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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. Fed needs better way to signal policy, officials say FRANKFURT/STOCKHOLM/HOUGHTON, Michigan (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve confused financial markets over scaling back its bond buying, three top officials said on Thursday, with one arguing the central... PRESS DIGEST-Canada-Sept 26 Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. David Sedaris on Films Hes Watched (and Rewatched) Anticipating the release of the first film adaption of his work, C.O.G., the writer David Sedaris discussed some of his favorite movies. Brewers' Gomez, Braves' Johnson Suspended 1 Game Milwaukee's Carlos Gomez admitted he went too far with a hyped-up home run trot that ended in a benches-clearing scuffle against the Atlanta Braves. Detroit eyes freezing pensions, probes city's dysfunction DETROIT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Detroit's emergency manager proposed freezing pension benefits for some current city workers starting in 2014 and will launch a two-month probe into the city's... Economix Blog The Job Situation Looks a Little Worse Revisions in government employment figures, superficially positive, actually reflect a reduction in gains reported for the 12 months that ended last March. Thursdays Matchup 49ers (1-2) at Rams (1-2) The 49ers and Rams have a historical rivalry, but on Thursday their meeting could be one-sided. Merck KGaA says Belen Garijo to head pharmaceuticals unit FRANKFURT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Germany's Merck KGaA said it promoted Belen Garijo to become the head of its prescription pharmaceuticals unit Merck Serono. Baseball Selig to retire in '15 Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig will retire when his current term ends January 24, 2015, Major League Baseball said Thursday. Venezuela orders temporary takeover of toilet paper factory CARACAS (Reuters) - A Venezuelan state agency on Friday ordered the temporary takeover of a factory that produces toilet paper in what it called an effort to ensure consistent supplies after embarrassing shortages earlier this year. DEALTALK-Rattled by Alibaba loss, Hong Kong bankers seek market reforms HONG KONG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Lauded by many for its principled stance in rejecting Alibaba Group's plans to list shares, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has left the city's financial community fuming at a lost opportunity, and re-ignited calls for market reforms. Militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir kills 9 Nine people were killed and seven others were wounded after a group of militants attacked security forces in Indian-administered Kashmir on Thursday, authorities said. ArtsBeat An Interview With Kent Jones of the New York Film Festival The director of programming and selection committee chair of the New York Film Festival discusses this years program. Obama encouraged by Iran move For years it was a United Nations General Assembly annual ritual Iran's president would denounce the United States, and the American president would fire back. But this year the talks in New York are brimming with the possibility of diplomacy. Will Britain's banker bonus challenge succeed? Sept 26 - Britain has launched a legal challenge to the European Union's cap on banker's bonuses, which London fears will hurt its financial industry. Kirsty Basset reports. Debate Offers 2 Similar Public Advocate Rivals a Chance to Stand Out Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron, both Democrats who have similar political positions, will face off in a televised debate on Tuesday night. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Frauds and Cyberattacks Another blow to dozens of businesses on the Jersey Shore. Updates on the looming financial crises. And a Home Depot wedding proposal. AP Source Pacers, George Agree to New Contract Paul George wanted to keep playing in Indiana. Larry Bird made sure he wasn't going anywhere. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. Labour Leader Tries to Energize Party for Britains Next Election Ed Miliband, who has faced leadership questions from within his party, attacked the government of Prime Minister David Cameron. Republican infighting on full display on U.S. Senate floor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican infighting took a nasty turn in the U.S. Senate on Thursday with Senator Bob Corker accusing fellow conservative Ted Cruz of using the looming fiscal deadline for self-promotion and to endear himself further with Tea Party groups. UPDATE 1-Slovenia PM says discussed bank aid, but rejects bailout speculation LJUBLJANA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Slovenia's prime minister said on Thursday she had discussed with the country's central bank what might be entailed in a bank rescue, but said that was no reason for... House G.O.P. Raises Stakes in Debt-Ceiling Fight With no serious negotiations in sight, a disorderly and divided Congress slipped closer to a double-barreled fiscal crisis. Spanish city seeks mystery buyer of $6 million lottery ticket MADRID, Spain (Reuters) - The Spanish city of Coruna has begun a search for the person who missed out on 4.7 million euros ($6.3 million) by buying a winning lottery ticket but leaving it behind in the shop. RPT-Fitch European Companies Face Negative Free Cash Flow in 2013 July 15 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry? SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair products from her start-up business, Rock Your Hair. Obama sharply critical of Republican opponents of healthcare law LARGO, Maryland (Reuters) - President Barack Obama lashed out at Republican opponents of the healthcare law he pioneered on Thursday ahead of a key deadline for enrollment and vowed that he would stop attempts to get the program bogged down in an ongoing budget stalemate. Carly Sharon, Christopher Wimpfheimer The bride works at UBS in portfolio construction and investment strategy; the groom is an investment adviser at JPMorgan Chase. Why Mutti Merkel is no Iron Lady Stepping on stage after leading her party to its biggest electoral triumph in decades, German Chancellor Angela Merkel seemed the antithesis of a modern-day politician. Nina dos Santos explains why this works. Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. BlackBerry shares sink on bid doubts, T-Mobile stops stocking its phones TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in BlackBerry Ltd fell more than 6 percent on Wednesday on doubts about a $4.7 billion bid to take the smartphone maker private, and after a big U.S. carrier said it would stop stocking BlackBerry smartphones in its stores. Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. DealBook Detroit Spent Billions Extra on Pensions For decades, Detroits municipal pension fund made undisclosed payments to retirees, active workers and others, costing the city billions of dollars. Coyotes Slip Past Flames in OT Zbynek Michalek scored at 353 of overtime Wednesday night to give the Phoenix Coyotes a 3-2 preseason victory over the Calgary Flames. House G.O.P. Raises Stakes in Debt-Ceiling Fight With no serious negotiations in sight, a disorderly and divided Congress slipped closer to a double-barreled fiscal crisis. Abandoning E.R.B. Test May Also Put End to a Status Symbol For the parents of some preschoolers in New York, a score below 99 on the admission test used by elite private schools can be a cause for concern. JPMorgan's Dimon meets with U.S. Attorney General Holder (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co CEO Jamie Dimon met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday, seeking to make sure a possible $11 billion settlement will end the bank's pain from mortgage-securities probes, a source said. Observatory Small, Slimy and See-Through Scientists have discovered a tiny snail with a translucent shell living half a mile below the surface in Croatia. Abandoning E.R.B. Test May Also Put End to a Status Symbol For the parents of some preschoolers in New York, a score below 99 on the admission test used by elite private schools can be a cause for concern.

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