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News Feed Latest worldwide news Cell phone vs. plane the facts Can cell phones bring down planes? Are e-books really that dangerous below 10,000 feet? Can Bluetooth kill? Theater Review Not What Happened, a Next Wave Festival Play Not What Happened, by Ain Gordon, looks at how we interpret the past. UPDATE 1-eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting -ruling SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from... UPDATE 1-U.S. removes roadblock to Actavis-Warner Chilcott deal WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Federal regulators on Friday removed a roadblock to drugmaker Actavis Inc's purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc after Actavis agreed to sell all rights and assets related to three oral contraceptives and an osteoporosis treatment. Italian PM to call confidence vote as government nears collapse ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta will call a confidence vote in parliament after a showdown with center-right partners in his fragile coalition scuppered a vital package of budget measures on Friday and took his government to the brink of collapse. 'Breaking Bad' secrets revealed Actor RJ Mitte of "Breaking Bad" shares inside secrets and discusses details about the final episode. Italian pasta baron's anti-gay comment prompts boycott call ROME (Reuters) - Guido Barilla, chairman of the world's leading pasta manufacturer, prompted calls for a consumer boycott on Thursday after telling Italian radio his company would never use a gay... 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. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. UPDATE 2-U.S. swaps watchdog rushes trading approvals as shutdown looms WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. derivatives regulator has been rushing through approvals for a new untested type of trading platform before a possible government shutdown next week, the head of the agency said on Friday. Sailors go solar for healthy ozone Sept. 16 - The first solar boat parade on the 400-year-old Amsterdam canals aims to raise awareness about sustainability as the only way to survive another 400 years. Tara Cleary reports. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is taken After seeing Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Don Jon" this weekend, it wouldn't be surprising if the already lusted-after actor won new admirers. In Indonesia, a Governor at Home on the Streets As Indonesians look to their next presidential election, many are talking about a local governor who has demonstrated an unusually common touch with the people. Climate Panel Agrees on Global Warming Report Delegates to international conference will release their document on Friday after all-night negotiations. UPDATE 1-U.S. removes roadblock to Actavis-Warner Chilcott deal WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Federal regulators on Friday removed a roadblock to drugmaker Actavis Inc's purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc after Actavis agreed to sell all rights and assets related to three oral contraceptives and an osteoporosis treatment. U.S. to consider relaxing rules on using electronics in flight NEW YORK (Reuters) - Airplane passengers would be allowed broader use of mobile devices, laptops and tablets during flights, under a proposal U.S. air safety regulators are due to begin considering next week. Skin Deep New Beauty Goal Plumper Cheeks Round, plump cheeks look young. Saggy, sunken ones look old. Dermatologists now focus on increasing volume for a more youthful look. Township girl to opera diva Abbey Road Studios in London. This is where The Beatles produced some of their classic records. It's a long way from the Cape Town townships where Pumeza Matshikiza grew up, but this is where the South African soprano is recording her debut album. 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. Private bank clients urged to avoid U.S. securities GENEVA (Reuters) - Some Swiss bankers are advising clients to steer clear of U.S. securities ahead of a new law that would tax people with over $50,000 invested in stocks or bonds of U.S. companies... Louvre hit by Chinese scam First it was Chinese tourists apparently being targeted by criminal gangs in Paris. Red Bulls Henry Strikes a Pose, and Starts a Trend The postgoal celebration last week of the Red Bulls Thierry Henry has taken on a life of its own on Twitter. Inside the List Nicholas Sparks, whose Longest Ride enters the hardcover fiction list at No. 1, is receiving help promoting the book from professional bull riders. Movie Review Dark Touch a Horror Film by Marina de Van Dark Touch centers on a young girl, who may be the victim or instigator of the supernatural mayhem around her. U.S. removes roadblock to Actavis-Warner Chilcott deal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal regulators on Friday removed a roadblock to drugmaker Actavis Inc's purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc after Actavis agreed to sell all rights and assets related to three... $10 Deal for Rights to World Trade Center Name Draws Scrutiny New York State is looking into the sale of the rights to the three-word name to a nonprofit, accusing a former Port Authority official of leading the deal without proper approval. Johnson earns a shot at $10M jackpot Zach Johnson took a step nearer the $10 million end-of-season prize after claiming victory at the rain-delayed BMW Championship in Chicago Monday. Golf Capsules Peter Uihlein came within inches away from shooting the first 59 on the European Tour when his eagle putt on the last hole veered left Friday in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Gallery Strange airplane paint jobs Pandas, salmon, Hello Kitty. Our favorite and most creative airline liveries over the years. The 30-Minute Interview Robert A. Knakal Mr. Knakal is the chairman of Massey Knakal Realty Services, a commercial real estate brokerage firm in New York. He started the company in 1988 with Paul Massey, the chief executive. Lilly drug fails in breast cancer trial, shares fall (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co said it will not seek a breast cancer approval for one of its most closely watched experimental drugs after it failed to significantly delay disease progression and... American invasion damp squib for some Man Booker diehards LONDON (Reuters) - No one but the jurors can say which of six short-listed books will receive the Man Booker Prize for fiction on October 15, but one thing for certain is the Americans are coming into the competition next year and the literary world is in an uproar. World Briefing | Middle East Iraq Multiple Bomb Attacks at Markets Bombs ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens, officials said. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. N.F.L. Roundup Burleson, Lions Receiver, Is Injured in a Car Accident Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson sustained a broken arm in an auto accident early Tuesday and could miss the rest of the season. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. At South Alabama, New to Big Time, Big Aspirations Less than six years after deciding to add the sport, the Jaguars are hoping that joining the Football Bowl Subdivision Alabama will bring bowl berths and championships. Straight Sets Venus Williams Tops No. 2 Azarenka in Tokyo Venus Williams, ranked No. 63, beat No. 2 Victoria Azarenka in Tokyo on Tuesday, her first win over a player in the top two since 2009. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday.

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