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News Feed Latest worldwide news Young Cuban baseball pitcher believed to have left the island HAVANA (Reuters) - A promising young Cuban pitcher failed to show up for training this week and was widely believed to have left the island, which would make him the latest talented prospect to seek a lucrative Major League Baseball contract in the United States. As Oil Thieves Bleed Nigeria, Report Says, Officials Profit Thieves in Nigeria steal an estimated 100,000 barrels of oil a day, and the countrys politicians and security officials are among those profiting, a report said. Nektar Therapeutics pain drug for knee arthritis fails study (Reuters) - Nektar Therapeutics said its experimental drug to treat chronic pain in patients with arthritis of the knee failed to meet its main goal in a mid-stage clinical trial. Nigerian Islamists kill 27 in northeast attacks official MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Gunmen from Islamist group Boko Haram killed 27 villagers in two attacks in Nigeria's restive northeast this week, a government official said, as violence continued to flare in the face of an army crackdown on the militants. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. Sports Briefing | Hockey Panthers Introduce New Owner Vincent Viola was formally introduced as the Florida Panthers principal owner, chairman and governor. REUTERS SUMMIT-Emerging Europe poised for modest economic upturn PRAGUE/SOFIA, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Emerging European economies are set for a tepid recovery that won't restore them to the pre-financial crisis boom years but should let them weather the withdrawal of cheap money from the Federal Reserve. Editor's Choice Our best pictures from the last 24 hours. White House warns U.S. House it's moving toward gov't shutdown WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - White House press secretary Jay Carney said on Saturday that any lawmaker who votes for a new House Republican government funding bill is "voting for a shutdown." Putin Defends Seizure of Activists Ship but Questions Piracy Charges President Vladimir V. Putin appeared intent on defending Russias decision to seize a Greenpeace International ship last week, while defusing potential diplomatic tensions if the crew members are charged with piracy. Nose grown on forehead Surgeons in China will transplant a new nose, grown on a patient's forehead, to his nasal region. Astana Journal Nostalgia Burns Bright in a City Renewed While Astana, Kazakhstans capital, is a fully contemporary city, some residents still express nostalgia for ancient traditions in sports and architecture of the 1950s. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Too Many Start-Ups? How to find a cheap flight. Using Google Plus for contests. Health insurance premiums come in lower than expected. Last Shutdown a Lesson Lost on Capitol Hill Even those who lived through past government shutdowns, including in 1995-96, have varied recollections, or none at all, about how and why they happened. Gates Brown, Tigers Clutch Pinch-Hitter, Is Dead at 74 Mr. Brown hit .370, including .450 as a pinch-hitter, to help lead Detroit to the World Series in 1968. Your Money Adviser Trends to Watch for in Employer Health Plans As health insurance changes approach, higher costs for covering a spouse and children and higher deductibles are likely to affect more Americans covered on the job. New York Fed says to raise limit on reverse repo test NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Federal Reserve said on Thursday it will raise the allocation limit in the testing of its overnight, fixed-rate reverse purchase agreement program, starting on... Officials Call Standoff Over in Philippines Government and military leaders said the worst of three weeks of fighting with rebel forces in the southern part of the country was over. Merkel ally attacks left's plan to poll members over tie-up BERLIN (Reuters) - The head of Angela Merkel's allies in Bavaria has attacked a plan by the opposition Social Democrats (SPD) to put any decision on forming a "grand coalition" with her to a vote of its members, warning against tactics that risk stability. Murray's historic season likely over Andy Murray ended 77 years of heartache for British fans when he won Wimbledon. But a back injury means Murray will probably miss the rest of 2013, including the year-end championships at home. Kenya says 'at war' with al Shabaab, faces security questions NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is "at war" with Islamist militants who attacked a Nairobi shopping mall, the government said on Saturday as it faced questions about whether it had received advance intelligence warnings of the deadly strike. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Tokyo Electric gets OK to seek restart of world's largest nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co took an initial step forward on Thursday in its plan to recover from the Fukushima nuclear disaster by winning approval from a previously reluctant local governor to apply to restart a plant in northwestern Japan. Veteran war correspondent kidnapped A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. Hungry City Kura in the East Village At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand. Rainbow laces spark criticism It was supposed to provide the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but the latest effort to fight homophobia in football is in danger of fading into monochrome. Art Review Robert Indiana and Beyond Love, at the Whitney Robert Indiana, the artist behind the popular Love stamp, has a new retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art. UPDATE 1-Bankrupt Stockton, California discloses deals with bond insurers SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Stockton, California said on Friday it had reached tentative deals with the two creditors that led opposition to its bankruptcy, bond insurers that had threatened... Beijing Zhongchuang shares surge after proposed takeover by Chinese billionaire HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in Beijing Zhongchuang Telecom Test Company Ltd surged by the maximum 10 percent limit on Friday after a Chinese billionaire said he planned to buy a majority stake in... Kobe Uncertain on Return as Lakers Begin Camp Kobe Bryant stepped off a flight from Dubai and showed up at the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex Saturday, joining his teammates for the first morning of training camp. Amateur videos show aftermath of deadly car bomb outside Damascus Sept. 28 - Amateur videos appear to show the aftermath of a car bomb blast which reportedly killed at least 20 people and wounded dozens outside Damascus. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... 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. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Ellen Port Wins USGA Senior Women's Amateur Ellen Port successfully defended her Senior Women's Amateur title for her sixth U.S. Golf Association victory. Pentagon sees decisions on U.S. weather satellite in next months WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon is expected to reach decisions in coming months on how to meet its weather forecasting needs after the 2012 termination of a nearly $15 billion program being built by Northrop Grumman Corp, a senior official told Reuters on Thursday. The Learning Network Blog Poetry Pairing | Avalon Journeys and destinations are the focus of this Poetry Pairing. It features a poem about San Francisco by Simon Armitage entitled Avalon and Emily Brennans interview with Mr. Armitage, Walking That Long Trailing Leg of Britain. The Devils Plan of Succession, Carried Out Gradually Martin Brodeur is set to start his 21st season in the N.H.L., with Cory Schneider waiting in the wings to take over in goal. Gambling pro Archie Karas charged with defrauding casino SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - World-renowned professional poker player Archie Karas, has been arrested on charges of cheating and defrauding a casino after authorities say he was caught marking cards at a California blackjack table. Wedding Q. and A. Thanking co-workers who gave a gift despite not being invited to the wedding, and how to gracefully ask guests to keep smartphone and social media activity to a minimum.

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