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News Feed Latest worldwide news CANADA FX DEBT-Loonie strengthens but U.S. budget fears curb trade * C$ at C$1.0303 versus US$, or 97.06 U.S. cents * Worries over U.S. budget impasse keep C$ range-bound * Bond prices higher across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian... Once-Calm Area of Iraq Is Shaken by Bombings Several explosions struck Iraqs northern Kurdish region, killing at least six people and setting off chaos in the streets of the capital, Erbil. Drug 'Molly' is taking a party toll in the United States NEW YORK (Reuters) - Artist and therapy student Anna and her friends marked a birthday in New York recently with a familiar ritual They pumped up the electronic music, danced, and celebrated with a special guest called Molly. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. Cilic to fight doping ban after ITF decision Marin Cilic has announced he will appeal against the decision by the International Tennis Federation to ban him for nine months after being found guilty of a doping violation. Pentagon sees decisions on U.S. weather satellite in next months WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon is expected to reach decisions in coming months on how to meet its weather forecasting needs after the 2012 termination of a nearly $15 billion program being built by Northrop Grumman Corp, a senior official told Reuters on Thursday. Companies Admit They Fixed Prices of Car Parts The companies, all based in Japan, agreed to pay $740 million in fines on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States. Intesa Sanpaolo calls snap board meetings on CEO positionsources MILAN (Reuters) - Intesa Sanpaolo has called a snap meeting of its two boards on Sunday evening to discuss the possible ousting of Chief Executive Enrico Cucchiani, two sources close to the situation said on Sunday. Critics Notebook Revisiting Thats My Boy?? on The Dick Van Dyke Show A memorable episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1963 shows how television used a daring subject to help alter the racial landscape. John Billingham, Seeker of Extraterrestrials, Dies at 83 As a NASA official in the 1970s, Dr. Billingham helped persuade the federal government to use radio telescopes to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence. Aftermath of the Nairobi mall siege CNN's David McKenzie takes a personal look at how Kenya has been affected by the deadly mall attack in Nairobi. Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. In Practice Answers to Some Questions About Health Care Exchanges Your Money columnist Tara Siegel Bernard has answers to your questions about the new health care exchanges opening on Oct. 1. Sports Briefing | Hockey Devils Trade Right Wing to the Panthers The Panthers reacquired right wing Krys Barch in a trade with the Devils. Barch went to Florida, along with a seventh-round pick in the 2015 draft, for center Scott Timmins. James van Sweden Dies at 78; His Designs Urged Lawns to Grow Mr. van Sweden helped lead a revolt against the well-manicured lawn, creating naturalistic, colorful gardens inspired by master painters. U.S.-based taxable bond funds attract $3.3 billion Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors committed $3.3 billion to U.S.-based taxable bond funds in the week ending Sept 25 in the wake of the Federal Reserve's decision not to reduce its bond-buying program,... Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. George Michael sends his piano to US Nov. 11 - The singer bought John Lennon's old piano in 2000 for two million dollars, now he's sending it to the USA to be part of an anti-war exhibition. 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. Entrepreneur starts his version of Harvard, tuition-free SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Minerva Schools of KGI doesn't yet have accreditation, a campus or even a full faculty roster, but it is offering something even Harvard can't - four years of free tuition... Preparations underway for healthcare enrollment Sep. 27 - Starting October 1st, Americans will begin enrolling in health plans under the Affordable Care Act, and preparations are underway to help consumers make sense of the different options. Jillian Kitchener reports. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks down for week, vulnerable to further drop MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Mexican stocks fell sharply on Friday as investors cashed in on a recent rally, and after finishing lower for the week, Latin American equities could be susceptible to a more losses next week as U.S. lawmakers struggle to avert a government shutdown. Mexico's IPC stock index failed for the third time in two weeks to break past the 42,000 level, while Brazilian stocks have slumped back from their highest since May during the last two weeks. * The region's Palamon raises 210 mln euro fund as confidence in Europe picks up LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Palamon Capital Partners said on Monday its latest equity fund had attracted 210 million euros ($284 million) worth of investments in a sign of growing... Russian court order activists held over Arctic oil protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court ordered 20 Greenpeace activists from around the world to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore oil drilling in the Arctic, drawing condemnation and a vow to appeal. 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. Samsung addresses EU concerns in antitrust probe NEW YORK (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered remedies that may settle a European Union probe over whether it breached antitrust rules through its use of patent lawsuits against rival Apple Inc. 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. Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. Administration to Press Ahead With Carbon Limits The proposed rules are an aggressive move by President Obama to bypass Congress on climate change with executive actions. Sports Briefing | Tennis Zhang Wins First Title in Home Country Zhang Shuai won her first WTA singles title by beating the qualifier Vania King, 7-6 (1), 6-1, on Saturday in the final of the Guangzhou Open in China. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Kenya warning Kenyan officials were warned about the possibility of a Westgate-style attack a year before gunman stormed the Nairobi mall, sources say. DealBook Wall Street Uneasy in Face of Government Shutdown With political disagreements appearing more intractable, the battle over a shutdown and the threat of no accord on a debt limit, could rattle the markets when they reopen this week. Charles Taylor Appeals court upholds 50-year sentence An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, after he was convicted of aiding war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone. Marriott's new luxury brand CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels. Special Report The Presidents Cup Presidents Cup Is Custom-Made for Tiger Woods Tiger Woods has had a great track record both in the Presidents Cup and at the course where its being played this year. Aftermath of the Nairobi mall siege CNN's David McKenzie takes a personal look at how Kenya has been affected by the deadly mall attack in Nairobi. Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list.

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