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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vettel wins Singapore GP to extend lead Sebastian Vettel extends his championship lead to 60 points with a commanding win at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, claiming victory for the third year in a row at the Marina Bay street circuit and his third successive triumph of this season. Irans President Calls on Israel to Join Nuclear Treaty In his second major speech at the United Nations this week, the new Iranian leader, Hassan Rouhani, said no nation should possess nuclear weapons. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. 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. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. 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. Why I'll never ditch my BlackBerry My BlackBerry is my lifeline. Business looks to UN report for clarity on climate risks LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Companies increasingly factor extreme weather into their strategic planning and a report from the United Nations due on Friday is expected to underscore the heightened risks they face. Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Had a Cheering Section, Dies at 52 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. You're the Boss Blog Jumping Into the Shark Tank Josh Brooks, a Myspace founding team member, can be seen pitching his start-up, On The Run Tech, Friday night on the ABC reality show. Christie's sells $25 million of goods in its first China auction SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Christie's sold $25 million worth of art, jewelry, watches and wine on Thursday at its first auction in China, as it became the latest international auction house to operate on... Currents | Lighting Soaked, Not Welded OverNight lamps are made of stained glass panels immersed in a copper plating bath. More Sway for F.D.A. Is Object of New Bill A bill would give the Food and Drug Administration greater control over compounding pharmacies, which lawmakers say would help prevent another crisis like a meningitis outbreak traced to a Massachusetts pharmacy. In Bronx River, Helping Oysters Stage Comeback After decades of cleanup efforts in the river, a one-acre oyster reef, aimed at serving as an anchor for the marine ecosystem, has been created on the rivers bottom. Lauda The most dangerous years 3-time World Championm Niki Lauda talks about the dangers of racing F1 cars in the 70's. China state sector a honey pot for corrupt officials * Focus on engineering, procurement and construction contracts The Mystery of the Ordinary A look at the Ren Magritte survey at the Museum of Modern Art. U.S. says US Air, American should not get Justice Dept documents WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that US Airways and American Airlines , whose proposed merger has been stalled by government opposition, should not get... Bill Clinton impersonates Bono Bill Clinton answers Bono's impersonation with one of his own U.S. completes America's Cup comeback to beat NZ Oracle Team USA produced a stunning comeback to retain the America's Cup and leave Emirates New Zealand heartbroken following a titanic tussle. T Magazine Feeling For | A Reed Krakoff Clutch that Travels Well The designer explains why he created this document pouch, which can double as a chic clutch, for women on the go. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Gareth Pugh Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Gadgetwise With New Stylus, LeapFrog Tackles Reading and Writing The LeapReader is an electronic pen that sounds out letters and words in LeapFrog books and teaches children how to write them. High Low Finance Chryslers Owners Are Racing For the Cliff The preliminary prospectus filed by the automaker suggests that the companys chief executive is willing to go to extremes to scuttle its proposed I.P.O. Ad Campaigns Compete as Health Law Rollout Looms As the Obama administration prepares to put the health care law in place, it faces an aggressive Republican campaign to prevent its success. Balotelli Gets Three-Match Ban for Red Card Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. Seeking Tacos in Their Purest Form A quest for the kind of tacos you might find on any corner of Mexico City. Bale Has Setback, but His New Team Is Surging Ahead Two goals by Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid defeat Getafe, 4-1, but Gareth Bale sat out after sustaining an injury during warm-ups at Madrids Santiago Bernabu stadium. No clear path to ending U.S. debt limit, spending impasse WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday refused to give in to President Barack Obama's demand for straightforward bills to run the government beyond September 30 and to increase borrowing authority to avoid a historic default. U.S., Israel weigh in on Iran's U.N. speech Sept. 25 - Washington says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's U.N. speech is a promising first start but cautioned that "actions are what matter" on a week that will see the U.S. sit down with Iran for the first time in six years. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Anthony Vaccarello Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio. Fitch SFR Spin-Off Plan Exposes Vivendi Holders to Event Risk (The following statement was released by the rating agency) LONDON, September 12 (Fitch) Vivendi's plan to split itself in two exposes bondholders to the risk that they will end up invested in SFR, the group's French telecom operations, rather than its better-performing media assets and Brazil's GVT, Fitch Ratings says. The credit impact on Vivendi's 'BBB' rating would depend mainly on how debt was allocated to the two separate companies in any proposed transaction. Vivendi could end 2013 DealBook First-Round Bidding to Begin in Auction of IMG Talent Agency First round bids for the IMG, which represents athletes and entertainers including Peyton Manning and Justin Timberlake, are due on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter. Business behind the World Cup Alex Thomas takes a look at the marketing drive leading up to the most widely watched sporting event in the world. Connecticut governor sees partial rail line fix by weekend (Reuters) - Connecticut's governor said Metro North might be able to restore partial power to a vital rail line by the weekend so the thousands of his state's residents who work in New York City,... Alonso saves cycling team Ferrari star Fernando Alonso has decided to buy the cash-strapped Spanish Euskaltel Euskadi cycling team. UPDATE 2-Alitalia seeks capital hike, Air France-KLM votes against -source * China, Russia, UAE show interest in Alitalia stake (Recasts, adds details, analyst, Air France-KLM) City Room New York Today Slow Train, No Train What you need to know for Thursday a Metro-North commuting nightmare, clouds creep in and the Yankees playoff quest ends. PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Sept 26 Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

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