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News Feed Latest worldwide news NBA masterclass for African players African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg. Cuba to allow athletes to go pro Ever since the Cuban Revolution more than 50 years ago, athletes on the communist island have been able to garner gold medals, but not big paychecks. That will soon change. South Korea shows off new missiles designed to hit North SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea showed off on Tuesday new missiles designed to target North Korea's artillery and long-range missiles and vowed to boost deterrence against its unpredictable neighbor. A Fresh Set of Grades Measures Energy Use in Residential Buildings The Bloomberg administration issued a report card showing consumption in the citys largest residential buildings, the first time any American city publicized such data, environmental groups said. News Analysis An Uphill Climb for the Oil Giants The major producers face steady drops in profit margins as natural gas shifts the energy matrix. Shutdown shock therapy? David Gergen says Washington is on the verge of doing something terribly stupid, but it's possible doing something stupid could help us avoid doing something dangerous -- going into default. U.N. Climate Panel Endorses Ceiling on Global Emissions Top climate scientists on Friday embraced an upper limit on greenhouse gases while warning that it is likely to be exceeded within decades if efforts to curb emissions are not rapidly accelerated. Sudan Erupts in Deadly Protests as Gas Prices Rise The police and activists differed on how many Sudanese were killed in protests this week after the government lifted gasoline subsidies, raising the price of gas and other commodities. Economic View A Dearth of Investment in Young Workers The bleak job picture for young Americans doesnt bode well for their long-term careers, or for the economys future. Fair Game Why Judges Are Scowling at Banks District court judges are not generally known as flamethrowers, but some seem to be losing patience with banks in cases involving lending practices. Argentine August primary surplus rose to 912.5 mln pesos BUENOS AIRES, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Argentina's August primary budget surplus was 912.5 million pesos ($157.3 million), up from 777 million pesos in the same month last year, the country's economy... White House rejects latest Republican offer to end shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House rejected a Republican plan to reopen portions of the U.S. government on Tuesday as the first shutdown in 17 years closed landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and threw hundreds of thousands of federal employees out of work. Asia Private Equity Weekly News, Sept 30, 2013 HONG KONG, Sept 30 (Reuters) - News and developments in Asia private equity from Reuters News for the week ending Sept. 27. Seeking Tacos in Their Purest Form A quest for the kind of tacos you might find on any corner of Mexico City. Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. NBA masterclass for African players African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg. California's Berkeley campus returning to normal after electrical blast SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Power has been restored to most of the University of California, Berkeley, but some classes remained canceled a day after an underground electrical vault exploded, injuring several people and prompting a campus evacuation, school officials said on Tuesday. In Practice In Debut, Affordable Care Web Site Gets Off to Rocky Start While glitches hampered access to the Heatlhcare.gov Web site in its first day of operation, many early users liked the look. Ford up, GM down in subdued month for U.S. auto sales DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. consumer demand for new vehicles cooled slightly in September, as expected, as Ford Motor Co topped analysts' expectations, but General Motors Co fell short. Nigeria's pioneering princess Meet Princess Fifi Ejindu, a Nigerian descendent of royalty who has done pioneering work in architecture and business. Djokovic joins elite group at summit The grand slams could have gone better for Novak Djokovic this year. And he's on the verge of losing the top ranking to Rafael Nadal. But Djokovic had reason to celebrate Monday when he became the ninth man to spend 100 weeks at No. 1. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded NSA mines American Facebook profiles for connections In addition to phone records and email logs, the National Security Agency uses Facebook and other social media profiles to create maps of social connections -- including those of American citizens. Former Texas QB James Street Dies at 65 Small, tough and determined, James Street for nearly 40 years was the standard of excellence that all Texas quarterbacks were measured by. Front Burner Home Kits for Tortillas, Purple Tomatillos and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 1. Meet the new Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. In Practice Health Care Coverage Business Is Bustling at New York City Hospital New Yorks Montefiore Medical Center has extensive outreach program to help consumers choose healthcare coverage. Battle over power capacity in Texas heats up AUSTIN, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Texas regulators are struggling to attract new power plants and other resources so the state's electric supply will keep pace with its growing economy. 'Meatballs' sequel swallows up U.S., Canadian box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The sequel to "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" devoured the weekend box office competition. Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. Whats Also Under the Bridges A roundup of events at the Dumbo Arts festival this weekend. UPDATE 1-Some US industries say Wall Street commodity bets a help WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Several of America's largest enterprises including Boeing Co and United Parcel Service Inc warned the Federal Reserve on Tuesday that restricting Wall Street's trading in physical commodity markets could harm their business. Hedge funds show strong confidence in European shares LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds' negative bets on European shares have tumbled to a level not seen since before the global financial crisis began in 2007, signalling their strongest conviction... You're the Boss Blog The Myspace Alumni That Left L.A. to Start Businesses Gogobot and Mango Health emerged from the decline of Myspace but chose to locate in Silicon Valley. U.S. shutdown's impact on travelers Never mind that visit to the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Forget visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia. And that hiking adventure at Yellowstone National Park? You might want to tweak your travel plans. After Nairobi, is the West next? Evidence suggests that replicating the Nairobi and 2008 Mumbai attacks is Al-Shabaab's priority. Nektar Therapeutics pain drug for knee arthritis fails study (Reuters) - Nektar Therapeutics said its experimental drug to treat chronic pain in patients with arthritis of the knee failed to meet its main goal in a mid-stage clinical trial. The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012)

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