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News Feed Latest worldwide news Canadian freight train derails in Saskatchewan, spills some oil CALGARY, Alberta, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A Canadian National Railway freight train derailed near the town of Landis, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, sending 16 cars off the tracks, one of which was leaking oil, police said. Analysis Washington to Wall Street - Threat of default is real WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Money lenders trust America so implicitly that they generally dismiss the risk it won't pay its debts. But in the U.S. capital, fears are growing that political dysfunction... Fairfax seeking $1 bln equity for BlackBerry deal -Globe TORONTO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd was seeking over $1 billion in equity investments from institutional investors to back its preliminary $4.7 billion plan to acquire... Stenson Wins Tour Championship and FedExCup Henrik Stenson held his nerve to fend off a last-day charge by Jordan Spieth and win the season-ending Tour Championship by three shots on Sunday, along with FedExCup honours and the mind-boggling $10 million bonus. LVMH names J.W. Anderson creative director for Loewe PARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - LVMH has reached a deal with British fashion designer J.W. Anderson, appointing him creative director for its high-end handbag brand Loewe. Emmys 2013 Kerry Washington, 'It Girl' In 1995, Kerry Washington had just launched her career. Crazy ways to recycle a plane Furniture, hotels and private homes. What visionaries are making with dead airplanes. Debate Offers 2 Similar Public Advocate Rivals a Chance to Stand Out Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron, both Democrats who have similar political positions, will face off in a televised debate on Tuesday night. UAW trust taps Deutsche Bank to advise on Chrysler exit -sources NEW YORK/DETROIT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Auto Workers' trust fund has tapped Deutsche Bank for advice on how to exit its 41.5 percent stake in U.S. automaker Chrysler Group LLC, according to... Sailors go solar for healthy ozone Sept. 16 - The first solar boat parade on the 400-year-old Amsterdam canals aims to raise awareness about sustainability as the only way to survive another 400 years. Tara Cleary reports. Speaking ill of the dead After a scathing obituary written by the adult children of an allegedly abusive mother went viral, grief experts weigh in on how to mourn a less-than-loved one. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. U.S. ballet company takes on tragedy in dance September 25 - An American ballet troupe hopes to promote tolerance through the artistic portrayal of Holocaust horrors. Sharon Reich reports. Sports Briefing | Basketball Fever and Lynx Advance in W.N.B.A. Playoffs Tamika Catchings had 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana Fever advanced to the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference finals. Radio City Plans a Spring Spectacular, Heart Lights A section of Heart Lights, the Rockettes first spring production at Radio City Music Hall since 1997, will be unveiled on Wednesday on Americas Got Talent. New York City to host 2015 All-Star Weekend (Reuters) - Hosting duties for the National Basketball Association's 2015 All-Star Game will be shared between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, the league said on Wednesday. United's Second String Give Moyes Food for Thought Manchester United manager David Moyes was given the perfect tonic to soothe the pain of Sunday's loss to Manchester City as a largely second-string side gave him a pleasing selection headache against Liverpool on Wednesday. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... City Room New York Today Subway Headway What you need to know for Wednesday the Second Avenue subway advances, power problems on Metro-Norths New Haven line, and the president compliments Dantes hair. Twitter introduces an alert system for emergencies, disasters SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter, which is preparing for its initial public offering, said on Wednesday it will help users receive special alerts from government agencies and aid agencies during emergencies. Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. After Syria, U.S. Congress wary of Obama's Iran thaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After balking at President Barack Obama's plan to attack Syria, the U.S. Congress is also stirring in opposition to his latest foreign policy goal an effort to improve relations with Iran. Lawrie Unhappy at Seve Trophy Snub Paul Lawrie says he's disappointed that eight of his Ryder Cup teammates have snubbed next week's Seve Trophy in France. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. UPDATE 1-Spain's Bankia places 12 pct stake in insurer Mapfre MADRID, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Spain's biggest state-rescued lender Bankia is placing a 12 percent stake in Spanish insurer Mapfre with institutional investors, broker UBS said on Wednesday. T Magazine Accommodations | A Vacation Rental Platform for Jet-Setters Onefinestay, an up-and-coming service in the mold of Airbnb and HomeAway, offers properties and perks for guests used to four-star hotels. Murray gives thumbs up after operation Andy Murray hopes to return to training in November after undergoing a successful operation on a troublesome back injury. If Congress doesn't raise debt ceiling, U.S. will be "deadbeats" Obama Sept. 20 - President Barack Obama challenged Congress to approve an increase in the U.S. debt ceiling. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Twitter introduces an alert system for emergencies, disasters SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter, which is preparing for its initial public offering, said on Wednesday it will help users receive special alerts from government agencies and aid agencies during emergencies. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares remain weak on U.S. budget concern * Oil above $109 as little thaw seen in U.S./Iran relations Alaska fracking rules would boost public notice, disclosure ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - New regulations to oversee hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells in Alaska could be issued later this year by state regulators, officials said at a public hearing on Monday. World's safest mansion? From bombproof doors to tactical fog machines, check out this ultra-secure mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. Hello Kitty jet makes first flight to U.S. Sep 19 - Taiwan's EVA Air tries to bring fun back to airplane travel as one of its Hello Kitty themed jets makes its first flight to Los Angeles. Roselle Chen reports. Shaq Shows Sacramento Love as Kings Minority Owner Shaquille O'Neal spent the first part of the century smashing Sacramento's dreams of an NBA championship. Now he wants to spend the next part doing anything he can to build the Kings into a winner. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. In Transit Blog Newest Hotel Perk Baristas in the Lobby The lobbies at Le Mridien hotels will feature coffee experts who also can offer recommendations for what to do around town. Foxtons, the London bubble stock James Saft (Reuters) - It is hard to imagine, much less find, a better exemplar of how capital gets misallocated in a bubble than British property agent Foxtons, whose stock was publicly listed last week.

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