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News Feed Latest worldwide news eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting ruling SAN FRANCISCO (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 recruiting each other's employees. Jazz Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. 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. Swift Movement Is Seen on Syria After U.N. Action The full Security Council approved a resolution to ensure Syrian compliance on chemical weapons, and the organization responsible for destroying those weapons announced a timetable that starts on Tuesday. Messi Helps Barca Set Club Record and Then Limps Off Champions Barcelona made it seven wins out of seven in La Liga, setting a club record start to a campaign, with a 2-0 victory at promoted Almeria on Saturday. Exclusive | 415 Washington Street A combination of two units at the Fairfield condominium, built on the site of a former soap warehouse, yielded this 4,000-square-foot triplex. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. Off the Charts In Republican States, More Government Jobs A look at measures of state economies, their reliance on government employment, and how those states voted. French hostage of Nigerian Islamists pleads for help in video -SITE * Francis Collomp taken in reprisal for French action in Mali Researchers predict violent response to global warming Sept. 26 - Researchers in California say climate change could spur an increase in global violence by as much as 50 percent over the next 40 years if current temperature trends continue. The UC Berkeley study links climatic shifts to historical outbreaks of violence, such as wars and riots, and says the trend is on an upward trajectory. Ben Gruber reports. Philly priest accused of raping altar boy A Philadelphia priest who narrowly escaped prosecution during a recent clergy abuse scandal that rocked the city's archdiocese has been arrested on charges that include raping an altar boy. Brazil oil company OGX gets six-month delay in debt payment RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian oil company OGX Petrleo e Gs SA won a six-month delay in a debt payment that will reduce the risk of default by the firm controlled by Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista, according to securities filings on Friday. Sooners QB Bell Ready for Trip to Notre Dame For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road. Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. State of the Art In Arrival of 2 iPhones, 3 Lessons Consider Apples two new iPhones, the 5C (budget model) and the 5S. Not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. Five injured in Alexandria clashes Sept. 28 - Five people are injured in Alexandria as pro-Mursi protesters clash with local residents. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mystery jewel cache found on glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Property Values What You Get for ... $800,000 Valley views in Massachusetts, waterfront in Washington State and downtown living in Columbus, Ohio. Guinea votes in long-delayed parliamentary election CONAKRY, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Guineans voted on Saturday in a parliamentary election to complete its transition to democracy after a 2008 military coup and end decades of political instability. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in New York; Edinburgh; Albuquerque A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. Magazine | Fiction We Like You So Much and Want to Know You Better An adaptation from The Circle, the new novel by Dave Eggers. Ballmer goes out punching at last Microsoft employee meeting SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer took his farewell bow before thousands of applauding employees on Thursday with a typically loud and emotional performance at his last companywide meeting, talking up the software giant's prospects and taking swipes at rivals. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. Photos China's baby panda boom Pandas displayed at China's Chengdu Panda Base Ex-Soldier Became Contract Killer, Authorities Say Joseph Hunter and two other ex-soldiers agreed to kill an agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration and one of that agencys confidential informants for $800,000, federal prosecutors said. Iranians Welcome President With Protest Protesters hurled eggs and a shoe at President Hassan Rouhani of Iran as he returned to Tehran after supporters cheered him for reaching out to President Obama. No. 12 Gamecocks Rally in 2nd Half, Beat UCF 28-25 Mike Davis rushed 26 times for 167 yards and three touchdowns as No. 12 South Carolina overcame an injury to its starting quarterback, four turnovers and a 10-0 halftime deficit to beat UCF 28-25 on Saturday. ArtsBeat Book Review Podcast The World After War Ian Buruma discusses Year Zero A History of 1945. Li Fung says Wal-Mart has not canceled orders; shares slide HONG KONG (Reuters) - Global exporter Li Fung Ltd said business with its major customer Wal-Mart Stores Inc is normal, but its shares still slid as much as 4.9 percent on a report that the U.S.... New Jersey judge allows same-sex marriage; state plans appeal NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New Jersey judge ordered state officials on Friday to allow same-sex couples to marry starting on October 21, saying the current civil union system unfairly deprived them of... Marriott's new luxury brand CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels. Football Chelsea draw; United in shock The battle of the managers at White Hart Lane ended up being a cordial affair as Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas shared the spoils, but it was a shocking day for Manchester United as they slumped to defeat against West Brom. Solar innovation in Uganda Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds. ANZ, Singapore's United Overseas eye Hong Kong's Wing Hang Bank - WSJ Sept 27 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank Ltd and Australia New Zealand Banking Group Ltd have shown interest in buying Hong Kong's Wing Hang Bank Ltd , the Wall Street Journal said,... Report Dozens dead in Sudan protests Clashes in Sudan between protesters and police about rising gasoline prices have left dozens dead, according to protest groups and the Sudanese government. Demonstrators have been calling for President Omer Hassan Ahmed Albashir to step down. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. Big Ticket A Hint of Europe for $13.579 Million A four-bedroom penthouse in an Upper East Side luxury condominium building, with its own elevator and a reception gallery, was the most expensive residential property sale of the week.

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