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News Feed Latest worldwide news ETF providers position funds for rising interest rate environment NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exchange-traded fund companies are coming to market with a rash of new products and strategies designed to protect income investors from the dangers of rising interest rates. Driverless Mercedes debuts in Frankfurt Sept. 11 - Daimler has unveiled its much anticipated self-driving Mercedes Benz at the Frankfurt International car show. The luxury auto-maker is making incremental improvements to its autonomous technology and plans to have a fully-autonomous vehicle available to consumers by 2020. Rob Muir reports. 24 Recipients of MacArthur Genius Awards Named The dancer-choreographer Kyle Abraham, who recalled relying on food stamps three years ago, is among the 24 MacArthur fellows who will each receive a $625,000 stipend. Boston homeless man finds bag stuffed with cash, turns it in BOSTON (Reuters) - A Boston homeless man turned over to police a backpack stuffed with nearly $42,000 worth of cash and travelers checks shortly after he found it at a shopping mall, police said on Monday. France Beat Lithuania, Win First Major Title An inspired France won their maiden basketball title in any major competition after overwhelming Lithuania 80-66 in an enthralling European championship final on Sunday. UPDATE 2-UAW trust taps Deutsche Bank to advise on Chrysler exit -sources NEW YORK/DETROIT, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC's second-largest shareholder, a union healthcare trust fund, has tapped Deutsche Bank for advice on how to exit its 41.5 percent stake in No. 3 U.S. automaker, according to two people familiar with the matter. Lake Pavilion Inside the banquet-style Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens. 'The Shining' still grips fans The 1980 cult-classic film "The Shining" could very well get a sequel now that Stephen King has published his long-awaited followup to the 1977 novel. Next Stop Looking for Big Flavors in a Small New Mexico Town Silver City, an old mining town in the southwestern corner of the state, has seen its creative spirit extend to the local food scene. The Farm Project 2013, at Saunders Farm in Garrison The Farm Project 2013 comprises 52 installations on 140 acres in Putnam County. Sooners QB Bell Ready for Trip to Notre Dame For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road. Can African aviation lift its game? Nico Bezuidenhout, the CEO of South Africa's Mango Airlines, talks about the growing number of African airlines. Filling up on petrol station offices (Reuters.com) - Seeking a place to work out of the office that is quieter than a bustling coffee shop and provides drinks, printers, Wi-Fi and even petrol? Irans New President Condemns Holocaust as a Crime An interview with CNN was part of an energetic effort by President Hassan Rouhani of Iran to distinguish himself from his bombastic predecessor. 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. As ad war heats up, White House pushes to enroll millions in Obamacare WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday kicked off a six-month campaign to encourage millions of Americans to sign up for health coverage under "Obamacare," an effort in which the president and other political celebrities promote the law's promise of subsidized health coverage. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares remain weak on U.S. budget concern * Oil above $109 as little thaw seen in U.S./Iran relations Infinity Pharma's cancer drug fails mid-stage trial goals (Reuters) - Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc said its cancer drug failed to improve overall survival in a mid-stage study on patients with non-small cell lung cancer who had a history of smoking. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. Gadgetwise Headphones for Protection, Not Cranking It Up The 3M Tekk Protection WorkTunes headphones keep excessive noise out, and wont damage your ears with loud music levels, either. IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. The Sun That Did Not Roar The Sun appears to slack off at the height of the solar cycle, the solar maximum, usually a time of roiling activity as the stars magnetic fields reverse. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Gadgetwise With New Stylus, LeapFrog Tackles Reading and Writing The LeapReader is an electronic pen that sounds out letters and words in LeapFrog books and teaches children how to write them. Bote Eastwood, a Homey Bar on the Lower East Side Eastwood is a friendly local bar mixing Scotland and Israel. WTA hail Li as China production line continues SINGAPORE (Reuters) - WTA chief Stacey Allaster hailed Li Na's rise as a key factor behind the growth of women's tennis in Asia as the next generation of Chinese players follow in the grand slam winner's footsteps and make their mark on the game. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Scientists discover new legless lizard species in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California scientists have discovered four species of legless lizards hidden in unlikely habitats among central valley oil derricks, sand dunes at the end of a Los Angeles airport runway and other arid and desolate spaces. FOREX-Dollar weakens as U.S. budget woes weigh * Dollar slips as US govt shutdown concerns leave traders wary As ad war heats up, White House pushes to enroll millions in Obamacare WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Tuesday kicked off a six-month campaign to encourage millions of Americans to sign up for health coverage under "Obamacare," an effort in which the president and other political celebrities promote the law's promise of subsidized health coverage. Pacers' Future Looks Bright After Signing George Now that Paul George has a new contract, the Indiana Pacers can focus on more pressing matters. US STOCKS-Wall St ends down for 5th day as budget impasse, Wal-Mart weigh * SP 500 falls for 5th session, first 5-session drop since end 2012 6 arrested in official's death The drowning of an official during interrogation prompts questions about how far Chinese investigators will go. Personal Health Dietary Report Card Disappoints An analysis of Americans diets from 1970 to 2010 reveals we have a way to go in cutting down on harmful fats and starches to ward off obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Living in Bayside A City Suburb With Enclaves An upper-middle-class community in Queens with a suburban feel predominantly single-family homes, excellent schools and ample parks. Major new course taking shape Living Golf explores how work at the new private members club is progressing in the heart of the home of golf. Shadow of Shutdown Looms Over Markets Stock prices sank as investors worried about potential governmental gridlock and struggled to make sense of conflicting indicators. ArtsBeat Fox Grabs Gotham Series, About the City Before Batman Gotham, written by the Mentalist creator Bruno Heller, will be a one-hour crime drama exploring the origins of Commissioner James Gordon and the villains that made Batmans hometown famous. U.N. Weapons Inspectors Return to Syria The United Nations inspectors second mission to Syria coincided with continuing high-level diplomacy over a plan to rid the country of chemical weapons.

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