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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook Goldman Banker With Years Top Tech Quarry Anthony J. Noto, a former Army Ranger and pro-football executive, and Goldman Sachs have won the most coveted tech banking assignment this year in leading the initial public offering of Twitter. Pirates push top-seeded Cardinals to brink (Reuters) - The wild card Pittsburgh Pirates beat the top-seeded St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday to move within one victory of reaching the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Court Defers Imprisonment for Journalist Covering Sinai A military court convicted Ahmed Abu Deraa of entering a military zone without authorization, but postponed his sentence indefinitely, a mixed decision in a test of media freedom. Fed slammed for poor communication by its own Advisory Council WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve confused financial markets earlier this year by issuing a series of "cloudy and conflicting" remarks on monetary policy, according to an internal panel of... Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. ArtsBeat Book Covers Before and After Four designers discuss their work on recent book covers. Fifteen killed in protest clashes in Egypt CAIRO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fifteen people were killed and more than 80 wounded in clashes during protests in Egypt on Sunday, state television and security sources said. UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia eyes Italy restructuring, halts network plan -union * Unions fear break-up of Italian activities, job losses (Adds Telecom Italia statement, details) Prince helps child shepherds In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have set up a charity to help them. Analysis U.S. default seems unthinkable but investors have options NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who behave conventionally are likely to get burned if the political standoff over the federal budget and the debt ceiling ends up forcing the United States to... W/END 20 greatest franchises for travelers Stop kidding yourself -- 14 gigazillion customers can't be wrong. And like it or not, you're one of them. Bookshelf Mobsters, Urban Design and Murals Books about Alphonse DArco, a mob informant; designing cities for climate change; and some of the citys finest murals that dont hang in museums. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades before commercial satellite launch services begin later this year. Nadal's triumphant comeback Rafael Nadal talks about scoring his second U.S. Open title. Pat Cash reports. Gunfire Wounds Israeli Girl, 9, Playing in Yard in West Bank Israeli authorities said they suspected that the attack was carried out by a Palestinian who had broken into the settlement, Psagot, north of the Palestinian city of Ramallah. Kidds Task Show Stars the Rewards of Resting Nets Coach Jason Kidd will draw from his experience as a player when he juggles the minutes of veterans like Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Maroney Wins World Title in Vault The United States won a second gold-silver double at the gymnastics world championships after McKayla Maroney edged out all-around champion Simone Biles in the vault. South Africa platinum mines to face water restrictions JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Platinum operations around the South African mining city of Rustenburg will face water use restrictions because of a drought, the Department of Water Affairs said on Friday. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. T Magazine Q. A. | Greg Lauren on His Foray Into Fragrance Ralph Laurens nephew has already made his mark on worlds of art and fashion, and now he ventures into beauty with his new unisex scent, the latest in Barneys New Yorks designer fragrance collection. Bespoke bonus he decorated every single bottle. White House supports bill to retroactively pay federal workers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday that it would support legislation moving through the U.S. Congress that would retroactively pay federal workers who have been furloughed because of the government shutdown. At least 14 killed in Nigeria plane crash A plane carrying 20 people crashed on takeoff from Nigeria's Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos on Thursday, killing at least 14, an official said. Conservationists rejoice at endangered rhino footage Oct. 3 - Conservation groups in Indonesia are rejoicing at footage of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, captured by camera-traps in a forest in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Until recently, the animal was thought to have been wiped out in Kalimantan but the footage confirms that the Sumatran rhino is still clinging on. Rob Muir reports. BlackBerry hit with securities shareholder class action * Suit alleges company misled investors on financial strength Warhol classics to fetch millions Two Andy Warhol masterpieces are expected to sell for more than $100 million combined when they go up for auction next month in New York. Website development platform Wix.com files for $100 million IPO (Reuters) - Wix.com Ltd, which helps companies build and operate websites, filed with the U.S. regulators on Tuesday to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. Atari founder Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer. Fallen Land, by Patrick Flanery In this novels dystopian future, a giant multinational corporation manages everyones life. DealBook Twitter Filing Opens Books on Company In making public its prospectus, Twitter sets the clock on one of the most anticipated stock sales of the year and shows how important mobile is to its business. Illegal immigrants allowed to practice law in California (Reuters) - Illegal immigrants can be licensed to practice law in California under one of eight bills expanding immigrant rights that were signed by Governor Jerry Brown on Saturday. NYC Health Department headquarters is bugged - with ones that crawl NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has a problem -- and it sounds more like one for which it might issue a citation than find in its own backyard. TomTato plant produces both tomatoes and potatoes Sept. 26 - TomTato hybrid plant which grows both tomatoes and potatoes is launched as "Veg plot in a pot" in the UK. Elly Park reports. 3D painting urges Syrian peace talks Sept. 26 - A giant 3D painting in front of the United Nations headquarters calls on United States President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold peace talks on Syria. Elly Park reports. AEG expert MJ was a drug addict Michael Jackson suffered a "quite extensive" drug addiction the last 15 years of his life, according to an addiction expert testifying Tuesday in the AEG Live wrongful death trial. Mall Attack Also Involved Kenyans, Official Says The Shabab has claimed responsibility for the attack but analysts said members of the groups Kenyan affiliate were involved both in the logistics and the execution of the attack. Couples to Relinquish U.S. Cup Captaincy Fresh off his third consecutive victory as captain of the United States Presidents Cup team on Sunday, American Fred Couples intends to step down from the position. Dashboard Today in Small Business When Your Biggest Client Disappears Four small-business myths about the Affordable Care Act, ADP reports fewer new jobs than expected and one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history. 15 of Siri's best (and worst) jokes She may be a disembodied robot, but Siri -- unmasked Friday by CNN -- has a sense of humor. Chinese tourists told to behave Travel operators in China have a huge new set of rules to follow now that the country's first tourism law is in place. From NZ leader to U.N. heavyweight There isn't much that rattles former New Zealand PM Helen Clark. But how has she become the third most powerful person at the United Nations?

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