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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tigers Pick Scherzer to Start Playoff Opener From All-Star starter to postseason headliner Max Scherzer is Jim Leyland's pick again. Pimco Total Return Fund rises 1.8 percent in September Morningstar NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest mutual fund, rose 1.8 percent in September after the Federal Reserve kept its bond-buying program unchanged, preliminary data... Northern Spy Lifts Cloak on Koreas Deadly Rivalry In his memoir, a North Korean agent captured on a mission provides a rare, firsthand look at the often lethal spy war that North and South Korea waged for decades. Bahrain economy shrinks in Q2 as financial sector weighs DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Bahrain's economy shrank 0.3 percent from the previous quarter in the April-June period, its first quarterly drop in a year, largely because of weakness in the financial... Reforms urged to make UN climate reports shorter, more focused OSLO (Reuters) - Climate experts on a U.N. panel should focus more on shorter reports on specialist subjects such as extreme weather in a shift from sweeping overviews of the kind being prepared this week in Stockholm, many scientists and governments say. Home Sales Rose in Tighter Manhattan Market, Report Says The Douglas Elliman brokerage reports that sales reached their highest level since 2007, citing fence sitters anticipation of higher mortgage rates. Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? Uninsured, and Obamacare may not help Leslie and William Johnson have struggled to secure health insurance coverage for their family, especially for their 16-year-old daughter, Mackenzie, who has been plagued with medical problems since birth. But as residents of Mississippi, the Johnsons are worried that they might not get much relief under the new Affordable Care Act. They talk about life in health insurance-limbo. Hits to the Head Dont Differ With Age, Research Indicates Football players as young as 7 sustain hits comparable in magnitude to those absorbed by high school and adult players, and most of the hits are sustained in practices, not games. Pirates 6, Reds 2 Blackout for Reds, as Pirates Move On Pittsburgh, after two decades of losing seasons, stormed into the National League division series by thumping Cincinnati in their wild-card game. Typhoon Usagi hits China, dozens dead At least 25 people have died after Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China, state media reported Monday. No. 1 Djokovic gets engaged It's a love match for Novak Djokovic. Canine Cardio With so many American dogs overweight, mans best friend is hitting the gym at kennels and pet spas across the country. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. ArtsBeat Brooklyn Arts Group to Reopen in the Former Strand Theater After a major renovation, fueled in part by $41 million in New York City funds, BRIC Arts will reopen an expanded facility within the former Strand Theater on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Recipes for Health Farfalle With Roasted Peppers, Peas, Feta and Yogurt A pasta and yogurt dish inspired by recipes from Greece and Turkey. Capitol quiet as federal government shutdown nears WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a deadline to avert a federal government shutdown fast approaching, the U.S. Capitol was eerily quiet on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats waited for the other side to... The 30-Minute Interview Michael Shvo Mr. Shvo, 40, is the chief executive of Shvo, a luxury residential development company that he founded in New York in 2004. Pogue's Posts The iPhone 5ss Fingerprint Scanner Was Hacked, but Im Not Worried Yes, Apples Touch ID can be fooled by a determined attacker with the time and resources to do it. Unilever slides on emerging market slowdown LONDON (Reuters) - Shares in consumer goods company Unilever opened down 4 percent on Tuesday after the group warned that a slowdown in its emerging markets had accelerated in the third quarter. Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper' HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday. European Central Bank Holds Steady on Rates The European Central Bank governing council kept its main interest rate at 0.5 percent, where it has been since May. Iamgold CEO committed to low-grade gold (Reuters) - Stephen Letwin is a man of conviction. The chief executive of mid-tier gold miner Iamgold Corp believes low-grade deposits are the future, whether the industry is ready or not. UPDATE 1-Ohio utilities body approves modified Ormet power deal NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio voted on Wednesday to approve Ormet Corp's revised power deal with energy supplier American Electric Power Co Inc, saving the U.S.... Timelapse video shows nine years of 9/11 reconstruction Sept. 11 - Marking the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, webcam company EarthCam has released a timelapse video showing the nine year construction of One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. The company says the video is made up of hundreds of thousands of images captured from 35 different angles by high definition cameras. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Ashe legacy burns bright Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win a tennis grand slam. It's a measure of his influence that 20 years after his death his legacy burns as brightly as ever. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Del Potro Beats Baghdatis at Japan Open Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro moved into the second round of the Japan Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus on Tuesday. Nicklaus Holds Court Prior to Presidents Cup Even though he doesn't have an official title at the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus remains a presence. Covered and looking for deals, insured Americans shop Obamacare NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Stephanie Desaulniers is among the millions of Americans seeking information on new Obamacare health insurance plans launched this week, not because she lacks coverage,... UPDATE 3-ECB says ready to use any option to temper market rates * Fed delay of stimulus exit takes pressure off ECB to act FOREX-ECB on hold, news conference in focus; dollar struggles * ECB keeps rates unchanged, press conference at 1230 GMT eyed Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch (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 challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans. Wealth Matters Putting an Estate Value on the Assets Unique to You The unknowable vagaries of time can complicate the appraisal of the assets in an estate and yet appraise you must, or risk incurring penalties from the I.R.S. Detroit's expected bond default seen raising constitutional issue (Reuters) - Detroit is poised to default on about $641 million of its general obligation bonds on Tuesday, an event that is likely to spur a legal challenge over Detroit's decision to take tax money... 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. 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. Global Soccer Arsenals zil Shows Hes Worth Every Penny Mesut zil, who has quickly become the focal point of Arsenals offense, scored one goal and helped set up the other as his club beat Napoli, 2-0, in the Champions League. Clancy dies at 66, Jacobs leaving Vuitton Oct. 02 - The latest celebrity news including best-selling author Tom Clancy dies at the age of 66, and Marc Jacobs is leaving Louis Vuitton to focus on his own brand. Roselle Chen reports.

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