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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brooklyn Botanic Garden Defends Decision to Suspend Science Program The garden, which has faced criticism for temporarily closing its science center and laying off three employees last month, cited the disrepair of the building and a $750,000 budget gap. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Potash Corp sees China stake in Uralkali as 'non event' Sept 24 (Reuters) - China's acquisition of a 12.5 percent stake in Russian potash producer Uralkali looks to be a "non-event," the chief financial officer of Canadian rival Potash Corp of Saskatchewan said on Tuesday. Dot Earth Blog Encouraging Results Seen in First Nationwide Look at Gas Leaks from Drilling Boom A nationwide look at natural gas emissions from fracking operations finds much less leakage than industry critics claim. Japan sales tax hike masks bigger problem of welfare spending * Sales tax hike, spending cuts initially meant as package Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. Police seek teen in family killings A missing Nevada teenager, who was initially thought to have been a possible victim following the killing of his mother and brother, is now a suspect in the case, police said. Ryder Cup 2014 David vs. Goliath? If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch -- the journeyman's champion up against one of golf's greatest legends. The 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy clash is a classic story waiting to happen. T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels. DealBook A Mortgage Market Out of Balance The vast system that provides home loans to millions of Americans has long been a strange place. A surprising development has made it even stranger. Seeking cheaper widgets, NYC to share procurement data Sept 24 (Reuters) - When New York's Rockland County needed to buy two new asphalt rollers for highway construction projects this summer, it saved $38,000 by looking halfway across the country - in... Mets Maestro Heading Back to His Podium James Levine is to return to the podium of the Met after an absence of more than two years brought on by health problems. CLO panelists see continued challenges amidst strong market NEW YORK (Reuters) - While new collateralized loan obligation (CLO) issuance has already exceeded $57 billion this year, several panelists speaking about the CLO market at the 19th Annual Thomson... Turkey vs. Iran vs. Saudi Arabia The Arab Spring has recalibrated the regional system by ushering in a tri-axial Middle East, Soner Cagaptay and Parag Khanna write. A Climate Change Showdown as Global Officials Meet The worlds transport ministers are gathering this week to tackle the growing problem of greenhouse gases emitted by airliners, a contentious issue with no easy solution. Kenya Mall Carnage Shows Shabab Resilience The Shabab could be signaling a wider offensive, despite losses in recent years at the hands of the African Union and Kenyan troops in their home country. The New Old Age Blog No Easy Answers on Financing Long-Term Care The full report from the federal Long-Term Care Commission offers few ideas about how Americans should pay for long-term care. 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... UPDATE 1-Netanyahu says Rouhani speech 'cynical', Iran buying time JERUSALEM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's U.N. address was "cynical" and Tehran was stalling for time in order to develop nuclear arms. Dot Earth Blog The Vital Long View in Tracking Diminishing Arctic Sea Ice Sea ice around the North Pole retreated less this year than last, but the trend toward an open-water Arctic Ocean in summers remains. Television Review Goldbergs, Back in the Game, Crazy Ones Make Debuts Three sitcoms with different angles on parent-child relationships have their premieres The Goldbergs, Back in the Game and The Crazy Ones. World Briefing | Europe Greece Police Under Scrutiny Five senior police officers in Greece were replaced Monday after the government ordered an inquiry into allegations of links between the police and the far-right party Golden Dawn. Television Review In Lucky 7, on ABC, Co-Workers Strike It Rich Together Lucky 7, a new drama on ABC, shows the problems of no money, and of sudden wealth. Motorsport Ferrari's white flag? Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals with six races still remaining this season. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison skips keynote for America's Cup races SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Corp CEO Larry Ellison skipped a keynote address at his software company's massive annual customer conference on Tuesday to be on San Francisco Bay as his Oracle Team USA made a comeback in the America's Cup. FOREX-Euro rises before Ifo, gains limited by Draghi comments LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The euro rose against the dollar on Tuesday before German sentiment data, but gains could be capped after the European Central Bank said it stood ready to do more to keep... AIG CEO apologizes for comments equating bonus criticism and lynching NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The head of insurer American International Group apologized for a "poor choice of words" on Tuesday after coming under fire for equating criticism of banker bonuses with... Irans New President, in First U.N. Appearance, Preaches Tolerance, Says His Country Is No Threat The president, Hassan Rouhani, said nuclear weapons would never be part of Irans future. Israeli, Palestinian liaison to help ease travel FIFA (Reuters) - The Israeli and Palestinian Football Associations will each appoint a liaison officer to facilitate the movement of players in and out of the Palestinian territories, world soccer's governing body FIFA said on Monday. For power and precision, leaping insect gets into gear Sept. 13 - Video showing the first known example of a gear mechanism in nature has been released by British scientists. Their research shows that the common garden insect, Issus, has hind-leg joints containing cog-like strips that intermesh when moving, allowing it to leap with power and precision. Jim Drury has more. T Magazine Feeling For | An Artisanal Fragrance Brand From Florence For one-of-a-kind scents, head to Aqua Flor in Florence to sample concoctions made of raw materials sourced from all over the world. Heirs of wealthy, reclusive N.Y. heiress settle battle over will NEW YORK (Reuters) - Battling relatives and other beneficiaries on Tuesday resolved a dispute over the multimillion-dollar estate of Huguette Clark, one of America's wealthiest heiresses who died in New York City in 2011 at age 104. Louis Vuitton steps up accessories revamp with new designer PARIS (Reuters) - Louis Vuitton has hired Proenza Schouler accessories designer Darren Spaziani as part of the luxury brand's efforts to reposition itself as more exclusive and upmarket. 'Breaking Bad' finally makes good with best drama Emmy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television drama "Breaking Bad" won the top Primetime Emmy award for the first time on Sunday, just as the gritty tale of a chemistry teacher turned meth cook and drug kingpin winds down to widespread acclaim. New Yorks Top Recruit Selects Seton Hall Isaiah Whitehead, the 12th-best prospect in the country, according to Scout.com, had whittled his choices to Indiana, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Seton Hall and St. Johns. Obama Urges Active Mideast Role for U.N. President Obama said on Tuesday that there should be a basis for an agreement on Irans nuclear ambitions but that the roadblocks will be difficult to overcome. "Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive. Telefonica subscribes to Telco capital hike MADRID, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Spain's Telefonica said on Tuesday that it has subscribed to a 324 million euro ($437 million) capital hike at Telco, the holding company that controls Telecom Italia. In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. Adjunct profs New working poor? Gary Rhoades says there's not reason why a professor like Margaret Vojtko should have to die in poverty.

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