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News Feed Latest worldwide news City crushes United in derby David Moyes' first Manchester derby ends in crushing defeat Sunday as his United team suffers an embarrassing 4-1 loss away to English Premier League title rival City. Dot Earth Blog More on Population Growth and Planetary Prospects Sustainability scholars challenge an ecologists conclusion that Earths limits dont constrain human prospects. Fiscal gridlock may leave Iraqi translators stranded WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Thousands of Iraqis who risked their lives working for the American military and are waiting for special visas to move to the United States could remain in limbo for months because of Congress' inability to reach a budget agreement. New "walking shark" species identified off Indonesia Sept. 5 - A new species of epaulette shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halmahera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it "walked" along the sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species. Rob Muir reports. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Feds Ex-soldier hired team of hitmen A former Army sergeant is under arrest in a federal sting operation that focused on a team he allegedly supervised in international drug trafficking and planned killings, according to the U.S. attorney in Manhattan. Common Sense Investors And Fed Talk Past Each Other Investors were confused when the Federal Reserve decided not to curtail its stimulus efforts last week. Ben Bernanke became exasperated too. Budget fight goes to weekend after Senate vote Sept. 27 - The U.S. Senate voted to approve a bill that would avert a government shutdown. The bill now heads to the House where Republican leaders say they will not approve the bill. Linda So reports. Astana Journal Nostalgia Burns Bright in a City Renewed While Astana, Kazakhstans capital, is a fully contemporary city, some residents still express nostalgia for ancient traditions in sports and architecture of the 1950s. Red Bulls Could Miss 2 in Battle for No. 1 Thierry Henry and Jamison Olave are likely to miss Sundays M.L.S. game against the Sounders in Seattle. After Curfew When College Is Close to Home, What are the Boundaries? Students and parents need boundaries between comfortable and too close. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Pressure Reported in Rush to Meet Security Clearance Goals The private company USIS conducted 700,000 yearly background checks, including those of Edward Snowden and Aaron Alexis. UPDATE 2-Russneft says Glencore may swap debt for shares SOCHI/LONDON, Russia, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Commodities trader and mining giant Glencore Xstrata could become a shareholder in Russian oil firm Russneft as part of a debt restructuring, Russneft's owner said on Friday. Debt ceiling showdown creates scramble for T-bills, investors pay to lend NEW YORK (Reuters) - The impending showdown over raising the U.S. debt ceiling is creating distortions in short-term Treasury bills, and as the government pares back new debt sales some worry that... You're the Boss Blog Would You Start a Business With 401(k) Money? For many, it can be a very tempting strategy for all sorts of reasons. Economix Blog Five Years Later, Poll Finds Disapproval of Bailout Nearly 6 in 10 Americans express dissatisfaction with the governments 2008 rescue of financial institutions, and only about a third approve, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll. Obama U.N. deal on Syria chemical weapons would be enforceable WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday any United Nations deal on Syria's chemical weapons would be legally binding and enforceable. Carlos Slim increases stake in NY Times Oct 6 (Reuters) - Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who loaned the New York Times Co $250 million, has upped his stake in the company for the third time in two months. Real Madrid don't do austerity Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? Acres of hay burn in California Sept. 27 - Fire tears through acres of hay in California, causing millions of dollars in damage as firefighters work to control its burn. Katharine Jackson reports. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Carlyle invests in Dr. Dre's Beats, valuing company at more than $1 bln Sept 27 (Reuters) - Beats Electronics LLC, a maker of headphones founded by rapper Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine, will get a $500 million investment from Carlyle Group , a person familiar with the matter said, valuing the company at more than $1 billion. Economix Blog 3 Leaders on Education Reform, Continued The conclusion of a discussion with Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University; and John Engler, the head of the Business Roundtable. U.K. Utility Shares Fall After Pledge to Freeze Rates The head of Britains opposition Labour Party said that if his party won the election in 2015, it would freeze gas and electric rates for two years. Planned Parenthood sues Texas over abortion restrictions (Reuters) - Planned Parenthood, the largest U.S. abortion provider, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday challenging part of a new Texas law which the group said will dramatically reduce access to safe abortions, especially in rural areas of the huge state. T Magazine Listen Up | An L.A. Band Obsessed With Insanity, America and Women They call themselves Papa. Their first album, Tender Madness, is out next month. Check out the track If the Moon Rises, premiering exclusively here. Miss Teen USA's former classmate accused as webcam peeper LOS ANGELES, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf said on Friday it was "weird" to learn that the 19-year-old California man charged with hacking into her webcam and taking nude photos in a so-called "sextortion" case, was a high school classmate. UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. E.A. Sports Settles Lawsuit With College Athletes The settlement in the suit filed by student-athletes seeking to be paid included the Collegiate Licensing Company, and the court filing came after E.A. Sports announced it would not publish a college football video game in 2014. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. F.T.C. Votes For Inquiry Into Patent Businesses The Federal Trade Commission said it would seek information on businesses whose main purpose is to sue other companies to collect patent royalties. Rights Groups and Clinics Sue Texas Over Provisions in Its New Abortion Law The plaintiffs are seeking to block two provisions one would require doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and the other requires a different drug protocol for medical abortions. Hernandez Steals Suarez Limelight as United Beats Liverpool Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup. Backstrom Stops 33 Shots; Wild Beats Blues 3-1 Niklas Backstrom made 33 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Wednesday night in an exhibition game. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. E.A. Sports Settles Lawsuit With College Athletes The settlement in the suit filed by student-athletes seeking to be paid included the Collegiate Licensing Company, and the court filing came after E.A. Sports announced it would not publish a college football video game in 2014. A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. In Practice Enrollment to Be Delayed for Small-Business Marketplaces The Obama administration announced that the insurance marketplaces for small businesses would be fully open for enrollment a month later than it had planned. He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need.

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