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News Feed Latest worldwide news Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. A Back and Forth About Narcissism A social-science journal invited Jean M. Twenge and one of her most prominent critics, Jeffrey Arnett, to debate the levels of narcissism in todays emerging adults. Return of risky PIKs doesn't mean high defaults Moody's NEW YORK, Sept 25 (IFR) - The comeback of risky payment-in-kind (PIK) notes, a type of high-yield bond popular before the financial crisis, is unlikely to lead to the same high default rates as... UPDATE 3-Nine auto parts makers to plead guilty to U.S. price fixing * Company execs met in remote locations, used code names - DOJ White House stands by FERC pick; Senate aide says others weighed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday publicly stood by its pick for chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz, even as a Senate aide said the administration is considering a replacement for the embattled nominee. 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. Vikings to invade British Museum for image makeover LONDON (Reuters) - The British Museum is about to trash the popular stereotype of the horn-helmeted Viking marauder, with a thorough look at the warrior society that left its mark across parts of the... DealBook Under Pressure From Ackman, Air Products Shakes Up Board Air Products and Chemicals, a producer of industrial gases, is adding three new directors to its board and beginning a search for a new chief executive. Rihanna's Instagram Arrests made Two men in Thailand are in trouble with the law thanks to an Instagram photo posted by pop star Rihanna during her recent visit to the holiday island of Phuket. Sudan says Bashir's visa request still with U.S. embassy KHARTOUM, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Sudan's Foreign Ministry denied on Thursday that President Omar Hassan al-Bashir had decided not to attend the U.N. General Assembly in New York and said his visa application was still pending, state media reported. UPDATE 4-Madoff accountant charged with aiding Ponzi scheme * Statute of limitations on Madoff fraud ends in December Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Fight Over Energy Finds a New Front in a Corner of Idaho The Nez Perce Indians were drawn into the national brawl over the future of energy last month when they tried to stop a load of oil-processing equipment from moving through their lands. Challenges Await Plan to Reduce Emissions A proposal from the Obama administration to limit carbon emissions might be curtailed in a legal quagmire if the required technology does not meet current standards. Football Jamaican player, doctor banned Several Jamaican sprinters were banned for doping earlier this year and now a footballer from the Caribbean nation has been suspended. Markets Try to Reverse Losing Streak Wall Street opened higher after five consecutive losing sessions, overcoming worries about the United States economy and a looming budget battle in Washington. UPDATE 1-Sag in Wisconsin freeway bridge causes indefinite closure Sept 26 (Reuters) - A major bridge that carries freeway traffic over a river in Green Bay, Wisconsin, was closed indefinitely on Thursday after it suddenly developed a sag that was described by one policeman as resembling a roller coaster. Venezuela takes on toilet paper hoard Venezuela takes over a toilet paper plant, with its vice president saying the government won't "allow hoarding or failures in the production and distribution" of essential goods. Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. 'White Widow' Interpol issues a red notice for Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," at the request of Kenyan authorities and following the deadly mall siege. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. Gates Sorry! Control-Alt-Delete a mistake If you pressed Control-Alt-Delete to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry. U.S. data gives conflicting signals on economy's health WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in August but fewer Americans filed new claims for jobless benefits last week, giving conflicting signals on the health of the economy. Kenya mall attack will be "credit negative" - Moody's LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The attack claimed by Somali Islamist militants on a Nairobi shopping mall is "credit negative" and will hit Kenya's growth and fiscal revenues, particularly from tourism,... Movie Review Baggage Claim, Directed by David E. Talbert A woman goes searching for a husband in Baggage Claim, a comedy directed by David E. Talbert and based on his novel. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. In Transit Blog Miraval Plans a Resort in New Jersey The luxury resort Miraval is scheduled to open a location in New Jersey in 2015. Tony Blair on the Middle East Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting Bullock gets hand and footprint ceremony, closing arguments continue for Jackson's trial Sept. 25 - The latest celebrity news including Sandra Bullock is honored with a hand and footprint ceremony and closing arguments for Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial continues. Roselle Chen reports. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Analysis Week 3 Quick Hits Takeaways on Steelers and Bears The Steelers still may have the stingiest defense in football, but theyre 0-3 and the Bears are 3-0. T Magazine Groomed for Greatness | A Simple Line That Promises to Thicken Guys Hair Martial Vivots elegant styling aids rely on an enzyme used in anti-aging products, to fortify mens strands. U.S., Russia agree on Syria U.N. chemical arms measure UNITED NATIONS (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. U.S. SEC charges ex-ChinaCast execs with fraud, insider trading WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators on Thursday charged the former chief executive of China-based ChinaCast Education Corp with stealing tens of millions of dollars from investors in a U.S. public offering. Well Cooking With Miso Many people know and love miso soup. But this week Martha Rose Shulman goes beyond soup and explains how miso can be used for glazes, dips and dressings. Aftermath of the Nairobi mall siege CNN's David McKenzie takes a personal look at how Kenya has been affected by the deadly mall attack in Nairobi. In Transit Blog In Crete, a Historic Feast (and a Lesson or Two) The Blue Palace resort in Crete has teamed up with a group called Minoan Tastes to offer a re-creation of a feast from 1600 B.C. Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports.

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