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News Feed Latest worldwide news Metro-North Disruption Continues, Snarling Commute Officials advised riders of the New Haven line to find alternate routes to work, but for those who were relying on the train, exasperation was the feeling of the day. Lower Health Insurance Premiums to Come at Cost of Fewer Choices With insurance marketplaces set to open next month under the new health care law, consumers may find that insurers have put big limits on their choices. State of the Art A Whole New Idea Half a Camera Married to a big-screen smartphone, Sonys QX cameras turn out great pictures, but the cameras themselves have flaws. Red Bulls Could Miss 2 in Battle for No. 1 Thierry Henry and Jamison Olave are likely to miss Sundays M.L.S. game against the Sounders in Seattle. NY gas station becomes virtual farmyard Sept. 16 - An abandoned gas station in the middle of Manhattan is now a new grazing ground for a flock of life-like sheep sculptures. Tara Cleary reports. Former Teacher Freed After 30-Day Rape Sentence The sentence for rape is under review by the states high court and has prompted critics to call for the removal of the judge who oversaw the case. Sports Oracle Team USA Completes Historic Comeback to Win Americas Cup Oracles victory in Wednesdays race capped an extraordinary comeback, after the team was down 8-1 in the series. New Zealand finished 44 seconds behind in the final race. Fidelity to put more stocks and risk in retirement funds BOSTON (Reuters) - Fidelity Investments, the largest U.S. provider of target-date retirement funds, said on Thursday it will make the investments more aggressive and riskier, with a heavier weighting... U.S., Israel weigh in on Iran's U.N. speech Sept. 25 - Washington says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's U.N. speech is a promising first start but cautioned that "actions are what matter" on a week that will see the U.S. sit down with Iran for the first time in six years. Brazil blaze sparks panic Sept. 26 - Fire crews tackle major blaze at a fertilizer plant in southern Brazil. Paul Chapman reports. Willis, Asomugha Inactive for 49ers Linebacker Patrick Willis and cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha were inactive for the San Francisco 49ers against the St. Louis Rams. Twitter to broadcast NFL video clips as part of new ad program (Reuters) - Twitter said on Wednesday it would carry instant-replay footage from National Football League games as part of a new advertising partnership that could boost the social media company's revenue before its highly anticipated initial public offering. With Stepan Signed, Rangers Prepare to Face Tortorella Derek Stepan ended his holdout by signing a two-year deal with the Rangers on Thursday, when the team faces its former coach, John Tortorella, in Vancouver. Fidelity to put more stocks and risk in retirement funds BOSTON (Reuters) - Fidelity Investments, the largest U.S. provider of target-date retirement funds, said on Thursday it will make the investments more aggressive and riskier, with a heavier weighting... Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. Surgery for Spains King Fuels Debate on Monarchy King Juan Carlos of Spain underwent hip surgery on Tuesday, his fifth operation in 18 months. Larry Ellison glows under shine of America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - For Larry Ellison, the only thing better than winning the America's Cup is winning it against all odds. Turkish Protesters Are Still Said to Be Ailing From Tear Gas Almost 40 percent of protesters surveyed by a Turkish medical group complained of continuing repercussions from their exposure to the tear gas used in last springs antigovernment demonstrations, the group says. Gates tops Forbes rich list again as young wealthy play catch up NEW YORK (Reuters) - The richest 400 Americans are significantly richer in 2013 than they were last year and younger Americans are accumulating wealth at a faster clip than their baby boomer counterparts, according to two reports released Monday. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Lake Pavilion Inside the banquet-style Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serbia Reaches Davis Cup Final Serbia reached the Davis Cup final after Janko Tipsarevic won the decisive singles match against Vasek Pospisil to clinch a 3-2 victory over Canada. Foundation Medicine shares rise 89 percent in market debut (Reuters) - Cancer diagnostic company Foundation Medicine Inc's shares rose as much as 89 percent in their market debut as investors bet on the potential of genomics in the treatment of the... 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." State of the Art In Arrival of 2 iPhones, 3 Lessons Consider Apples two new iPhones, the 5C (budget model) and the 5S. Not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. Merkel's recipe for success The woman who was once written off by critics has shown in a new election that she is Europe's leading political figure, writes Ulf Gartzke Earthquake shakes southern Peru Sept. 26 - Deaths feared after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocks the southern coast of Peru. Paul Chapman reports Jamaican footballer banned for doping Several Jamaican sprinters were banned for doping earlier this year and now a footballer from the Caribbean nation has been suspended. Study Sees a Higher Risk of Storms on the Horizon Rising temperatures and the atmospheric changes they spawn are most likely to generate more severe-weather days in the eastern and central parts of the nation by midcentury, scientists concluded. Markus Hinterhaeuser to direct Salzburg Festival VIENNA (Reuters) - Salzburg Festival veteran Markus Hinterhaeuser is to be the new director of the annual classical music showcase, replacing the controversial Alexander Pereria, who is going to La Scala Milan. Guangzhou moves on labor camps China's third-largest city Guangzhou -- capital of China's richest and most progressive province Guangdong -- has announced it has taken the first concrete steps in unbolting the country's often reviled "Re-education Through Labor" (RTL) system. U.S. to consider relaxing rules on using electronics in flight NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Airplane passengers would be allowed broader use of mobile devices, laptops and tablets during flights, under a proposal U.S. air safety regulators are due to begin considering next week. Economix Blog Majority of Americans Doubt Benefits of Fed Stimulus Only one in three Americans has confidence in the Federal Reserves ability to promote economic growth. U.S. to consider relaxing rules on using electronics in flight NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Airplane passengers would be allowed broader use of mobile devices, laptops and tablets during flights, under a proposal U.S. air safety regulators are due to begin considering next week. The greatest ever sporting comeback? Oracle Team USA safely negotiated the choppy waters of sporting comebacks to pull off a memorable victory against New Zealand to defend the America's Cup -- but what was the secret to their success? Your Money Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage Reverse mortgages, through which people over 62 can tap home equity, are getting streamlined rules to protect both borrowers and lenders. Canadian Natural told to drain Alberta lake due to oil sands leak CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Canadian Natural Resources Ltd has been ordered to drain a lake on the site of its northern Alberta oil sands project so that contamination on the lake's bottom, from a leak that has been spilling tar-like bitumen for months, can be cleaned up. UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. India Ink Can Urban Planning Help Indias Cities Reduce Sexual Violence ? Urban planners and designers argue that apart from better policing, gender-sensitive city planning and design can help make Indias cities safer for women. Apple splits its pitch Can it work? Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart.

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