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News Feed Latest worldwide news SEC says big Ponzi scheme targeted investors in Japan (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission said it has uncovered an "extensive and egregious" Ponzi scheme run by a Las Vegas executive who raised more than $800 million from thousands of... Damascus Syrians welcome U.N. chemical arms eradication vote Sept. 28 - Syrians in Damascus say the U.N. Security Council resolution to remove chemical weapons from the country is a positive step forward. Nathan Frandino reports. College Roundup Ohio State Streak Is at 17 With Win Over Wisconsin Blake Bell threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard in the fourth quarter and No. 14 Oklahoma beat No. 22 Notre Dame, 35-21, on Saturday in South Bend, Ind. After the Floods in Colorado, a Deluge of Worry About Leaking Oil As waters recede from Colorados drilling epicenter, the sight of drowning oil wells has inflamed the debate over the environment. Sports Briefing | Basketball Knee Surgery for Timberwolves Forward Minnesota Timberwolves forward Chase Budinger will be out indefinitely to have surgery on his injured left knee 5 theories on how 'Breaking Bad' will end Five years. Sixty-two episodes. One big, presumably bloody finale. Social safety nets = happiness Benjamin Radcliff says across the Western world, the happiest people live in countries with generous social safety nets. Which model earns $42 million? On the heels of London Fashion Week, CNN takes a look at how a new generation of supermodels are moving beyond the catwalk and making millions from their own brand. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Recipes for Health Imam Bayildi Although this iconic Turkish dish contains quite a bit of olive oil, its a much lighter dish than the classic. Bear looks for Dollywood? Black bear creates a scene in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. WBIR reports. UPDATE 1-Nigeria central bank cracks down on money laundering LAGOS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank has announced new measures to tackle money laundering it says is weakening the naira currency and risks pushing up inflation, and which it suspects... Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. holdUPDATE 4-Italian president hopes to solve political crisis without new vote ROME, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Italy's president began talks on Sunday to pull the country out of a new political crisis, attempting to undercut a move by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to bring... The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. UPDATE 1-Commercial cargo ship reaches International Space Station Sept 29 (Reuters) - An unmanned U.S. commercial cargo ship flew to the International Space Station on Sunday, completing the primary goal of its test flight before supply runs begin in December. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. Today's Economist A Health Care Fight That Punishes Federal Workers Critics of the Affordable Care Act continue to misrepresent its provisions, including one about coverage for Congress and its employees, an economist writes. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Twitter The angriest place on the Internet? Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments. Roche immunotherapy drug may be "game changer" in lung cancer * Engineered antibody drug helps immune system fight cancer America's Cup 'new-age speed' The America's Cup, the most prestigious yachting race in the world and its oldest at 162 years, will seemingly join the aviation age this weekend when a new design of boat sails as fast as 52 mph. Historic phone call between Obama and Iran's Rouhani Sep. 27 - In the highest level contact between the two countries since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, U.S. President Barack Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speak by phone Friday. Gavino Garay reports. Notre Dame Out of AP Top 25; Arizona State In Notre Dame has dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll after losing its second game of the season, and Arizona State moved in after the Sun Devils' win prompted Southern California to fire coach Lane Kiffin. Josh Leivo Scores Twice to Lead Maple Leafs Josh Leivo scored twice in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in the preseason finale for both teams. "I'm not Tarzan," Pope Francis tells young crowd CAGLIARI, Sardinia (Reuters) - Pope Francis brought laughter to a crowd of young people on Sunday when he told them he was not "Tarzan" but gets his staying power during times of difficulty from his faith. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. U.N. Climate Panel Endorses Ceiling on Global Emissions Top climate scientists on Friday embraced an upper limit on greenhouse gases while warning that it is likely to be exceeded within decades if efforts to curb emissions are not rapidly accelerated. Israel and Others in Mideast View Overtures of U.S. and Iran With Suspicion Irans rivals worry about its sincerity, and fear that President Obamas desire for a diplomatic deal will only buy Iran time to continue its march toward building a nuclear weapon. T Magazine On View | The Natural History of American Design An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center of artifacts from the Americas, which were lent to New York fashion designers by the American Museum of Natural History nearly a century ago, is unexpectedly relevant today. Your Money Adviser Locked Out of the Insurance Marketplace The decision by several states not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has left many paradoxically too poor to receive financial help for health care. Miss Philippines crowned Miss World 2013 after protests JAKARTA (Reuters) - Miss Philippines was crowned Miss World 2013 on Saturday at a tightly guarded ceremony in Bali, Indonesia, after the contest was plagued by protests from Muslim hardliners and fears that extremist groups could try to disrupt the event. Design Notebook You Are What You Stack In the aspirational space known as the living room, coffee table books tell the world what kind of person you want to be. FOREX-Dollar drops broadly on possible U.S. government shutdown * Speculators cut bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in latest week Steve Mills Returns, Grunwald Out as Knicks GM Steve Mills is returning to the New York Knicks as president and general manager, replacing Glen Grunwald in a front-office shake-up just days before the start of training camp. Should Chelsea have got back with an ex? Did Chelsea make the wrong move in reappointing Jose Mourinho as manager? Roundup City Humbles United in Manchester Derby Sergio Agero scored twice as Manchester City rolled, 4-1, in the first derby between the rivals since the retirement of United Manager Alex Ferguson. UPDATE 1-Commercial cargo ship reaches International Space Station Sept 29 (Reuters) - An unmanned U.S. commercial cargo ship flew to the International Space Station on Sunday, completing the primary goal of its test flight before supply runs begin in December. Islanders Coach Is Tough on Himself and His Team Coach Jack Capuano has used his background in various levels of professional hockey to turn his young Islanders team into a club with playoff experience. Sunday Routine | Cristin Samper A Break From the Wildlife, With Family On weekends, Cristin Samper, president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, relishes downtime with his wife and two children.

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