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News Feed Latest worldwide news New Government Shutdown, New Rules In November 1995, Newt Gingrich, then speaker of the House, led an effort that resulted in a shutdown of the federal government. Now, Congressional Republicans seem ready to do the same. Washington braces for possible government shutdown Sept. 30 - Federal employees say paying their bills, avoiding eviction are key concerns as the deadline to avert a government shutdown nears. Deborah Gembara reports. Manziel Leads No. 10 Texas AM Past Arkansas 45-33 Johnny Manziel made Texas AM feel right at home in Fayetteville. Well Rethinking Motion Sickness Thomas Stoffregen, a kinesiologist, believes that motion sickness is connected to posture and gait, not imbalances in the inner ear. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Five groups sign up for Czech 4G auction-regulator PRAGUE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Five companies signed up to take part in the Czech Republic's planned auction of radio frequencies for 4G high-speed wireless networks, the telecoms regulator's spokesman said on Monday. Jackson Release of U.S. captive in Colombia 'imminent' The release of an American held since June by Colombia's FARC rebel group is "imminent," U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Ex-NSA contractor designs 'surveillance-proof' font A designer and former NSA contractor has created four new fonts that he suggests Google won't be able to read with its current software US STOCKS-Wall St slips as gov't shutdown more likely on budget impasse * Possibility of budget deal before midnight seen as remote CNN drops Hillary Clinton documentary, director cites political pressure (Reuters) - CNN dropped plans for a documentary on Hillary Rodham Clinton as the filmmaker charged in a scathing online essay that the Democrat's camp froze him out while Republicans grumbled about meddling in the 2016 presidential race. NY-Connecticut commuter line sees half capacity Monday (Reuters) - The Metro-North Railroad expects its New Haven line to return to half capacity by Monday after a power failure last week caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters into New York... Bale meets Madrid fans Real Madrid's expensive new winger Gareth Bale met the club's dedicated fans at the Bernabeu. 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. BlackRock CEO Taper now BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks Ben Bernanke's plan to taper Federal Reserve aid to the economy is a good one. EPA to be hit hard in shutdown, could delay renewable fuel standard (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take one of the biggest hits of any federal agency if the government shuts down this week, operating with under 7 percent of its employees, according to guidance issued by the agency. Defining and Demanding a Musicians Fair Shake in the Internet Age David Lowery, leader of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, is pressing for higher royalties for musicians. Sports Briefing | Tennis Second Seed Is Upset Kimiko Date-Krumm, 42, beat second-seeded Maria Kirilenko, 6-3, 6-1, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open in Seoul. Giants Close-Up A quick look at key moments from the Chiefs win over the Giants. Advertising Apple Passes Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand Apple, named most valuable brand by Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, is one of five technology companies among the top 10. Rihanna "right" about Phuket Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Athletics Marathon world record tumbles Moments after crossing the line, the new marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang had just one thought on his mind -- "I can run faster". QA Exporting an iPhoto Library to Aperture How to move photos from iPhoto to Aperture, and how to update a Google Calendar invitation. Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Ethics fight in cancer drug battle Andrea Sloan is dying of ovarian cancer. Having exhausted all standard treatment options, her doctors say her best hope now is a new class of cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors. Explorer Hiking Hut-to-Hut in the Presidential Range Soaking climbs, sweeping views and hospitable huts are all part of a trek through the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Currents | Decor Libertys Fields of Flowers The storied British company introduces its Nesfield collection of botanically inspired fabrics, wallpaper and paint. Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said. EIA chief US govt may want to mull exports of SPR crude * IEA may want to take "more contemporary view" of oil markets Oracle sailors learned flying for America's Cup comeback SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The come-from-behind victory of Larry Ellison's America's Cup team is a tale of learning how to fly a boat - and pushing the equipment, the rules and the crew to the very limit in the process. No. 2 Ducks Defeat Cal 55-16 in Driving Rain Marcus Mariota threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 2 Oregon defeated California 55-16 on Saturday night in the rain-drenched Pac-12 opener for both teams. Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans The small ear-shaped pasta provides hollows for the delicious sauce to settle into. 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. Is 'surveillance-proof' font unhackable? A former NSA contractor creates four fonts aimed at disrupting Optical Character Recognition. Murray Leads No. 9 Georgia Past No. 6 LSU 44-41 Two out of three ain't bad. Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. World Briefing | Europe German Politician Faces Plagiarism Accusations A German university is looking into allegations that Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a leading Social Democrat and a former foreign minister, plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Isabel Marant Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Wind power company Pattern's shares rise 10 percent in debut (Reuters) - Shares of wind farm operator Pattern Energy Group Inc rose 10 percent in their debut, valuing the company at about $1.24 billion. Bank of America in record settlement over 'robocall' complaints * BofA denies allegations, agrees to settle for $32 million Populist Left Makes Warren Its Hot Ticket Senator Elizabeth Warren, a powerful Democratic fund-raiser who has seized on economic issues, says she is not interested in seeking the presidency. Robert Barnard, Award-Winning Writer of British Crime Cozies, Dies at 76 Mr. Barnard, the author of 40 novels, was an accomplished creator of the cozy genre, murder