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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rodriguez Grievance Hearing Starts The grievance to overturn Alex Rodriguezs 211-game suspension began before arbitrator Fredric Horowitz. Etisalat's Pakistan unit PTCL bids for Warid Telecom DUBAI, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan Telecommunication Co (PTCL), a unit of UAE's Etisalat, has submitted a takeover bid for rival mobile operator Warid Telecom, according to a filing with the Karachi... First floating turbine seeks winds of change in US Sept. 29 - North America's first floating wind turbine, launched in May, is being hailed as a prototype for a future US offshore energy industry. While the small "pilot phase" unit, sitting off the Maine coast, produces only enough electricity to power four homes, it represents the first stage of a far more ambitious project. Tara Cleary reports. City Unveils Campaign to Improve Girls Self-Esteem New York City officials and experts in adolescent health said it was the first campaign aimed at female body image that they knew of to be carried out by a major city. South Korea shows off new missiles designed to hit North SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea showed off on Tuesday new missiles designed to target North Korea's artillery and long-range missiles and vowed to boost deterrence against its unpredictable neighbor. Analysis U.S. shutdown strategy - Many advisers keep clients in stocks The looming U.S. government shutdown has plenty of investors asking if it's time to exit the stock market or stay put. ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem. National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Dissecting the pope's interview Matthew Chance reports on an interview in which Pope Francis discusses homosexuality, abortion and women. Living in Irvington, N.Y. A riverfront community in Westchester with abundant greenery and an attractive commute. Dot Earth Blog Climate Panels Fifth Report Clarifies Humanitys Choices The pace of global warming beyond 2050 is ours to choose, a new climate report says. Chemical team arrives in Syria An international team tasked with overseeing the effort to rid Syria of its chemical weapons has arrived in Damascus. Bats 3 Teams, 27 Games, 2 Losses Fighting for the American Leagues two wild-card spots, the Indians won their final 10 games, the Rangers won their final 7 and the Rays won 8 of their last 10. 20 best franchises for travelers Sometimes it's not about a place where everybody knows your name. It's about a place where you already know theirs. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. Pitino, One of 12 Inductees, Recalls Great Journey Rick Pitino, who has led three teams to the Final Four, winning two N.C.A.A. championships, was among those enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Secrets of a Korean scrub mistress "Thank you ma'am, may I have another?" Getting clean at a South Korean spa tests your pain threshold. But it's worth it. Southern California Calls Kiffin Off the Team Bus and Then Fires Him The dismissal of Lane Kiffin came hours after a 62-41 loss at Arizona State, when the team arrived back in Los Angeles. Venezuela fledgling currency system spawns $859 million mystery CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's efforts to put hard currency in the hands of dollar-starved businesses, to ease embarrassing shortages of consumer goods, are instead drawing complaints from trade groups who say they have no idea where the money has gone. YouTube stages music awards, Julie Andrews makes rare appearance Oct. 1 - The latest showbiz news including YouTube announces its first ever music awards show, and Julie Andrews hits Disney Hall's 10th anniversary red carpet. Roselle Chen reports. The Week Ahead | Film Dizzying Search for God Particle Although you have to be knowledgeable in physics to fully grasp the concepts in Mark Levinsons documentary Particle Fever, this movie is a mind blower. Recovering Japan to increase sales tax Oct. 1 - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will take a step that none of his predecessors has tried in more than 15 years - making a dent in the government's runaway debt by increasing sales tax from 5% to 8% in April. Joanna Partridge reports Lorie Kane Wins Legends Championship Canada's Lorie Kane won the Legends Championship on Sunday, closing with an even-par 72 for a two-stroke victory over Val Skinner and Laurie Rinker. UPDATE 3-Deadlocked Congress brings U.S. gov't to edge of shutdown * Time to avoid shutdown dwindles as Republicans, Democrats dig in UPDATE 5-Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch Oct 1 (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the... Supporters nominate Russia's Putin for Nobel Peace Prize Oct. 1 - Russian public figures, including former politicians, academics and pop crooner Iosif Kobzon, call on the Nobel Committee to give the Peace Prize to president Vladimir Putin. Nathan Frandino reports. An Earth Year on Mars NASAs Curiosity rover is slowly making its way to Mount Sharp, a Martian mountain whose rocks could provide clues on whether the planet was ever habitable. T Magazine A Picture and a Poem | Worlds Apart by Johan Creten and Deborah Landau A drawing by Johan Creten captures the dissonance between personal sorrow and a vibrant city in Deborah Landaus elegy for a grieving friend. On the Market in New York City A Chelsea studio; a duplex on the Upper West Side; and a Prospect Heights apartment with a terrace. Its the Economy Boom, Bust, Flip Five years after the crash, investors are cashing in on foreclosed homes. For some, the financial crisis never seemed so good. U.S. defends diplomats expelled from Venezuela CARACAS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela on Tuesday defended three diplomats expelled by President Nicolas Maduro, rejecting charges they were involved in espionage and accusations Washington is trying to destabilize the OPEC nation. The Devils Plan of Succession, Carried Out Gradually Martin Brodeur is set to start his 21st season in the N.H.L., with Cory Schneider waiting in the wings to take over in goal. Winning Lottery Numbers for Sept. 30, 2013 Lottery numbers for Sept. 30, 2013 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. U.S. Treasury starts last measures to preserve borrowing authority WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday started using its last tools for pushing back the day when the government will run out of legal borrowing authority, Treasury Secretary Jack... DealBook Tribes Lose Battle to Shield Payday Sites From New York State Crackdown New York State had clamped down on the tribes payday lending sites, arguing that their business was carried out beyond the reservations. A federal judge agreed. Tenants Fine for Renting to Tourist Is Overturned An appeal by the online booking site Airbnb resulted in a ruling from a city regulatory board that a man, Nigel Warren, did not violate laws on short-term rentals.

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