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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'New Girl' Taye Diggs to guest star Jess may be in a new relationship with Nick, but an eligible bachelor is about to catch her eye. His name? Taye Diggs. Three space station crewmembers land after 166-day mission CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut left the International Space Station on Tuesday, leaving a skeleton crew to maintain the outpost until replacements arrive later this month. Louis Vuitton steps up accessories revamp with new designer PARIS (Reuters) - Louis Vuitton has hired Proenza Schouler accessories designer Darren Spaziani as part of the luxury brand's efforts to reposition itself as more exclusive and upmarket. Giving airline food a lift Take a look inside airline catering company Gate Gourmet's Hong Kong kitchens where they make their in-flight meals. Santiago Calatrava Collects Critics as Well as Fans The architect Santiago Calatrava is collecting critics as buildings develop problems. Global Health Arsenic Contamination Threatens Water in Hanoi Aggressive pumping is draining aquifers, creating an opening for arsenic-contaminated water to leach into a major drinking-water aquifer that serves Hanoi, Vietnam, researchers say. Tigers Clinch Playoff Spot With 4-2 Win Over Twins There was no celebrating in the Detroit Tigers clubhouse after their latest victory. No need for goggles or champagne just yet. Not Used to Losing, Yankees Enlist a Star Who Is The Yankees on Wednesday will give away 18,000 Charlie Brown bobbleheads to commemorate their penultimate regular season home game. 10 things U.S. does better than anyone 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. Fairfax's Watsa confident BlackBerry bid will succeed TORONTO (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Prem Watsa said on Wednesday he is confident the consortium he leads can find the money to fund its $4.7 billion bid for smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd. CLO panelists see continued challenges amidst strong market NEW YORK (Reuters) - While new collateralized loan obligation (CLO) issuance has already exceeded $57 billion this year, several panelists speaking about the CLO market at the 19th Annual Thomson... Housing Recovery Seems Still on Track Home values and home prices are rising, according to several surveys. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that Chinas influence has eclipsed even Russias across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Roll Over? Fat Chance. More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs 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. Emmys Draw 17 Million Viewers, Up From Recent Shows The audience was the largest in almost a decade and, notably, had competition from the big winner of the night, AMCs Breaking Bad. UPDATE 1-Pentagon aims to finalize Lockheed F-35 contract within days WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Pentagon expects to finalize a contract with Lockheed Martin Corp for the sixth and seventh batches of F-35 fighter jets within days, the deputy director of the... Obama, Clinton promote healthcare reform ahead of October 1 start NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama teamed up with his one-time rivals Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday to highlight the benefits of U.S. healthcare reform, a week before one of the controversial law's key elements, new insurance exchanges, go live. Even if Federers Game Wanes, His Moneymaking Potential May Not Roger Federer has long been the most popular player on the Tour, but how will his marketability fare when he is no longer an elite player? FOREX-Dollar weakens as U.S. budget woes weigh * Dollar slips as US govt shutdown concerns leave traders wary Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. Return of risky PIKs doesn't mean high defaults Moody's NEW YORK, Sept 25 (IFR) - The comeback of risky payment-in-kind (PIK) notes, a type of high-yield bond popular before the financial crisis, is unlikely to lead to the same high default rates as... The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Attack in Iraq leaves 10 dead Attackers shot dead at least 10 people in a strike on government targets in the northern Iraqi city of Hawija on Wednesday, police said. Bear Creek passes hurdle on one Peru mine, optimistic on other Denver, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Bear Creek Mining Corp has secured environmental approvals for its Corani mine in Peru, but development of the large silver project will likely remain on hold for now,... 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. Toll in Pakistani Earthquake Rises Past 300 Soldiers and rescue workers scrambled to reach victims in one of the countrys remotest areas, frequently troubled by natural and man-made disasters. Rachel Reider, David Kwitman The bride works for Bloomingdales; the groom, for Prudential. Report 'Hidden income' makes China's rich wealthier China's urban rich are making far more than they officially report, suggesting the wealth gap in the world's second largest economy is far higher than previously thought, according to a new study. IMF official says U.S. Fed mindful of global impact BOGOTA (Reuters) - Latin America's growth outlook is shaky and a delay in pulling back economic stimulus in the United States shows the Federal Reserve is mindful of the impact its actions can have... Bits Blog Elance Pairs Hunt for Temp Work With Cloud Computing The ranks of temporary online workers continue to grow, and Elance, an online job site, is setting up virtual private networks of trusted freelancers that companies can call on as needed. The 30-Minute Interview Jeffrey I. Sussman Jeffrey I. Sussman Mr. Sussman is the founder and president of the Property Group Partners, which develops and manages office buildings. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Well Behavior Therapy Aids Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Adding cognitive behavioral therapy may be more effective than an antipsychotic drug for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, a new study found. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | New Short Video Series Reveals Mysteries of Natural World On what topic would you like to see Mr. Gorman create a ScienceTake video? College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football. U.S. should adopt faster payments system Fed's Pianalto WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States needs to establish real-time consumer and business payments to replace its current costly practices, which still rely far too heavily on paper checks,... IMF official says U.S. Fed mindful of global impact BOGOTA (Reuters) - Latin America's growth outlook is shaky and a delay in pulling back economic stimulus in the United States shows the Federal Reserve is mindful of the impact its actions can have on other countries, an International Monetary Fund official said on Wednesday. An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account.

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