Democrats Rake In Money, Thanks to Suit by Republicans by NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and RACHEL SHOREY

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and RACHEL SHOREY Hillary Clinton and the Democrats, helped by a 2014 Supreme Court decision, are extending their advantage over Republicans in campaign donations. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dyqLYc

Scientists: World Likely Won’t Avoid Dangerous Warming Mark by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A team of top scientists is telling world leaders to stop congratulating themselves on the Paris agreement to fight climate change because if more isn’t done, global temperatures will likely hit dangerous warming levels in about 35 years. Published: September 28, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2deHYdW

Amazon Creates 3 Games for Twitch Fans by NICK WINGFIELD

The releases, which will weave features from the popular streaming video service into the gaming experience, are Amazon’s first games aimed at hard-core players. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

A Health Checkup for Your Laptop Battery by J. D. BIERSDORFER

Lithium-ion batteries don’t last forever, but there are ways to find out your battery’s current condition. By J. D. BIERSDORFER from NYT Technology

Donald Trump Opens New Line of Attack on Hillary Clinton: Her Marriage by PATRICK HEALY and MAGGIE HABERMAN

By PATRICK HEALY and MAGGIE HABERMAN In an interview, Mr. Trump said he was reconsidering whether he would back Mrs. Clinton if she became president. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2cHtBNO

Will Donald Trump Play Infidelity Card at Debate? Clinton Camp Girds by MAGGIE HABERMAN and AMY CHOZICK

By MAGGIE HABERMAN and AMY CHOZICK Many Republicans think it’s unwise to bring up Bill Clinton’s dalliances with women like Monica Lewinsky, but it may be only a matter of time. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dyeY0x

NPR Technology News: The United Nations Is Launching A Space Mission

The United Nations Is Launching A Space Mission The U.N. is planning to send its first spacecraft into orbit, packed with scientific experiments from countries that can’t afford their own space programs. Read more on NPR

ESPN Breaking News: Miami Heat

NBA: Chris Bosh calls out Heat on Uninterrupted.com for saying career is over; “one team does not make up the opinion” (ESPN) http://ift.tt/YKX1hq September 30, 2016 at 08:10PM

Ex-Marine Describes Violent Hazing and the Lies That Covered It Up by DAVE PHILIPPS

By DAVE PHILIPPS A top-notch recruit who was expelled from the Marines said his superiors told trainees to lie about punching, kicking and choking by drill instructors. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dM35Dp

ESPN Breaking News: New York Yankees

Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka will not start against the Orioles on Sunday, will be replaced by Luis Severino (ESPN) http://ift.tt/14wB2XR September 30, 2016 at 08:25PM

ESPN Breaking News: New England Patriots

Patriots Daily Video Report: QB Jacoby Brissett’s injury not a major issue, team feels he can play if needed – Reiss (ESPN) http://ift.tt/16ZiAbg September 30, 2016 at 08:04PM

Word of the day for October 1, 2016

mosquito bite , n : (chiefly in the plural, slang, potentially offensive) A small breast of a woman. […] October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.

A Streetcar Named Marge

“A Streetcar Named Marge” is the second episode of The Simpsons’ fourth season. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 1, 1992. In the episode, Marge wins the role of Blanche DuBois in a musical version of Tennessee Williams’ play A Streetcar Named Desire. Homer offers little support for […]

Picture of the day for October 1, 2016

Picture of the day on October 1, 2016: Hverfjall, located in northern Iceland’s Mývatn region, is a rare example of a tuff ring volcano. The diameter of its crater spans approx. 1 km. A glimpse of Lake Mývatn can be spotted in the background.

ESPN Breaking News: New England Patriots

Patriots bring in 4-time Pro Bowl FB Marcel Reece for a tryout; has scored 15 career TDs in 92 games (ESPN) http://ift.tt/16ZiAbg September 30, 2016 at 07:22PM

Actually, a Malfunction Did Affect Donald Trump’s Voice at the Debate by NICHOLAS CONFESSORE

By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE The Commission on Presidential Debates said a technical malfunction affected the volume of Mr. Trump’s microphone in the debate hall. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2ddZrU5

ESPN Breaking News: New England Patriots

Patriots: QBs Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett, TE Rob Gronkowski listed as questionable; limited in practice all week (ESPN) http://ift.tt/16ZiAbg September 30, 2016 at 04:34PM

NASA Awards Audit Services Contracts

NASA has awarded contracts to six companies to provide agencywide contract auditing support services, previously performed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. from NASA http://go.nasa.gov/2dxxjGR

