world's first 3D-printed gun. Saudi cleric says women who drive risk damaging their ovaries RIYADH (Reuters) - A conservative Saudi Arabian cleric has said women who drive risk damaging their ovaries and bearing children with clinical problems, countering activists who are trying to end the Islamic kingdom's male-only driving rules. Economix Blog The Cost of Climate Change Some scholars assert that estimates of the long-term cost of a rise in atmospheric temperatures are greatly understated. 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. Character Study A Nightly Dinner Out Thats Like Therapy At 103, Harry Rosen eats dinner every evening at a fine restaurant, always ordering fish, and often lying to fellow diners curious about his age. Yanks Top Astros 5-1 in 14, Enter Uncertain Future Derek Jeter isn't sure who will be around him when the New York Yankees start 2014. Art in Review Steve Roden Rag picker Mr. Rodens current solo show is dominated by large abstract paintings. Son of general jailed A Beijing court sentenced Li Tianyi, the son of a famous Chinese "singing general" in the People's Liberation Army, to 10 years in jail on Thursday over a gang rape that unleashed public outrage at the behavior of China's "princelings," or children of the political elite. Capitol quiet as federal government shutdown nears WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a deadline to avert a federal government shutdown fast approaching, the U.S. Capitol was eerily quiet on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats waited for the other side to blink first and break the impasse over funding. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Bites 2 Restaurants, 2 Former Spouses. The Winner? A number of connections knit a pair of recently opened restaurants together in Burgundy. For diners, however, the best part of the story may be on the plate. Britain's Cameron says recovery, tax cuts key to easing high living costs MANCHESTER, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday that the government must cut taxes, create more jobs and stick to its budget deficit reduction plans if it... NY-Connecticut commuter line sees half capacity Monday (Reuters) - The Metro-North Railroad expects its New Haven line to return to half capacity by Monday after a power failure last week caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters into New York City, but it will take until October 8 to restore full commuter train service, officials said on Sunday. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Alana Zimmer at Haider Ackermann The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Asian, Gulf banks fill void in plane finance Airbus executive DUBAI (Reuters) - Cash-rich Asian and Middle Eastern lenders are taking a larger share of the $100 billion global aircraft financing market as Western rivals step back due to the liquidity crunch and stricter regulations, a top executive at Airbus said. BlackBerry's Heins, Fairfax's Watsa and the $55 million handshake TORONTO (Reuters) - Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive, according to company filings. What's for Dinner? Panzanella With Chicken and Capers Toss roasted chicken into this Tuscan tomato salad, and spend an extra few minutes crisping up the skin first. Real Estate Q A Topics include disclosure of shareholders who are in arrears; when rent includes electricity; and condo boards that fail to have annual meetings. Asian, Gulf banks fill void in plane finance Airbus executive DUBAI (Reuters) - Cash-rich Asian and Middle Eastern lenders are taking a larger share of the $100 billion global aircraft financing market as Western rivals step back due to the liquidity crunch and stricter regulations, a top executive at Airbus said. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Christian Dior Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Schohaja. CORRECTED-Race to get Obamacare online sites running goes to the wire (Corrects paragraph 21 to say "the glitch may lie in its integration," instead of "the glitch may not lie in its integration." Removing the word "not.")

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