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News Feed Latest worldwide news New N.H.L. Season to Bear a Large Olympic Presence The 2013-14 N.H.L. season will begin on Tuesday with plenty of story lines, but much of the hockey season will be about the Sochi Games. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. The advert that changed a life Some people take many years to find their calling -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. On a small section of his local newspaper, the boy who would become an Olympic champion saw his future flash before him. Smartphones to last a lifetime What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Italian judge orders new DNA tests on knife in Knox retrial FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - An Italian judge presiding over the retrial of American student Amanda Knox on Monday ordered new DNA tests on the knife that prosecutors say was used to kill her British roommate in 2007. Cheaper iPhone Will Cost More in China While many analysts expected Apple to price the iPhone 5C at about $400, it will actually go for significantly more in China, where the company is struggling. FDA clears UCB's Cimzia for psoriatic arthritis treatment BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. regulators have cleared UCB's Cimzia for the treatments of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, the Belgian group said on Monday. U.S. dollar share of IMF reserves steady at $3.76 trillion -IMF NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. dollar reserves held by global central banks were little changed in the second quarter from the prior quarter, data from the International Monetary Fund showed on... Russian court remands last of Greenpeace Arctic oil protesters MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court has ordered eight remaining Greenpeace activists be held in custody for two months over a protest against Arctic offshore drilling, the environment advocacy group said on Sunday, dashing any hope some might be released quickly. Design Visionaries Falling Through the Net Designers' reputations often fluctuate after their death, but digital technology is distorting how their work is remembered. Brazil's exchange rate at more competitive level -Mantega SAO PAULO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's exchange rate at current levels will bolster the competitiveness of local manufacturers and help exporters, Finance Minister Guido Mantega said on Monday. UPDATE 1-Nepali official denies labour abuses in Qatar * Gulf state in construction boom ahead of World Cup (Adds Guardian's response) Israel and Others in Mideast View Overtures of U.S. and Iran With Suspicion Irans rivals worry about its sincerity, and fear that President Obamas desire for a diplomatic deal will only buy Iran time to continue its march toward building a nuclear weapon. Premier League Coverage Pays Off for NBC NBC Sports Group has gone big with covering Premier League soccer games as part of a three-year deal. The viewership numbers have shown that the formula for full-blown coverage has been working. Meet the 'mermaid' of Barcelona With a first name that means "wave" in Catalan, perhaps Ona Carbonell was destined to pursue a career in water sports. NEWSMAKER Liberian President on road to peace prosperity Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, discusses her administrations development goals and challenges at a Thomson Reuters Newsmaker event in Washington, D.C. A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. Bats Triple Play Week 26 Results Readers were asked to put their predictive skills to the test one last time for the 2013 baseball season. Ask Well Is It Safe to Eat Soy? Concerns have been raised about possible health risks from eating soy. Anahad OConnor responds. Yemen's army retakes base seized by Qaeda militants ADEN (Reuters) - Yemeni special forces retook an army base and freed several hostages hours after al Qaeda militants disguised as security personnel seized the site in southeast Yemen, killing at least four soldiers, a military official said on Monday. Thousands of car geeks flock to Nebraska vintage Chevy auction PIERCE, Nebraska (Reuters) - America's love affair with the automobile was on full display Saturday as thousands of people converged on a muddy field in rural Nebraska for the auction of one of the... Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. The Blood Telegram, by Gary J. Bass Promoting their opening to China, Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger countenanced mayhem in South Asia. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. Titans 38, Jets 13 Tennessee Turns Smiths Giveaways Into Touchdowns Geno Smith committed four turnovers and the Titans scored touchdowns after each one, as the Jets blundered their way to another loss at LP Field in Nashville. T Magazine In Fashion | Roomy Carryalls That Are Ready for Takeoff A big bag and a few classic separates are all you need for a quick weekend getaway. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. Jets Close-Up A quick look at key moments from the Titans victory over the Jets. Nokia's cheap smartphones drive Windows in Europe -research FRANKFURT, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft's Windows platform has reached a 9.2 percent share in the smartphone operating system (OS) market in key European markets, driven by Nokia's low and mid-range models, market research firm Kantar said on Monday. Bob Newhart wins first Emmy It's hard to believe, but TV veteran Bob Newhart has just snagged his very first Emmy. Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper' HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday. Kawamura Takes Title After Koreans Falter in Japan Japan's Masahiro Kawamura birdied the final two holes to claim the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open in Osaka on Sunday, his first Asian and Japan Golf Tour title. City Room Remembering Sister Nora, a Nun Fiercely Devoted to Children of the Bronx Sister Nora McArt, who spent four decades teaching at St. Martin of Tours in Crotona and fought to keep the school open, died on Friday at 68. CNN Poll Most favor negotiations with Iran over nukes Three-quarters of Americans say they favor direct diplomatic negotiations with Iran in an attempt to prevent that country from developing nuclear weapons, according to a new national poll. At least 3 killed in fiery crash of small jet in California SANTA MONICA, California (Reuters) - At least three people, including a wealthy California construction executive, were believed killed in the fiery crash-landing of a small jet at Santa Monica airport after a flight from Idaho's Sun Valley resort area, officials said on Monday. Breakingviews Learning to speak Chinese finance Sept. 30 - Navigating China's business world is made even trickier by ambiguous lingo that can leave even the most seasoned investor perplexed. Breakingviews' John Foley offers some no-nonsense translations. In Boston, Mayor Builds a Legacy With Construction Cranes As Mayor Thomas M. Meninos time in City Hall runs out, the pace of development is accelerating, in part because developers expect a change in administration to slow the process. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Where superyachts are born CNN's MainSail takes a sneak peak inside the Wally workshop, which has built some of the world's most expensive boats. Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track.

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