News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. Meet the 'mermaid' of Barcelona With a first name that means "wave" in Catalan, perhaps Ona Carbonell was destined to pursue a career in water sports. Apparel retailer Ascena's shares climb as second quarter beats Street (Reuters) - Ascena Retail Group Inc said its fourth-quarter profit more than tripled, comfortably beating Wall Street estimates, as e-commerce sales surged and gross margins improved with fewer... Tat's all, folks? U.S. Army weighs new tattoo policy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tattoos are everywhere these days, with no body parts off limits. But the U.S. Army may be asking new recruits to roll up their tattoo sleeves as part of a new uniform policy. Knicks, Nets Share NBA All-Star Weekend in 2015 Two sparkling arenas. One All-Star city. ScienceTake Scientific Discovery, Frame by Moving Frame This week, we begin a new video series that will take you inside the labs and give you a narrated view of research as it happens. Johnson scandal stunted sport's commercial growth LONDON (Reuters) - Marketing experts fondly recall Seoul 1988 as the Games when the Olympic movement put behind it political boycotts and started to develop its true commercial potential. Lawrie Unhappy at Seve Trophy Snub Paul Lawrie says he's disappointed that eight of his Ryder Cup teammates have snubbed next week's Seve Trophy in France. New iPhones in hot demand With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores. Billy Joel, Shirley MacLaine top Kennedy Center honors list (Reuters) - Pop singer Billy Joel, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine and jazz composer Herbie Hancock on Thursday were among the annual recipients of this year's Kennedy Center Honors, one of the United States' top cultural awards. Treasury Puts a Date on When Cash May Run Out Oct. 17 Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew warned in a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner on Wednesday that the government might not be able to pay its bills in mid-October unless a budget deal was made. Kerry signs U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, says won't harm U.S. rights UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States signed a U.N. Arms Trade Treaty regulating the $70 billion global trade in conventional arms on Wednesday and the Obama administration sought to allay the fears of the powerful U.S. gun lobby which says the pact will violate the constitutional rights of Americans. Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. U.S. judge won't dismiss Argentine central bank from bondholder case NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank lost a bid Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit by bondholders seeking to hold it responsible for the country's obligations on defaulted debt, in the... Artificial scarcity at iPhone launch-CNET's Molly Wood Sept. 20 - Apple created a false sense of demand for its new iPhones by not offering them for pre-sale and by severely limiting supplies of some models, including the 5S gold. Bobbi Rebell reports. Chinese Titan Takes Aim at Hollywood Wang Jianlin, reputed to be Chinas richest man, announced plans to build a movie-themed real estate development in what he billed as Chinas effort to become the world leader in filmmaking. Can this tech bring whole world online? Step into any major urban center across Africa and you'll have no problem accessing your favorite websites. Step outside the city, however, and you'll soon have to say goodbye to the web. Street Vendors Execution Stokes Anger in China Some compared Xia Junfengs fate with that of another convicted killer, Gu Kailai, the wife of a fallen official, who was spared the death penalty. Toll in Pakistani Earthquake Rises Past 300 Soldiers and rescue workers scrambled to reach victims in one of the countrys remotest areas, frequently troubled by natural and man-made disasters. U.S. household wealth rises $1.3 trillion in second quarter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A rise in home and stock prices lifted U.S. household net worth to a record high in the second quarter, giving a hopeful sign for the nation's economy, Federal Reserve data... Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover Froese's 2 Goals Lead Blackhawks Past Wings, 4-3 Byron Froese scored his second goal 325 into the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game Sunday. City Room An Elite School Is the Saddest Spot in Manhattan, a Study Says Hunter College High School, filled with many of the citys top performing students, was labeled the saddest place in Manhattan, based on a study that gauged the emotions of New Yorkers by their Twitter messages. Exclusive Hundreds of U.S. security clearances seen falsified WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors have documented at least 350 instances of faulty background investigations done by private contractors and special agents for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management in recent years, illustrating what some lawmakers call systemic weaknesses in the granting of federal security clearances. 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. Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Theater Review All the Way Stars Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson Bryan Cranston is Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way, a play set immediately after President Kennedys assassination. Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. ArtsBeat Antonia Fraser Steps Down From Booker Prize Role Ms. Fraser has resigned as an adviser to the Man Booker International Prize, after the related Man Booker Prize for Fiction recently loosened its eligibility requirements. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. Motherlode Blog Uber-Practical Using the Private Car Service App To Transport Teens Parents are using the Uber car service app to help older children navigate the city safely. Campaign Spotlight Ads for Rosewood Hotels Hope to Convey A Sense of Place The hotel chain is highlighting experience travel tied to its lodging worldwide. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks seesaw amid worries over U.S. debt woes * Brazil seesaws; telecom stock declines hurt Bovespa * Mexico's bourse eases 0.05 percent, led by Femsa, Alfa * U.S. debt limits to weigh down Latin American shares By Guillermo Parra-Bernal SAO PAULO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks seesawed on Wednesday, fueled by weak volumes and massive profit-taking in telecommunications and real estate stocks, as concerns mounted over budget and debt negotiations in the United States. Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index often Gadgetwise With New Stylus, LeapFrog Tackles Reading and Writing The LeapReader is an electronic pen that sounds out letters and words in LeapFrog books and teaches children how to write them. Personal Journeys Savoring Family Trips When the Kids Are Adults A road trip to Montreal with two sons in their 20s reveals the enduring pleasures of traveling together. China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that Chinas influence has eclipsed even Russias across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061