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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. Kipsang smashes marathon record Moments after crossing the line, the new marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang had just one thought on his mind -- "I can run faster". Sports of The Times The N.F.L. Protects the Pocket While Black Quarterbacks Transcend It Even as the number of starting black quarterbacks increases, the pro football establishment resists their freewheeling style of play. Rare bomb attack in Iraqi Kurdish capital kills six Sept. 29 - Bomb attack hits Iraqi Kurdish capital of Arbil, leaving six dead. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Obama Brings Up Manhattan Traffic in Call With Irans Leader Midtown faces gridlock during an annual United Nations meeting, and President Obama commiserated with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran about it. Advertising Apple Passes Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand Apple, named most valuable brand by Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, is one of five technology companies among the top 10. Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321. Resignations In Italy Put Government In Crisis The withdrawal of five ministers from the coalition government sets off a new crisis that could put Europes stability at risk. Currents | Lighting Soaked, Not Welded OverNight lamps are made of stained glass panels immersed in a copper plating bath. Michael Hill to Run Marlins' Baseball Operations Talking about the direction of the Miami Marlins, new personnel boss Michael Hill thrust out his right hand adorned with an enormous World Series championship ring. Most powerful female politician ever? Frugal, discreet and boring -- just some of the ways Angela Merkel has been described by peers. So how did the German chancellor became the most powerful woman in the world? Economix Blog A Report Card on Education Reform A discussion with Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University; and John Engler, the head of the Business Roundtable, about the state of the education system. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. Kenya Presses Assault Against Mall Attackers Gunshots and explosions emanated from the Westgate mall in Nairobi after Kenyan forces moved in for a major assault against heavily armed Islamist militants. ArQule up on hope for lung cancer drug revival (Reuters) - ArQule Inc shares jumped 19 percent on hopes that additional data from a discontinued trial could revive its experimental drug, tivantinib, as a treatment for lung cancer. Bill Gates Control-Alt-Delete a mistake If you pressed Control-Alt-Delete to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry. Cost-cutting Wear your luggage Products like Jaktogo allow you to wear your luggage. Sayonara, baggage fees! Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. The Lede What Irans President Said, Is Said to Have Said and Says He Said In an interview broadcast by CBS News on Thursday, Irans new president, Hassan Rouhani, rejected accusations that he had not clearly acknowledged the historical reality of the Holocaust in remarks to CNN earlier this week. More than 30 still missing after Australia-bound refugee boat sank police JAKARTA (Reuters) - More than 30 people were still missing two days after a boat carrying asylum seekers to Australia sank off the Indonesian coast, killing 22 people including seven children, Indonesian security officials said on Sunday. Music Review Massive Attack V Adam Curtis, a Film and a Concert The title of Massive Attack V Adam Curtis provides the basic information of this film-concert combination but cannot capture the space and sound of the experience. Robert Barnard, Award-Winning Writer of British Crime Cozies, Dies at 76 Mr. Barnard, the author of 40 novels, was an accomplished creator of the cozy genre, murder mysteries that feature picturesque settings, colorful characters and minimal violence. 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. Banks regulator could soften rules on securitised products-FT Sept 29 (Reuters) - The world's banks watchdog could relax stringent capital rules on securitisation or asset-backed products as part of a second look at the instruments blamed for triggering the... 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. The Week Nesting Coffins and Low Expectations for a Comet Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week monitoring the nations power supply and a milestone in sustainable energy. AXA set to seal private-equity spin-off FT PARIS (Reuters) - AXA is set to confirm the closing of a deal to spin off its private-equity arm early this week, the head of AXA Private Equity said in an interview with the Financial Times. Titans Lose Jake Locker to Injury, Beat Jets 38-13 The Titans beat up Geno Smith. The New York Jets knocked Jake Locker out of the game with a hip injured seriously enough to send Tennessee's quarterback to the hospital. Breaking Bad Creator Gilligan in Deal for CBS Show, Battle Creek Vince Gilligan wrote the new series, a police drama, for CBS 10 years ago, and it will begin next fall. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. The Texas Tribune Its Not the Rare Birds They Mind So Much. Its the Watchdogs. Texas ranchers are crucial to the protection of the declining lesser prairie chicken, but they must set aside their deep suspicion of government efforts. GLOBAL MARKETS-Roiled by U.S. Italian politics, safe-havens gain * US stock futures, dollar hit as government closure nears Dance Review Works With a Playful Streak at City Ballet Christopher Wheeldons Carnival of the Animals, Peter Martinss Jeu de Cartes and Jerome Robbinss Four Seasons were part of the New York City Ballets Just for Fun program. Pee-powered cell phone points to 'smart toilet' technology Aug. 13 - Does the call of nature hold the answer to a new form of renewable energy? Scientists in the UK are confident that it does. With backing from both the British government and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the researchers have developed a method for charging mobile phones with human urine. Matthew Stock reports. With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. Debt ceiling showdown creates scramble for T-bills, investors pay to lend NEW YORK (Reuters) - The impending showdown over raising the U.S. debt ceiling is creating distortions in short-term Treasury bills, and as the government pares back new debt sales some worry that... MARKET PULSE-J.C. Penney, United Continental, Arqule, Yahoo (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S.... Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said. Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV.

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