ESPN Breaking News: New York Yankees

Yankees Poll: Who’s been team MVP in 2016: Dellin Betances, Didi Gregorius, Gary Sanchez or Masahiro Tanaka? Vote now! (ESPN) http://ift.tt/14wB2XR September 30, 2016 at 03:40PM

ESPN Breaking News: New York Yankees

Yankees: Alex Rodriguez back on field working at team’s instructional league facility in Tampa, Fla., helping batters (ESPN) http://ift.tt/14wB2XR September 30, 2016 at 02:16PM

Roy Moore, Alabama Chief Justice, Suspended Over Gay Marriage Order by CAMPBELL ROBERTSON

By CAMPBELL ROBERTSON Chief Justice Moore was suspended for the remainder of his term for ordering Alabama’s probate judges to defy federal court orders on same-sex marriage licenses. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dqKFaw

NASA Highlights Science on Next Commercial Resupply Mission to International Space Station

NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Oct 5, to discuss select science investigations launching on the next Orbital ATK commercial resupply flight to the International Space Station. from NASA http://go.nasa.gov/2dBF82i

Donald Trump Bashes Alicia Machado Again, Alleging a ‘Sex Tape’ (Without Evidence) by ALAN RAPPEPORT

By ALAN RAPPEPORT Mr. Trump suggested that there was more to be revealed about Ms. Machado and offered the theory that Mrs. Clinton helped Miss Universe 1996 attain citizenship. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2d1AsxK

NASA, France to Collaborate on Aircraft Noise Research

During bilateral meetings in Daejeon, South Korea, NASA and France’s Office National d’Etudes et de Recherches Aerospatiales (ONERA) signed an agreement Tuesday to collaborate on research that focuses on mitigating the effects of civil air transportation noise. from NASA http://go.nasa.gov/2cGR90J

NASA TV to Broadcast Hispanic Heritage Event, Aspira con NASA / Aspire with NASA

NASA will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the agency’s headquarters in Washington Tuesday, Oct. 4, with stories of aspiration, inspiration and exploration. The event will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website at 10 a.m. EDT. from NASA http://go.nasa.gov/2dsJMdK

Space Station’s Expandable Habitat

The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) is seen attached to the Tranquility module of the International Space Station. BEAM is an is an experimental expandable habitat. Expandable habitats, occasionally described as inflatable habitats, greatly decrease the amount of transport volume for future space missions. via NASA http://go.nasa.gov/2cQMbSm

ESPN Breaking News: New England Patriots

Patriots Video: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck argue over who is better friend to Tom Brady while promoting charity campaign (ESPN) http://ift.tt/16ZiAbg September 30, 2016 at 10:13AM

Bitcoin Price for September 30, 2016 at 10:00AM

Current price of Bitcoin: $604.69 As of: September 30, 2016 at 10:00AM

NPR Technology News: WATCH: Rosetta Crashes Into Comet, Bringing Historic Mission To End

WATCH: Rosetta Crashes Into Comet, Bringing Historic Mission To End The Rosetta spacecraft has been orbiting the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet for two years. Now scientists have ended the mission, and the spacecraft has lost contact with Earth forever. Read more on NPR

NPR Technology News: Crisis Mapping Pioneer Focuses On Humanitarian Uses For Drones

Crisis Mapping Pioneer Focuses On Humanitarian Uses For Drones Patrick Meier pioneered the field of crisis mapping during the 2010 Haiti earthquake, compiling information to create a real time map of damage. Now he’s focusing on humanitarian uses of drones. Read more on NPR

In Hacked Audio, Hillary Clinton Rethinks Obama’s Nuclear Upgrade Plan by DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD

By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD The release of a recording of Mrs. Clinton’s comments at a private fund-raiser raised questions about the scope of attacks on the Democratic National Committee and the Clinton campaign. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dF1tIv

Rosetta Spacecraft to End Mission by Sinking to Its Comet Companion by KENNETH CHANG

By KENNETH CHANG Rosetta, the first spacecraft to orbit a comet, is set to close a successful mission for the European Space Agency on Friday with a soft belly-flop. Published: September 30, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2dw3x9M

The Subtle Phrases Hillary Clinton Uses to Sway Black Voters by FARAH STOCKMAN

By FARAH STOCKMAN During the forum Monday night, she adopted a lexicon that has been embraced by a new generation of young black activists and liberal whites. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dr7DuE

Donald Trump Leans Into Rough News Cycle by MAGGIE HABERMAN

By MAGGIE HABERMAN On the topic of Alicia Machado, he has dug in on the notion that he did nothing wrong — and that a Miss Universe should not gain weight in the first place. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2cPE2xh

