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News Feed Latest worldwide news Where have all the hurricanes gone? Call it a meteorological mystery Forecasters warned that there would be at least six Atlantic hurricanes this season, but so far we've seen only one. Movie Review The Secret Lives of Dorks, Directed by Salom Breziner A nerd who lusts after the hottest girl in high school is reluctantly paired with another social outcast in The Secret Lives of Dorks. DealBook Longtime Madoff Accountant Is Arrested The arrest of Paul J. Konigsberg, a longtime accountant in Bernard L. Madoffs inner circle, represents a deepening of the federal criminal investigation of Mr. Madoffs multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. Fiat chairman says Chrysler IPO changes business situation MILAN, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The listing of Chrysler creates a different business situation for the Fiat group to operate in, the chairman of the Italian automaker said on Thursday. House G.O.P. Raises Stakes in Debt-Ceiling Fight With no serious negotiations in sight, a disorderly and divided Congress slipped closer to a double-barreled fiscal crisis. Jack Johnson tops Billboard 200, Lorde lands top digital song LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hawaiian folk singer Jack Johnson landed his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, while New Zealand newcomer Lorde overtook Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus to top the digital songs chart. Japanese Auto Parts Makers Fined The companies agreed to pay $740 million on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said. McCartney and Hanks hit stage for Shakespeare benefit Sept. 25 - Sir Paul McCartney joined Tom Hanks and friends for a night of Shakespeare to benefit the arts in Los Angeles. John Russell reports. Bloomberg News expected to announce major management changes -WSJ Sept 26 (Reuters) - Bloomberg LP could soon announce major changes in its news division that would reduce the number of editors reporting directly to Bloomberg News Editor in Chief Matt Winkler, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Madoff accountant charged with aiding Ponzi scheme NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former accountant for Bernard Madoff has been indicted on charges he helped the convicted swindler defraud thousands of customers in the Ponzi scheme masterminded by Madoff, nearly five years after the fraud was uncovered. Scientists set to prepare strongest warning that warming man-made OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists meet on Monday to prepare the strongest warning yet that climate change is man-made and will cause more heatwaves, droughts and floods this century unless governments take action. Canines are in the pink at doggie fashion show Sept. 23 - Dogs take to the catwalk in Buenos Aires as designer Karen Reichardt presents her latest collection of canine frocks. Elly Park reports. UPDATE 1-GE invests $515 million in Turkish energy and other projects ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - General Electric has already invested more than half of the $900 million it has earmarked for Turkey on projects ranging from energy to healthcare to locomotive production, Chief Executive Jeff Immelt said on Thursday. Candace Pert, 67, Explorer of the Brain, Dies As a Johns Hopkins graduate student, Dr. Pert helped discover a key to brain chemistry. She went on to become a neuroscientist and a major proponent of alternative medicine. Jennifer Lawrence to Star in East of Eden Remake The Hunger Games director Gary Ross plans to make two movies based on the John Steinbeck novel. Gunman Said Electronic Brain Attacks Drove Him to Violence, F.B.I. Says Aaron Alexis believed he was being controlled by extremely low frequency electromagnetic waves, said the official overseeing the investigation into the Navy Yard shootings. 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. Coming Today Hers to Lose Christine C. Quinn, once the front-runner in the New York mayoral race, lost in the Democratic primary. A film captures the campaigns final month. Watch the trailer. iOS 7 What you need to know Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today. A Nudge to Poorer Students to Aim High on Colleges Seniors with high SAT scores are receiving packets from the College Board encouraging them to apply to top colleges, part of a new outreach effort. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. Currents | Goods A Conran Steps Up Sebastian Conran designs 78 pieces of kitchenware, including a stool, for West Elm. ArtsBeat Rock the Bells Festival Cancels Remaining Shows Promoters of the Rock the Bells hip-hop festival have canceled two shows in Washington D.C. this weekend and two in New York City next weekend because of lackluster ticket sales. The Week Ahead | Dance A Smorgasbord of Tasty Twirls It is 10 years since Fall for Dance burst upon the New York fall season with its eclectic programs and most important its movie-ticket prices. Tennis star Djokovic gets engaged It's a love match for Novak Djokovic. New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports. Oops! Kids can scrub online posts James Steyer says a California law that lets children take down posts that reveal too much personal information about themselves or others is essential to protecting their privacy and futures. Apple splits its pitch Can it work? Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart. Breakingviews Sacrilege at Microsoft? Sept. 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists suggest that it may be time for Bill Gates to part ways with the $270 billion software company he founded and still chairs. Oilers Win 4th Straight, 5-3 Over Rangers Jordan Eberle had a goal and two assists, David Perron scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight preseason game, defeating the New York Rangers 5-3 Tuesday night. EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks lose post-Fed gloss, S.Africa at record high LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Emerging stocks lost the last of their post-Fed gains on Thursday, hitting eight-day lows as attention switched to a battle over the U.S. budget, though South African... Obituaries Paul Dietzel, Coach Who Led L.S.U. to Its First National Title, Dies at 89 In Louisiana States 1958 championship season, the football coach used a platoon system famous for a scrappy defensive unit known as the Chinese Bandits. Recipes for Health Balkan Eggplant and Chile Pure A delicious spread that works well with warm pita bread or toasted pita triangles. Earthquake shakes southern Peru Sept. 26 - Deaths feared after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocks the southern coast of Peru. Paul Chapman reports Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. 2 More Militant Attacks Unsettle Kenya Three people were killed in attacks on police officers near the border with Somalia. The Kenyan authorities blamed the Shabab militant group that has taken responsibility for the mall siege. Penney reported to see no need to raise cash, shares jump (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc Chief Executive Myron Ullman told investors he does not see the need to raise cash this year, CNBC reported, reversing a sharp fall in the retailer's shares.

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