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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. labor market not yet healthy Fed's Dudley (Reuters) - An influential Federal Reserve policymaker on Friday unscored his commitment to accommodative policies, saying the labor market is not yet healthy and inflation should firm in the months... Argentina July primary budget surplus rises to 803.5 million pesos BUENOS AIRES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Argentina posted a primary budget surplus of 803.5 million pesos ($138.6 million) in July, 52 percent more than the surplus of 528.7 million pesos registered in the... The Lede Details of Conversation With Obama Deleted From Twitter Account in Rouhanis Name Excitement about a diplomatic breakthrough among President Hassan Rouhanis aides perhaps explains why a rapid-fire series of updates divulging details of his conversation with President Obama were posted on the @HassanRouhani Twitter account and then deleted a short time later. RPT-U.S. labor market not yet healthy -Fed's Dudley Sept 27 (Reuters) - An influential Federal Reserve policymaker on Friday unscored his commitment to accommodative policies, saying the labor market is not yet healthy and inflation should firm in the... Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. Giant balloon to study Comet ISON Exploring the heavens with space ships and fancy orbiting telescopes like the Hubble is pretty routine stuff for NASA. But the space agency is going low-tech to get a good look at an eagerly anticipated comet. Real Madrid don't do austerity Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? Emmys Draw 17 Million Viewers, Up From Recent Shows The audience was the largest in almost a decade and, notably, had competition from the big winner of the night, AMCs Breaking Bad. BlackBerry Cancels Call to Discuss Its Results The company said the call was canceled because of a conditional takeover bid by its largest shareholder. Rattled by Alibaba loss, Hong Kong bankers seek market reforms HONG KONG (Reuters) - Lauded by many for its principled stance in rejecting Alibaba Group's plans to list shares, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has left the city's financial community fuming at a lost opportunity, and re-ignited calls for market reforms. Dell benefits from hot U.S. leveraged loan market LONDON (Reuters) - Dell is the latest company to benefit from the red-hot U.S. leveraged loan market as strong investor demand allowed the computer giant to cut funding costs on the $10.6 billion financing package backing its $25 billion buyout. Giants Snee and Baas Out Against Chiefs The Giants offensive line, coming off a dreadful performance in last Sundays loss at the Carolina Panthers, will be missing two starters when the 0-3 team visits the 3-0 Kansas City Chiefs. Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. Getting Online Products to Their New Owners Speedy delivery of orders often poses a challenge for owners of small online businesses. U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology. The Week in Pictures for Sept. 27 Pictures include unlawfully painted bike lanes in Manhattan, oyster planting in the Bronx, and environmentalists in the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. In Ratings War, G.M.A. Beats Today for Full Season According to the final viewership figures for the 2012-13 season, Good Morning America on ABC has taken a decisive lead among total viewers. Scores Feared Trapped in Collapse of Mumbai Building The collapse of a five-story residential building on Friday comes as concern has grown about lax standards and endemic corruption in the construction industry in India. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Michael J. Fox returns to TV The actor puts all of his vulnerabilities before America, reports CNN's Nischelle Turner. In Iran, Phone Call News Greeted With Wow The telephone call between the Iranian and American presidents came as a shock to many in Iran. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ Bits Blog Twitter Adds CBS to Its Stable of Big Advertising Partners As the social network is trying to show sustained revenue growth, CBS and other broadcasters can pair video clips with ads and distribute them on the service. 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. U.S. labor market not yet healthy Fed's Dudley (Reuters) - An influential Federal Reserve policymaker on Friday unscored his commitment to accommodative policies, saying the labor market is not yet healthy and inflation should firm in the months... Deadly bus blast in Pakistan attacks government workers Sept. 27 - The bus was carrying government officials when a remote-controlled bomb went off on board. Linda So reports. Theater Two Big Voices Back From Grave Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday are coming to life anew for temporary, theatrical visits to the corporeal world. 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. Belgium says finds virus in prime minister's office computers BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Belgian experts investigating the security of the government's computer network discovered a virus in the offices of Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, the government said on Friday. A New Senator Stops Talking, and a Vote on Spending Nears Senator Ted Cruzs verbal assault on the health care law ended when the Senate voted 100 to 0 to end debate and move to consider legislation that keeps the government open through Dec. 15. 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. Kerry's 'Shall we talk?' prompts rare private meeting between Iran and U.S. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - First there was a handshake, then an invitation to talk and finally a 30-minute tete-a-tete that made for the highest-level official meeting between the United States and Iran in more than three decades. Panasonic sells 80 pct stake in healthcare unit to KKR - Nikkei Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japanese consumer electronic company Panasonic Corp said it will sell an 80 percent stake in its healthcare business to U.S. investment firm KKR Co. LP for about 150 billion yen... QA Getting Out the Word on Twitter How to post public and private replies on Twitter, and security software for Windows 8. Britain's Prince George to be christened next month LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince George, the baby son of Prince William and his wife Kate, will be christened next month, the couple's office said on Friday. Acropolis Event Loses Place on Calendar The Acropolis Rally will be replaced on the world championship calendar next year by the Rally of Poland, the FIA governing body said on Friday. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Oscar Espinosa Chepe, Cuban Economist and Castro Critic, Dies at 72 Mr. Espinosa Chepe, who advocated the limited restoration of capitalist principles, remained in Cuba despite enduring harassment and imprisonment. NY firm sees investment opportunity in garment factories (Reuters) - Outdated, poorly managed factories can be fixed in ways that help workers, the environment and socially conscious investors willing to provide the funding, according to a new firm that plans to invest in Bangladesh and elsewhere.

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