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News Feed Latest worldwide news Haye postpones Fury fight after cut in sparring LONDON (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has had to postpone a September 28 bout with fellow-Briton Tyson Fury in Manchester after suffering a cut over his left eyebrow in training. U.S. general sees problems, progress in developing Afghan air force NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (Reuters) - The U.S.-led effort to train the Afghan air force faces big challenges ranging from security threats to possible repercussions from a new review of infrastructure and equipment projects, the U.S. general in charge said. Motherlode Blog 6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Talk Money With Your Children Many parents would rather talk to their children about sex than about money, but far too few have stopped to figure out why and how to get over it. Massive wreck claims 100 vehicles At least 100 vehicles smashed into each other in a massive pile-up Thursday in England's southeastern county of Kent, police said, injuring six people seriously and leaving 200 others with minor injuries. At least 65 killed in attack in Baghdad Shi'ite stronghold BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 65 people were killed in a triple bombing that targeted a tent filled with mourners in Baghdad's Shi'ite Muslim stronghold of Sadr City on Saturday, police and medical sources said. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. Scientists grow new stem cells in a living mouse LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have succeeded in generating new stem cells in living mice and say their success opens up possibilities for the regeneration of damaged tissue in people with conditions ranging from heart failure to spinal cord injury. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. Lovejoy's OT Goal Lifts Ducks Over Sharks 3-2 Ben Lovejoy 248 into overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. First U.S. anti-Hitler film discovered in Brussels archive BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The first U.S. film to warn about the dangers of Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime has been found in a Brussels film archive, having lain unnoticed for some 75 years. U.S. seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran contacts WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Even as it crafts a response to overtures from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Obama administration is working to reassure Israeli officials there will be no easing of sanctions on Tehran unless it first takes tangible steps to limit its nuclear program, U.S. and diplomatic sources said. European agency recommends Novo haemophilia drug for approval COPENHAGEN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Danish insulin maker Novo Nordisk has received a positive opinion from a European Medicines Agency (EMA) committee for its haemophilia treatment turoctocog alfa. UPDATE 2-Guinea's legislative election postponed to Sept. 28 -mediator * Opposition had threatened street protests if poll held as planned Colorado floodwaters menace state's $41 billion agriculture sector DENVER (Reuters) - Colorado farmers and ranchers are bracing for widespread damage to the agriculture industry, one of the state's leading economic engines, from deadly floodwaters that already have caused property losses estimated at nearly $2 billion. FINRA tightens screws on Wall Street broker bonus disclosures (Reuters) - Wall Street brokers must keep their clients in the loop about bonuses they receive when the brokers switch firms, under a preliminary measure approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory... UPDATE 1-Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - "The Conjuring," a low-budget horror movie about a haunted farmhouse, spooked two pricey competitors and the "Despicable Me" minions to win a crowded weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters. Theron crusades against AIDS She may be one of Hollywood's highest-paid women but Charlize Theron is using her star power to help prevent the spread of HIV in her homeland of South Africa. Historic polls open in Sri Lanka Sept. 21 - Voting underway in Sri Lanka's former rebel stronghold for the first time in 25 years. Rough cut (no reporter narration) 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. A Post, a Tweet and Henrying The postgoal celebration last week of the Red Bulls Thierry Henry has gone viral on Twitter. Murray's historic season likely over Andy Murray ended 77 years of heartache for British fans when he won Wimbledon. But a back injury means Murray will probably miss the rest of 2013, including the year-end championships at home. Two-year-old gets weight-loss surgery When you hear the story of a 2-year-old boy believed to be the youngest person in the world ever to have bariatric surgery, it's very easy to "point a judgmental finger," as one mom said to me. Two cyclists killed in annual group bike ride in New Hampshire (Reuters) - Two cyclists died in New Hampshire on Saturday when a car slammed into an annual group bike ride up the New England coast that draws up to 1,600 riders a year, police said. DNA Double Take Your DNA and identity are not as entwined as once thought. In fact most people have multiple genomes floating around, from mutations and remnants of pregnancies or twins. U.S. economy shows signs of shrugging off higher interest rates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. home resales surged in August to a 6-1/2-year high and factories grew busier in the Mid-Atlantic region this month, signs that rising borrowing costs are weighing only... Fed's George slams inaction on QE, warns on credibility NEW YORK (Reuters) - A hawkish Federal Reserve policymaker on Friday sharply criticized her colleagues' decision this week not to reduce the Fed's bond-buying program, warning it sowed confusion and... Ukraine PM seeks to calm Russian fears over EU deals YALTA, Ukraine, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine's prime minister sought on Saturday to calm Russian fears over Kiev's plans to sign a free trade pact with the European Union, saying in practice there would be no threat to Russia's home market. Movie Review Colony, a Sci-Fi Thriller With Laurence Fishburne The sci-fi thriller The Colony focuses on a struggling underground colony on a perpetually wintry Earth of the future. Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Art in Review Virginia Poundstone Total Meltdown The Victorian pastime of flower pressing looks decidedly contemporary in Ms. Poundstones latest solo, which makes it difficult to separate nature and artifice. Senior U.S. Republican to target state, local tax deduction WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress' top Republican tax law writer is drawing up a plan to rewrite the tax code and is likely to recommend repeal of a popular and costly federal tax deduction for state and local taxes paid, congressional aides said. Dance Review New York City Ballet Revives a Standard in Swan Lake The New York City Ballet production of Swan Lake was shaped by the companys artistic director, Peter Martins, in the 1990s, and it hasnt changed. Timely Return to Form for Johnson at East Lake A week after struggling badly with his putting and only just qualifying for the Tour Championship, Dustin Johnson has regained form to give himself a chance of winning the PGA Tour's season-ending event. World Briefing | Africa Central African Republic Leader Turns Against Rebels Who Put Him in Power The rebel group that swept to power in March was dissolved by a decree issued by the very president it had installed, according to state radio. U.S. Existing Home Sales Rise to 6-1/2 Year High The August data signaled continued strength in the housing market recovery, which has helped shore up the economy. As German Vote Nears, No Guarantees for Merkels Coalition Polls showed the difficulties Chancellor Angela Merkel faced building a winning coalition as her Social Democratic challenger, Peer Steinbrck, urged his party to make the most of Ms. Merkels collapsing support. MARKET PULSE-BlackBerry, Prosensa, Zillow, FireEye, gold stocks (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49s; for the Morning News Call newsletter, http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. All eyes on the $10 million prize If Tiger Woods wins the Tour Championship, he is assured of collecting $10 million as the FedEx Cup champion. But the world No. 1 has plenty of ground to make up following the first round.

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