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News Feed Latest worldwide news Cilic Is Suspended Nine Months for Doping Marin Cilic of Croatia, a former top 10 tennis player, tested positive for nikethamide, a stimulant; he can return to competition on Jan. 31. T Magazine Primer | Tools and Tips for Surviving Paris Fashion Week Everything you need to survive in style, from cant-miss exhibitions to a good workout to a heated pool for hiding out between shows. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will pursue an IPO in the United States after talks with Hong Kong regulators broke down, a move bound to set off a dogfight between the two main U.S. stock exchanges for the offering. New York Fed absorbs $11.81 billion in first test of reverse repo facility NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Federal Reserve on Monday said it accepted $11.81 billion in cash as part of the first test of a new reverse repo tool that is meant to help control short-term... Breakingviews Dimon's tempest in a tempest Sept. 19 - The gory details behind JPMorgan's "London Whale" settlement with regulators put CEO Jamie Dimon on a shorter leash. Breakingviews editors discuss the $920 mln in fines. BlackBerry Breaking up is hard to do I can't even remember the last time I thumbed a message on its itty-bitty qwerty keyboard. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll. Australian companies forced to go walkabout * Foreign debt brings currency risks and additional costs The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ Golf's 'Next Year' Is Only 16 Days Away Tiger Woods said he was tired. Phil Mickelson already was looking for ways to reduce his schedule by 25 percent. Phillips Pet Food Supplies exploring sale of company - sources Sept 25 (Reuters) - Phillips Pet Food Supplies is in talks to sell the distribution company to potential buyers in a deal that could be worth nearly $600 million, three sources familiar with the... Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word. Australian league player denies biting opponent's penis (Reuters) - Australian rugby league player Anthony Watts has denied biting an opponent's penis during a tackle in a local league game earlier this month. Facebook and Twitter too late for China's Internet BEIJING (Reuters) - Facebook Inc and Twitter face a daunting task in China, if access to their social networks is unblocked, as they would be up against deeply entrenched domestic rivals which cater to local needs and tastes. Hundreds die in Pakistan quake Sept. 25 - More than 200 people are killed in a powerful earthquake in Pakistan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Kings of Leon draws on sounds of its past for 'Mechanical Bull' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Grammy-winning Kings of Leon marked a decade in music with a new album on Tuesday which critics have praised for showcasing the best of the band's talents while still moving forward in its sound. Browsing Look Good in Ways You Can Afford Over-the-knee boots, plated jewelry, leather jackets and fanny packs that are all sensibly priced. UPDATE 1-Foundation Medicine shares rise 89 pct in market debut * Shares touch high of $34.19, valuing company at about $900 mln Ivory Coast won't transfer former first lady to the Hague Ivory Coast says it will not transfer former first lady Simone Gbagbo to the International Criminal Court, and plans to try her in a domestic court instead. Gbagbo is accused of crimes against humanity. Fed uncertainty caps Britain's FTSE 100 momentum LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares treaded water on Tuesday as investors looked for a catalyst to drive the next leg of the equity rally, but confusion over Federal Reserve monetary... Korean scrub mistress secrets "Thank you ma'am, may I have another?" Getting clean at a South Korean spa tests your pain threshold. But it's worth it. After 21-Hour Cruz Speech, Senate Votes to Take Up Budget Senator Ted Cruzs verbal assault on the new health care law ended Wednesday when the Senate voted 100-0 to break off debate and move to consider House legislation that Democrats plan to use to keep the government open next week. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. 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. Celebrations all around for Barcelona Neymar scored his first league goal for Barcelona and set up Lionel Messi while the Argentine also had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad. Barcelona made it six wins in six games in La Liga. Health Management says board hired Lazard on Community Health Sept 25 (Reuters) - Health Management Associates Inc said on Wednesday that its board of directors, which is reviewing the hospital company's agreement to be bought by Community Health Systems Inc,... 49% in Poll Fault Obama on Policies Outside U.S. About half of Americans disapprove of the way President Obama is handling foreign policy, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Britain's FTSE edges lower as analysts cut Carnival LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index edged lower early on Wednesday, with Carnival hit by a spate of analyst downgrades after a profit warning and with broad market sentiment... The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Typhoon Usagi hits China, dozens dead At least 25 people have died after Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China, state-run broadcaster CCTV reported Monday. Op-Docs An Education in Equality Filmed over 13 years, a coming-of-age story of an African-American boy who attends an elite Manhattan prep school. Fed inaction tempers fourth-quarter investment outlook on growth doubts LONDON (Reuters) - Far from rejoicing at three more months of full-strength U.S. Federal Reserve stimulus, investors are instead worrying about what the central bank's decision implies about the... 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. Mexico storms death toll rises to 123, crop lands damaged ACAPULCO (Reuters) - The death toll from a pair of storms that flooded much of Mexico rose to 123 on Monday, and large tracts of farmland were declared lost as the country cleans up some of the worst storm damage in decades. REUTERS SUMMIT-CEZ scales back new investments in tough power market * Growth in Turkey only through expansion, not acquisition Gadgetwise Pro-Grade Headphones With a Striking Look The audio company Munitio has a keen eye for detail, and it shows in its new Pro40 model over-ear headphones. Pakistan quake An earthquake in Pakistan, powerful enough to prompt the appearance of a small island off the coast, has killed more than 200 people, Pakistani officials said. Israel Iran using smokescreen Israeli government spokeman Mark Regev talks about Israel's reaction to the speech by Iran's president at the U.N.

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