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News Feed Latest worldwide news The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. The Week Ahead | Dance A Smorgasbord of Tasty Twirls It is 10 years since Fall for Dance burst upon the New York fall season with its eclectic programs and most important its movie-ticket prices. Obama Brings Up Manhattan Traffic in Call With Irans Leader Midtown faces gridlock during an annual United Nations meeting, and President Obama commiserated with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran about it. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Intesa San Paolo names Messina as CEO to replace Cucchiani ROME, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Intesa San Paolo said on Sunday that it had named Carlo Messina as chief executive officer to replace Enrico Cucchiani. As Washington debates, some U.S. states proceed with food stamps cuts KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept 28 (Reuters) - As Congress and the White House debate proposed cuts in the federal food stamps program, Kansas and Oklahoma are going ahead with reductions that could leave thousands of people without subsidies for food if they do not find work, or sign up for job training. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Genjis World in Japanese Wood-Block Prints, at Vassar College Genjis World in Japanese Wood-Block Prints is about two books an 11th-century classic, The Tale of Genji, and its 19th-century parody. Race to get Obamacare online sites running goes to the wire NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Just days before the launch of the new U.S. state health insurance exchanges that are the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act, a nationwide push is still under way to test and patch the technology behind the online sites. Open Mic from Tehran Iranians in Tehran step up to CNN's Open Mic and tell Americans what they really feel about them. Banks regulator could soften rules on securitised products-FT Sept 29 (Reuters) - The world's banks watchdog could relax stringent capital rules on securitisation or asset-backed products as part of a second look at the instruments blamed for triggering the... GLOBAL MARKETS-Roiled by U.S. Italian politics, safe-havens gain * US stock futures, dollar hit as government closure nears Race to get Obamacare online sites running goes to the wire NEW YORK (Reuters) - Just days before the launch of the new U.S. state health insurance exchanges that are the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act, a nationwide push is still under way to test and patch the technology behind the online sites. Rights Groups and Clinics Sue Texas Over Provisions in Its New Abortion Law The plaintiffs are seeking to block two provisions one would require doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and the other requires a different drug protocol for medical abortions. Vader's saber inspires light-matter A beam of light is supposed to shine off into infinity, but when Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker whip out their lightsabers for some spark-flying action, the light blades extrude like stick deodorant and then just stop. Scientists have created a new matter out of light, and they compare it to lightsabers in "Star Wars" movies. Special Report The Presidents Cup Nick Price Has a Mission to Motivate at Presidents Cup Nick Price, captain of the International team facing the mighty U.S. squad this week at Muirfield Village, believes that passion and unity can overcome a lot of apparent hardships. Schaeuble and taxes at stake in German coalition talks * Exploratory talks on 'grand coalition' expected this week 10 things U.S. still does best Love it or hate it (and feel free to do both) the U.S. is the world' s undisputed leader, at least at these things. The Boss Back to the Ballet The executive director of the New York City Ballet grew up in a musical family and knew early in life that she wanted to be involved in the arts. T Magazine Feeling For | The Doge Table, an Icon of Postwar Italian Design, Gets a New Home The elegantly minimal piece, created by the architect Carlos Scarpa, was made by the pioneering company Simon, which has been acquired by the furniture manufacturer Cassina. Korean golf prodigy An 11-year-old female golf prodigy in South Korea has big plans. CNN's Ian Lee reports. A Government Shutdown, by the Numbers A look at the costs, closings and other ramifications of a government shutdown. CFTC alleges $42 million ethanol futures fraud against bank NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday accused a Texas man of defrauding a bank of $42.4 million using ethanol futures contracts. The "commodity supercycle" likely over Roubini Economist Nouriel Roubini says weaker growth in China and a slow recovery in advanced economies will pressure global commodities prices, ending their decade-long bull market. The Pixies sound off The Pixies have just played their signature anthem, "Where is My Mind." As the crowd begs for an encore, Black Francis stands alone at center stage, an uncharacteristic grin spread across his usually enigmatic features. U.N. scientific panel blames mankind ever more clearly for warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Top climate scientists blamed mankind more clearly than ever as the main cause of global warming in a report on Friday meant to guide governments in dealing with rising temperatures, delegates said. The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. Gadgetwise Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. Paperback Row Paperback books of particular interest. Why strippers love U.N. meeting For this New York strip club, the annual U.N. meeting tends to be one of the best weekends for business. College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football. BlackBerry's Heins, Fairfax's Watsa and the $55 million handshake TORONTO (Reuters) - Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive, according to company filings. Radwanska Reaches Quarterfinals at Korea Open Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Estrella Cabeza Candela. Ted Cruz's all-nighter in 60 seconds Senator Ted Cruz pulls an all nighter - though not technically a filibuster - to focus attention on GOP conservatives' bid to "defund" President Obama's signature health care law. Dance Review L.A. Dance Project Opens Season in Lyon, France A small ensemble from Benjamin Millepieds L.A. Dance Project performed an evening of recent works at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France. Sports Briefing | Soccer Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. Cyrus talks drugs during Rolling Stone interview Sept. 27 - Miley Cyrus shares her thoughts on drugs and strips down for Rolling Stone's latest cover story. Roselle Chen reports. Puerto Rico's bond losses hit local investors Sept 29 (Reuters) - The steep decline in prices of Puerto Rican bonds on the American municipal bond market is taking a heavy toll at home, where local institutions and individuals own an estimated... Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Ysaunny Brito at Kenzo The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris.

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