News Feed

Your RSS feed from RSSFWD.com.	Update your RSS subscription

News Feed Latest worldwide news Diane Dorsey, Ronald Helman The couple plan to start an online business together. No. 25 Texas Tech Upends Texas State 33-7 Backup quarterback Davis Webb threw for two touchdowns and 310 yards to lead No. 25 Texas Tech over Texas State 33-7 on Saturday night. Hers to Lose Christine C. Quinn, the longtime front-runner in the New York mayoral race, lost in the Democratic primary. A behind-the-scenes film captures the final weeks of her bid. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall on U.S. shutdown fears; OGX hurts Brazil * Mexico to issue more debt in Q4 after damaging storms * Brazil Bovespa down 0.88 pct; Mexico IPC 0.95 pct off MEXICO CITY, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks fell on Thursday, led lower by concerns the United States government may come to a standstill unless politicians can agree to pass measures to increase borrowing and avoid a default. In Brazil, oil firm OGX weighed on the market. On Thursday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives refused to give in to Pr European Union Starts New Graft Inquiry Into Tobacco Regulator John Dalli, a politician from Malta, resigned last October as the European Union's health commissioner. An earlier inquiry found no evidence of wrongdoing. 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. IMF calls for quick end to U.S. budget battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund urged the United States on Thursday to quickly resolve debates in Congress over shutting down the government and raising the legal borrowing... Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Tigers Clinch AL Central With 1-0 Win Over Twins The Detroit Tigers were soaked in the joy of another division title, jumping around in their matching, drenched T-shirts when Torii Hunter darted from the room. UPDATE 1-Alibaba defends corporate structure, blasts Hong Kong exchange BEIJING/SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - A senior Alibaba Group executive defended the Chinese e-commerce firm's unusual corporate structure on Thursday, a key point of contention with the Hong Kong stock exchange that sources say pushed the company to consider a U.S. debut instead. Images capture coral reefs It's like Google Street View underwater! Amazing images of coral reefs are helping scientists study climate change. Who is the 'White Widow'? British-born Samantha Lewthwaite was once seen as a kind of victim of the July 2005 London terror attacks -- the pregnant wife of one of the suicide bombers that killed 52 people, now left alone to care for her children. U.S. says US Air, American should not get Justice Dept documents WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that US Airways and American Airlines , whose proposed merger has been stalled by government opposition, should not get... The Learning Network Do We Give Children Too Many Trophies? Have you ever gotten a trophy you didnt think you deserved? How did the award make you feel? Motherlode Blog My Son Calls School a Waste of Time Should I tell his teacher that my son is complaining at home, ask for more challenging work or just recognize this as a stage that may pass when he gets to the challenges of high school? UPDATE 1-Slovenia PM says discussed bank aid, but rejects bailout speculation LJUBLJANA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Slovenia's prime minister said on Thursday she had discussed with the country's central bank what might be entailed in a bank rescue, but said that was no reason for... Brazil's Petra says to sell stake in 7 oil blocks to BTG RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Brazilian oil and gas company Petra Energia said on Thursday it agreed to sell investment bank BTG Pactual its 30 percent stake in seven oil and gas blocks in the Parnaba Basin and the sale rests in hands of antitrust agency Cade. Djokovic joins elite group at summit The grand slams could have gone better for Novak Djokovic this year. And he's on the verge of losing the top ranking to Rafael Nadal. But Djokovic had reason to celebrate Monday when he became the ninth man to spend 100 weeks at No. 1. South Carolina man who won nearly $400 million jackpot withholds name CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - The winner of a nearly $400 million Powerball jackpot has declined to be named, lottery officials said on Monday, but they said the winner who lives near Columbia, South Carolina, told them he bought the ticket while on a mission to buy hot dog buns. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. Before Kenya Attack, Rehearsals and Planting of Machine Guns The plot to attack the Westgate mall was hatched weeks or months ago, with militants studying the buildings blueprints and hiding powerful machine guns in a shop, officials said. CBS to Test a Third Version of NCIS Franchise The possible new show would be based in New Orleans and would be introduced the way NCIS Los Angeles was introduced as a planted spinoff. Emergency declared around Olympic city Sochi because of floods SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Regional authorities declared a state of emergency in Sochi and evacuated a village because of flooding and mudslides less than five months before the Russian city hosts the Winter Olympics. UPDATE 4-New delays hit Obamacare rollout before Oct. 1 launch WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance enrollment services would not begin on Oct. 1 as planned. Sports Briefing | Tennis Czechs Top Argentina to Reach Davis Cup Final Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek put Czech Republic, the defending champions, into the Davis Cup final by beating Argentinas Carlos Berlocq and Horacio Zeballos in doubles on Saturday. Too cute? Hello Kitty plane in L.A. Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. CEO clueless till food stamp diet Panera CEO Ron Shaich thought he knew a thing or two about hunger until he lived for a week eating food that was affordable on food stamps. Jaguar's new wheels on show Even with a shaky economy, the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover explains why now is a good time to invest into his company. The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong. Art in Review Brian Belott Draw Gym The multitasking artist Brian Belott organized Draw Gym, a raucous show of drawings by 75 young or youngish artists. The TV Watch The Old Guard Keeps Its Grip Despite all the fear and anxiety, Netflix didnt steal Emmy night in the end as established series like AMCs Breaking Bad and Modern Family on ABC took top awards. You're the Boss How I Hire Dont Tell Me You Work Too Hard and Care Too Much How do you get candidates to talk usefully about their weaknesses? U.S. household wealth rises $1.3 trillion in second quarter WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A rise in home and stock prices lifted U.S. household net worth to a record high in the second quarter, giving a hopeful sign for the nation's economy, Federal Reserve data... Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. Selig Officially Says He Will Retire After 2014 Season Bud Selig, 79, has been the commissioner of Major League Baseball since 1992, after the ouster of Fay Vincent. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Deals of the day- Mergers and acquisitions Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Thursday Charles Taylor Appeals court upholds 50-year sentence An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, after he was convicted of aiding war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone. Spain Beat Croatia to Win Eurobasket Bronze Outgoing champions Spain claimed their fourth successive podium finish after beating Croatia 92-66 in the bronze medal match at the European basketball championship in Slovenia on Sunday. U.S. SEC says big Ponzi scheme targeted investors in Japan Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it has uncovered an "extensive and egregious" Ponzi scheme run by a Las Vegas executive who raised more than $800 million from...

RSSFWD - From RSS to Inbox

3600 O'Donnell Street, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21224. (410) 230-0061