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News Feed Latest worldwide news Should Chelsea have got back with an ex? Did Chelsea make the wrong move in reappointing Jose Mourinho as manager? 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. NBC Scraps Hillary Clinton Mini-Series The project drew strong opposition from Republicans, who saw it as a potential boon to Mrs. Clinton as she considers a run for president in 2016. French jobless claims fall less than first estimated in August PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - French jobless claims fell by much less than initially thought last month due to a technical glitch that caused some unemployed people to be left off the register, the labour ministry said on Monday. Ally executive to become Freddie Mac's finance chief Sept 30 (Reuters) - Government-owned mortgage giant Freddie Mac said on Monday it has named James Mackey, a top executive at Ally Financial Inc, as its chief financial officer. Temporary government funding bill clears Senate hurdle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Friday overcame Tea Party-backed roadblocks and advanced a bill that would avert a government shutdown by funding federal agencies beyond October 1. Study Sees a Higher Risk of Storms on the Horizon Rising temperatures and the atmospheric changes they spawn are most likely to generate more severe-weather days in the eastern and central parts of the nation by midcentury, scientists concluded. Sports Briefing | Tennis Venus Williams Advances Venus Williams rallied from a set down to defeat Simona Halep of Romania, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, and reach the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Navratilova vs. Cash Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova. USDA will mostly "go dark" in case of federal shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Agriculture Department will shut off its gusher of statistical reports in the event of a federal government shutdown, leaving traders and food producers in the dark about most activities in the world's largest farm exporter. T Magazine Backstage Beauty Report | Wave-Inspired Eyelids at Kenzo A bold streak of eye paint linked the beauty look to the beach-inspired collection. Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. Alcatel says wins China Mobile 4G network order PARIS (Reuters) - Alcatel-Lucent said on Monday that China Mobile Ltd had chosen its lightRadio small-cell technology for the nationwide roll-out of the world's biggest high-speed mobile broadband network. T Magazine In Fashion | Roomy Carryalls That Are Ready for Takeoff A big bag and a few classic separates are all you need for a quick weekend getaway. Historic venue welcomes stars Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. China Sends a Real Estate Mogul to Prison The banker, Gong Aiai, was sentenced to three years in prison for forging or illegally purchasing documents to buy dozens of houses. Observatory Cuckoo Finches Come Up With a New Con Scientists have discovered that the birds have another way of duping other species into raising their young laying multiple eggs in the foreign nest. Toronto selected as host of 2016 All-Star Game TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto was selected as the host of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2016 All-Star Game, marking the first time the showcase event will be held outside of the United States, the league said on Monday. UPDATE 3-Petrominerales Colombia shares surge on takeover by P.Rubiales (Adds background on national oil sector, security situation) $300 Million in Detroit Aid, but No Bailout The Obama administrations proposal for federal and private aid for Detroit, only a fraction of the billions the city owes, reflects President Obamas fiscal and political limits. Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. New Government Shutdown, New Rules In November 1995, Newt Gingrich, then speaker of the House, led an effort that resulted in a shutdown of the federal government. Now, Congressional Republicans seem ready to do the same. UPDATE 1-Unilever warns emerging markets slowdown has accelerated LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Consumer goods company Unilever warned on Monday that a slowdown in its emerging markets accelerated in the third quarter and it now expects underlying sales growth of just 3 to 3.5 percent in the period. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. For the Washington Area, a Second Lightning Strike A shutdown of much of the federal government would hurt the capital region, already hobbled by sequestration and a stalled economy. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business The Cocoa Shortage Doubts about crowdfunding. Home prices continue to rise. Explaining Googles search rankings. And George W. Bush is on Instagram. NBA stars meet Africa's best African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg. Bill Gates Control-Alt-Delete a mistake If you pressed Control-Alt-Delete to log on before reading this, Bill Gates says he's sorry. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. NBC Scraps Hillary Clinton Mini-Series The project drew strong opposition from Republicans, who saw it as a potential boon to Mrs. Clinton as she considers a run for president in 2016. ArtsBeat Minnesota Orchestra Withdraws From Two Carnegie Hall Concerts Unable to reach an agreement in a yearlong labor dispute with its musicians, the orchestra announced on Monday that it was withdrawing from two concerts scheduled for November. Breaking Bad Creator Gilligan in Deal for CBS Show, Battle Creek Vince Gilligan wrote the new series, a police drama, for CBS 10 years ago, and it will begin next fall. Tale of White Widow Fills British Press While there is no evidence that Samantha Lewthwaite was involved in the Kenya mall attack, British newspapers remain fascinated with the woman they call the white widow. BP lied about size of U.S. Gulf oil spill, lawyers tell trial NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - In the frantic days after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BP lied about how much oil was leaking from its Macondo well and took too long to cap it, plaintiffs' lawyers said on Monday at the opening of the second phase of the company's trial. The Tailgate Experience, British Style Millions of Britons follow American football, but the one thing many of them have no experience with is tailgating. Options dwindle for UK facing winter tied to tight Norway gas * UK at risk of price spike as Norway's exports are reduced Officials Struggle With Tangled Web of Financing for Somali Militants The Shabab, which claimed responsibility for the deadly mall siege in Nairobi, Kenya, makes money through illegal endeavors and even employs a team of accountants. Bangladesh network launches 3G services DHAKA (Reuters) - Grameenphone, majority owned by Norway's Telenor, on Sunday launched Bangladesh's first mobile 3G (third generation) network, aiming for national coverage by next April. CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open lower; U.S. and Rome tensions weigh Sept 30 (Reuters) - Canadian stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Monday as a potential U.S. government shutdown coupled with political tensions in Italy dragged investor sentiment lower.

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