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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Maldives court orders security forces to enforce run-off election postponement * Election Commission wants to override court's postponement Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Leading the way for golf's multimillionaires The PGA Tour can make instant millionaires at virtually every one of its tournaments -- but it was not always that way. It took golf pioneer Billy Casper almost 15 years to reach seven figures in the nascent days of the pro circuit. Sowing a Change in Kitchens Luminaries from the world of food gathered in Westchester to discuss using seeds to explore a new frontier of flavor. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Australia shares seen pushing past 5-yr highs, drop in iron ore may cap SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to rise on Friday, possibly topping five-year highs hit last week after Wall Street snapped a five-day losing streak, but a drop in iron-ore... Delay seen in Spanish-language Obamacare websites White House WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Spanish language version of online exchanges to sign up for healthcare insurance under "Obamacare" will not be ready on October 1 but will be ready "sometime in October," White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on Thursday. Recipes for Health Lasagna With Tomato Sauce and Roasted Eggplant A delicious and hearty do-ahead dish. RPT-UPDATE 1-Australia says 47 coal-gas projects need environment assessments CANBERRA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australia's new government has ordered 47 major coal and coal seam gas projects to seek national environmental approval, including the controversial Kevin's Corner project proposed by the country's richest person Gina Rinehart. Al-Shabaab's American allies Of all al Qaeda's affiliated groups, the Somali terrorist organization Al-Shabaab has over the past several years had the deepest links to the United States. Some 15 Americans have died fighting for Al-Shabaab, as many as four of them as suicide bombers in Somalia, and an American citizen even took up a leadership role in the group. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | New Short Video Series Reveals Mysteries of Natural World On what topic would you like to see Mr. Gorman create a ScienceTake video? Exclusive Greece does not need third bailout, seeks debt 'reprofiling' - deputy PM NEW YORK (Reuters) - Greece does not require a third bailout and can cover its needs without further burdening its current backers, by improving the terms of its debt and possibly returning to the bond market next year, the country's deputy prime minister said on Wednesday. DEALS-MA flat so far this year, even with mammoth Verizon deal * U.S. MA up 35 pct, Europe down 24 pct, Asia dropped 8 pct Fracking Here to stay? CNN's Richard Quest talks to Texas Gov. Rick Perry about the economic boom hydraulic fracturing has brought to his state. Toll in Quake in Pakistan Rises Past 300 Soldiers and rescue workers scrambled to reach victims in one of the countrys remotest areas, frequently troubled by unrest and natural calamities. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. NY gas station becomes virtual farmyard Sept. 16 - An abandoned gas station in the middle of Manhattan is now a new grazing ground for a flock of life-like sheep sculptures. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Moscow Biennale Draws Official Praise, and Some Grumbling The Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art steers cautiously between its ambition to promote that city as a cutting-edge art center and a concern about drawing the wrath of officialdom. CBS to Test a Third Version of NCIS Franchise The possible new show would be based in New Orleans and would be introduced the way NCIS Los Angeles was introduced as a planted spinoff. In Indonesia, a Governor at Home on the Streets As Indonesians look to their next presidential election, many are talking about a local governor who has demonstrated an unusually common touch with the people. Morales Let's take U.S. to court It's no secret that Bolivian President Evo Morales is not a fan of the U.S. government, and at the U.N. General Assembly he took his complaints to a wider audience, calling for action against the Obama administration. Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports. Gadgetwise Headphones for Protection, Not Cranking It Up The 3M Tekk Protection WorkTunes headphones keep excessive noise out, and wont damage your ears with loud music levels, either. Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Today's Economist Economic Statecraft, Women and the Fed Janet Yellens nomination to head the Federal Reserve would reflect her qualifications and also create a role model in a world short of opportunity for women, an economist writes. Your Money Adviser Same-Sex Couples Are Urged to Apply for Social Security Spousal Benefits Though the Social Security Administration is still reviewing the law, it is encouraging applications from couples in same-sex marriages and civil unions. Letter From India New Delhis Dengue Fever Problem Doctors are in no doubt that there is a dengue epidemic in Indias capital region. The government seems to be in denial. House Republicans shift Obamacare to U.S. debt limit fight WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday he believes lawmakers will avert a government shutdown, though he said Republicans will demand other concessions before agreeing to keep the government funded. 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. EADS CEO says transatlantic mergers not easy task PARIS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The head of European aerospace group EADS, Tom Enders, said on Thursday that transatlantic mergers should be possible at some point but that it was currently not an easy... Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard TORONTO (Reuters) - With Blackberry Ltd shedding staff in its hometown of Waterloo, Ontario, other tech companies, including Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit, are moving to take advantage of a growing pool of local talent. REFILE-U.S., China agree Iran should respond positively to nuclear proposals NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The United States and China agree it is important for Tehran to respond positively to existing nuclear proposals by six major powers, U.S. officials said ahead of a meeting on Thursday between Iran and the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany. Suarez fails to bite for toothless Liverpool Luis Suarez made his return to competitive action after serving a 10-match ban for biting an opponent. The Liverpool striker played in his side's cup clash at fierce rival Manchester United Wednesday. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Grohe says Lixil, DBJ buy 87.5 pct stake FRANKFURT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - German bathroom installations maker Grohe said Japan's Lixil Group Corp and the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) agreed to buy an 87.5 percent stake in the company from... Attention Switches to Investigation of Kenyan Mall Siege Investigators began sifting through rubble, studied closed-circuit television footage and brought in more resources to identify the militants who laid siege to an upscale mall in Nairobi. Obama Makes Impassioned Defense of Health Law Days before the laws main elements take effect, President Obama mocked opponents for crazy arguments and accused them of trying to blackmail a president to stop the law. UPDATE 1-US approves Mylan's purchase of Strides unit, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc has won U.S. antitrust approval to buy Agila, a unit of India's Strides Arcolab Ltd, subject to divesting some products, the Federal Trade Commission said on Thursday. Gadgetwise With New Stylus, LeapFrog Tackles Reading and Writing The LeapReader is an electronic pen that sounds out letters and words in LeapFrog books and teaches children how to write them.

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