Video of Fatal Police Shooting of Louisiana Boy, 6, Is Released by CHRISTINE HAUSER

By CHRISTINE HAUSER The boy was a passenger in his father’s car when he was killed in 2015, and two deputy marshals will be tried on charges of second-degree murder in a case that raises questions about police tactics. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dr6DXo

The Sweet Emotional Life of Bees by JAMES GORMAN

By JAMES GORMAN New experiments suggest that bees given treats may experience a positive, or optimistic, state of being. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2cPF0cM

Creepy Clown Hoaxes Lead to 12 Arrests in Multiple States by CHRISTOPHER MELE

By CHRISTOPHER MELE The police crack down on pranksters taking advantage of hysteria that was fuled by social media and news reports. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2cPDAPA

In Decades Old Slides, Drops of Blood and Hints of Malaria’s Path by JOANNA KLEIN

By JOANNA KLEIN DNA studies help reveal that some malaria strains closely followed the migrations of people: from India to Europe and then from Europe to the Americas. Published: September 28, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2dr64wr

Which Debate Clips Got Replayed the Most on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC by Unknown Author

By Unknown Author In the 24 hours after the candidates’ first confrontation, the three networks replayed several of the pivotal moments, often highlighting different clips. Published: September 28, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dr6B1I

Smoke, Fire and Human Evolution by STEPH YIN

By STEPH YIN Figuring out how to make fire was no doubt an evolutionary boon to our ancestors. But it may have led to our smoking habit and the emergence of tuberculosis. Published: August 8, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2cPDhUS

Hillary Clinton Struggles to Win Back Young Voters From Third Parties by JEREMY W. PETERS and YAMICHE ALCINDOR

By JEREMY W. PETERS and YAMICHE ALCINDOR More than a third of voters ages 18 to 29 say they will vote for a third-party candidate, and when asked to choose a major-party nominee, 10 percent said they would not vote. Published: September 28, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2cPD9F3

Microsoft Reorganizes Its Research Efforts Around A.I. by NICK WINGFIELD

The company will combine its vaunted research group with the unit focused on products that use artificial intelligence, like Bing and Cortana. By NICK WINGFIELD from NYT Technology

Daily Report: When Artificial Intelligence Goes to the Dark Side by QUENTIN HARDY

Criminals are beginning to take advantage of the kind of smart technology that imitates voices and helps people plot the fastest route home. By QUENTIN HARDY from NYT Technology

ESPN Breaking News: New York Yankees

MLB Video: David Ortiz plays final game at Yankee Stadium, receives hug and gift from Mariano Rivera, standing ovation (ESPN) http://ift.tt/14wB2XR September 29, 2016 at 10:31PM

ESPN Breaking News: New York Yankees

Yankees eliminated from postseason contention after Orioles’ 4-0 win over the Blue Jays (ESPN) http://ift.tt/14wB2XR September 29, 2016 at 09:52PM

Ohio, Long a Bellwether, Is Fading on the Electoral Map by JONATHAN MARTIN

By JONATHAN MARTIN It is a jarring change for Ohio’s political veterans, who have long relished having their state at the center of the country’s presidential races. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT U.S. http://nyti.ms/2dhX7aW

Trade Ban to Protect Pangolins: Enough to Save Them? by RACHEL NUWER

By RACHEL NUWER An international agreement now prohibits the commercial sale across international borders of the world’s most trafficked mammals. Enforcement is another matter. Published: September 29, 2016 at 08:00PM from NYT Science http://nyti.ms/2dbntPl

ESPN Breaking News: New England Patriots

Patriots Daily Video Report: QBs Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett limited during Thursday’s light practice – Reiss (ESPN) http://ift.tt/16ZiAbg September 29, 2016 at 08:04PM

Word of the day for September 30, 2016

samizdat , n : (uncountable, often attributive) The secret copying and sharing of illegal publications, chiefly in the Soviet Union; underground publishing and its publications. (countable) A samizdat publication. Banned Books Week, organized by the American Library Association to celebrate the freedom to read and to draw attention to banned and challenged books, is held […]

Picture of the day for September 30, 2016

Picture of the day on September 30, 2016: Dome and crossing of the Roman Catholic church and Monastery of St. Francis, Quito, Ecuador. The monastery complex, the largest architectural ensemble among the historical structures of colonial Latin America, was completed in the 16th century. Construction took 150 years, and the building exhibits a mixture of […]