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News Feed Latest worldwide news Florida high-schooler takes plea deal in sex crime case ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida high-school student charged in February with a felony sex crime over her affair with a younger girl accepted a plea deal on Thursday to avoid becoming a registered sex offender. Analysis Favorites? Broncos, by a Wide Margin By looking at points allowed and points scored, a better perspective on why Denver is the early favorite to win the Super Bowl. Critics Notebook Making a Stand-Up Meal of the Sit-Down Taco Restaurants in New York City have struggled to match the food made at stands and trucks. An unwanted record History was made on two fronts when Joao Sousa beat Julien Benneteau to win the Malaysian Open. U.S., South Korea sign renewed North Korean defense strategy Oct. 2 - U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meets with South Korean counterpart to discuss renewed security on Korean peninsula. The Appraisal At Theater Companies, Playing the Part of Real Estate Agent Some companies and stage productions have to provide housing for actors and others who come from out of town to work; in New York City, that can be a real challenge. Merck drug triggers response in 24 percent of lung cancer patients (Reuters) - Early data from a small trial of Merck Co Inc's experimental immunotherapy cancer drug, known as MK-3475, showed that about a quarter of lung cancer patients responded to the treatment. Mexico's peso slumps more than 1 pct on U.S. govt shutdown fears MEXICO CITY, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Mexico's peso weakened on Thursday more than 1 percent on fears over a prolonged government shutdown in the United States, Mexico's chief trading partner. Spain won't renew Corretja's Davis Cup contract MADRID (Reuters) - The Spanish tennis federation (RFET) said on Thursday it had decided not to extend the contract of Davis Cup captain Alex Corretja when it expires at the end of this year but has yet to name a successor. Soccer Roundup Manchester Teams Stumble and Fall Manchester United and Manchester City each lost games in Englands Premier League on Saturday. China obsesses about rumors In China online popularity can sometimes spell trouble. On Pro Football Time for Smith to Learn, Quickly If the Jets want to be playoff contenders, Geno Smith must immediately correct mistakes like carrying the ball carelessly and showing poor pocket awareness. UPDATE 2-U.S. consumer bureau bars payment firm over debt-settlement fees WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. consumer watchdog said on Thursday it fined payment processor Meracord for helping to collect illegal debt-settlement fees, part of a broader crackdown on... Whats next after Satyam? We ask Tech Mahindras CEO Oct. 3 - Tech Mahindras CEO CP Gurnani discusses his plans for the companys future after completing the merger of Satyam Computer Services The TV Watch The Final Episode of Breaking Bad Leaves One Question Unanswered After so many lugubrious turns, Breaking Bad came to an end on Sunday on an almost uplifting note. But perhaps the best thing about it was the series actually ended. CNH Tracker-Foreign issuers revive dim sum market after summer lull By Michelle Chen HONG KONG, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A quiet offshore yuan bond market is being gradually revived by foreign issuers after a long summer lull, with energy giant BP this week becoming the... FBI raids alleged online drug market Silk Road, arrests owner NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - U.S. law enforcement authorities raided an Internet site that served as a marketplace for illegal drugs, including heroin and cocaine, and arrested its owner, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday. Millions of Poor Are Left Uncovered by Health Law Because some states are not expanding Medicaid, two-thirds of the poor blacks and single mothers and a majority of the low-wage workers who do not have insurance will not benefit from the new health law. Exhibition Review Edgar Allan Poe Exhibition Opens at the Morgan The Morgan Library Museum, in its Edgar Allan Poe exhibition, includes personal items from Poes life, as well as some of his original manuscripts. Are travel agents on the way out? With the boom of Internet booking sites, the traditional travel agent was, we were told, an endangered species. Economix Blog How a Debt-Ceiling Crisis Could Become a Financial Crisis A play-by-play by The Financial Times tells how a default by the Treasury could unfold. Lincoln Center Hosts Melt to Earth The artist Aaron Curry has populated Lincoln Centers Josie Robertson Plaza with 14 thin metal sculptures. Woods wins 79th PGA title Tiger Woods wraps up victory in the WGC-Bridgestone tournament Sunday ahead of the final major of the season later this week where he will start hot favorite. Improvements made to F-35 fighter jets after troubling audit Sept 30 - Significant improvements have been made to the production of F-35 fighter jets after a troubling audit by the Pentagon's Inspector General. Jillian Kitchener reports. Heat Signs Spoelstra to Multiyear Extension Erik Spoelstra signed a multiyear extension to remain the coach of the two-time defending champion Miami Heat, the team said. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Your Money Adviser Same-Sex Couples Are Urged to Apply for Social Security Spousal Benefits Though the Social Security Administration is still reviewing the law, it is encouraging applications from couples in same-sex marriages and civil unions. Satellite problems cut phones in Canada's Arctic *Flights canceled, bank machines, cell phones stop working Sports Spread London, Liverpool set Premier pace Oct. 3 - Another weekend of big games will test whether the Manchester clubs can claw back ground lost to the pacesetting clubs in London and Liverpool. Italy plays out political drama Oct. 2 - Italian prime minister, Enrico Letta, wins a crucial vote of confidence after a dramatic climbdown by Silvio Berlusconi. But investors are becoming increasing concerned about possible damage to the rest of the euro zone. David Pollard reports. Pistorius hires U.S forensic experts for murder defense Olympic runner and double-amputee Oscar Pistorius has hired an American forensics team to challenge prosecution evidence at his murder trial, his spokeswoman Anneliese Burgess said. EU agrees to bend on aviation emissions, still faces resistance BRUSSELS/MONTREAL (Reuters) - European countries expressed support for an "imperfect" compromise to curb global aviation emissions on Wednesday but still face pressure to drop a key demand - to be able to apply the EU's carbon trading scheme to foreign air carriers. Australia shares seen hobbled by U.S. worries, gold uptick may support SYDNEY, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen opening lower on Friday as investors worried that political brinkmanship in Washington could have more serious consequences for the world's... UK explorers eye Antarctic record attempt Most of the great land expeditions in the world have already been conquered. Well The 5-Minute Empathy Workout Reading Chekhov A new study found that reading literary fiction leads to better performance on tests of empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence. You're the Boss Blog The Dangerous Appeal of Alternative Lending Hundreds of such lenders across the country are willing to take risks that most banks will not for a price. Domestic Lives Dark Water A Year After Hurricane Sandy Residents of one Long Island community are still reckoning the damages. India Ink Citizen Journalism Grows in Indias War-Torn Tribal Belt CGNet Swara, a mobile phone based citizen journalism initiative is providing a voice to Indias tribal communities in conflict-torn central India. Stocks, dollar fall on 2nd day of U.S. shutdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets and the dollar fell on Wednesday as the U.S. government shutdown entered its second day and as data showed U.S. private employers added fewer jobs than expected last month. Government shutdown felt across the United States Oct. 1 - From park closures to furloughed federal workers, the impact of the government shutdown is evident across the United States. Sarah Irwin reports.

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