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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vikings to invade British Museum for image makeover LONDON (Reuters) - The British Museum is about to trash the popular stereotype of the horn-helmeted Viking marauder, with a thorough look at the warrior society that left its mark across parts of the... U.N. panel to blame mankind for global warming, explain 'hiatus' STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A United Nations panel of experts met on Monday to review a draft report that raises the probability that climate change is man-made to 95 percent and warns of ever more extreme weather unless governments take strong action. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. Climate science Like 'shuffle hat'? Why it pays to keep your eye on the hat with the ball when it comes to climate science. Guthrie, Laugh Lead Royals Over White Sox 3-2 Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven strong innings, and David Lough hit a two-run homer to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. Pakistan blocks first gay website Pakistan, ranked by the Pew Research Center as one of the least tolerant countries in the world for gays, has pulled the plug on its only online resource for the Muslim nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. Letter From Europe In Syria, Advocates Step In to Sift for Truth More and more, nongovernmental organizations are stepping in for journalists to report in far-off and dangerous lands. Oliver Wilson Shoots 64, Shares Lead in Scotland Former Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson boosted his chances of regaining his European Tour card by shooting an 8-under 64 Thursday to share the lead after the first round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. City Room Week in Pictures for Sept. 27 Watch a slide show of photographs from the past week in New York City and the region. Subjects include unlawfully painted bike lanes in Manhattan, oyster planting in the Bronx, and environmentalists in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. UPDATE 2-Vietnam Air to buy General Electric engines for 787s NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Vietnam Airlines has agreed to order General Electric engines to power its Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners, according to Vietnamese government officials. Bits Blog Google Alters Search to Handle More Complex Queries Google made one of the biggest ever changes to its search engine, as part of a shift away from matching keywords on Web pages to understanding the meaning of search queries. UPDATE 2-Big reform plans for China's newest trade zone set high expectations SHANGHAI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - China has formally announced detailed plans for a new free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, touted as the country's biggest potential economic reform since Deng Xiaoping used a similar zone in Shenzhen to pry open a closed economy to trade in 1978. Penney reported to see no need to raise cash, shares jump (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc Chief Executive Myron Ullman told investors he does not see the need to raise cash this year, CNBC reported, reversing a sharp fall in the retailer's shares. Jordana Kerschner, Daniel Belke The couple met at Colgate, from which they graduated. A.A.U. Coach Arrested on Drug Charge Curtis Malone, the founder of the D.C. Assault program and one of the key power brokers in college basketball recruiting, was arrested after a yearlong investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Obama "encouraged" on Iran, but roadblocks still exist Sept. 24 - U.S. President Barack Obama tells the U.N. General Assembly that there should be a basis for an agreement on Iran's nuclear ambitions but that the roadblocks will be difficult to overcome. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Spain halts EU-backed Castor gas storage project MADRID, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Spanish government has halted activity at the European Union-backed Castor gas storage plant after more than 200 minor earthquakes were detected near the area off the eastern coast of Valencia. Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. STMicro to pay stable dividend in Q3 and Q1 PARIS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - STMicroelectronics said on Friday it planned to pay a dividend of .10 per share for the fourth quarter of this year and the first quarter of next year. Is U.S.-Iranian deal doable? Aaron David Miller says there is no greater foreign policy priority for Obama than stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Analysis Week 3 Quick Hits Takeaways on Steelers and Bears The Steelers still may have the stingiest defense in football, but theyre 0-3 and the Bears are 3-0. Sequester cuts in play in Washington funding battle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As if the Capitol Hill battle over Obamacare were not messy enough, some lawmakers are hoping to add one more layer to the mix turning off the much-bemoaned, across-the-board spending cuts known as the "sequester." TV Talk The Fall Season New York Times reporters Bill Carter and Brian Stelter assess the latest offerings by television networks to score primetime hits in the fall season. Advertising A Big Week for the Advertising Industry, in Many Ways For Advertising Week, 90,000 people, at more than a dozen locations, are attending 198 events featuring 798 speakers. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Opera Review Levine Is Impressive in Return to Met With Cos Fan Tutte The Mets maestro, James Levine, conducted Mozarts Cos Fan Tutte Tuesday night at the Metropolitan Opera, with a bright young cast. 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. Argentina July primary budget surplus rises to 803.5 million pesos BUENOS AIRES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Argentina posted a primary budget surplus of 803.5 million pesos ($138.6 million) in July, 52 percent more than the surplus of 528.7 million pesos registered in the... Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. 10 wild things about Scotland This small country contains some of the most unspoiled territory in Europe. Jhumpa Lahiris Lowland In Jhumpa Lahiris novel, the consequences of siblings actions reverberate for decades. UPDATE 1-U.S. clears Arkansas Medicaid expansion proposal Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. government approved Arkansas' proposal to use federal money targeted for expanding the Medicaid health program for the poor to help low-income residents buy private insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law. Russia Applauds Syria Resolution on Chemical Arms The Russian foreign minister said the diplomatic breakthrough was possible because the West had realized that military force was not an option. Choi, Thonghchai Among Asian Stars for World Cup Eight-time PGA Tour winner K.J. Choi and Bae Sang-moon will represent South Korea at the World Cup of Golf at Royal Melbourne, with Liang Wenchong and Wu Ashun set to play for China in the Nov. 21-24 tournament. Cosmos-Rowdies That 70s Rivalry, Updated First place in the N.A.S.L. will be up for grabs Sunday night when the Cosmos host Tampa Bay. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury official named lead on Detroit bankruptcy DETROIT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The executive director of President Barack Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was named on Friday to manage more than $300 million in federal, state and private aid packages given to Detroit, which has filed for bankruptcy. Jacqueline Erb, Robert Cornell Jr. The couple met at Vanderbilt.

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