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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Washington braces for possible government shutdown Sept. 30 - Federal employees say paying their bills, avoiding eviction are key concerns as the deadline to avert a government shutdown nears. Deborah Gembara reports. Manziel Leads No. 10 Texas AM Past Arkansas 45-33 Johnny Manziel made Texas AM feel right at home in Fayetteville. Well Rethinking Motion Sickness Thomas Stoffregen, a kinesiologist, believes that motion sickness is connected to posture and gait, not imbalances in the inner ear. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Five groups sign up for Czech 4G auction-regulator PRAGUE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Five companies signed up to take part in the Czech Republic's planned auction of radio frequencies for 4G high-speed wireless networks, the telecoms regulator's spokesman said on Monday. Jackson Release of U.S. captive in Colombia 'imminent' The release of an American held since June by Colombia's FARC rebel group is "imminent," U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Ex-NSA contractor designs 'surveillance-proof' font A designer and former NSA contractor has created four new fonts that he suggests Google won't be able to read with its current software US STOCKS-Wall St slips as gov't shutdown more likely on budget impasse * Possibility of budget deal before midnight seen as remote CNN drops Hillary Clinton documentary, director cites political pressure (Reuters) - CNN dropped plans for a documentary on Hillary Rodham Clinton as the filmmaker charged in a scathing online essay that the Democrat's camp froze him out while Republicans grumbled about meddling in the 2016 presidential race. NY-Connecticut commuter line sees half capacity Monday (Reuters) - The Metro-North Railroad expects its New Haven line to return to half capacity by Monday after a power failure last week caused delays for tens of thousands of commuters into New York... Bale meets Madrid fans Real Madrid's expensive new winger Gareth Bale met the club's dedicated fans at the Bernabeu. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. BlackRock CEO Taper now BlackRock CEO Larry Fink thinks Ben Bernanke's plan to taper Federal Reserve aid to the economy is a good one. EPA to be hit hard in shutdown, could delay renewable fuel standard (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take one of the biggest hits of any federal agency if the government shuts down this week, operating with under 7 percent of its employees, according to guidance issued by the agency. Defining and Demanding a Musicians Fair Shake in the Internet Age David Lowery, leader of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, is pressing for higher royalties for musicians. Sports Briefing | Tennis Second Seed Is Upset Kimiko Date-Krumm, 42, beat second-seeded Maria Kirilenko, 6-3, 6-1, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open in Seoul. Giants Close-Up A quick look at key moments from the Chiefs win over the Giants. Advertising Apple Passes Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand Apple, named most valuable brand by Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, is one of five technology companies among the top 10. Rihanna "right" about Phuket Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. 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. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Athletics Marathon world record tumbles Moments after crossing the line, the new marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang had just one thought on his mind -- "I can run faster". QA Exporting an iPhoto Library to Aperture How to move photos from iPhoto to Aperture, and how to update a Google Calendar invitation. Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car. 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. Ethics fight in cancer drug battle Andrea Sloan is dying of ovarian cancer. Having exhausted all standard treatment options, her doctors say her best hope now is a new class of cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors. Explorer Hiking Hut-to-Hut in the Presidential Range Soaking climbs, sweeping views and hospitable huts are all part of a trek through the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Currents | Decor Libertys Fields of Flowers The storied British company introduces its Nesfield collection of botanically inspired fabrics, wallpaper and paint. Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said. EIA chief US govt may want to mull exports of SPR crude * IEA may want to take "more contemporary view" of oil markets Oracle sailors learned flying for America's Cup comeback SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The come-from-behind victory of Larry Ellison's America's Cup team is a tale of learning how to fly a boat - and pushing the equipment, the rules and the crew to the very limit in the process. No. 2 Ducks Defeat Cal 55-16 in Driving Rain Marcus Mariota threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 2 Oregon defeated California 55-16 on Saturday night in the rain-drenched Pac-12 opener for both teams. Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans The small ear-shaped pasta provides hollows for the delicious sauce to settle into. Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports. Is 'surveillance-proof' font unhackable? A former NSA contractor creates four fonts aimed at disrupting Optical Character Recognition. Murray Leads No. 9 Georgia Past No. 6 LSU 44-41 Two out of three ain't bad. Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. World Briefing | Europe German Politician Faces Plagiarism Accusations A German university is looking into allegations that Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a leading Social Democrat and a former foreign minister, plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation.

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