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News Feed Latest worldwide news Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Kel Markey at Carven The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. Mall shooting turns status symbol into palace of terror A safe distance from Nairobi's Westgate Mall, several Kenyans stare through a stand of trees at the site of one of the nation's worst terrorist attacks. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party official Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Meet the ocean's 'great ladies' It might be better known for its extravagant superyachts, but this week Cannes will be a haven for some of the world's most iconic vintage yachts. Jump aboard for Regates Royales de Cannes. Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) - Google Inc has overhauled its search algorithm, the foundation of the Internet's dominant search engine, to better cope with the longer, more complex queries it has been getting from Web users. Provocative Balthus paintings focus of New York museum exhibition NEW YORK (Reuters) - French-born painter Balthus is known for his street scenes and portraits, but it is his paintings of young girls, some with erotic undercurrents, that are the focus of the first exhibition of his works in New York in 30 years. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Fall for Dance The festival brought back choreography to the Delacorte Theater for free shows on Monday and Tuesday. UPDATE 1-Emirates says work needed on potential Boeing jet order Sept 26 (Reuters) - Emirates is closing in on a widely anticipated deal to buy a revamped version of Boeing's 777 passenger jet but still has "a lot of work to do" in negotiations on the price, the airline's president was quoted on Thursday as saying. Vallourec says lower demand in Brazil to hurt revenue growth Sept 26 (Reuters) - French steel-tube maker Vallourec SA said a weak Brazilian real and reduction in demand for new oil and gas wells in Brazil could dent growth in revenue and EBITDA margin this... Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. U.S. to Contact Borrowers With New Options for Repaying Student Loans Starting next month, the Education Department will send e-mails explaining relief plans to borrowers who seem most vulnerable. FBI releases surveillance video of Navy Yard shooting Sept. 25 - Surveillance video released by the FBI on Wednesday shows Washington Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis entering the building, running down a stairwell and peering around corners with a gun in his hand. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. Next basketball star from Africa? Soccer may be the number one sport in Africa but basketball is growing fast and the NBA is targeting the continent to provide future stars, and tomorrow's fans. Two women plead guilty in Peru drug smuggling case An Irish woman accused with a Scottish woman of trying to smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine from Peru back to Europe has admitted to the charges, her lawyer said Wednesday. Peru to rescue copper miners reportedly trapped after quake LIMA (Reuters) - Authorities in Peru rushed to rescue miners reportedly trapped in copper pits on Wednesday after an earthquake shook the coast - causing landslides, injuries and possibly deaths in rural provinces, local officials said. Baghdad blasts kill 21, wound 50 A pair of explosions rocked Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 18 people and wounding 50 others, police said. Accenture says too early to call consulting growth sustainable (Reuters) - Accenture Plc said it was too early to say if the fourth-quarter growth in its consulting business was sustainable, and forecast quarterly revenue below analysts' estimates. 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. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Video shows Kenya mall rescue Sept. 26 - Amateur video shows a police officer's efforts to lead a woman and two children to safety in the Nairobi mall siege. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Pilotless jets within reach? "We're ready to take control" confirms Bob Fraser, a well-seasoned pilot who has been flying for 37 years. British cosmologist Hawking backs right to assisted suicide LONDON (Reuters) - British cosmologist Stephen Hawking has backed the right for people who are terminally ill to choose to end their lives and to receive help to do so as long as safeguards are in place. Hungry City Kura in the East Village At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV. Dragon Racing joins Andretti in Formula E (Reuters) - Los Angeles-based Dragon Racing will compete against IndyCar rivals Andretti Autosport in electric racing next year after being announced on Wednesday as the fourth team to enter the new Formula E championship. CEO clueless till food stamp diet Panera CEO Ron Shaich thought he knew a thing or two about hunger until he lived for a week eating food that was affordable on food stamps. Devils Send Matteau to Minors The 2012 first-round draft pick Stefan Matteau was among eight players sent to the Albany River Rats of the A.H.L. by the N.H.L. Devils, eight days before the season opener at Pittsburgh. Misery of Pakistan quake victims Sept. 26 - Victims of the Pakistan earthquake in remote villages come to terms with the destruction of their homes. Paul Chapman reports Ted Cruz's all-nighter in 60 seconds Senator Ted Cruz pulls an all nighter - though not technically a filibuster - to focus attention on GOP conservatives' bid to "defund" President Obama's signature health care law. Officials Detail Premium Costs of Health Plan The Obama administration highlighted premiums for consumers in states where the federal government will run new insurance markets starting next week, with costs it said were generally lower than prior estimates. Nucor says storage dome collapses at new plant, delays output Sept 26 (Reuters) - Nucor Corp said on Thursday that a storage dome collapsed at its steel plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana, delaying the start-up of its new direct reduced iron plant until the end of the year. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Sports Briefing | College Football Cincinnati Player Killed A freshman offensive lineman for Cincinnati was killed and two freshman receivers were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the Bearcats 14-0 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Fiat chairman says Chrysler IPO changes business situation MILAN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The listing of Chrysler creates a different business situation for the Fiat group to operate in, the chairman of the Italian automaker said on Thursday. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Antiques Newcomb Pottery Will Go on View at Tulane Women, Art and Social Change The Newcomb Pottery Enterprise, an exhibition opening at Tulane, tells the story of the Southern women who once toiled on exquisitely designed wares there.

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