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News Feed Latest worldwide news An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Keeping busy tunnel tip-top Atika Shubert looks at how engineers carry out maintenance on the Channel Tunnel, one of the world's busiest railway routes. 110 dead in Mexico storms The death toll from widespread flooding in Mexico in recent days has increased to 110 people, the country's interior minister said Sunday. Stars blossom in bold blues and dusky pinks on Emmy red carpet LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Floral-hued gowns dotted the red carpet at the Primetime Emmy awards on Sunday, mirroring the blue and pink palettes that graced runways this season. BofA ordered to pay $2.2 mln to black job seekers Sept 23 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp was ordered to pay $2.18 million to 1,147 black job applicants over racial discrimination in hiring that kept qualified candidates from getting jobs, the U.S.... Global Economy Austerity's End? Sept. 23 - Highlights of the closing plenary at the 30th Oxford Analytica Global Horizons conference featuring HSBC's Stephen King, Jim O'Neill formerly of Goldman Sachs and Rob Wescott of Keybridge Research. Sports Briefing | Tennis Canada Ties Serbia in Davis Cup Milos Raonic of Canada served 34 aces and outlasted Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia in five sets to tie a Davis Cup semifinal at 1-1 after the opening singles matches. SEC charges former Akamai executive whose tips went to Rajaratnam (Reuters) - A former Akamai Technologies Inc official agreed to pay over $145,000, and be banned from serving as a public company officer or director, to settle civil charges he provided illegal tips... France's Julien Quesne Wins Italian Open Julien Quesne of France made five birdies on the back nine to win the Italian Open by one stroke Sunday for his second European Tour victory. Ariel Castro's son describes personal torment after father's crimes Grappling with the fact that his father was a convicted rapist and kidnapper was difficult enough. Signs May Be Evident in Hindsight, but Predicting Violent Behavior Is Tough Mental health experts say that barring the rare few people who declare their intentions, picking out those who are likely to commit murder can be extremely difficult. Canadian woman hides drugs in fake pregnant belly Sept. 12 - Colombian authorities arrest a Canadian woman for trying to smuggle two kilograms of cocaine hidden under a fake pregnant belly. Sophia Soo reports. Ex-FBI agent faces prison for leaking to reporter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former FBI agent agreed on Monday to plead guilty and likely go to prison for telling a reporter about a U.S. operation to disrupt a bomb plot, becoming the latest government employee to face criminal charges for leaking official secrets. T Magazine Feeling For | An Artisanal Fragrance Brand From Florence For one-of-a-kind scents, head to Aqua Flor in Florence to sample concoctions made of raw materials sourced from all over the world. App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. Penthouses for the Puck Building Six loft-style homes, priced from $21 million to $60 million, will be the first residences in the building. Ireland Name King as Caretaker Manager Ireland have named Under-21 coach Noel King as caretaker manager of the senior national team following the departure of Giovanni Trapattoni, the Football Association of Ireland said on Monday. Australias Fraser Leads Italian Open Marcus Fraser of Australia shot a four-under-par 68, leaving him at 11 under after three rounds of the Italian Open in Turin. Why the Indian protests were not a surprise Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the Anna Hazare movement in India, and why protests like this are not surprising in emerging economies. COLUMN-Merkel must find balance on gas vs renewable power Wynn (The author is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own) Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. Dolan Calls Popes Tone on Sexual Morality a Breath of Fresh Air Three days after Pope Francis chastised the Roman Catholic Church for adhering too rigidly to dogma, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, the archbishop of New York, conveyed his approval. UPDATE 1-Chrysler files for IPO, forced by UAW trust DETROIT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC filed paperwork on Monday for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, an action that could slow majority owner Fiat SpA's plans to take full... Belcourt Castle in Newport Gets a Face-Lift A Gilded Age dowager in Newport gets a makeover that may finally put its troubled past to rest. The Caucus Creepy Uncle Sam Is Anti-Health Care Law Mascot The group Generation Opportunity released a series of advertisements as part of a six-figure campaign to discourage people aged 18 to 29 from enrolling in insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act. Obama Endorses de Blasio in New York Mayors Race In a statement released by Bill de Blasios campaign, President Obama said Mr. de Blasios platform of progressive change would make him a great mayor. Real estate brokerage Marcus Millichap files for $103.5 mln IPO Sept. 23 (Reuters) - Real estate brokerage Marcus Millichap Inc filed with U.S. regulators to raise up to $103.5 million in an initial public offering of common stock. Sports Briefing | Soccer Masseur Ruled Ineligible A Brazilian club was disqualified from the fourth-division playoffs because the teams masseur made key saves in a game this month. Wines of The Times Beguiling Reds from Bierzo Even with some problems in balance, this Spanish region has tremendous potential with wines that are distinctively its own. Head of NBC Entertainment Extends Contract to 2017 Robert Greenblatt, who was put in charge by Comcast in 2011, has had some successes like The Voice as well as fallow periods. 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. 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. Air France-KLM defers decision on Alitalia, seeks more data PARIS (Reuters) - Air France-KLM deferred a decision on whether to offer more help for struggling Alitalia on Monday, saying it needed more information from its Italian partner's management. Alaska fracking rules would boost public notice, disclosure ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - New regulations to oversee hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells in Alaska could be issued later this year by state regulators, officials said at a public hearing on Monday. Capitals to Host Winter Classic The N.H.L.s chief operating officer, John Collins, and the Capitals owner, Ted Leonsis, formally announced that the Winter Classic would be held in Washington in 2015. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Bankruptcy judge delays hearing on Detroit swaps deal DETROIT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Monday granted a motion by Detroit to delay a hearing on a controversial deal between the city and banks aimed at ending interest-rate... On Location | Sonoma, Calif. Bespoke for the People An architect builds a case against prefab. 32 nations in running to host Euro 2020 European football's governing body, UEFA has revealed that 32 of its 54 member states have declared an interest in hosting matches at the 2020 European Championships. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler.

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