News Feed

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

News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Mad Men' star Hamm ditches suave for macabre in 'Young Doctor' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jon Hamm's new TV role takes him far from the stylish 1960s Madison Avenue setting of "Mad Men" to a dreary, isolated and bloody hospital in a small Russian village during the 1917 revolution. The Learning Network Blog Whats Going On in This Picture? | Sept. 30, 2013 On Mondays, we publish a New York Times photo without a caption, headline or other information about its origins. Join the conversation by posting about what you see, and why. Live moderation is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. DealBook A Charm Offensive to Lure Banking Customers in Britain By focusing on service, Vernon W. Hill II is drawing consumers to his British start-up, Metro Bank, but the hurdles have been high. BlackRock CEO Taper now BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks Ben Bernanke's plan to taper Federal Reserve aid to the economy is a good one. In Practice Problems at Health Care Web Site Not From Online Attack, Experts Say Computer experts say technical problems on health exchange Web sites more likely stem from databases overloaded by heavy traffic on the first and second days. Berlusconi U-turn secures Italian government survival ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta won a confidence vote in parliament on Wednesday after Silvio Berlusconi, facing revolt in his own center-right party, backtracked on threats to bring down the government. "Disgustologist" digs deep into science of revulsion LONDON (Reuters) - Valerie Curtis is fascinated by faeces. And by vomit, pus, urine, maggots and putrid flesh. It is not the oozing, reeking substances themselves that play on her mind, but our response to them and what it can teach us. Exclusive Microsoft investors push for chairman Gates to step down NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter. Australia shares seen edging higher on gains in metals prices SYDNEY, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to edge higher in early trade, buoyed by mining stocks after a recovery in metals prices. But gains may be capped as investors remain cautious on... T Magazine Backstage Beauty Report | A Real-Life Look for Stella McCartneys Lady on the Go The shows celebration of busy women was complemented with soft iterations of everyday makeup and hair. Southwest fires pilot The captain of a Southwest Airlines flight that made a hard landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York in July has been fired, a spokeswoman for the airline told CNN on Wednesday. Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Standing Ready to Play, if Allowed All intercollegiate athletic competitions at service academies were temporarily suspended, but a decision was put off on canceling Saturdays Air Force-Navy football game. What does shutdown mean for tourists? Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? It might not happen. Former Prime Minister Declares Opposition to Nuclear Power in Japan In an abrupt shift, Junichiro Koizumi said that the Fukushima disaster convinced him that Tokyo should switch to renewable energy sources. ArtsBeat Minnesota Orchestra Withdraws From Two Carnegie Hall Concerts Unable to reach an agreement in a yearlong labor dispute with its musicians, the orchestra announced on Monday that it was withdrawing from two concerts scheduled for November. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Kobe Bryant talks to CNN Kobe Bryant discusses his renewed desire to win and says his relationship with Dwight Howard was never going to work. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. eHarmony's job matching The only dating company, eHarmony thinks it can help you fall in love and get job. Erin Burnett reports. During Siege at Kenyan Mall, Government Forces Seemed Slow to Respond In the confusion, officers and soldiers could not communicate, and few of the forces had night-vision goggles, limiting operations and possibly giving militants time to regroup. CNN wins Emmy for Syria coverage CNN earned an Emmy award for live coverage of a news story for "Election Night in America" during a ceremony Tuesday night in New York. Goldman Sachs, funds invest in DONG Energy, seek IPO COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs and two Danish pension funds are to buy a combined 26 percent stake in Danish state-owned oil and gas group DONG Energy for 11 billion Danish crowns ($2.00... Staunch Group of Republicans Outflanks House Leaders A powerful group of conservative hard-liners is leading party bosses in the House, and increasingly angering a widening group of fellow Republicans. Iran Staggers as Sanctions Hit Economy A currency shortage, created by Western sanctions, appears worse than previously thought, increasing pressure on leaders seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal. Tokyo Electric says contaminated water leaked at Fukushima TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant said on Tuesday that four tonnes of rainwater contaminated with low levels of radiation leaked during an operation to transfer the water between tank holding areas. Roman skulls unearthed deep beneath London Clusters of Roman skulls have been discovered deep below London's Liverpool Street by construction workers digging a new rail route through England's capital. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Westbrook Out 4 to 6 Weeks Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will miss the first four to six weeks of the N.B.A. season after having arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Extended government shutdown would pinch housing recovery WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown will soon begin to delay the approval process for mortgages and could threaten the nascent housing recovery if it stretches to mid-October or beyond. In rural Georgia, U.S. government shutdown gets mixed reception ROME, Georgia (Reuters) - In the bustling, tree-lined business district of Rome, Georgia, deli owner Charlie Schroeder lauded Republican Representative Tom Graves this week for his pivotal role in... Whats on Monday Television highlights. UPDATE 1-Britain's FTSE lags, miners and Unilever weigh * FTSE 100 closes flat, lags other European markets * Miners hit by falling gold, weak Chinese data * Unilever sales warning hits Reckitt, SABMiller * Investors calm over U.S. government shutdown... Gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700-year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran. Britain's FTSE lags after Unilever warning * FTSE 100 down 0.2 pct, lags other European markets * Unilever sales warning hits Reckitt, SABMiller * Investors calm over U.S. government shutdown (Updates prices, quotes, adds detail) By Alistair... Pakistan's foreign policy chief hopes to reset relationship with U.S. Sartaj Aziz, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser on foreign affairs, talks about the Taliban and a new strategic relationship. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). To Venezuelans, Heir of Chvez Is a Poor Copy Seven months after the election of President Nicols Maduro, Hugo Chvezs handpicked heir, inflation and shortages are creating discontent. GE CEO says equal access in China is crucial Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says true free trade between the the world's top two economies of U.S. and China is crucial. Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way.

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

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