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News Feed Latest worldwide news Thousands of car geeks flock to Nebraska vintage Chevy auction PIERCE, Nebraska (Reuters) - America's love affair with the automobile was on full display Saturday as thousands of people converged on a muddy field in rural Nebraska for the auction of one of the... East Roundup Rare Rushing Feat by a Princeton Quarterback Helps the Tigers Crush Georgetown Quinn Epperly became the first Princeton player in 20 years to score four times in a game, and the Tigers scored 50 points for the first time since 2000. Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him. Toronto to Host 2016 NBA All-Star Game The 2016 NBA All-Star game is coming to Toronto, and the Raptors are looking to one of the music industry's biggest stars to help revamp the franchise in time for the festivities. 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. UPDATE 1-Obama calls congressional leaders as shutdown deadline draws closer WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama placed separate calls to congressional leaders on Monday evening as a midnight deadline for a government shutdown drew closer, a White House... Wild pigs menace suburban Atlanta ATLANTA (Reuters) - Wild pigs have descended on a suburban Atlanta neighborhood where they are scaring children, making a general nuisance of themselves, and acting as they if they own the place. Thief caught green-handed by British police trap LONDON (Reuters) - A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light. As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Seeks a New Path Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors. Theater Review Tilly the Trickster Plays Off Molly Shannons Creation Tilly the Trickster, a musical for children from the Atlantic Theater Company, is inspired by Molly Shannons picture book. Cutting cyclist deaths with laser light It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Emerging-market investors get picky with Fed set to taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors bracing for the U.S. Federal Reserve to wind down its monetary stimulus have fled emerging markets in recent months, and while the impact of slow capital flows is... Lawyers for accused Colorado theater gunman want witness list CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) - Attorneys defending accused Colorado theater gunman James Holmes, who could face execution if convicted of murdering 12 moviegoers, said on Monday they need a witness list from the prosecution soon if they are to be ready to try the case early next year. Belichick Wilfork Likely Will Miss Rest of Season Vince Wilfork was pursuing a play when he planted his right foot, dropped to the ground and probably ended his season. News Analysis Despite Cries of Unfair Treatment, JPMorgan Is No Victim Some banking experts say they believe that the government is picking on JPMorgan Chase, but the bank may not be the martyr some think it is. U.S. House passes bill to regulate drug compounding WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration more authority to regulate companies that compound sterile drugs and ship them across state lines. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Analysis U.S. shutdown strategy - Many advisers keep clients in stocks The looming U.S. government shutdown has plenty of investors asking if it's time to exit the stock market or stay put. Rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." How Rose shines under pressure CNN's Alex Thomas speaks with U.S. Open Champion Justin Rose, the first Englishman to claim the title since 1970. Brazil's exchange rate at more competitive level -Mantega SAO PAULO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Brazil's exchange rate at current levels will bolster the competitiveness of local manufacturers and help exporters, Finance Minister Guido Mantega said on Monday. Nigeria college students gunned down Sept. 30 - Dozens of students shot dead by suspected Islamist militants who stormed a college in the north-east. Paul Chapman reports. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Solar innovation in Uganda Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds. Crossing the Bay of Bengal, by Sunil S. Amrith Sunil S. Amrith examines the impact of the Bay of Bengal on the diversity of the region. Pressure on Internationals to Reverse Cup Form Tiger Woods likes it just the way it is but, in the eyes of many, the Internationals simply have to start beating the United States at the Presidents Cup to give the event's future a more solid footing after this week. Titans 38, Jets 13 Tennessee Turns Smiths Giveaways Into Touchdowns Geno Smith committed four turnovers and the Titans scored touchdowns after each one, as the Jets blundered their way to another loss at LP Field in Nashville. Titans 38, Jets 13 Tennessee Turns Smiths Giveaways Into Touchdowns Geno Smith committed four turnovers and the Titans scored touchdowns after each one, as the Jets blundered their way to another loss at LP Field in Nashville. Tesla, Tata equal tough times for GM General Motors faces a future challenged by emerging car companies such as Tata abroad and innovative firms such as Tesla in the U.S., says GM Vice Chairman Stephen Girsky. Options dwindle for UK facing winter tied to tight Norway gas * UK at risk of price spike as Norway's exports are reduced Markets Slide Worldwide Amid U.S. Budget Battle On Wall Street, investors were concerned that a shutdown could make it more likely that the United States will default on its outstanding debt when it reaches its borrowing limit. Seoul shares seen weaker on U.S. shutdown scare; China data eyed SEOUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Seoul shares are expected to fall on Tuesday, as investors fret about a partial U.S. government shutdown while eyeing official Chinese factory data for signs the world's second largest economy is on a firm footing. "With Washington's political standoff seen extended, it is gradually adding pressure to the equities market, pushing away investors," said IM Investment Securities analyst Kang Hyun-gee. Wall Street fell after Democrats and Republicans failed to agre DealBook British Game Maker Behind Candy Crush Seeking I.P.O. in U.S. King, based in London, has filed for a public offering in the United States, in what investors and deal makers hope will signal a revival amid a slump in the technology sector. The Tailgate Experience, British Style Millions of Britons follow American football, but the one thing many of them have no experience with is tailgating. Fair Game Find the Loan Behind the Loans When regulators accuse financial firms of predatory lending, shouldnt they track down where these firms are getting their capital? Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. 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. 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. Nowhere to Run Public Housing Elevators Remain Crime Magnets The New York Police Department says elevator crime, in which the target is alone with the criminal, has persisted even as street crime has fallen. FACTBOX Apple ends Coke reign as top brand Sept. 30 - Coca-Colas 13-year reign as the worlds top brand is over, and its Apple taking the top spot as tech firms dominate.

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