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News Feed Latest worldwide news Prominent Mexicans urge government to decriminalize marijuana MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A broad spectrum of prominent Mexicans, including former ministers, businessmen, artists and a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, on Wednesday urged the government to... U.S. Senate intelligence panel pushes to tighten surveillance WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, meeting amid outcry over the government's collection of personal communications data, said on Thursday they were working on legislation that would tighten oversight of federal electronic eavesdropping programs. Jennifer Lawrence to Star in East of Eden Remake The Hunger Games director Gary Ross plans to make two movies based on the John Steinbeck novel. Kerry looks forward to 'good meeting' between major powers, Iran NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he looked forward to a "good meeting" with Iran and major powers on Thursday but would not address what Iran needed to do to show a genuine desire to address its nuclear program. U.S. data gives conflicting signals on economy's health WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in August but fewer Americans filed new claims for jobless benefits last week, giving conflicting signals on the health of the economy. Grohe says Lixil, DBJ buy 87.5 pct stake FRANKFURT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - German bathroom installations maker Grohe said Japan's Lixil Group Corp and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) agreed to buy an 87.5 percent stake in the company from... A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. T Magazine Art Matters | Alfresco Sculpture Comes to Oslo Already a surprisingly rich art destination, the Norwegian capital is adding to its appeal with the Ekeburg Sculpture Park, a 68-acre property boasting works by artists ranging from Salvador Dal to James Turrell. Japanese Auto Parts Makers Fined The companies agreed to pay $740 million on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. One word that can fix Obama's second term China Obama needs to borrow a play from Richard Nixon and go to Beijing, says U.S. presidential historian Douglas Brinkley. A deal on carbon emissions with China, Brinkley says, would help turn his second term around. UPDATE 1-Joint U.S.-Russian crew reaches space station Sept 25 (Reuters) - - A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday to deliver three new crew members to the International Space Station. Alitalia seeks capital hike, Air France-KLM votes against source ROME (Reuters) - Struggling Italian carrier Alitalia will seek a capital increase of at least 100 million euros ($135 million), it said on Thursday after reporting another heavy loss for its first half. BRIEF-WANdisco to place up to 2 mln shares Sept 26 (Reuters) - WANdisco PLC * Equity placing * EQUITY PLACING BY ACCELERATED BOOKBUILD OF UP TO 2 MILLION SHARES * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here Table For Three For Cicely Tyson and Kerry Washington, Roles of a Lifetime Cicely Tyson and Kerry Washington discuss race, role models and overcoming parental disapproval. Emmys Draw 17 Million Viewers, Up From Recent Shows The audience was the largest in almost a decade and, notably, had competition from the big winner of the night, AMCs Breaking Bad. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | hoary This word has appeared in 47 New York Times articles in the past year. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Watson Is Not Wild on Ryder Cup Wildcards Rival 2014 Ryder Cup captains Tom Watson and Paul McGinley were involved in their first public disagreement, albeit good natured, at Gleneagles on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-HM turns corner in Q3 on strong summer collection sales * Shares jump more than 6 percent (Adds details, background, shares) Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. On Fulton Street, Worries About Change As trendy stores move in to the Fulton Street bazaar in Downtown Brooklyn, some worry about the potential loss of the markets distinctive stores and atmosphere. White House urges Senate to confirm Binz as FERC chairman WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick for the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz, is qualified for the role and the U.S. Senate should move quickly to confirm the appointment, White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on Thursday. Kuchar Assesses 'Best Year', Fatigue and Woods Just like Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar did not play well at the season-ending Tour Championship after succumbing to a hectic schedule but the American can still reflect on the "best year" of his career on the PGA Tour. Living in Bayside, Queens The neighborhood is an archetypical suburban haven tucked within the citys bounds. Willis, Asomugha Inactive for 49ers Linebacker Patrick Willis and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha were inactive for the San Francisco 49ers against the St. Louis Rams. Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. 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. National Briefing | Washington Former Justice Department Official Is Nominated to Appeals Court President Obama on Tuesday nominated David Barron to be a federal appeals court judge in Boston. Hal Prince Is Still Short of Investors for Prince of Broadway After repeated delays, Hal Princes musical Prince of Broadway remains stalled because of a shortage of investors. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Senate Votes to Move Forward on Budget Debate The article describes Mr. Cruz as a lightning rod, a hero to conservative activists, a rogue to others in both parties. What do you think about Mr. Cruz and his actions? Bits Blog Twitter Adds CBS to Its Stable of Big Advertising Partners As the social network is trying to show sustained revenue growth, CBS and other broadcasters can pair video clips with ads and distribute them on the service. Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. Sports Oracle Team USA Completes Historic Comeback to Win Americas Cup Oracles victory in Wednesdays race capped an extraordinary comeback, after the team was down 8-1 in the series. New Zealand finished 44 seconds behind in the final race. Wedding Q. and A. Thanking co-workers who gave a gift despite not being invited to the wedding, and how to gracefully ask guests to keep smartphone and social media activity to a minimum. Economic Scene To Address Gender Gap, Is It Enough to Lean In? The gender gap in pay and work force participation harms not only women, but the economy as well. Roundup City Humbles United in Manchester Derby Sergio Agero scored twice as Manchester City rolled, 4-1, in the first derby between the rivals since the retirement of United Manager Alex Ferguson.

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