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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rihanna's Instagram Arrests made Two men in Thailand are in trouble with the law thanks to an Instagram photo posted by pop star Rihanna during her recent visit to the holiday island of Phuket. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Atlanta Takes Opener in W.N.B.A. Conference Finals Tiffany Hayes scored 23 points, and the host Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever for a 1-0 lead in the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference finals. Dance Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Glowing moon created from recycled water bottles Sept. 16 - Hong Kong welcomes the traditional moon festival with a "rising moon" lantern made with 7,000 recycled water bottles. Tara Cleary reports. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Penney to raise up to $932 million in share sale, lowers cash forecast (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc on Friday cut its forecast of year-end cash reserves as it expects to raise up to $932 million in a share sale, suggesting that the retailer is burning through cash faster than expected. Swiss banks tout stability and secrecy to lure rich GENEVA (Reuters) - Switzerland's banking industry is relying on its stability and expertise to ensure it has a bright future as a leading center for managing the assets of the rich, despite a... 'Testing ground' to end poverty Africa will be the testing ground for new strategies to reduce poverty and inequality, says Liberian President. Reforms urged to make UN climate reports shorter, more focused OSLO (Reuters) - Climate experts on a U.N. panel should focus more on shorter reports on specialist subjects such as extreme weather in a shift from sweeping overviews of the kind being prepared this week in Stockholm, many scientists and governments say. McQuaid denies telling team member not to cooperate FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid denied on Thursday an allegation that he told an employee of a professional team not to cooperate with an investigation into disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - Sept 26 Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Caucus Washington Mayor Deems Entire City Government Essential to Avoid Shutdown District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray told the White House that all employees will continue to work even if Congress cant reach an agreement on a stopgap spending bill. 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. Online retailers go hi-tech to size up shoppers and cut returns BERLIN (Reuters) - Online retailers are trying to cajole consumers into revealing their vital statistics with new sizing technology tailored to turn back a tide of returned garments that is hurting... 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. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia (Reuters) - An unmanned Antares rocket blasted off from a seaside launch pad in Virginia on Wednesday, sending a cargo capsule to the International Space Station. Watson not a fan of Cup wildcards Tom Watson has had some great moments in Britain, winning five British Opens. He hopes for more magic at next year's Ryder Cup. Ahead of the series at Gleneagles, Watson said he wants to do away with captain's picks. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Carlyle invests in Dr. Dre's Beats, valuing company at more than $1 bln Sept 27 (Reuters) - Beats Electronics LLC, a maker of headphones founded by rapper Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine, will get a $500 million investment from Carlyle Group , a person familiar... Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition... Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning source MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Executive Chairman Franco Bernabe is considering resigning at a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, a source close to the situation said, as his plans to relaunch the heavily indebted company may not get enough backing. U.N. Investigates New Alleged Chemical Attacks in Syria Inspectors were looking into reports that chemical weapons were used seven times, including three after the Aug. 21 attack that set off an international crisis. Sooners QB Bell Ready for Trip to Notre Dame For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road. Steal My Vacation Norma Kamalis Provence The designer always returns to Provence because of the quality of its olive oil, which she considers the best in the world. Heres her take on getting a taste of the region. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. Arrest in webcam case A college student was arrested for allegedly hijacking the webcams of young women -- among them, the reigning Miss Teen USA -- taking nude images, then blackmailing his victims to send him more explicit material. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. Review 'Rush' hits potholes Back in 1977, Ron Howard made his directorial debut with a low-budget, high-octane car-crash comedy called "Grand Theft Auto." Sunday Routine | Cristin Samper A Break From the Wildlife, With Family On weekends, Cristin Samper, president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, relishes downtime with his wife and two children. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Square Feet Streets Sunny Side Costs Retailers More in Rent Store rents in Manhattan can vary substantially, even on the same block, depending on factors like foot traffic and nearby stores and attractions. Florida family claims cover-up of killing by cop ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida family filed a complaint with a state disciplinary board on Friday alleging that a medical examiner covered up a homicide by a police officer whose dashboard camera in May recorded him pursuing and running over a 38-year-old black man. The allure of pearls explored September 18 - The Victoria Albert Museum in London hosts an exhibit exploring the history of pearls through the centuries from the early Roman Empire to present day. Sharon Reich reports. Obama call was 'totally unexpected' for Iran's Rouhani -source DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's telephone call to new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was "totally unexpected," a source close to Rouhani told Reuters on Saturday. ArtsBeat Llewyn Davis Concert to Benefit Recording Preservation A concert Sunday at Town Hall with Joan Baez, Jack White and others will raise money to help preserve archives of the music that inspired many of the performers. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Knicks and Nets Expected to Share 2015 All-Star Game The N.B.A. will announce on Wednesday that the game will be held at Madison Square Garden, and that the dunk contest and other related events will be at Barclays Center. Theater Review A Mans World Is Being Revived at Metropolitan Playhouse A Mans World, a 1910 drama by Rachel Crothers, is about a novelist and single mother in New York who contends with gossip and stereotypes even within her bohemian circle. Goldman Sachs close to buying stake in Denmark's DONG Energy -paper COPENHAGEN, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs' private equity unit is close to buying a stake in Denmark's oil and gas group DONG Energy, Danish business daily Borsen reported on Friday.

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