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News Feed Latest worldwide news Underwater 'Street View' of coral reefs It's like Google Street View underwater! Amazing images of coral reefs are helping scientists study climate change. UPDATE 6-Penney stock plunges on share sale, lower cash forecast Sept 27 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc's decision to shore up its cash reserves by issuing almost $1 billion in new shares sent its stock tumbling more than 13 percent Friday. Fed doves make case for patience on tightening policy MINNEAPOLIS/OSLO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve must be patient in deciding when to scale back bond purchases, top officials said on Friday, with one arguing it could wait "years" to lift... Your Money Adviser Businesses Manage Medical Bill Payment Plans Payment services let patients pay bills over time and let hospitals get paid for care immediately. A.A.U. Coach Arrested on Drug Charge Curtis Malone, the founder of the D.C. Assault program and one of the key power brokers in college basketball recruiting, was arrested after a yearlong investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration. 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. REUTERS SUMMIT-Emerging Europe poised for modest economic upturn PRAGUE/SOFIA, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Emerging European economies are set for a tepid recovery that won't restore them to the pre-financial crisis boom years but should let them weather the withdrawal of cheap money from the Federal Reserve. N.F.L. Roundup Manning Sets Mark as the Broncos Win Peyton Manning became the first N.F.L. player to throw 12 touchdown passes in the seasons first three games, topping Tom Bradys 11 in 2011, as the Broncos beat the Raiders, 37-21. India Ink A Stranger on Lenox Avenue The attack on Prabhjot Singh, an assistant professor at Columbia University, is jarring because Harlem has a deep history of solidarity between various communities. Japan's Abe says no concessions, but no escalation in islet spat with China NEW YORK (Reuters) - Japan will make no concessions on sovereignty over Pacific islets also claimed by China, but Tokyo will not make any moves to escalate the situation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | doff This word has appeared in 13 New York Times articles in the past year. Astana Journal Nostalgia Burns Bright in a City Renewed While Astana, Kazakhstans capital, is a fully contemporary city, some residents still express nostalgia for ancient traditions in sports and architecture of the 1950s. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Sept 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Friday 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. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. ArtsBeat Llewyn Davis Concert to Benefit Recording Preservation A concert Sunday at Town Hall with Joan Baez, Jack White and others will raise money to help preserve archives of the music that inspired many of the performers. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. Alonso to snub McLaren interest McLaren may want a reunion with Fernando Alonso, but the Spaniard has no intention of leaving Ferrari. Backstrom Stops 33 Shots; Wild Beats Blues 3-1 Niklas Backstrom made 33 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Palantir Technologies raises $196.5 million SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Data-analytics company Palantir Technologies has raised $196.5 million, the company disclosed Friday in a regulatory filing. T Magazine Feeling For | A Reed Krakoff Clutch that Travels Well The designer explains why he created this document pouch, which can double as a chic clutch, for women on the go. Choi, Thonghchai Among Asian Stars for World Cup Eight-time PGA Tour winner K.J. Choi and Bae Sang-moon will represent South Korea at the World Cup of Golf at Royal Melbourne, with Liang Wenchong and Wu Ashun set to play for China in the Nov. 21-24 tournament. The greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Mongolian masters of contortion CNN's Nick Glass talks with the contortionists and stars of "O," a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rihanna "right" about Phuket Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Two Higgs boson scientists tipped for Nobel prize LONDON (Reuters) - Two scientists who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson - the mysterious particle that explains why elementary matter has mass - are Thomson Reuters' top tips to win this year's Nobel prize in physics. Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. Rebels in Mali Suspend Peace Deal With Government Separatists in the north accused the government of failing to begin the process of releasing prisoners as called for under the June peace accord. From football to golf for 'Sheva' Andriy Shevchenko was one of the finest football players of his generation. He retired last year but is now making his debut on the professional golf circuit. U.S., Iran voice optimism and caution after rare encounter UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran and the United States held their highest-level substantive talks in a generation on Thursday, saying the tone was positive but sounding cautious about resolving the long-running standoff over Iran's nuclear program. U.N. report Climate change man made A United Nations climate change report published Friday concludes that it is "extremely likely" that human activity accounts for at least half of the global warming that has been observed since the 1950s. Spieth's Decision to Turn Pro Dates to Olympic Tiger Woods knew he was ready to turn pro when he shot a 66 at age 20 in the second round of the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham St. Annes. He closed with a pair of 70s and tied for 22nd, his best finish as an amateur in 14 professional events. His father referred to it as his "coming out party." Tesla, Tata equal tough times for GM General Motors faces a future challenged by emerging car companies such as Tata abroad and innovative firms such as Tesla in the U.S., says GM Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Who owns $2M check found in Madrid? It's a check for $2 million, issued to a man with a California driver's license. And it was found in a subway car in Madrid, police say. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Obama to House Republicans Don't burn down the house over fiscal fight WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned congressional Republicans on Friday they were on the brink of triggering a government shutdown and a historic debt default and urged them not to "burn down the house" to try to extract budget concessions from him. Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word. Steal My Vacation Norma Kamalis Provence The designer always returns to Provence because of the quality of its olive oil, which she considers the best in the world. Heres her take on getting a taste of the region.

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