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News Feed Latest worldwide news Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. Cher saves 'best effort' for first album in 12 years LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Few musicians are able to keep their careers alive for more than five decades, but pop diva Cher says her latest album is her "best effort ever." Canada Ties Serbia in Davis Cup Milos Raonic served 34 aces to outlast Janko Tipsarevic in five sets Friday and tie the Davis Cup semifinal between Canada and Serbia at 1-1 after the opening singles matches. 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. Wall Street ends five-day losing streak on job data; Nike up after the bell NEW YORK (Reuters) - The SP 500 and Dow snapped five-day losing streaks on Thursday on positive job market data but gains were limited as investors worried if Washington lawmakers would pass bills to avoid a government shutdown and possible U.S. debt default on time. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. Britain's FTSE steadies near 2-week low, miners recover LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index steadied near a two-week low on Thursday, with a rise in metals prices on improving seasonal demand from China, the world's top consumer of... Bayern catches Dortmund at top Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time. Miley Cyrus breaks silence on VMAs Miley Cyrus has a message for the haters You are overthinking it. The rise of Netflix Netflix used to mail DVDs. Now it's primed for a big night at the Emmys, as Nischelle Turner reports. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Sept 26 Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. US STOCKS-Wall St ends 5-day losing streak on job data; Nike up after the bell * House Republicans on collision course with Obama over fiscal bills US STOCKS-Wall St ends 5-day losing streak on job data; Nike up after the bell * House Republicans on collision course with Obama over fiscal bills Cheaper iPhone Will Cost More in China While many analysts expected Apple to price the iPhone 5C at about $400, it will actually go for significantly more in China, where the company is struggling. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Mysterious cache of jewels turns up atop French glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Motherlode Blog Give Children a Chance to Lose and Win By age 4 or 5, children are not fooled by all the trophies. They are surprisingly accurate in identifying who excels and who struggles. Tech Giants Fear Spread of Patent Wars to Europe After spending hundreds of millions of dollars in the United States to defend patent-infringement lawsuits, the companies worry that Europe could become a similar battleground. U.S. SEC says big Ponzi scheme targeted investors in Japan Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it has uncovered an "extensive and egregious" Ponzi scheme run by a Las Vegas executive who raised more than $800 million from... Cheers, Hugs, Flags and Brooms Fill Victory Party at Unlikely Host Club The Golden Gate Yacht Club, with its working-class roots, was wrapped in a mix of joy and disbelief as Oracle Team USA completed its astounding comeback. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. Candace Pert, 67, Explorer of the Brain, Dies As a Johns Hopkins graduate student, Dr. Pert helped discover a key to brain chemistry. She went on to become a neuroscientist and a major proponent of alternative medicine. Saudi women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26. Nadal's triumphant comeback Rafael Nadal talks about scoring his second U.S. Open title. Pat Cash reports. 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. Jennifer Lawrence to Star in East of Eden Remake The Hunger Games director Gary Ross plans to make two movies based on the John Steinbeck novel. Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. U.N. aviation emissions deal in sight but possible hurdles loom MONTREAL (Reuters) - United Nations aviation chiefs said Tuesday that thorny issues still loom heading into two weeks of negotiations aimed at finalizing a deal to address greenhouse gas emissions from the global aviation sector. Elop to Nokia I won't return my pay-off Nokia's chairman asked Stephen Elop, the Finnish group's former chief executive, if he would forgo part or all of his 18.8m pay-off several days ago as the furore over it grew. Bookends Are We Too Concerned That Characters Be Likable? Mohsin Hamid and Zo Heller on whether unpleasant literary characters are a turn-off or a draw. Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped. Ask an Expert Advice About Sleep Deficiency in Midlife, Part 1 Orfeu Marcello Buxton, a neuroscientist, addresses questions about normal sleep in midlife, sleep apnea and other aspects of sleep deficiency. Nadal 'had doubts' before U.S. Open triumph Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams. Critics Notebook New York Film Festival Is Still Sober, but Hardly Dry The 51st New York Film Festival, which sometimes feels like a punishingly stern event, features rocking dramas and more comedies than usual, as well as a Godard tribute. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. No. 15 Michigan Dodges Upset, Beats UConn 24-21 Michigan was making a mess of another game against a heavy underdog, when Desmond Morgan snatched away Connecticut's chance for a huge upset. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time.

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