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News Feed Latest worldwide news Today's Economist A Health Care Fight That Punishes Federal Workers Critics of the Affordable Care Act continue to misrepresent its provisions, including one about coverage for Congress and its employees, an economist writes. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) 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. Sailing Aussie America's Cup bid? Australian tycoon Bob Oatley turns from wine to water as he announces plans to build a team to challenge defending America's Cup champions Oracle Team USA. Is Berlusconi losing influence in Italy? Silvio Berlusconi drops bid to topple current government in Italy and announces he will back current P.M. Enrico Letta. UPDATE 3-Bank CEOs warn of consequences from U.S. shutdown, default WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Chief executives from major financial institutions met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday and warned of "adverse" consequences if government agencies remain closed... Oil and Money Special Report As Stability Eludes Region, Western Oil Giants Hesitate Problems in North Africa and the Middle East, where some governments owe many energy producers billions of dollars, are imperiling the relations between companies and countries. Celebrities tell followers to GetCovered with Obamacare NEW YORK (Reuters) - While technical problems slowed the launch of new "Obamacare" websites to sell health insurance on Tuesday, the law's supporters on Twitter had an easier time welcoming the... DealBook 3 London Portfolio Managers Leave SAC Capital Three portfolio managers with a SAC Capital Advisors unit in London have left the firm, according to documents filed with a British agency that tracks corporate registrations. Kobe Bryant talks to CNN Kobe Bryant discusses his renewed desire to win and says his relationship with Dwight Howard was never going to work. The Lede Message Said to Be From Edward Snowden Read to European Parliament Rights Panel Edward J. Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor who disclosed classified government documents and is now in hiding in Russia, made a surprise appearance of sorts at the European Parliament on Monday. Clark Farm girl to U.N. bigwig Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark is now the third most powerful person at the United Nations. Find out how the farm girl climbed her way to the top. Braves Happy Entering Playoffs Under the Radar For the first time in nearly a decade, the Atlanta Braves have won the National League East division crown, raising fresh hopes they can rekindle their glory days and make a charge at winning the World Series. Judge Orders New Jersey to Allow Gay Marriage The judge ruled that in light of the United States Supreme Courts decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, same-sex couples must be allowed to marry. 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. Brazilian president blasts U.S. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff condemns the U.S. NSA spying program in front of the U.N. General Assembly. Glow Art Festival Illuminates a Beach The third installment of Glow, an overnight event in Santa Monica, Calif., had fewer artworks and a mellower, more ethereal ambience than its predecessors. Square Feet Future Takes Shape for Bell Labs Site The vacant research complex, once marked for demolition, and the surrounding land is to be redeveloped into offices, retail space and luxury housing. More Than 10 Million Watch Finale of Breaking Bad A large audience tuned in Sunday night for the concluding episode of the AMC series. 10 hotels from James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. Restaurant Takeaway Dreaming of Spicy, Crunchy Chicken Wings A recipe from Ganso, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Brooklyn, is adapted for the home cook. Meet the ocean's 'great ladies' It might be better known for its extravagant superyachts, but this week Cannes will be a haven for some of the world's most iconic vintage yachts. Jump aboard for Regates Royales de Cannes. C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76 A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia. Empire State Realty Trust shares rise in market debut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Empire State Realty Trust Inc , owner of the Empire State Building, rose in their first day of trading on Wednesday as investors bet the marquee property will be able... Poland pits itself against EU climate promises BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European ministers are sharply divided over proposed promises on carbon cuts as part of U.N. negotiations, a draft document shows, with Poland at the forefront of opposition. T Magazine On the Verge | Pasadena, a Place With Many Hidden Charms The sleepy town just might be the Los Angeles areas next great bohemian enclave. Kevin and Bo Carney, who opened a new outpost of their shop Mohawk General Store there on Saturday, give a rundown of their favorite Pasadena attractions. In BP Trial, the Amount of Oil Lost Is at Issue The fines against BP hang in the balance, and depend on the level of negligence that is determined and how much oil was spilled. Actuant, Columbus McKinnon vie for lifting company Crosby -sources Oct 2 (Reuters) - Industrial products makers Actuant Corp and Columbus McKinnon Corp are among the bidders for Crosby Group LLC, a lifting equipment company that is valued at around $1 billion, several people familiar with the matter said this week. Employers add fewer jobs Oct. 2 - U.S. private employers added 166,000 jobs in September, lower than economists' expectations. Fred Katayama reports. Bitcoin buzz grows among venture investors, despite risks NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture capitalists show no sign of shying away from investing in startups related to Bitcoin even as authorities step up their scrutiny of the virtual currency and its... Language No Barrier for Good Play, Says Scott Adam Scott and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama may have a language barrier between them but the Australian is confident that the duo can win points together for the Internationals at this week's Presidents Cup. Restaurant Takeaway Dreaming of Spicy, Crunchy Chicken Wings A recipe from Ganso, a Japanese restaurant in downtown Brooklyn, is adapted for the home cook. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Tiger Gets Another Partner in Matt Kuchar Matt Kuchar is the 10th player to have Tiger Woods as a partner in the Presidents Cup. Well Depression Tied to Parkinsons Risk A retrospective analysis found that depression may be an independent risk factor for Parkinsons disease. Hong Kong's new poverty line Hong Kong, with its glittering skyscrapers and luxury malls, is home to some of the world's richest people but new government figures show that a fifth of its population lives in poverty. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Op-Ed Columnist Our Democracy Is at Stake The future of how we govern ourselves is on the line, and majority rule is still majority rule. Tiger outfoxed by feral friend? The sight of a Tiger prowling the fairways may be familiar sight but at a golf club in Switzerland it is a fox that has emerged as a new star of the game. Dance Review Lyon Opera Ballet Presents Limbs Theorem The Lyon Opera Ballet presented a rare run of performances of William Forsythes pathbreaking ballet Limbs Theorem.

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