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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sister of Into the Wild Protagonist Is Writing Memoir Carine McCandless, the sister of Chris McCandless, will publish her memoir through HarperOne, an imprint of Harper Collins. West Says U.N. Nears Syria Resolution Two diplomats said they had reached a consensus on the broad elements, including a reference to sanctions should Syria fail to comply with its obligations. Britain's Labour treads narrow path between populism and prudence LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - An attack by British opposition leader Ed Miliband on energy companies, big corporations and landowners may give him a short-term lift in the polls, but could damage his Labour party's bid to restore its economic credibility before the 2015 election. Militants Kill 8 in Indian Kashmir Ahead of Sharif-Singh Talks Militants dressed in Indian army uniforms killed eight people in attacks on an Indian police station and army base near the Pakistan border on Thursday, triggering calls to cancel talks between the rival nations' leaders at the weekend. U.S. new home sales rise but hold near lowest levels of 2013 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Sales of new single-family homes in America rose in August but held near their lowest levels this year, a sign that a sharp rise in interest rates is weighing on the U.S.... Emily Arensman, Bowen Posner The bride is the coordinator of public programs at the Whitney Museum of American Art; the groom is an associate director of undergraduate admissions at Yale. Artist uses robots to create art in three cities VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian artist enlisted the help of two robots on Thursday to create a work of art simultaneously in Vienna, London and Berlin in what he called a world first. Apple splits its pitch Can it work? Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart. Japan public funds should diversify, alter their bond focus -interim report TOKYO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Japanese public funds collectively holding more than $2 trillion in assets should alter their current emphasis on Japanese government bonds and diversify to property,... Obama and Iranian Leader Miss Each Other, Diplomatically The near miss between President Obama and President Hassan Rouhani of Iran illustrates the political sensitivities that will affect both leaders as they try to embark on a diplomatic path. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Doggie Weight Watchers With waistlines expanding, some chubby dogs are being sent to fitness programs to get slim and trim. In the Shadow of Old Smokey, a Toxic Legacy Years after a trash incinerator stopped operating in the West Grove neighborhood in Miami, its legacy might be more ominous than soiled laundry contaminants like arsenic remain in the soil. Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) - Google Inc has overhauled its search algorithm, the foundation of the Internet's dominant search engine, to better cope with the longer, more complex queries it has been getting from Web users. Atomic Goal 800 Years of Power From Waste TerraPower, a start-up led by Bill Gates, is at work on a new kind of reactor that would be fueled by todays nuclear waste. 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. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Pursuing Graft Cases at Higher Levels, Chinese Leader Risks Unsettling Elites While President Xi Jinping may help consolidate his power in targeting corrupt officials, zeroing in on higher targets may unleash risky instabilities within the political elite. Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Charles Taylor Appeals court upholds 50-year sentence An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, after he was convicted of aiding war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone. 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. 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. Exclusive Nokia weighs Alcatel tie-up after Microsoft deal - sources NEW YORK/HELSINKI (Reuters) - Nokia is discussing internally whether to approach French rival Alcatel-Lucent about a tie-up, part of the Finnish company's review of how it can grow after the planned sale of its handset business to Microsoft Corp, several people close to the matter said. 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 On Baseball Tension, Not Joy, in Texas Playoff Chase The Rangers, who lost out on a division title after a slump in early September, are scrambling for a wild-card spot. Field Notes Divorce After 50 Grows More Common For the first time, more Americans 50 and older are divorced than widowed. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. Habla espaol? Soon, U.S. Latinos will be less likely to say 'si' It's no secret that more and more people are speaking espaol in the United States, but what you probably didn't know is that in the future more of those Spanish speakers will not be Hispanic. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Dries Van Noten Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Schohaja. National Briefing | West California Court Upholds Emissions Curbs A federal appeals court upheld Californias transportation fuel standards, which are designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuel to 1990 levels by 2020. Art in Review Steve Roden Rag picker Mr. Rodens current solo show is dominated by large abstract paintings. J.C. Penney shares fall further as liquidity concerns grow Sept 26 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shares fell more than 8 percent in premarket trading amid concerns the retailer may not be able to boost its cash reserves ahead of the crucial holiday... 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. Panasonic sells 80 pct stake in healthcare unit to KKR - Nikkei Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japanese consumer electronic company Panasonic Corp said it will sell an 80 percent stake in its healthcare business to U.S. investment firm KKR Co. LP for about 150 billion yen... Ford buys small software startup to bolster 'connected car' offerings DETROIT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has bought a five-year-old software company for less than $10 million in a move the No. 2 U.S. automaker hopes will beef up its in-car connectivity that is... EU lawmakers back strict new approval system for medical devices BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers backed a strict new approval system for high-tech medical devices on Wednesday, raising industry fears of added delays in getting new products to market that could dull Europe's competitive edge. Sports Briefing | Tennis Murray to Have Surgery Andy Murray will have surgery for a lingering back problem and will miss the rest of the season. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. UPDATE 4-New delays hit Obamacare rollout before Oct. 1 launch WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance enrollment services would not begin on Oct. 1 as planned.

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