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News Feed Latest worldwide news Exclusive U.S. city, county public pension levels sank in 2012 - Wilshire (Reuters) - Funding levels for U.S. city and county public pension systems plummeted by 11 percentage points to 69 percent in fiscal 2012, pushed down by a poor performance of the stock market and... Magnitude 7 quake strikes off coast of Peru, some damage reported LIMA (Reuters) - A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off Peru's southern coast on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and local media reported that some homes had crumbled in a region near the quake. No. 15 Michigan Dodges Upset, Beats UConn 24-21 Michigan was making a mess of another game against a heavy underdog, when Desmond Morgan snatched away Connecticut's chance for a huge upset. Landslides, floods kill 19 in Philippines Heavy monsoon rains have left at least 19 people dead, most of them children, in the northern Philippines, state media reported. T Magazine On Beauty | Clever Twists on Classic Hairstyles T offers a short primer on how to get the best hairstyles from the fall collections. New York Life purchases Dexia asset management arm NEW YORK (Reuters) - After less than a week of negotiations, New York Life Investments announced Tuesday that it had agreed to purchase Dexia Asset Management for 380 million euro ($512 million). U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Glowing moon created from recycled water bottles Sept. 16 - Hong Kong welcomes the traditional moon festival with a "rising moon" lantern made with 7,000 recycled water bottles. Tara Cleary reports. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Sketch Guy Trying to Outguess the Unpredictable People subscribe to investing newsletters because they want some certainty about their financial decisions. But no one knows which way the markets will turn. 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. FINNEWS LATAM-Brazil's OSX confirms $12 mln interest payment on bond OSX Brasil SA, the shipbuilder controlled by Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, paid on a Friday deadline about $12 million in interest to holders of the company's bond maturing in 2015, a spokeswoman... Bats 5 Days, 5 Teams Wild-Card Race Moves Toward Finish The Orioles loss to the Blue Jays, which combined with the Rays 7-0 shutout victory over the Yankees, knocked them out of contention in the American Leagues wild-card race. Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the... Michael Jackson Statue Removed From Soccer Stadium The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Hawaii warns huge molasses spill could draw sharks Sept. 12 - Health officials warn swimmers, surfers and snorkelers to stay out of the waters near Honolulu after a leak of 1,400 tons of molasses killed hundreds of fish, potentially attracting sharks. Katharine Jackson reports. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. Cincinnati Freshman Lineman Dies in Accident A freshman offensive lineman for Cincinnati was killed and two freshman receivers were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the Bearcats 14-0 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Natural nerves improve robotic leg performance NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Redirecting nerves from the thigh muscle to control an experimental robotic leg makes it easier to use and more like a natural leg, researchers report. A Rutgers Walk-On Rushes to the Top The Scarlet Knights have two nonscholarship athletes starting in the backfield running back Paul James and fullback Michael Burton. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. U.S. IRS struggles to track its 'Obamacare' spending watchdog WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service needs to do a better job tracking its spending related to President Barack Obama's new healthcare law, an IRS watchdog said on Wednesday. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. Obama and Iranian Leader Miss Each Other, Diplomatically The near miss between President Obama and President Hassan Rouhani of Iran illustrates the political sensitivities that will affect both leaders as they try to embark on a diplomatic path. City Room Facts Are Lost in Lhotas Attack on de Blasios Marxist Strategy Gotham Extra Joseph J. Lhota expressed his concern that years ago, Bill de Blasio joined what was known as a solidarity group supporting the Sandinistas in Nicaragua, though the history of the movement is complicated. No. 5 Stanford Routs No. 23 Arizona State, 42-28 Tyler Gaffney ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Anthony Wilkerson added 68 yards and another score, and No. 5 Stanford started strong in a 42-28 victory over No. 23 Arizona State on Saturday night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. U.S. judge won't dismiss Argentine central bank from bondholder case NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's central bank lost a bid Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit by bondholders seeking to hold it responsible for the country's obligations on defaulted debt, in the latest victory for holdout creditors. UPDATE 3-U.S. ends long-running silver market probe, taking no action * Investors more at ease on silver after probe - traders (Adds trader's comment, background, paragraphs 10, 18-20, 27) Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. Carnival Corp shares continue to sink as recovery seen distant Sept 25 (Reuters) - Carnival Corp's shares slid a further 5 percent on Wednesday as analysts cut their price targets on the cruise operator's stock and expressed concern that a recovery in bookings... Stocks Stall, Wary of Fed Action and Budget Showdown Uncertainty about the Federal Reserves next step and the potential for a budget showdown in Washington kept Wall Street in check on Tuesday. Hello, who's this? The pope CNN's Alessio Vinci reports on the new pope making personal phone calls to ordinary people around the world. Watson Calls for End to Ryder Cup Wild-Card Picks Tom Watson's first move as U.S. captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup was reducing the number of wild-card picks from four to three. Miss Piggy, other Muppets, join Kermit the Frog at Smithsonian WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Miss Piggy is finally getting the attention and recognition she desperately sought. Bullock gets hand and footprint ceremony, closing arguments continue for Jackson's trial Sept. 25 - The latest celebrity news including Sandra Bullock is honored with a hand and footprint ceremony and closing arguments for Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial continues. Roselle Chen reports. Opera Review Eugene Onegin Opens Metropolitan Opera Season The Mets new Eugene Onegin, directed by Fiona Shaw, opened on Monday in a drab production upstaged by critics protesting Russian laws intolerant of gays. UPDATE 3-Chrysler files IPO as automaker's value in dispute DETROIT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC filed paperwork on Monday for an initial public offering, a move that could delay Fiat SpA's efforts to take full ownership of the U.S. automaker while...

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