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News Feed Latest worldwide news Wall Street Slips Amid Fed Policy Jitters Stocks were lower as traders balanced upbeat data from Germany and China with angst over what Federal Reserve officials would say in scheduled remarks. FTSE hovers as prospect of U.S. budget tussle adds to uncertainty LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index moved sideways on Tuesday as the prospect of another tussle over the U.S. budget ceiling added to uncertainty over when the Federal Reserve will... Obamacare's average monthly cost across U.S. $328 (Reuters) - Americans will pay an average premium of $328 monthly for a mid-tier health insurance plan when the Obamacare health exchanges open for enrollment next week, and most will qualify for government subsidies to lower that price, the federal government said on Wednesday. Dexter The Final Ending Mike Hale, a television critic for The New York Times, discusses the final episode of Dexter. Economic View A Dearth of Investment in Young Workers The bleak job picture for young Americans doesnt bode well for their long-term careers, or for the economys future. Lotus Why Raikkonen wasn't paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. San Leon says Turkish deal keeps Polish shale dream alive LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Poland-focused shale explorer San Leon Energy said its acquisition of a Turkish gas company will help fund its quest to be 034;the last man standing034; in Poland, where shale gas exploration is yet to live up to its hype. Questions linger in rubble of Kenyan siege Work remains to learn how Al-Shabaab, a terror group thought to be badly bruised by recent losses in Somalia, was able to pull off such a brazen attack. No. 5 Stanford Routs No. 23 Arizona State, 42-28 Tyler Gaffney ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Anthony Wilkerson added 68 yards and another score, and No. 5 Stanford started strong in a 42-28 victory over No. 23 Arizona State on Saturday night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. State of the Art Chair Pitched as Answer to New Ways We Sit on Job Steelcase says we need chairs to accommodate the strange new positions we work in these days, but its new model may offer only a slight improvement. Maple Leafs' Clarkson Banned 10 Games for Joining Brawl Toronto Maple Leafs forward David Clarkson has been suspended 10 regular season games for leaving the bench to join a brawl in a preseason game versus the Buffalo Sabres, the National Hockey League (NHL) said on Monday. EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 25) BRUSSELS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process 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? Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321. An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account. Gregorius Lifts Diamondbacks Over Padres 2-1 in 12 Didi Gregorius tripled home the tiebreaking run in the 12th inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Tuesday night. Attention Switches to Investigation of Kenyan Mall Siege Investigators began sifting through rubble, studying closed-circuit television footage and brought in more resources to identify the militants who laid siege to an upscale mall in Nairobi. Jane Austen ring bought back from Kelly Clarkson A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. As Fierce as She Is Fragile Elaine Stritch in Michigan Ms. Stritch, who made a dramatic exit from her home at the Carlyle Hotel this spring, is settling into her new life in Birmingham, Mich., cosmos and all. You're the Boss Blog Four Things to Remember When Youre Feeling Spent First of all, its important to understand that under certain circumstances its O.K. to quit. Eileen Tucker, Matthew Spiro The bride is a research associate at an investment firm; the groom works for an asset management unit of JPMorgan Chase. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. Vista Equity to take Greenway Medical private for $644 million (Reuters) - Greenway Medical Technologies Inc has agreed to be taken private by Vista Equity Partners for $644 million, less than two years after the medical software provider debuted on the U.S.... Rays 7, Yankees 0 Rays All but Crush Yankees Wild-Card Hopes With a shut-out loss, the Yankees were eliminated from the American Leagues first wild-card spot Tuesday as they fell six games behind the Rays with five to play. Is golf driving the U.S. economy? U.S. debt may appear to be spiraling out of control, but one sporting industry is making a major contribution to the country's economic health. Samsung dazzles phablet followers with more girth, size SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is seeking to dazzle followers of the phablet with bigger screens, and even possibly with a curved one, in its attempt to fence off a segment of smartphones once mocked for their girth and size. Eat Before Artisanal Everything Arrived in Brooklyn, There Was This A diner in Williamsburg with a killer pork chop. EU mergers and takeovers (Sept 25) BRUSSELS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process Colombian singer Carlos Vives scores five Latin Grammy nominations LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Carlos Vives and Argentine fusion group Illya Kuryaki the Valderramas led the Latin Grammy Award nominations with five nods a piece, the Latin Recording Academy said on Wednesday. British woman completes rowing trip from Japan to Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A British woman has completed a 150-day journey rowing solo from Japan to Alaska, local officials and an expedition spokeswoman said on Tuesday as the adventurer rested at one of the state's remote Aleutian Islands. ArtsBeat Morgan Museum to Make Its Entire Collection of Drawings Available Online The Morgan Library and Museum said Friday that it planned to digitize its entire drawings collection, containing more than 10,000 images, including works by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Drer. New cargo ship's docking at space station delayed to Saturday CAPE CANAVERAL (Reuters) - A traffic jam at the International Space Station is prompting a second delay in the arrival of a new commercial cargo ship that is making a test run to the orbital outpost, officials said on Monday. Dot Earth Blog More on Population Growth and Planetary Prospects Sustainability scholars challenge an ecologists conclusion that Earths limits dont constrain human prospects. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover Is Kenya still safe for tourists? Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said yesterday. Large Boise investor won't back Packaging Corp deal Sept 24 (Reuters) - One of Boise Inc's largest shareholders doesn't plan to vote for the paper and packaging company's $1.28 billion takeover by rival Packaging Corp of America and said Boise should... Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. RPT-U.S. panels agree on bill to regulate drug compounding WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. House and Senate committees have agreed on legislation that would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration greater authority to regulate companies that compound sterile drugs and ship them across state lines. Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. Sailing-Oracle Team USA wins America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA won the 34th America's Cup on Wednesday, coming from behind to defeat Emirates Team New Zealand in the tie-breaking 19th race of the finals.

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