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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pacers Hope to Sign George Contract Before Season Paul George has no intention of leaving the Pacers. Chile to move ex-Pinochet agents to no-frills jail SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera on Thursday ordered shut a prison where 10 former agents of dictator Augusto Pinochet are serving sentences for human rights violations, a move that came amid public anger over their relative comfortable conditions. Obama on government shutdown Not on my watch Sept. 26 - U.S. President Barack Obama says a government shutdown is "not going to happen" during his presidency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). World leaders condemn terror attack at Nairobi mall Reaction to a brazen attack at Nairobi's Westgate Mall that left dozens dead and hundreds more wounded poured in Saturday from around the world, with leaders condemning the killings and pledging support to Kenya CANADA FX DEBT-C$ flat as U.S. budget battle takes spotlight * C$ at C$1.0313 versus US$ or 96.96 U.S. cents * U.S. government faces shutdown over budget impasse * Bond prices lower By Solarina Ho TORONTO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar held steady... Making luxury affordable CNN's Rosie Tomkins explores the concept of "fractional ownership" in the luxury yacht and private jet industries. Art in Review Charles Gaines Notes on Social Justice Mr. Gaines is having what amounts to a mini-survey of recent wor k at Paula Cooper Gallery right now. Its really something. On the Runway Blog At Rochas, Dessert Is Served The Rochas show was like swallowing a many-tiered cake, or a chandelier, and having the sugar crystals come through your pores. Historic venue welcomes stars Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. ArtsBeat Robert Johnsons Family Fights in Court Over Photo Rights The son of the blues guitarist Robert Johnson and more distant relatives are fighting in court over ownership of the two known photographs of him. Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. Close-Up On the Lookout for Quirky Places to Stay Meghan McEwen, a travel writer, has reviewed dozens of family-owned inns, and now has opened one of her own in Detroit. Gene Therapy With a Difference An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed in a large clinical trial recently, but the technique of counteracting mutated genes holds promise. White House urges Senate to confirm Binz as FERC chairman WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick for the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz, is qualified for the role and the U.S. Senate should move quickly to confirm the appointment, White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on Thursday. COMMODITIES-Oil up on bargain hunting; gold drops on dollar By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Oil rose on Thursday as bargain hunters entered the market following recent losses and copper edged higher supported by improving demand in top consumer China. Gold fell as a rise in the dollar and mixed U.S. economic indicators prompted investors to take profits from bullion's gains in the previous session. In crop markets, raw sugar fell from Wednesday's 4-1/2-month highs while robusta coffee hit three-year lows . Wheat rose for the Pakistan's Malala Yousufzai, 16, receives Clinton Global Citizen award Sept. 25 - Malala Yousufzai, Pakistan's teenage education crusader receives this year's Leadership in Civil Society award during this year's Clinton Global Citizens Award Dinner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Wall Street breaks spell; Penney turns on a dime Sep. 26 - Summary Stocks rally for the first time in six sessions thanks to a drop in weekly jobless claims; J.C. Penney changes mind about needing extra cash; Republicans stand firm as shutdown looms; Jamie Dimon does face-to-face with DOJ. Conway G. Gittens reports. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. DEALTALK-Rattled by Alibaba loss, Hong Kong bankers seek market reforms HONG KONG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Lauded by many for its principled stance in rejecting Alibaba Group's plans to list shares, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has left the city's financial community fuming at a lost opportunity, and re-ignited calls for market reforms. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Rochas Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. U.S. Senate aims to pass emergency spending bill on Friday WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate has scheduled a vote on Friday to pass an emergency spending bill, shortening its debate in an attempt to work out a deal with the House of Representatives before a Monday night deadline when all government funds will be exhausted. UPDATE 1-J.C. Penney starts offering of 84 million shares Sept 26 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Thursday it had begun a public offering of 84 million shares of its common stock and would use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. Fight Over Energy Finds a New Front in a Corner of Idaho The Nez Perce Indians were drawn into the national brawl over the future of energy last month when they tried to stop a load of oil-processing equipment from moving through their lands. Well Rethinking Motion Sickness Thomas Stoffregen, a kinesiologist, believes that motion sickness is connected to posture and gait, not imbalances in the inner ear. Sting debuts new music for the first time in almost a decade Sept 26 - The British singer shares tunes from his new album "The Last Ship" during a concert fundraiser. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Gareth Pugh Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. 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. New delays hit Obamacare rollout before October 1 launch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance enrollment services would not begin on October 1 as planned. Wendy Davis, of filibuster fame, to run for Texas governor AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Wendy Davis, the Texas state senator who staged a filibuster against abortion restrictions, has begun telling supporters she will run for governor against a well-financed Republican in what could be one of the top matchups in the 2014 U.S. elections. Building a World Cup Stadium in the Amazon Organizers face extraordinary hurdles, from humidity to bureaucracy, in the construction of a 42,000-seat stadium in Manaus, a city in the midst of the rain forest. "Disgustologist" digs deep into science of revulsion LONDON (Reuters) - Valerie Curtis is fascinated by faeces. And by vomit, pus, urine, maggots and putrid flesh. It is not the oozing, reeking substances themselves that play on her mind, but our response to them and what it can teach us. Opera and Classical Music Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word. Music Review Mohammed Fairouz Suites in Bargemusics Here and Now Series Bargemusics Here and Now Series offered a program of works by Mohammed Fairouz, including pieces dedicated to Egypt and addressing an event in Syria. Gunman in Afghan Army Uniform Kills Coalition Soldier Though insider attacks are down, it was the second time in a week that a person thought to be an Afghan soldier turned his weapon on foreign troops. Dual blasts in Baghdad leave 18 dead, 50 wounded A pair of explosions rocked Baghdad on Thursday, killing at least 18 people and wounding 50 others, police said. Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. MA flat so far this year, even with mammoth Verizon deal NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dealmaking around the world was basically flat over the first nine months of the year, a disappointing level given the $130 billion Verizon Communications Inc transaction that bolstered mergers and acquisition volumes in the third quarter. Sprint will 'wait and see' on BlackBerry strategy CFO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Corp is in no rush to follow the strategy of smaller rival T-Mobile US, which plans to cut back on offering BlackBerry smartphones, the chief financial officer of the No. 3 U.S. mobile operator said on Thursday. Campaign Spotlight Ads for Rosewood Hotels Hope to Convey A Sense of Place The hotel chain is highlighting experience travel tied to its lodging worldwide.

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