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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog How Much Do You Trust Online Reviews? Do you read online reviews to help you make decisions about movies, books, stores or music? Australia shares slip, investors cautious on US fiscal deadlines SYDNEY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.3 percent on Thursday after Wall Street lost ground overnight as investors fretted over looming fiscal deadlines, though a rise in metals... Movie Review Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars in Don Jon Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays a man hooked on pornography in Don Jon, which he also wrote and directed. World leaders condemn terror attack at Nairobi mall Reaction to a brazen attack at Nairobi's Westgate Mall that left dozens dead and hundreds more wounded poured in Saturday from around the world, with leaders condemning the killings and pledging support to Kenya McCartney and Hanks hit stage for Shakespeare benefit Sept. 25 - Sir Paul McCartney joined Tom Hanks and friends for a night of Shakespeare to benefit the arts in Los Angeles. John Russell reports. Reforms urged to make UN climate reports shorter, more focused OSLO (Reuters) - Climate experts on a U.N. panel should focus more on shorter reports on specialist subjects such as extreme weather in a shift from sweeping overviews of the kind being prepared this week in Stockholm, many scientists and governments say. New York's MoMA exhibition explores Rene Magritte's surrealist work NEW YORK (Reuters) - Belgian painter Rene Magritte's work, featuring men in bowler hats, mysterious landscapes and bright blue skies, may be familiar to many art lovers, but a new exhibition focuses attention on the artist's surrealist pieces. D. J. R. Bruckner, Columnist and Critic, Dies at 79 Mr. Bruckner, who was a longtime editor for The New York Times Book Review, landed on Nixons enemies list over his syndicated columns for The Los Angeles Times. T Magazine Groomed for Greatness | A Simple Line That Promises to Thicken Guys Hair Martial Vivots elegant styling aids rely on an enzyme used in anti-aging products, to fortify mens strands. From township girl to opera diva Pumeza Matshikiza grew up in the townships of Cape Town, South Africa, during Apartheid. Now she's an opera star who's performed at the world's biggest opera houses. Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. Challenges Await Plan to Reduce Emissions A proposal from the Obama administration to limit carbon emissions might be curtailed in a legal quagmire if the required technology does not meet current standards. Panic button-equipped Amazon Kindles join gadget battle SEATTLE (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc has begun selling faster and lighter versions of its Kindle tablet with a unique video helpdesk feature aimed at giving it a leg-up over Apple Inc and Google Inc during the holiday season. Report Egypt court bans Brotherhood activities An Egyptian court Monday ordered a ban on activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and froze its finances, according to state-run news website Egynews. Maximum Shakespeare To Renovate or Not to Renovate? Is it more effective to cloak Shakespearean text in contemporary imagery, or to hew to a more classical line? Street Vendors Execution Stokes Anger in China Some compared the fate of Xia Junfeng, who stabbed two officials to death four years ago, with that of another convicted killer, Gu Kailai; she was spared the death penalty. Researchers predict violent response to global warming Sept. 26 - Researchers in California say climate change could spur an increase in global violence by as much as 50 percent over the next 40 years if current temperature trends continue. The UC Berkeley study links climatic shifts to historical outbreaks of violence, such as wars and riots, and says the trend is on an upward trajectory. Ben Gruber reports. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. Warrior yoga Maasai strike a pose From Maasai warriors teaching yoga to their communities, to classes held in orphanages in city slums, Kenya is embracing yoga. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. Currents | Decor Libertys Fields of Flowers The storied British company introduces its Nesfield collection of botanically inspired fabrics, wallpaper and paint. Australia shares slip, investors cautious on US fiscal deadlines SYDNEY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares slipped 0.3 percent on Thursday after Wall Street lost ground overnight as investors fretted over looming fiscal deadlines, though a rise in metals... Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. 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. No. 16 Miami Overmatches Savannah State 77-7 Dallas Crawford and Gus Edwards both scored three touchdowns and No. 16 Miami got into the end zone on its first seven possessions, rolling to a 77-7 victory over Savannah State on Saturday night. Close-Up On the Lookout for Quirky Places to Stay Meghan McEwen, a travel writer, has reviewed dozens of family-owned inns, and now has opened one of her own in Detroit. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. FDA strengthens hepatitis B warning on 2 cancer drugs WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators have strengthened the warnings on two blood cancer drugs to reflect the risk that they may reactivate the hepatitis B virus in patients previously infected with the disease. Bayern catches Dortmund at top Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time. The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Sussman Jeffrey I. Sussman Mr. Sussman is the founder and president of the Property Group Partners, which develops and manages office buildings. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks advance on U.S. jobless data * New U.S. jobless claims near six-year low in latest week Kidd, Nets New Coach and Part-Owner, Sees a Brand on the Rise Jason Kidd on Tuesday held his first news conference since being hired in June and spoke about the potential challenges to come and the expectations he holds for the Nets. 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. Search continues for New York gunman who shot two on Long Island NEW YORK (Reuters) - The search for a suspected gunman who shot two people, killing one, in what was described as a workplace incident in the New York suburb of Garden City, Long Island, shifted on Thursday to the town where the man's abandoned SUV was recovered, authorities said. Your Money Adviser Checking the Data Collected on Your Work and Pay Concerns like Equifax Workforce Solutions gather income and employment history information. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Veteran war correspondent kidnapped A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Now Revealed by Stripper Bookers Twitter Messages A 26-year-old woman from Oregon on Wednesday revealed her correspondence with Cory A. Booker, the mayor of Newark, who is running for the United States Senate.

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