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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stenson Wins Tour Championship and FedExCup Henrik Stenson held his nerve to fend off a last-day charge by Jordan Spieth and win the season-ending Tour Championship by three shots on Sunday, along with FedExCup honours and the mind-boggling $10 million bonus. Senator Persists Battling Health Law, Irking Even Many in His Own Party Many Republicans abandoned Senator Ted Cruz in his fight over the health care law, which stretched into the early hours Wednesday morning on the Senate floor. ArtsBeat Levine Returns to the Met James Levine was greeted to a thundering ovation as he returned to the conductors podium at the Metropolitan Opera after a two-year absence because of injury. REUTERS SUMMIT-CEZ in wait-and-see mode on new investments PRAGUE, Sept 25 (Reuters) - CEZ is taking a wait-and-see approach to spending on new investments, the Czech utility's chief strategy officer said on Wednesday, highlighting the difficult climate for power companies in Europe where the sluggish economy has hit prices. Music Review Vampire Weekend Brings Its Tour to the Barclays Center Vampire Weekend, promoting its latest album, brought its brand of rock to the Barclays Center. Real Madrid don't do austerity Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? Well Medicine Is More Than Carrots and Sticks In todays medical schools, words like provider and consumer are used as frequently as healer and patient. But no arsenal of incentives alone will ever produce the kind of compassion and attention to detail every patient wants and deserves. From fashion model to mogul On the heels of London Fashion Week, CNN takes a look at how a new generation of supermodels are moving beyond the catwalk and making millions from their own brand. U.N. aviation emissions deal in sight but possible hurdles loom MONTREAL (Reuters) - United Nations aviation chiefs said Tuesday that thorny issues still loom heading into two weeks of negotiations aimed at finalizing a deal to address greenhouse gas emissions from the global aviation sector. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. U.S. judge won't dismiss Argentine central bank from bondholder case NEW YORK (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank lost a bid Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit by bondholders seeking to hold it responsible for the country's obligations on defaulted debt, in the latest victory for holdout creditors. Networks Go to Extremes to Promote New Shows for the Fall Season Broadcast networks have been challenged by a continuing decline in ratings, so marketing executives have left no stone unturned in the pursuit of promotional ideas. Dance Review Roberto Bolle Performs With Friends at City Center Roberto Bolle and Friends, a dance gala organized as part of a year of Italian culture, was presented Tuesday night at City Center. Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq Third Day of Funeral Bombings A double bombing at a Sunni funeral in Baghdad killed 14 people on Monday. It was the third day in a row in which funerals were attacked in the Iraqi capital. Did quake cause island to appear? CNN's Mari Ramos explains the dynamics behind Pakistan's deadly earthquake, and whether it caused an island to appear. Lawyer Gary Player Settles $1 Million Dispute Gary Player's lawyer says the nine-time major winner has settled a dispute with a former friend over a $1 million transaction that took place in 1999. Obamacare's average monthly cost across U.S. $328 (Reuters) - Americans will pay an average premium of $328 monthly for a mid-tier health insurance plan when the Obamacare health exchanges open for enrollment next week, and most will qualify for government subsidies to lower that price, the federal government said on Wednesday. Syrian rebels reject interim government A collection of some of Syria's most powerful rebel brigades have rejected a Western-backed opposition group that announced the creation of an interim government in exile this month. UPDATE 3-Telefonica faces opposition to Telecom Italia plans * Italian politician says vital national interests at stake Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Your Money Adviser When Health Deductibles Rise, Men Delay Emergency Care A recent study found that men are more likely to delay treatment for serious conditions under high-deductible plans, in contrast to women, who tend to cut back care for minor ailments only. Twitter introduces an alert system for emergencies, disasters SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twitter, which is preparing for its initial public offering, said on Wednesday it will help users receive special alerts from government agencies and aid agencies during emergencies. Mexico storm death toll rises to 130, more rain coming MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy flooding across much of Mexico rose to 130 on Tuesday, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could soak areas that have already suffered some of the worst storm damage in decades. TPG agrees to sell China leasing business to Haitong for $715 mln HONG KONG, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Global private equity firm TPG Capital has agreed to sell its China leasing business UT Capital Group Co Ltd to Haitong International Holdings, a unit of Haitong... Lee handed 12-year ban for match-fixing LONDON (Reuters) - British snooker player Stephen Lee was handed a 12-year ban for match-fixing on Wednesday that will effectively end his top level career in the game. Racing's $186 million man Heavyweight champions share a variety of qualities -- but one that often exposes their true nature is the desire for more success as soon as it is achieved. Bodies discovered in Oklahoma lake could be key to decades-old mysteries Sept. 18 - Oklahoma investigators believe the bodies found in an Oklahoma lake belong to three teens and a couple who went missing in the 1960s and 1970s. Linda So reports. The New Old Age Blog No Easy Answers on Financing Long-Term Care The full report from the federal Long-Term Care Commission offers few ideas about how Americans should pay for long-term care. The Week Nesting Coffins and Low Expectations for a Comet Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week monitoring the nations power supply and a milestone in sustainable energy. Too cute? Hello Kitty plane in L.A. Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. BUYOUTS-Insurance broker targeting Hispanic market does biggest deal NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters-BUYOUTS) - Private equity-backed insurance broker Confie Seguros is buying the retail auto insurance unit of Affirmative Insurance Holdings in its largest in a series of... 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. At U.N., Brazil's Rousseff blasts U.S. spying as breach of law UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff used her position as the opening speaker at the U.N. General Assembly to accuse the United States of violating human rights and international law through espionage that included spying on her email. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Marina Nery at Rochas The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. CORRECTED-Private equity owner to cut stake in HellermannTyton LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Cable equipment maker HellermannTyton's private equity owner is to sell 20 percent of the company in a share placing, one of the bookrunners said in a statement on... Japan hands top arts prize to filmmaker Coppola, sculptor Gormley LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo and British sculptor Antony Gormley won three of Japan's top arts prizes, the Japan Art Association said on Tuesday. U.S. judge won't dismiss Argentine central bank from bondholder case NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank lost a bid Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit by bondholders seeking to hold it responsible for the country's obligations on defaulted debt, in the... YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. 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