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News Feed Latest worldwide news E.P.A. Rules on Emissions at Existing Coal Plants Might Give States Leeway The states might be given latitude on how to reach carbon limits. Some states are already well on their way; others dont see global warming as a pressing problem. Volkswagen Says It Will Bring Electric Vehicle to U.S. in Two Years The European automaker joins a growing field of alternative energy vehicles on the market. T Magazine Sign of the Times | The Virtues of Fine in the Age of Awesome In an age of superlatives, vacation runs the risk of becoming a space reserved for extreme adventure and alienating exclusivity. Whatever happened to things being simply good enough, or even simply enjoyable? Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. UPDATE 1-Argentina says antitrust agency to study Telefonica deal BUENOS AIRES, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Argentina's antitrust regulator will study a proposal by Spanish-owned Telefonica to gain control of Telecom Italia, both of which operate in the South American... World leaders condemn terror attack at Nairobi mall Reaction to a brazen attack at Nairobi's Westgate Mall that left dozens dead and hundreds more wounded poured in Saturday from around the world, with leaders condemning the killings and pledging support to Kenya Court orders bus tsunami payout In the first ruling of its kind in Japan, a court has ordered a kindergarten to pay almost $2 million to the parents of four of five children who were killed after staff put them on a bus that drove straight into the path of an oncoming tsunami. Struggling, San Jose Tests a Way to Cut Benefits The city that calls itself the capital of Silicon Valley is planning to cut pensions and other benefits to fight its escalating fiscal woes, and other municipalities are watching. Where are the black models? Trailblazing former supermodel Iman is speaking out against "runway racism," saying black women are disappearing from catwalks. Chinese tourist boom ripples out to more destinations SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Chinese tourists are seeking more exotic locales for their trips as the popularity of most of their top 20 destinations soars, TripAdvisor said on Tuesday, reflecting the boom... Soros to marry for third time with three-day New York celebration NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and active supporter of liberal political causes, is set to marry health care and education consultant Tamiko... Kenya Forces Said to Be Securing Mall After Long Standoff The bloody standoff at a Kenyan shopping mall edged closer to a conclusion on Monday night, with Kenyan officials saying that there were no more civilians trapped inside. At South Alabama, New to Big Time, Big Aspirations Less than six years after deciding to add the sport, the Jaguars are hoping that joining the Football Bowl Subdivision Alabama will bring bowl berths and championships. Kenyan president says militants "defeated" Sept. 24 - Kenya's president said that his forces had "defeated" Islamists from Somalia's al Shabaab. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. UPDATE 2-Fed following up on report of unusual trading around FOMC statement WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it was following up with news organizations over a report of unusual trading around the release of its monetary policy statement last week. Motherlode Blog 6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Talk Money With Your Children Many parents would rather talk to their children about sex than about money, but far too few have stopped to figure out why and how to get over it. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall, Brazil telecom up on Telefonica deal By Priscila Jordo and Silvio Cascione SAO PAULO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks dropped on Tuesday, tracking global shares lower as a lack of clarity over the future of U.S. fiscal and monetary policies weighed on emerging market assets. The decline was tempered in Brazil by gains in shares of telecom companies after Spanish firm Telefonica struck a deal to raise its stake in Telecom Italia, paving the way for a possible consolidation in the Brazilian mobile phone market. Going hungry in Syria Sept. 24 - Rights group Save the Children finds a growing number of children are at risk of malnutrition as a result of the conflict in Syria. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Versace's former Miami mansion sells for $41.5 million at auction. Sept. 27 - The landmark Miami mansion where the late fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead is sold at auction for $41.5 million. Mana Rabiee reports. Dashboard Today in Small Business Health Care Confusion Sales of vinyl records increase. A guide for small businesses looking to hire I.T. project managers. Why you shouldnt be loyal to your bank. India Adjusts Short-Term Interest Rates The changes were aimed at maintaining control of inflation while also making credit somewhat more available to the countrys troubled industrial sector. What a U.S. shutdown means Ticktock. Ticktock. The most ruthless al-Assad? He's the strongman behind the strongman Maher al-Assad. Comet hunter gets deep-sixed The most-traveled comet-hunter mission in history has ended, NASA announced with reluctance Friday as it shut the book on the Deep Impact spacecraft. Economix Blog The Path to Dysfunction A loss of leadership leverage, gerrymandering and political donations are among the reasons for the looming government shutdown, but so is a disregard of facts, an economist writes. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Giorgio Armani Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Managing the financial meltdown CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Sheila Bair, who helped oversee the U.S. banking system during the 2008 crisis. Police UM's Henderson Appeared to Have Drugs The Oxford police chief says Mississippi guard Marshall Henderson appeared to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop in May. FOREX-Euro falls as Draghi strikes a dovish tone * Euro fails to hold early gains after German election * Euro zone PMIs improve, but German factory PMI dips * Aussie rises as China manufacturing growth picks up * Fed must push against threats to... Group boasts of iPhone 5S hack A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Saudi Arabia worst on women's legal issues -report WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Saudi Arabia tops the list of countries for laws that limit women's economic potential, while South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa have made... Well Questioning Steroid Shots for Back Pain A new review of studies suggests that injecting any liquid, even plain saline solution, works just as well as steroid injections for back pain. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. UPDATE 1-Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - "The Conjuring," a low-budget horror movie about a haunted farmhouse, spooked two pricey competitors and the "Despicable Me" minions to win a crowded weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Racing's $186 million man Heavyweight champions share a variety of qualities -- but one that often exposes their true nature is the desire for more success as soon as it is achieved. Brazil's central bank says forex intervention has worked BRASILIA, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Brazil's foreign exchange market intervention program has effectively reduced volatility for the Brazilian currency, central bank chief Alexandre Tombini said on Tuesday. Belcourt Castle in Newport Gets a Face-Lift A Gilded Age dowager in Newport gets a makeover that may finally put its troubled past to rest.

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