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News Feed Latest worldwide news Population Control Is Called Big Revenue Source in China The lawyer said he suspected that the fines, for violating laws that usually limit couples to one child, were a substantial source of revenue for some provinces. Merck KGaA says Belen Garijo to head pharmaceuticals unit FRANKFURT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Germany's Merck KGaA said it promoted Belen Garijo to become the head of its prescription pharmaceuticals unit Merck Serono. Obamacare's average monthly cost across U.S. $328 (Reuters) - Americans will pay an average premium of $328 monthly for a mid-tier health insurance plan when the Obamacare health exchanges open for enrollment next week, and most will qualify for government subsidies to lower that price, the federal government said on Wednesday. Yankees Lose to Rays 8-3 and Miss Playoffs The end came quietly for this year's New York Yankees. No celebrations. No titles. No October baseball. Opportunities, risks seen with dermatology apps NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Mobile dermatology applications may help people learn about UV rays or keep tabs on their moles, but they are not a substitute for seeing a doctor, researchers said Wednesday. Square Feet Seizing Irans Slice of Fifth Avenue An office tower built in the late 1970s by the Shah of Iran is coveted real estate that could be sold after a judge found that its owners laundered money for Irans government. ArtsBeat Bernadette Peters Will Star in Sondheim-Marsalis Collaboration She will be one of the performers in A Bed and a Chair, which features Mr. Sondheims songs reimagined and arranged for a jazz orchestra. Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? Fight Over Energy Finds a New Front in a Corner of Idaho The Nez Perce Indians were drawn into the national brawl over the future of energy last month when they tried to stop a load of oil-processing equipment from moving through their lands. Mining stocks help Australia shares reverse losses SYDNEY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australian shares reversed early losses to rise 0.4 percent on Thursday as higher metals prices boosted mining stocks, helping to offset dampened sentiment on Wall... Mortgages Carrying Debt After Retirement A much higher proportion of households over the age of 65 is carrying mortgage debt compared with past generations. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Cdric Charlier Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. UPDATE 1-GE invests $515 million in Turkish energy and other projects ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - General Electric has already invested more than half of the $900 million it has earmarked for Turkey on projects ranging from energy to healthcare to locomotive production, Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said on Thursday. SEC official says public pension disclosures remain under scrutiny CHICAGO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's scrutiny of public pension liabilities will not let up any time soon, a top SEC official said on Thursday. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. Your Money Adviser Deciding When to Enter a Palliative Care Unit Patients with fatal conditions who arent ready for hospice care may opt for a plan that focuses on treating symptoms and offering emotional support. 9-year-old prodigy earns piano degree Sept. 24 - A nine-year-old London schoolboy is releasing an album after becoming the youngest person in the world to pass a university-level piano diploma. Elly Park reports. NBC Gets More Than It Expected NBC got a great deal, it paid nothing for the Americas Cup races, and it also got lucky, televising a remarkable comeback. Fed's Kocherlakota urges more stimulus, not necessarily more QE HOUGHTON, Michigan (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota, one of the most dovish policymakers at the U.S. central bank, on Thursday made his most impassioned... Weekend Miser Actions! at the Kitchen Explores Performance Art Events this weekend include the performance of a piece called Actions! and a series of concerts by Orchestra of Saint Lukes Chamber Ensemble. Recipes for Health Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With Chermoula A pungent Moroccan herb sauce makes a great accompaniment for grilled vegetables grilled outdoors, or in. Rachel Farnsworth, Eric Beights The bride is an associate at Simpson Thacher Bartlett; the groom is a surgical intern at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. 'Rush' relives F1's death or glory days F1's wacky races run during the 1970s provided the sport with some of its most celebrated and reviled moments which are now the subject of two feature-length films released this autumn. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Senate Votes to Move Forward on Budget Debate The article describes Mr. Cruz as a lightning rod, a hero to conservative activists, a rogue to others in both parties. What do you think about Mr. Cruz and his actions? RPT-Japan Aug core CPI up 0.8 pct y/y, fastest rise in nearly 5 yrs TOKYO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices rose 0.8 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the third straight month of gains and the fastest increase in nearly five years, government data showed on Friday, suggesting steady progress towards ending 15 years of deflation. Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. Fashion designers look to patents to fight knockoffs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Design companies tending to the details of fashion shows have more to think about than skirt lengths and handbag clasps - they must decide whether to seek U.S. patent protection... DEALS-MA flat so far this year, even with mammoth Verizon deal * U.S. MA up 35 pct, Europe down 24 pct, Asia dropped 8 pct UK retailers remove 'offensive' mental health costumes British retailers have removed "psycho ward" and "mental patient" Halloween costumes from their online stores after criticism that they were offensive to people with mental health conditions. White House shoots down idea of device tax repeal in funding bill WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The White House would not agree to repealing a medical device tax as part of a stop-gap bill to continue funding the government past Sept. 30, White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Thursday. Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports. Knicks and Nets, Growing Rivals, Will Work Together to Host All-Star Events The All-Star Game will be held at Madison Square Garden. Barclays Center will host the dunk contest, the 3-point shooting contest and the skills challenge. Oscar Espinosa Chepe, Cuban Economist and Critic of Castro, Dies at 72 Mr. Espinosa Chepe, who advocated the limited restoration of capitalist principles, remained in Cuba despite enduring harassment and imprisonment. Fed needs better way to signal policy, officials say FRANKFURT/STOCKHOLM/HOUGHTON, Michigan (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve confused financial markets over scaling back its bond buying, three top officials said on Thursday, with one arguing the central bank should link tapering to drops in the jobless rate and another calling for a broad remake of strategy. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Zimbabwe 87 elephants poisoned More than 80 elephants are poisoned with cyanide -- victims of poachers seeking ivory.

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