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News Feed Latest worldwide news 36 Hours in Hampstead, London Pack a picnic for the Heath, stroll through chapters of history and even take a bracing dip during a weekend in Londons worst-kept, high-altitude secret. Advertising Debating the Changing Economics of Editorial Content Much attantion was focused on content as the 10th annual Advertising Week began in New York on Monday. Today's Economist Medicares Lessons for the Affordable Care Act The creation of Medicare in the 1960s may offer some insights for how the Affordable Care Act will go into effect, but the demographics of those eligible are quite different, an economist writes. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Who Steered Nintendo to Dominance, Dies at 85 At 22, Mr. Yamauchi became president of his familys playing-card company and later steered it into the growing game business, developing hits like Donkey Kong and the original Mario Brothers franchises. FOREX-U.S. budget drama, Fed uncertainty keep dollar on leash * Dollar index on track to end an uninspiring week nearly flat WRAPUP 2-U.S., Russia agree on Syria U.N. chemical arms measure UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock, the United States and Russia reached an agreement on Thursday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ridding Syria of its chemical weapons arsenal. World Briefing | Asia The Philippines Over 100,000 Displaced Face Disease The United Nations said Wednesday that those displaced by two weeks of fighting between soldiers and Muslim rebels are at risk of disease from unsanitary conditions in evacuation centers. Dog Ziggity New Jerseys Own Hot Dogs A road trip to 10 joints shows that New York hot dogs may have nothing on these franks. Analysis 49ers on Edge of Falling Apart or Snapping Back San Francisco has fallen short of expectations defined as the point spread by an average of 17.5 points this season. Obama encouraged by Iran move For years it was a United Nations General Assembly annual ritual Iran's president would denounce the United States, and the American president would fire back. But this year the talks in New York are brimming with the possibility of diplomacy. 2013 Emmy Awards Who's nominated The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, with help from "Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul and this year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, on Thursday revealed the nominees for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. REFILE-UPDATE 1-Harper Obama assures him Keystone verdict to be based on facts NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The logic behind the Keystone XL pipeline is "simply overwhelming," Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Thursday, adding that U.S. President Barack Obama had assured him his decision on the project would be based on facts. What's for Dinner? Panzanella With Chicken and Capers Toss roasted chicken into this Tuscan tomato salad, and spend an extra few minutes crisping up the skin first. Cruz, Tea Party Hero, Rankles Senate G.O.P. Colleagues Many Republicans see Senator Ted Cruzs campaign against the new health care law as self-interested and potentially damaging to the partys electoral efforts. Wrecked cruise ship pulled upright In a lengthy process involving massive pulleys, cables and steel tanks, a salvage crew managed to roll the 114,000-ton Costa Concordia off the rocks where it ran aground 20 months ago. Former Nintendo chief's legacy Former Nintendo President Hiroshi Yamauchi dies at age 85. Richard Quest speaks with Steve Butts of IGN about his impact. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Doctors grow nose on man's forehead Surgeons in China will transplant a new nose, grown on a patient's forehead, to his nasal region. Iran hits at 'unfair' U.N. nuclear agency ahead of talks VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has sharply criticized the U.N. nuclear watchdog over "baseless allegations" about its atomic activity, a document showed before talks between the two sides on Friday to discuss a stalled inquiry into suspected bomb research by Tehran. Movie Review Dark Touch a Horror Film by Marina de Van Dark Touch centers on a young girl, who may be the victim or instigator of the supernatural mayhem around her. Officials Detail Premium Costs of Health Plan The Obama administration highlighted premiums for consumers in states where the federal government will run new insurance markets starting next week, with costs it said were generally lower than prior estimates. Brazil imports thousands of doctors Brazil's robust economy has been a source of pride but its decrepit health care system has sparked outrage. Shasta Darlington reports. Is it ever OK to lie about money? NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lying to a spouse, or a parent, or a kid about one's financial affairs? Terrible idea. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author in dispute with U.S. museum over book's title BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee, is locked in a dispute with a museum in her Alabama hometown over the use of the novel's title. You're the Boss Blog The Myspace Alumni That Left L.A. to Start Businesses Gogobot and Mango Health emerged from the decline of Myspace but chose to locate in Silicon Valley. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. T Magazine On Beauty | Tory Burch Introduces an Appealingly Pared-Down Beauty Line The designers new fragrance, makeup collection and bath-and-body range adhere to a less is more philosophy. Recipes for Health Imam Bayildi Although this iconic Turkish dish contains quite a bit of olive oil, its a much lighter dish than the classic. UPDATE 1-GE invests $515 million in Turkish energy and other projects ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - General Electric has already invested more than half of the $900 million it has earmarked for Turkey on projects ranging from energy to healthcare to locomotive production, Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said on Thursday. 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. Secret Recordings Reveal Mubaraks Frank Views on a Range of Subjects The recordings offer a rare glimpse into former Egyptian President Hosni Mubaraks attitudes about Washington, Israel, Jews, the Muslim Brotherhood and himself. Former F.B.I. Agent to Plead Guilty in Press Leak Donald Sachtleben, a former bomb technician, agreed to plead guilty to leaking classified details about a foiled bomb plot in Yemen, the Justice Department announced. Bank of America faces at trial ex-executive behind whistleblower case NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A former executive at Bank of America Corp's Countrywide unit testified Thursday that the mortgage company's problematic lending practices predated the "Hustle" process... Christopher Koch, Writer of Year of Living Dangerously, Dies at 81 Mr. Koch was widely regarded as one of Australias finest novelists. His best known book became even better known as a film. Police and army hit in Kashmir attack Sept. 26 - India condemns deadly attack on a police station in Indian Kashmir and a nearby army camp. Paul Chapman reports. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. Roundup Scherzer Wins 21st as Tigers Clinch Detroit won its third consecutive American League Central title with a shutout victory against Minnesota. ONeal Joining Kings Ownership Group Shaquille ONeal is joining the ownership group of the Sacramento Kings. Happy Tigers Hope to Throw More Parties in October Jim Leyland sat behind his desk, his blue-and-orange Detroit Tigers hat covering a lowered head.

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