mysteries that feature picturesque settings, colorful characters and minimal violence. Diesel founder taken aback by race for young designers PARIS (Reuters) - Renzo Rosso, the founder of Diesel, says competition for hot designers is now as intense as for football stars, as shown by the speed at which big luxury groups such as LVMH are... ArtsBeat Rock the Bells Festival Cancels Remaining Shows Promoters of the Rock the Bells hip-hop festival have canceled two shows in Washington this weekend and two at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey next weekend because of lackluster ticket sales. A Troupe Thrives, After Disasters 3-Legged Dog is outrunning adversity thanks to its innovations in technology. T Magazine Feeling For | The Enduring Appeal of the Patagonia Fleece The California sportswear brand has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity among the fashion set simply by sticking to its utilitarian roots. Growing Libya's new nation CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. Typhoon lashes southern China Sept. 30 - Fishermen missing as Typhoon Wutip batters the southern coast of China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 'Sheva' struggles on debut Andriy Shevchenko is returning to pro sports. A Troupe Thrives, After Disasters 3-Legged Dog is outrunning adversity thanks to its innovations in technology. EPA to be hit hard in shutdown, could delay renewable fuel standard Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take one of the biggest hits of any federal agency if the government shuts down this week, operating with under 7 percent of its employees, according to guidance issued by the agency. Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him. EU Commission, ECB says fall in lending poses risk to Spain's banks BRUSSELS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A programme of economic and bank reform in Spain is on target, but the country's slack economy and a fall-off in lending poses a risk to the nation's banks, a review by... Smell of fall in the air in parts of U.S. The smell of fall is already in the air in some parts of the United States. That means it's time to pack up the car and drive to wherever the leaves are changing colors. 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? Islanders Beat Senators 4-1 to Sweep SS Series Riley Wetmore and Ryan Strome scored first-period goals to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-1 victory over Ottawa and a sweep of a split-squad series against the Senators on Sunday night that closed out the NHL preseason. 'Breaking Bad' goes out with a bang Was the series finale of "Breaking Bad" satisfying? Did it tie up all loose ends? Did the character you wanted to live survive and did the ones you wanted to die get their just desserts? Is it sending you back to the beginning to binge watch it all over again? Yemen's army retakes base seized by Qaeda militants ADEN (Reuters) - Yemeni special forces retook an army base and freed several hostages hours after al Qaeda militants disguised as security personnel seized the site in southeast Yemen, killing at least four soldiers, a military official said on Monday. Can African aviation lift its game? Nico Bezuidenhout, the CEO of South Africa's Mango Airlines, talks about the growing number of African airlines. The Lede Irans Foreign Minister Calls the Holocaust a Heinous Crime and a Genocide Irans foreign minister insisted that his country does not deny the historical reality of the Holocaust, which he called a heinous crime, and a genocide, which must never be allowed to be repeated. Dance Review Roberto Bolle Performs With Friends at City Center Roberto Bolle and Friends, a dance gala organized as part of a year of Italian culture, was presented Tuesday night at City Center. Roche immunotherapy drug may be 'game changer' in lung cancer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - An experimental Roche drug that seems to work particularly well against lung cancer in smokers may be a "game changer" for these normally difficult-to-treat patients, researchers said on Sunday. Hilary Baer, Christopher Hogan The bride is a nurse practitioner specializing in womens health; the groom is a gastroenterology fellow. Britain's Tate museum calls on government for funding "contract" LONDON (Reuters) - The Tate museum called for a five-year public funding "contract" with the British government on Thursday to help stabilize its role as a national repository of art in an era of declining public finances for culture. Corner Office Jonathan Klein of Getty Images, on Useful Critiques The C.E.O. of Getty Images warns against critiquing others work in too much detail. In fiddling over the small stuff, he says, you take away all the empowerment. Chiefs 31, Giants 7 Chiefs Deflate Giants Momentum, Sending Them to Another Loss The Chiefs Dexter McCluster returned a punt 89 yards for a touchdown that broke open a close game in the third quarter that left the Giants at 0-4 for the first time since 1987. Italian political crisis threatens to split Berlusconi camp ROME (Reuters) - Silvio Berlusconi's bid to push Italy into new elections faces a test on Monday when he meets lawmakers from his center-right party who have shown growing unease over his shock decision to pull support from Prime Minister Enrico Letta's coalition. Thief caught green-handed by British police trap LONDON (Reuters) - A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light. REFILE-In historic step, Japan PM to hike tax; will cushion blow to economy * Japan PM Abe to announce sales-tax hike, stimulus package City Room Rock, Paper, Scissors for a Citi Bike Metropolitan Diary Two men used a childs game to decide which of them would get the only available Citi Bike. 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. Tesla, Tata equal tough times for GM General Motors faces a future challenged by emerging car companies such as Tata abroad and innovative firms such as Tesla in the U.S., says GM Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky. Yale receives $250 million donation, largest in its 312-year history BOSTON (Reuters) - An alumnus of Yale University, who in June retired from a large U.S. money manager, has given the elite university $250 million, the largest donation in the school's 312-year... Knicks and Nets Expected to Share 2015 All-Star Game The N.B.A. will announce on Wednesday that the game will be held at Madison Square Garden, and that the dunk contest and other related events will be at Barclays Center. Bayern draw Man City European Champions League holders Bayern Munich are paired with English side Manchester City in the group stages of the continent's most prestigious club competition while Barcelona and AC Milan are drawn together.

