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News Feed Latest worldwide news Danny Ludeman to retire as head of Wells Fargo Advisors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Danny Ludeman, who has led Wells Fargo Advisors and a predecessor brokerage firm for almost 15 years, will retire as of January 1, 2014, the Wells Fargo Co. brokerage unit said... Britain's FTSE 100 pressured by U.S. fiscal hurdles * Technical analysts remain bullish, Alpari targets 6,700 Buyout group gets 45 percent stake in Mexico's Maxcom in tender offer MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A group of investors led by Mexican private equity firm Ventura Capital Privado has acquired 44.69 percent of telecom Maxcom's outstanding shares after concluding its... 92 babies rescued from traffickers CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports on a Chinese police operation to crack down on a criminal gang trafficking in babies. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Siege is new blow to Kenya tourism Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said yesterday. Getting a Dog Into a No-Pet Building Requests for waivers of no-pet rules on disability grounds are on the upswing. This is creating St. Bernard-size headaches for buildings. T Magazine On View | Friendly Sculptures Derived From Scary Weather The artist Nathalie Miebach creates whimsical pieces that represent complex scientific data related to unusual weather patterns. Westerners race into North Korea -- by bike When Bernt Johansson crossed the mountainous countryside of North Korea into the city of Rason, the crowds there reminded the Swedish biker of the adulation that greeted his 1976 Olympic gold finish in Montreal. U.S. smokejumper dies in fall A smokejumper in Idaho died in a parachuting accident Friday, according to the Bureau of Land Management. New York's MoMA exhibition explores Rene Magritte's surrealist work NEW YORK (Reuters) - Belgian painter Rene Magritte's work, featuring men in bowler hats, mysterious landscapes and bright blue skies, may be familiar to many art lovers, but a new exhibition focuses attention on the artist's surrealist pieces. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ CFTC alleges $42 million ethanol futures fraud against bank NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday accused a Texas man of defrauding a bank of $42.4 million using ethanol futures contracts. Oktoberfest attracts millions of thirsty beer lovers Sept. 23 - Up to six million visitors are expected to descend on the world's largest beer festival, the Munich Oktoberfest. Elly Park reports. What's behind U.S. budget showdown? Unless a deal is reached, a U.S. government shutdown is less than two days away -- and the fate of the world's largest economy hangs in the balance. Snack food with a dose of Zen September 18 - A Japanese man finds Buddha in corn snacks. Sharon Reich reports. Knicks and Nets, Growing Rivals, Will Work Together to Host All-Star Events The All-Star Game will be held at Madison Square Garden. Barclays Center will host the dunk contest, the 3-point shooting contest and the skills challenge. Breakingviews Diplomatic deal-making Sept. 24 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists discuss the unique structure and tactics in the $29 bln merger between U.S.-based Applied Materials and the Japanese Tokyo Electron. Howell Wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship England's David Howell ended a seven-year winless drought with a playoff victory over American Peter Uihlein to capture the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Sunday. 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. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Maison Martin Margiela Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Schohaja. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. Golf Capsules Peter Uihlein came within inches away from shooting the first 59 on the European Tour when his eagle putt on the last hole veered left Friday in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Djokovic joins elite group at summit The grand slams could have gone better for Novak Djokovic this year. And he's on the verge of losing the top ranking to Rafael Nadal. But Djokovic had reason to celebrate Monday when he became the ninth man to spend 100 weeks at No. 1. Amplats strikers in South Africa to rally on Monday JOHANNESBURG, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Striking South African workers at mines operated by Anglo American Platinum kept the company guessing about whether they will call off the stoppage at a rally on Monday. Arielle Haves, Cliff Bayer The bride is a student at New York University School of Medicine. The groom is a managing director for the investment banking division of UBS. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) China's rich wealthier than thought China's urban rich are making far more than they officially report, suggesting the wealth gap in the world's second largest economy is much higher than previously thought, according to a new study. 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. Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. Man snags 13-foot, 1,100-lb gator An Arkansas man caught a record breaking 13-foot, 9 inch alligator that weighed 1,100 pounds. Deadly typhoon makes landfall in southern China Sept. 23 - At least 25 people are dead after typhoon Usagi hits southern China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. UPDATE 1-Pentagon finalizes $7.8 bln in F-35 contracts with Lockheed WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday said it had finalized two contracts with Lockheed Martin Corp valued at $7.8 billion for 71 more F-35 fighter jets, citing what it called significant reductions in the cost of the new radar-evading warplane. UPDATE 1-Wall St Week Ahead-Investors brace for volatility as shutdown seems likely NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - As a last-minute deal to resolve tense spending negotiations in Washington appeared less and less likely, U.S. stock investors braced for an outcome that had previously... Adding Diversity to Lacrosse in New York City Nonprofit groups in New York City have been attracting a racially and economically diverse population to play a sport long associated with elite prep schools. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests.

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