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News Feed Latest worldwide news Singapore to Give Citizens Priority for Job Openings A new policy requires job openings to be posted in the city-state before they are offered to overseas workers. Mexico storms death toll rises to 123, crop lands damaged ACAPULCO (Reuters) - The death toll from a pair of storms that flooded much of Mexico rose to 123 on Monday, and large tracts of farmland were declared lost as the country cleans up some of the worst storm damage in decades. New Franciscan revolution David Perry says that the pope seems so transformative without changing any theological principles is a testament to the power of his reform. Movie Review Men at Lunch Centers on a Famous 1932 Photo Men at Lunch investigates the identity of the 11 construction workers photographed in 1932 while sitting atop a girder during the construction of Rockefeller Center. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia (Reuters) - An unmanned Antares rocket blasted off from a seaside launch pad in Virginia on Wednesday, sending a cargo capsule to the International Space Station. $270 million worth of cocaine found on Air France flight There was something odd about the 30 suitcases that showed up on a flight from Venezuela. The colorful bags weren't registered to any of the passengers on the plane. No. 5 Stanford Routs No. 23 Arizona State, 42-28 Tyler Gaffney ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Anthony Wilkerson added 68 yards and another score, and No. 5 Stanford started strong in a 42-28 victory over No. 23 Arizona State on Saturday night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. Canadian festival celebrates Africa Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years. Vista Equity to take Greenway Medical private for $644 million (Reuters) - Greenway Medical Technologies Inc has agreed to be taken private by Vista Equity Partners for $644 million, less than two years after the medical software provider debuted on the U.S.... FBI releases video of 'delusional' Navy Yard shooter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI released surveillance video and photos of Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis on Wednesday and said he believed electromagnetic waves had been controlling him for months before the rampage that killed 12 people. T-Mobile CFO makes case for U.S. consolidation, Sprint deal NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc Chief Financial Officer Braxton Carter said on Wednesday that he expected more consolidation in the U.S. wireless market and made a case for a deal... Sky's Delle Donne Named WNBA's Rookie of Year It was pretty obvious to voters who the best rookie in the WNBA was this season. At War Blog Part II Lessons From Post-Soviet Afghanistan Haunt Debate on Syria Kristen L. Rouse, a captain in the Army National Guard, says the all-consuming flames of civil war are unforgiving, and the damage can never be undone. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. Crawford, Howard Among Players on Olympic Bubble When the NHL season begins, a lot of players will begin tryouts of sorts for their Olympic teams. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. Cardinals Win 4-1, Sweep Nats to Close In on Title Rookie Shelby Miller won his 15th game, and Yadier Molina had the go-ahead hit for the St. Louis Cardinals, who wrapped up a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals and moved another step closer to the NL Central title with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday. Professor Says He Has Solved a Mystery Over a Slaves Novel A novel praised for its dramatic depiction of Southern life in the mid-1850s became a best seller, but its tantalizing secret the authors identity may have been solved. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Report Egypt court bans Brotherhood activities An Egyptian court Monday ordered a ban on activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and froze its finances, according to state-run news website Egynews. Jailed American's family appeals to visiting Iranian president The family of former U.S. Marine Amir Hekmati has a message for Iran's new president Their American son is not a spy, has never been one, and he should be released immediately from prison in Iran. Fed's Fisher urged trimming $10 billion in Treasuries buying SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - Dallas Federal Reserve President Richard Fisher said on Monday he had urged his colleagues to support a $10 billion reduction in the Fed's bond-buying program at the... China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party leader Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source told CNN. Scientists discover new legless lizard species in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California scientists have discovered four species of legless lizards hidden in unlikely habitats among central valley oil derricks, sand dunes at the end of a Los Angeles airport runway and other arid and desolate spaces. Three ways to profit from the taper tempest (The author is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his / her own.) N.F.L. Roundup In Game of Turnovers, Bengals Get Last One, and a Win Cornerback Terence Newman returned a fumble 58 yards for a touchdown with 3 minutes 47 seconds left, and Cincinnati rallied to a 34-30 home victory over Green Bay. State of the Art In Arrival of 2 iPhones, 3 Lessons Consider Apples two new iPhones, the 5C (budget model) and the 5S. Not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. China may allow foreign currency online transactions-paper BEIJING, Sept 25 (Reuters) - China may allow 17 online payment services companies, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's Alipay and Tencent Holding Ltd's Tenpay, to trial foreign currency transactions as part of a pilot programme. Generic drug sales help Rite Aid to surprise profit (Reuters) - Rite Aid Corp, the No. 3 drugstore chain in the United States, reported a surprise quarterly profit after generic drug sales boosted margins, sending its shares up by a fifth to their... Czechs Top Argentina to Reach Davis Cup Final Defending champion Czech Republic reached the Davis Cup final after winning its doubles match Saturday to eliminate Argentina. Ex-Leader Weds, Complicating Czech Bribe Case Former Prime Minister Petr Necas and his onetime chief of staff, Jana Nagyova, in the spotlight of a corruption investigation, are said to have wed secretly. Square Feet Seizing Irans Slice of Fifth Avenue An office tower built in the late 1970s by the Shah of Iran is coveted real estate that could be sold after a judge found that its owners laundered money for Irans government. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph R. Harbert Mr. Harbert is the president of the Eastern Region of Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. Typhoon Usagi hits China, dozens dead At least 25 people have died after Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China, state-run broadcaster CCTV reported Monday. Chinese Titan Takes Aim at Hollywood Wang Jianlin, reputed to be Chinas richest man, announced plans to build a movie-themed real estate development in what he billed as Chinas effort to become the world leader in filmmaking. U.S. Attorneys General urge FDA to regulate e-cigarettes (Reuters) - Top U.S. law enforcement officials urged the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to promptly issue a promised set of rules governing the sale of e-cigarettes, adding to a growing body of legal and public health officials demanding action. No. 13 UCLA Honors Pasquale, Routs NM State 59-13 The Rose Bowl crowd cheered when Shaq Evans left the UCLA huddle and went to the sideline before the first play, leaving just 10 Bruins on the field in tribute to Nick Pasquale. Capping an epic comeback, Oracle wins the America's Cup SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA prevailed in a dramatic winner-take-all showdown with Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday to win the 34th America's Cup, completing a stirring comeback that helped make the once-troubled event among the most exciting in sailing history. 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. Is 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.

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