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News Feed Latest worldwide news World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans The small ear-shaped pasta provides hollows for the delicious sauce to settle into. Mexican storm victim We're ignored As raging floodwaters swept away half of his timber shack, Saturnino Medina climbed to the roof. Should Chelsea have got back with an ex? Did Chelsea make the wrong move in reappointing Jose Mourinho as manager? Books Probably Approximately Correct Explores Natures Algorithms Nature speaks in algorithms, says a new book, Probably Approximately Correct, which suggests that computation has always been the dominating force on earth. T Magazine On View | Friendly Sculptures Derived From Scary Weather The artist Nathalie Miebach creates whimsical pieces that represent complex scientific data related to unusual weather patterns. Artist uses robots to create art in three cities VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian artist enlisted the help of two robots on Thursday to create a work of art simultaneously in Vienna, London and Berlin in what he called a world first. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Azealia Banks and Katie Couric Azealia Banks and Katie Couric discuss the new Mini Cooper, Louis Vuitton luggage, Alice Waterss new cookbook and more. Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said. US STOCKS-Wall St slips as gov't shutdown more likely on budget impasse * Possibility of budget deal before midnight seen as remote Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. UPDATE 2-Mobilicity wins creditor protection, seeks buyout OK TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Wireless telecom company Mobilicity, one of the smallest players in the Canadian market, said it won creditor protection from an Ontario court on Monday as it seeks... Dot Earth Blog Climate Panels Fifth Report Clarifies Humanitys Choices The pace of global warming beyond 2050 is ours to choose, a new climate report says. iOS 7 What you need to know Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares fall as U.S. government shutdown looms * U.S. equity market still on track for positive September Baseball in a Different Light The team photographer for the Atlanta Braves, Pouya Dianat, captured dreamlike images of Americas pastime in August and September using infrared cameras. Sudan arrests 700 people in week of deadly anti-government unrest KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Seven hundred people have been arrested during a week of the worst unrest in central Sudan in years, the government said on Monday, as protests continued against President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. EPA to be hit hard in shutdown, could delay renewable fuel standard Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take one of the biggest hits of any federal agency if the government shuts down this week, operating with under 7 percent of its employees, according to guidance issued by the agency. Currents | Lighting Soaked, Not Welded OverNight lamps are made of stained glass panels immersed in a copper plating bath. Luxury cow horn jewelry All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones. U.S. Commerce Department would not publish data if government shuts down WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department would not publish any economic data in the event the government were to shut down, a spokeswoman for the department said on Friday. In Transit Blog Walkabout U.S. Tourism, Another Possible Casualty of the Shutdown A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors. Justice Department Poised to File Lawsuit Over Voter ID Law The Obama administration is expected to challenge North Carolinas new law requiring strict photo identification as part of an escalating effort to protect minority voters. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Life in an Iranian-Jewish community CNN's Reza Sayah profiles a community of Persian Jews in Iran. Square Feet Someday Worth Billions, but Now, They Need a Desk As tech start-ups push demand for office space in San Francisco, RocketSpace is responding with long tables, Internet access and rules against getting too big. 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. 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. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Cline Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio. Motherlode Blog Is It Going Away to College if College Is Close to Home? Many students who have a choice are factoring in the distance from home when they chose a college, and not in the hopes of getting as far away as possible. Russia launches rocket after fiery crash in July MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia successfully launched an unmanned Proton-M booster rocket on Monday, the first since the same type of rocket crashed in flames shortly after lift-off in July, the space agency said. In the Running Lhota Seeks to Persuade a Liberal City to Elect a Disciple of Goldwater Joseph J. Lhota, the Republican nominee for mayor of New York, has long combined penchants for fiscal discipline and for social laissez-faire. Dog Ziggity New Jerseys Own Hot Dogs A road trip to 10 joints shows that New York hot dogs may have nothing on these franks. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring The rise of Netflix Netflix used to mail DVDs. Now it's primed for a big night at the Emmys, as Nischelle Turner reports. 'Bad' Why can't we look away? David Bianculli says "Breaking Bad" finale and "Homeland" premier Sunday night have galvanized the attention of viewers in large part because of our modern embrace of the anti-hero. Currents | Books Looking for Beauty, Finding Soul The Inspired Home features the interiors of artists and designers who attend to the laws of nature. FOREX-Dollar skids on greater chance of U.S. government shutdown * Dollar struggles as U.S. government shutdown deadline looms Sailing-Australian club confirmed as America's Cup challengers Oct 1 (Reuters) - Australia's Hamilton Island Yacht club have been confirmed as the Challengers of Record for the next Americas' Cup regatta, organisers said on Tuesday. Nigeria hands state power assets to private buyers ABUJA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan handed ownership of the bulk of the state electricity company to private buyers on Monday, completing one of the final stages of a...

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