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News Feed Latest worldwide news Jackson auction halted by another Jackson's possibly fake signature (Reuters) - The U.S. Marshals Service on Friday canceled an auction of assets forfeited by convicted former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr concerned that one item - a guitar signed by Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen - might be faked. 'Wild sport' meets 'strict square' Where there's wind and water in Marseille, you are likely to find "Les Mouss" -- three brothers with a passion for windsurfing, and a love for their native south of France. Obama, Iran's Rouhani hold historic phone call WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held a historic phone call on Friday, in the highest level conversation between the estranged nations in more than three decades. Penney stock plunges on share sale, lower cash forecast (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc's decision to shore up its cash reserves by issuing almost $1 billion in new shares sent its stock tumbling more than 13 percent Friday. Climate science Like 'shuffle hat'? Why it pays to keep your eye on the hat with the ball when it comes to climate science. Race to End for Breaking Bad Fans Who Got Behind Viewers are trying to catch up on old episodes of Breaking Bad through Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and other Internet services as the hit series nears its end. 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. World Briefing | Asia The Philippines Rebel Standoff Ends A deadly three-week standoff between government troops and Muslim rebels who held nearly 200 people hostage in the southern Philippines has ended with all of the captives safe. Sochi 2014 Social media fail? With 150 million tweets across 16 days, and 80,000 a minute when Usain Bolt won his 200 meters title, the London 2012 Olympics was crowned as the "first social media Games." Alonso - I'm not leaving Ferrari McLaren may want a reunion with Fernando Alonso, but the Spaniard has no intention of leaving Ferrari. De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Golfer Picks Ballplayer Husband Over L.P.G.A. Tour After four years playing on the L.P.G.A. Tour, Amanda Blumenherst has given up the road to spend time with her husband, Oakland Athletics first baseman Nate Freiman. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." In Collapse in Mumbai, Hopes Fade on Rescues After rescuing 33 people, disaster officials said that they did not expect to find any more survivors in the rubble of a five-story building that collapsed early on Friday morning. T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels. T Magazine The Daily Shoe | Studded Cowboy-Like Booties at Junya Watanabe T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick severe, studded booties from an equally tough collection. Provocative Balthus paintings focus of New York museum exhibition NEW YORK (Reuters) - French-born painter Balthus is known for his street scenes and portraits, but it is his paintings of young girls, some with erotic undercurrents, that are the focus of the first exhibition of his works in New York in 30 years. U.S. spy agency used some Americans' data to map their behavior NYT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The New York Times reported on Saturday that the National Security Agency, the main U.S. government surveillance organization, had since 2010 used data it gathered to map some Americans' "social connections that can identify their associates, their locations at certain times, their traveling companions and other personal information." Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. U.S. economic growth gauge at highest since April 2010 ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth rose to its highest in three and a half years last week, while the annualized growth rate also rose, a research group said on... New Jersey judge cannot moonlight as stand-up comic court (Reuters) - Being a judge in New Jersey is no laughing matter. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. U.S. Senate will reject new House bill to fund government -Reid WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Saturday his Democratic-led chamber was certain to kill legislation moving through the House of Representatives to delay "Obamacare" for one year and repeal a medical device tax that would be attached to a government-funding bill. UPDATE 2-Russneft says Glencore may swap debt for shares SOCHI/LONDON, Russia, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Commodities trader and mining giant Glencore Xstrata could become a shareholder in Russian oil firm Russneft as part of a debt restructuring, Russneft's... Roundup Rays and Rangers Tied as A.L. Race Nears End After Tampa Bay lost its second straight and Texas won its sixth in a row, the teams were tied for the second wild-card spot as the season headed into the final day. Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. 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. Photos China's baby panda boom Pandas displayed at China's Chengdu Panda Base REUTERS SUMMIT-Russia's roads, trains, planes frustrate business MOSCOW, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Traffic jams, potholes, snail-paced trains and flights which don't connect are top of the list of frustrations for Russia's businessmen as they try to move goods and people across nine time zones. Doggie Weight Watchers With waistlines expanding, some chubby dogs are being sent to fitness programs to get slim and trim. Golfer Picks Ballplayer Husband Over L.P.G.A. Tour After four years playing on the L.P.G.A. Tour, Amanda Blumenherst has given up the road to spend time with her husband, Oakland Athletics first baseman Nate Freiman. Kimmel My spoof sparked Kanye's rant Jimmy Kimmel explains the phone call he got from Kanye West after the TV host sparked the rapper's Twitter rant. 'Breaking Bad' secrets revealed Actor RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad" shares inside secrets and discusses details about the final episode. Race to get Obamacare online sites running goes to the wire NEW YORK, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Just days before the launch of the new U.S. state health insurance exchanges that are the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act, a nationwide push is still under way to... U.S. SEC settles fraud case against former Vitesse executives NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Friday it reached a settlement with two former Vitesse Semiconductor Corp executives accused of inflating company earnings and backdating stock option grants. Nigeria's pioneering princess Meet Princess Fifi Ejindu, a Nigerian descendent of royalty who has done pioneering work in architecture and business. UPDATE 2-Norwegian Air takes Dreamliner out of service after breakdowns OSLO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle is taking one of its brand new Dreamliners out of long-haul service and demanding that Boeing repair the plane after it suffered repeated breakdowns, the carrier said on Saturday. Emmys 2013 Kerry Washington, 'It Girl' In 1995, Kerry Washington had just launched her career.

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