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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stockton, Calif. city council approves plan to exit bankruptcy STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 3 (Reuters) - Stockton, California's city council approved a plan on Thursday for the city to adjust its debt to exit from bankruptcy after reaching a deal with bond insurer... Presidents Cup, Capsules Capsules on the foursomes matches Friday and Saturday morning at the Presidents Cup, and fourballs matches Saturday Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. 'Sad' Nalbandian retires from tennis Former world No. 3 David Nalbandian calls time on his career after failing to recover from a troublesome shoulder problem. Can Google's Calico 'solve death'? It is an age-old question will humankind ever defeat old age? Avs Too Much for Predators in 3-1 Victory Semyon Varlamov stopped 26 shots, P.A. Parenteau scored two goals the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 3-1 on Friday night. Chemult Journal Faded Dreams of Riches Drive Pursuit of a Celebrated Fungus Each fall, drawn by economic need or family tradition, an army of buyers and pickers descends on Chemult, Ore., to hunt matsutake mushrooms, which no longer fetch the high prices they once did. Disabled Chinese rights lawyer freed, vows to sue police BEIJING (Reuters) - A disabled Chinese rights lawyer whose imprisonment stirred international concern said on Sunday she had been released after serving her two and a half year sentence and pledged to sue the police as well as pursue redress for her case. Workers and employers face off at U.S. Supreme Court WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Workplace disputes pepper the docket of cases the U.S. Supreme Court will take up during a nine-month term starting on Monday, with the justices having delivered a string of victories to businesses and employers in their last term. N.F.L. Roundup Hip Injury Ends Season of Giants Guard The Giants placed Chris Snee on injured reserve Friday because of an injury to his right hip, ending his season and possibly his career. Brazil strikes foreign tax deal with companies - report SAO PAULO, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Brazil's government has reached a deal with big local companies on how to tax their foreign profits, a measure that should help resolve 70 billion reais ($31.8 billion) in tax disputes and help encourage greater investment abroad, Folha de S.Paulo newspaper reported on Saturday. Military Strike Reported in Southern Somali Town Foreign military forces carried out a pre-dawn strike Saturday in the same southern Somalia village where Navy SEALS four years ago killed a most-wanted Qaeda operative, officials said. Detroit bankruptcy could change muni market, Chicago Fed says CHICAGO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing could upend long-established market views on the high standing of general obligation bonds, the form of debt sold most frequently in... Fed's Lockhart says government shutdown to hurt fourth quarter U.S. growth ATLANTA (Reuters) - The partial shutdown of the U.S. government after Congress failed to agree on a plan to fund operations will hurt growth in the last quarter of this year, a top Federal Reserve... Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. Voices from the Westgate Mall Westgate Mall survivors describe their encounters, hiding as as gunmen moved from room to room. Analysis IT experts question architecture of Obamacare website NEW YORK (Reuters) - Days after the launch of the federal government's Obamacare website, millions of Americans looking for information on new health insurance plans were still locked out of the system even though its designers scrambled to add capacity. Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. Big Executive Moves Within Hispanic Media Fusion, the new network that is a joint venture of Disney and Univision, named a chief, and Telemundo said its president, Emilio Romano, was stepping down. Economix Blog Other Ways to Get Your Jobs Data With no federal jobs data to be released on the first Friday of the month, alternative labor market indicators are promoting their own research as a substitute. Stephanie Sellars, Peter Straus The couple was married at the Bronx Zoo. An unwanted record History was made on two fronts when Joao Sousa beat Julien Benneteau to win the Malaysian Open. UPDATE 1-Sotheby's adopts 'poison pill' after Loeb raises stake NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Auction house Sotheby's said Friday it adopted a "poison pill" two days after activist investor Daniel Loeb's Third Point hedge fund called for a management shake-up and... Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. World's first 3D-printed gun The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK has acquired two models of the world's first 3D-printed gun. Pirate Roberts? The FBI says it has caught the shadowy creator of the Internet's infamous criminal marketplace. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Why the global economy will not affect India Nov. 14 - Tulsi Tanti, the chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, sits down with Chrystia Freeland to discuss the global economy and how India will not be affected like European countries have been. The Week Ahead | Dance Interpreting Rite in 2 Parts The courageous Nora Chipaumire examines the notion of sacrifice through a contemporary lens. FOREX-US government impasse weighs on dollar, euro eyes 2013 peak * Euro holds firm, not far from this year's peak of $1.3711 The world's entrepreneurial geniuses There are up to 7 billion geniuses in this world -- are you one of them? Travelers beware 10 scary critters Giant killer hornets currently causing problems in China aren't the only creatures travelers need to heed. Sasha Sagan and Jonathan Noel The bride is an independent writer, producer and film editor and the groom is a vice president of a securities brokerage in New York. Jana Partners takes large stake in Redbox operator Outerwall (Reuters) - Activist investor Jana Partners LLC reported a 13.5 percent stake in Outerwall Inc and said it intends to explore options, including a possible sale, for the operator of the Redbox video... Urging Patience, Obama Says Problems With Health Care Sites Reflect Demand People definitely shouldnt give up, Mr. Obama said in an interview with The Associated Press, adding that fixes were under way. Big Ticket Gravity-Defying Vistas for $15 Million A floor-through unit at the Trump Palace with six terraces and views of Central Park sold for $15 million. Streetscapes Plain or Painted? In Any Case, Unfaded Although some Greenwich Village row houses were built in plain brick, paint is now part of their personality. Roundup After a Suspension, Liverpools Star Striker Quickly Returns to Form Luis Surez returned to Englands Premier League in explosive fashion Sunday, teaming up with his strike partner Daniel Sturridge to propel Liverpool to a 3-1 win at Sunderland. Sunday Routine | Pat Kiernan No News Is Good News Pat Kiernan, the morning news anchor for NY1, uses his day off to sleep until 8, take his family to Central Park and run errands in the car. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program.

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