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News Feed Latest worldwide news Hillary, don't run for president James Moore says it is time for America to move on to a new generation of leaders. 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. NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education UPDATE 3-BlackBerry shares sink on bid doubts, T-Mobile stops stocking its phones (Adds details from U.S. carriers, interview with Fairfax's Watsa; updates share price) Pipeline Reopens in Libya, Bolstering Oil Production A striking militia opened the valves on a pipeline between two major western oil fields and Mediterranean port terminals. Obama, Clinton promote healthcare reform ahead of October 1 start NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama teamed up with his one-time rivals Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday to highlight the benefits of U.S. healthcare reform, a week before one of the controversial law's key elements, new insurance exchanges, go live. Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters." U.S. metal scrap firm files for bankruptcy due to weak nickel prices, sales NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Keywell LCC, a Chicago-based metals recycler, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming weak nickel prices and poor stainless steel demand, according to a court filing that outlined plans to sell the company to a larger rival. The simple pleasures of Eid For the world's Muslims, the festival of Eid al-Fitr is a perfect conclusion to Ramadan -- the month-long period of fasting and contemplation practiced by observers of Islam around the globe. One of the most festive periods in the religion's calendar, Eid is often commemorated with large feasts, family-time, and through charitable acts and donations. Amazon gives Kindle Fire HD a friendly face Sept. 25 -Amazon unveils an upgrade to its Kindle Fire line of tablets including "Mayday" a 24-hour online video customer service chat as the online retailer tries to close the gap with other tablet makers heading into the holiday battle. Conway G. Gittens reports. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Suarez fails to bite for toothless Liverpool Luis Suarez made his return to competitive action after serving a 10-match ban for biting an opponent. The Liverpool striker played in his side's cup clash at fierce rival Manchester United Wednesday. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. After Syria, Congress wary of Obama's Iran thaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After balking at President Barack Obama's plan to attack Syria, the U.S. Congress is also stirring in opposition to his latest foreign policy goal an effort to improve relations with Iran. U.S. Senator John McCain takes talkathoner Ted Cruz to woodshed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator John McCain lashed out at fellow Republican Ted Cruz on Wednesday over a Nazi appeasement comparison he made during his all-night, anti-Obamacare marathon on the U.S. Senate floor. You're the Boss How I Hire Dont Tell Me You Work Too Hard and Care Too Much How do you get candidates to talk usefully about their weaknesses? Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. The Appraisal Free Cable for Building Managers, but With Fine Print In recent years, concerns have bubbled up that Time Warners contracts with apartment building employees are deputizing them to carry out the companys business, thus creating a conflict. Panthers 38, Giants 0 Giants Go From Bad to Worst Start Since 96 In Tom Coughlins most lopsided loss as the Giants coach, Eli Manning was sacked seven times as the team fell to 0-3 for the first time since 1996. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Leland Mitchell, Who Defied Racism on the Basketball Court, Dies at 72 A decision by Mitchell and his teammates to play in a N.C.A.A. tournament despite opposition was widely seen as the beginning of the end of segregation in college sports. As the New Iranian Leader Gets a Warm Reception, Israel Calls for Caution With the Iranian president getting a warm reception at the United Nations, Israeli leaders, though wary of being labeled naysayers, raised concerns. 10 things the U.S. does better Love it or hate it (and feel free to do both) the U.S. is the world' s undisputed leader, at least at these things. Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Police fire tear gas as anti-fascist protests in Greece turn violent ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek police fired tear gas at anti-fascist protesters who hurled petrol bombs and stones near the Athens headquarters of Golden Dawn on Wednesday following the killing of an anti-racism rapper by a supporter of the far-right party. Irans New President Condemns Holocaust as a Crime An interview with CNN was part of an energetic effort by President Hassan Rouhani of Iran to distinguish himself from his bombastic predecessor. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Bayern catches Dortmund at top Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. ABC TV's 'S.H.I.E.L.D' opens big with 12.2 million viewers (Reuters) - New ABC drama "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." garnered strong ratings in its Tuesday debut, grabbing 12.2 million viewers overall and ranking first in its time slot among viewers ages 18 to 49, the group most prized by advertisers, according to Nielsen ratings data. State lawmaker, city councilor lead first-round vote for Boston mayor BOSTON (Reuters) - A state representative with strong ties to Boston's labor movement and a former teacher turned city councilor focused on improving the school system emerged as the top two contenders in Boston's preliminary mayoral election on Tuesday. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. EMERGING MARKETS-Pension funds boost Mexican stocks; U.S. fears hurt Brazil * Telecom stock declines, U.S. debt concerns hurt Bovespa * Mexico IPC up 1.25 pct, Chile IPSA down 0.41 pct MEXICO CITY, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks surged on Wednesday, helped by big institutional investors adjusting their portfolios as the third quarter nears its conclusion, while U.S. budgetary and fiscal wranglings hurt Brazil. Mexico's IPC index ended the day up 1.25 percent, while Brazil's benchmark Bovespa stock index was 0.31 percent off at 54,261.11 points. Wo As the New Iranian Leader Gets a Warm Reception, Israel Calls for Caution With the Iranian president getting a warm reception at the United Nations, Israeli leaders, though wary of being labeled naysayers, raised concerns. 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. 'Don't get stuck in success' Economist and author Noreena Hertz explains why it pays to not get stuck in your own success and make choices with your eyes wide open. Ecotality, an electric car charger maker, files for bankruptcy (Reuters) - Ecotality Inc , a maker of charging stations for electric cars that won a $99.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy four years ago, has filed for bankruptcy protection and... UPDATE 3-Kenya launches probe as Shabaab leader confirms mall attack * Somali group says Kenyan troops used gas, but Kenya denies it

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