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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sailing-Australian wine mogul to challenge for America's Cup Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Australian winemaker and his son, who own an island off Australia's Great Barrier Reef, have officially challenged software mogul Larry Ellison's Oracle Team USA for the next America's Cup, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters. MOVES-Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Smith Williamson, Altius Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Thursday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. Voices from the Westgate Mall Westgate Mall survivors describe their encounters, hiding as as gunmen moved from room to room. Theater Review The Glass Menagerie Stars Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto John Tiffanys stunning production of Tennessee Williamss Glass Menagerie promises to be the most revealing revival of a cornerstone classic for many a year to come. Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Industry Still Churns, Even as Cleanup Plan Proceeds for a Canal A $500 million plan will focus on the decades-old toxic muck at the bottom of the canal, though nearby businesses are still being cited for sometimes treating the canal like a waste dump. Radwanska Reaches Quarterfinals at Korea Open Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Estrella Cabeza Candela. U.S. rights groups urge boycott of Barilla pasta after anti-gay remarks NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - U.S. and international gay rights supporters called on Friday for a boycott of Italian pasta maker Barilla, whose chairman said he would never feature a gay family in its advertising. A new sense of optimism in Iran From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West. 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. 'Joy of writing' helps Seles move on She spent her teenage years ruling the tennis world, and now Monica Seles is hoping her world of tennis can rule today's teenagers. Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. Fed's George delay in bond tapering could hurt Fed credibility WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The failure of the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back bond buying at its meeting last week surprised financial markets and could undermine the effectiveness of its policies... 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 HarperCollins. UPDATE 1-India building collapse toll reaches 50, more feared trapped MUMBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of a five-storey apartment block in India's financial capital of Mumbai climbed to 50 on Saturday and was expected to rise as more than a dozen people were feared trapped in the rubble. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. Aftershock kills 15 in quake-hit Pakistan province QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - At least 15 people were killed on Saturday when an aftershock hit a Pakistani province where hundreds were killed in an major earthquake earlier this week. Argentine farmers hoard soybeans as inflation hedge BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine farmers are hoarding more soy this season than in past years, threatening to reduce much-needed export tax revenue as raw beans become the preferred unit of savings in an economy impaired by double-digit inflation. Prototype Helping Bands Play to the Crowd, Long Before the Show For musicians, crowd-sourced fund-raising is lessening the financial risk of performing in new markets. Iran's Rouhani hopes nuclear talks will foster broader cooperation Sep. 27 - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says on Friday he wants talks on Iran's nuclear program to also foster improved U.S.-Iranian relations. Nathan Frandino reports. President says Italy needs continuity, not continuous polls ROME (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said on Saturday the country needed a stable government, not more elections, after Prime Minister Enrico Letta said he felt compelled to call a confidence vote this week that could lead to yet another poll. Why is this guy a top thinker? In the past, author and NYU professor, Clay Shirky's predictions haven't always come true, but it appears he was on the money in 2011. Foreign Policy Magazine named Shirky one of their "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for his musings on social media's impact on revolutions, which we saw come to full fruition in the Arab Spring. 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. QA Gaming With Chrome, and Bypassing Windows 8 Fans of the game Minecraft may be able to get it to play on a Google Chrome notebook, and how to go directly from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 Sports Briefing | Soccer Inter Milan Rallies to Win Inter Milan defeated Fiorentina to stay in touch with the Italian league leader Roma. Male Dallas Zoo gorilla to get therapy for sexist attitude DALLAS (Reuters) - A gregarious male gorilla at the Dallas Zoo will be sent to South Carolina for therapy after he bit one female gorilla and sneered at others, zoo officials said on Monday. Alonso - I'm not leaving Ferrari McLaren may want a reunion with Fernando Alonso, but the Spaniard has no intention of leaving Ferrari. Pence, Giants Strike $90 Million, 5-Year Deal Hunter Pence pleaded ignorance as his San Francisco Giants teammates greeted him with hugs and backslaps when he arrived at ATT Park for Saturday's game against San Diego. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. RPT-GRAPHIC-Euro zone stocks the top gainer in Q3, dollar flags LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone stocks were the top investment in the third quarter, clocking up their best three-month gains since 2009 as investors bet on a cyclical upturn in the region. Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. Scientists urge Europe to shift focus to bowel cancer screening AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - European governments should divert funds to routine bowel cancer tests from less effective breast and prostate screening programs, scientists said on Saturday, presenting what they called "irrefutable" evidence that bowel screening saves lives. Noted Photo Booths, The Partys Hot Spot Photo booths, which resemble mini studios with professional backdrops and lighting, are being spotted at just about every party, as guests pose for selfies. Aging Together Members of the Cheesecake community, in Mendocino County, celebrate 20 years of shared living. National Briefing | West California Minimum Wage Will Rise Calling it a matter of justice, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Wednesday that will raise Californias minimum wage to $10 an hour within three years. ArtsBeat Gerard Mortier Named Artistic Adviser of Teatro Real Opera House in Madrid The Teatro Real said on Wednesday that it had created a new advisory post for Gerard Mortier, two weeks after abruptly ousting him as artistic director of the opera house in Madrid. eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting ruling SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from recruiting each other's employees. Recipes for Health Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With Chermoula A pungent Moroccan herb sauce makes a great accompaniment for grilled vegetables grilled outdoors, or in. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs.

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