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News Feed Latest worldwide news News Analysis Google in Deal to Settle Europes Antitrust Case The European Unions top competition official accepted Googles latest offer to settle a long-running antitrust case, but he also said the companys rivals should have a chance to respond. Motherlode Blog Need Birth Control Advice, Fast? Text Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthoods experts have reached more than 250,000 people by text or chat since it began offering that option. Cuba grants athletes pro status Ever since the Cuban Revolution more than 50 years ago, athletes on the communist island have been able to garner gold medals and glory, but not big paychecks. Racing's $186 million man Heavyweight champions share a variety of qualities -- but one that often exposes their true nature is the desire for more success as soon as it is achieved. PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - Sept 30 Sept 30 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Bikers chase SUV driver, video shows A terrifying road rage incident involving a gang of bikers on Manhattan's west side has gone viral on the web after video of the incident surfaced online. Sent back to N. Korean nightmare "Pack your bags you're going to South Korea." These are the words nine young North Korean defectors had waited years to hear having traveled thousands of miles. Wembley Journal A Football Match Where Hooligans Take a Back Seat to Vikings At Britains national stadium, Wembley, a sold-out crowd of 83,500 people watched a close game, as the Minnesota Vikings won a first victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-27. Sports Briefing | Soccer Balotelli Barred for Three Games Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. UPDATE 1-Britain's FTSE lags, miners and Unilever weigh * FTSE 100 closes flat, lags other European markets * Miners hit by falling gold, weak Chinese data * Unilever sales warning hits Reckitt, SABMiller * Investors calm over U.S. government shutdown... With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. UPDATE 1-Detroit defaults on more than $600 mln of 'unsecured' GO bonds Oct 1 (Reuters) - Detroit on Tuesday defaulted on more than $600 million of general obligation bonds deemed unsecured by the city's emergency manager, a city spokesman said. Escape from North Korea foiled Nine young defectors came so close to escaping North Korea that they had "started dreaming," according to one woman who tried to help them. Then it all went wrong. Figure of fun to major champion This time it'll be Jason Dufner who laughs last and loudest. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Next Fed chair must not trim stimulus Kocherlakota MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Whoever takes over next year as chair of the U.S. central bank must show the world the Federal Reserve will do "whatever it takes" to boost employment and resist the... Sports Briefing | Tennis Venus Williams Advances Venus Williams rallied from a set down to defeat Simona Halep of Romania, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, and reach the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Fifth of Hong Kong residents live below poverty line Hong Kong, with its glittering skyscrapers and luxury malls, is home to some of the world's richest people but new government figures show that a fifth of its population lives in poverty. Brazil's Odebrecht plans $8.1 billion landmark investment in Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht plans to spend $8.1 billion in Mexico in the next five years in what appears to mark the biggest investment pledge yet from a Brazilian firm in Latin America's No. 2 economy. Ford C-Max Hybrid Owners Get Rebate for Disappointing Mileage Ford will pay owners of the car $550 to compensate for what they will spend on gas beyond what the original rating had led them to expect. Messi testifies in tax trial Soccer star Lionel Messi and his father testified in a Barcelona court Friday in a preliminary hearing over allegations they defrauded Spanish tax authorities of more than $5 million. The Caucus Alabamas Bachus Wont Seek Re-Election in 2014 Representative Spencer Bachus, who led Republicans pushback against the Obama administrations overhaul of the financial sector, will step down in December. UPDATE 2-Walgreen profit jumps; September sales strong Oct 1 (Reuters) - Walgreen Co reported a much higher quarterly profit on Tuesday as it filled more prescriptions and enticed shoppers with offers and updated stores, and it said sales trends kept improving in September. 67 New York City restaurants earn Michelin stars NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Michelin handed out a record number of its coveted stars to restaurants in New York City, where reviewers said diverse cuisine, excellent food and service cemented the city's reputation as a premier culinary destination. Winston Helps No 8 Florida St Beat BC 48-34 With a wave of his left arm, Jameis Winston motioned for Kenny Shaw to go long. With a heave by his right arm, the Florida State freshman delivered the ball in stride. Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Captain's picks not for Watson The next Ryder Cup is still a year away but both captains were at Gleneagles on Tuesday. Tom Watson, at the helm for the U.S., said he would prefer to do away with wildcards. Coming Soon? An Occupy Wall Street Debit Card A Web site promoting the card suggests its use might represent a protest with every purchase, but some in the Occupy movement are displeased with the idea. Jessica Marie Krilivsky, Daniel Whitney Jr. The couple are associates at a Towson, Md., law firm. Lotus explains why Raikkonen was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Wanted by the taxman Indonesia's $5 billion of lost coal * Some 60 million tonnes a year of coal mined illegally - industry Venezuela expels top U.S. diplomat for fomenting 'sabotage' CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday he was expelling the top U.S. diplomat in the South American nation and two others, accusing them of meeting with opposition leaders and encouraging "acts of sabotage" against his country. New York City Opera sings the blues over finances The curtain is coming down on the New York City Opera after it failed to raise the $7 million it needed to stave off bankruptcy. Born to Bollywood royalty, Ranbir Kapoor makes new film a family affair NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor is one of Indian cinema's most bankable young stars, and his latest film, "Besharam," which also stars his parents, is set to become one of the most widely released Bollywood films worldwide. Fair Game Why Judges Are Scowling at Banks District court judges are not generally known as flamethrowers, but some seem to be losing patience with banks in cases involving lending practices. Siemens CEO promises workers an end to restructuring MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany's Siemens has no plans for further restructuring measures after the engineering group's massive 6 billion euro ($8.1 billion) savings program ends next year, its new Chief Executive Joe Kaeser said. Gadgetwise A Tablet for 3-D Spectacles, Minus the Spectacles The Neo3do tablet plays 3-D video and converts standard video into 3-D that you can see without the goofy glasses. Supporters nominate Russia's Putin for Nobel Peace Prize Oct. 1 - Russian public figures, including former politicians, academics and pop crooner Iosif Kobzon, call on the Nobel Committee to give the Peace Prize to president Vladimir Putin. Nathan Frandino reports. Sex, lies and lithographs A 1,000-year-old epic poem gets a 21st century makeover.

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