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News Feed Latest worldwide news Living in Bayside, Queens The neighborhood is an archetypical suburban haven tucked within the citys bounds. 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. Sailing-Oracle Team USA wins America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA won the 34th America's Cup on Wednesday, coming from behind to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand in the tie-breaking 19th race of the finals. Late UTEP Coach Haskins Among Lapchick Winners Naismith Hall of Famer Don Haskins, who led Texas Western to one of the most memorable NCAA championships, women's basketball pioneer Theresa Grentz and former Iowa and USC coach George Raveling have been selected as the 2013 recipients of the Lapchick Character Award, PRESS DIGEST-Hong Kong - Sept 25 HONG KONG, Sept 25 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Hong Kong newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Big Ticket A Charming Corner for $12.3 Million A fully renovated prewar duplex, with five bedrooms and a separate guest suite, features open city views to the north and east. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ weakens for second day as Fed, budget issues eyed * C$ at C$1.0311 against U.S. dollar * U.S. budget, Fed tapering uncertainty remain in focus * Bond prices mixed across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar... 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Sports Briefing | Soccer Balotelli Barred for Three Games Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. ONeal, New Partner in the Kings, Is Not Silent Shaquille ONeal apologized for calling the Kings the Queens a decade ago and said he saw no conflict of interest with his job as an analyst on the TNT program Inside the N.B.A. UPDATE 1-Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry? SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair products from her start-up business, Rock Your Hair. France's Bouygues says 4G rollout ahead of schedule PARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Bouygues Telecom said the roll-out of its new superfast mobile network was ahead of schedule and would cover 63 percent of the French population by the Oct. 1 launch. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Emergency declared around Olympic city Sochi because of floods SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Regional authorities declared a state of emergency in Sochi and evacuated a village because of flooding and mudslides less than five months before the Russian city hosts the Winter Olympics. Sanofi cholesterol drug touted as potential $3-bln blockbuster * New biotech drug targets protein to fight bad cholesterol Foreign funds aim to buy Spanish property managers before market awakens * Sources name Cerberus Capital, Centerbridge Partners, Lone Star 10 things the U.S. does better Love it or hate it (and feel free to do both) the U.S. is the world' s undisputed leader, at least at these things. ArtsBeat Despite TVs Glorious Present, Emmy Awards Opt to Look Back Dave Itzkoff and Jon Caramanica live blogged the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. All the queen's horses His uncle Harry has promised the newest addition to the royal family that he will have "fun" -- and if a centuries old tradition is to be followed, it is an odds on certainty that horse racing will play a prominent role in young Prince George's future social life. Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. 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. Tokyo Electron takeover could be a mold-breaker for Japan TOKYO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc's $10 billion acquisition of Tokyo Electron Ltd is more than just a milestone foreign takeover in Japan - it's a rare forward-looking deal in a... Analysis 49ers on Edge of Falling Apart or Snapping Back San Francisco has fallen short of expectations defined as the point spread by an average of 17.5 points this season. Phillips Pet Food Supplies exploring sale of company - sources Sept 25 (Reuters) - Phillips Pet Food Supplies is in talks to sell the distribution company to potential buyers in a deal that could be worth nearly $600 million, three sources familiar with the... BlackBuried Indonesia failings offer lessons for Apple, Samsung SINGAPORE/JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has long been a surprising jewel in the crown of BlackBerry Ltd, a rare market where its devices enjoyed mass appeal. But the country also highlights the struggling company's failure to embrace the emerging economies that are leading smartphone sales growth across the globe. Treasury Puts a Date on When Cash May Run Out Oct. 17 Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew warned in a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner on Wednesday that the government may not be able to pay its bills in mid-October unless a budget deal is made. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Anthony Vaccarello Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. Straight Sets And the Winner of the Big Four Popularity Contest Is Murray? According to one celebrity marketing index, Andy Murray is the most appealing of the so-called Big Four in mens tennis. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. UPDATE 2-In relief for Barrick, Chile court doesn't nix mine permit SANTIAGO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chile's Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a freeze on Barrick Gold Corp's suspended Pascua-Lama gold mine but the Toronto-based miner escaped having the project's environmental permit revoked. Currents | Furniture Learning from the Black Lumberjack Robert Rising hosts furniture-making workshops in his yard in Ardsley, N.Y. 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. Phys Ed How Physical Fitness May Promote School Success Physically fit children absorb and retain new information more effectively than children who are out of shape, a new study finds, raising timely questions about the wisdom of slashing schools physical education programs. Spieth's Decision to Turn Pro Dates to Olympic Tiger Woods knew he was ready to turn pro when he shot a 66 at age 20 in the second round of the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham St. Annes. He closed with a pair of 70s and tied for 22nd, his best finish as an amateur in 14 professional events. His father referred to it as his "coming out party." Township girl to opera diva Abbey Road Studios in London. This is where The Beatles produced some of their classic records. It's a long way from the Cape Town townships where Pumeza Matshikiza grew up, but this is where the South African soprano is recording her debut album. Woods and Stenson Nominated for Player of Year Award Tiger Woods, Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson are among the five nominees for the PGA Tour's Player of the Year, the tour said on Monday. 18 Under To Help a Shy Child, Listen Shyness is part of the range of the human normal, but it can also be an indicator of bullying, anxiety, a learning problem or other issues. UPDATE 1-Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTyton LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Private equity group Doughty Hanson said it sold a 20.9 percent stake in cable equipment maker HellermannTyton Group Plc for about 119 million pounds ($191.21 million). Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf.

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