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News Feed Latest worldwide news Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. National Briefing | West California Minimum Wage Will Rise Calling it a matter of justice, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Wednesday that will raise Californias minimum wage to $10 an hour within three years. Administration Presses Ahead With Limits on Emissions From Power Plants The limits, to be announced Friday, are an aggressive move to bypass Congress on climate change, and a sign that the White House is not backing down from a confrontation on emissions. Why Rouhani deserves praise The thaw in U.S.-Iran relations has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum and alarmism at the other. U.S. approves first artificial pancreas system for diabetics Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial pancreas system for diabetics that reads blood sugar levels and automatically shuts off the flow of insulin. Pentagon finalizes $7.8 billion in F-35 contracts with Lockheed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday said it had finalized two contracts with Lockheed Martin Corp valued at $7.8 billion for 71 more F-35 fighter jets, citing what it called significant... City Opera Takes What Is Expected to Be a Final Bow As New York City Opera prepares for bankruptcy proceedings, its performance of Anna Nicole, on Saturday night will most likely be the last performance in the companys 70-year history. Insight In Silicon Valley start-up world, pedigree counts SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When asked to name the most notable rags-to-riches entrepreneur that his firm has funded, venture capitalist Ben Horowitz doesn't hesitate Christian Gheorghe, a Romanian... Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. Fossil fish find in China fills in evolutionary picture SYDNEY (Reuters) - An international team of scientists in China has discovered what may be the earliest known creature with a distinct face, a 419 million-year-old fish that could be a missing link in the development of vertebrates. Canucks Shut Out Rangers 5-0 Henrik Sedin scored two goals and the Vancouver Canucks blanked the New York Rangers 5-0 on Thursday night. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Vikings stir up football fever in London Minnesota Vikings help gain further ground in the NFL's sporting invasion of the British Isles. Bond funds worldwide attract $4.5 billion in latest week BofA NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in funds worldwide poured a net $4.5 billion into bond funds in the week immediately following the Federal Reserve's surprise decision to keep its bond-buying program... West Virginia Shocks No. 11 Oklahoma St. 30-21 Clint Trickett waited patiently while two others got the call this season as the starting quarterback at West Virginia. When his time finally came, the Florida State transfer came through. Even if Federers Game Wanes, His Moneymaking Potential May Not Roger Federer has long been the most popular player on the Tour, but how will his marketability fare when he is no longer an elite player? 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. 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. 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). 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. Straight Sets U.S. to Host Britain in First Round of Davis Cup The United States learned on Wednesday that it would host a first-round tie with Britain for the 2014 Davis Cup. Twitter The angriest place on the Internet? Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments. New Turmoil for Italy Amid Resignation of 5 in Berlusconis Party The resignations of five ministers set off a new crisis that could put the political and financial stability of Europe at risk. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Pentagon chief urges lawmakers to avert government shutdown ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel appealed on Saturday for lawmakers to take action to avert a government shutdown next week, saying it was "astoundingly irresponsible" to try to influence policymaking by triggering a funding crisis. Saving South Africa's rhinos South African conservationists are trying to save the country's remaining rhinos. CNN's Robyn Curnow reports. 'Rush' relives F1's death or glory days F1's wacky races run during the 1970s provided the sport with some of its most celebrated and reviled moments which are now the subject of two feature-length films released this autumn. Siege is new blow to Kenya tourism Kenya remains a safe place to visit despite an attack on a Nairobi shopping mall over the weekend in which at least 68 people, including foreigners, died, the country's tourism minister said yesterday. Bear looks for Dollywood? Black bear creates a scene in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. WBIR reports. U.N. scientists aim to pitch climate case to widest audience STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A U.N. panel of global climate scientists were set to work through Thursday night to ensure that their strongest case yet for man-made global warming would make sense to the widest possible audience. Clinton's 'Bono' impersonation Bill Clinton responds to an impersonation by Bono with one of his own. Pilots snoozed at 30,000 feet Cruising at 30,000 feet, pilots snoozed in the cockpit of a 300-passenger airliner en route to Britain last August, UK aviation authorities told CNN on Thursday. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. European cyclists race into N. Korea Adulation of N. Korean crowds reminds a cyclist of his 1976 Olympic gold finish. Fracking Here to stay? CNN's Richard Quest talks to Texas Gov. Rick Perry about the economic boom hydraulic fracturing has brought to his state. CFTC alleges $42 million ethanol futures fraud against bank NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Friday accused a Texas man of defrauding a bank of $42.4 million using ethanol futures contracts. NY gas station becomes virtual farmyard Sept. 16 - An abandoned gas station in the middle of Manhattan is now a new grazing ground for a flock of life-like sheep sculptures. Tara Cleary reports. The Week Ahead | Dance A Smorgasbord of Tasty Twirls It is 10 years since Fall for Dance burst upon the New York fall season with its eclectic programs and most important its movie-ticket prices. Garfuna culture in Belize Moonlight drum gatherings, traditional cassava bread demonstrations, parties on Settlement Day. Garifuna culture adds life to a Belize vacation. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place.

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