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News Feed Latest worldwide news Congressman Proposes New Rules for Music Royalties The Free Market Royalty Act would let record companies and performing artists collect royalties when their songs are played on the radio. UPDATE 1-Shares of Santander Brasil jump on $2.7 bln dividend plan (Updates with share performance, analyst comments in paragraphs 1-5) Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Signs May Be Evident in Hindsight, but Predicting Violent Behavior Is Tough Mental health experts say that barring the rare few people who declare their intentions, picking out those who are likely to commit murder can be extremely difficult. Gaga and first YouTube awards Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Eminem will perform as part of the inaugural YouTube Music Awards on November 3, celebrating the rise of the Google-owned video service to what it calls "the world's go-to music destination." Critics Notebook Tracing City Operas Missteps and Triumphs A critic traces City Operas possible missteps including dropping staged productions for one season and relocating to Lincoln Center decades ago and some triumphs. Bankrupt California city wants deal with bond insurer by Thursday STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 1 (Reuters) - Stockton, California, hopes to have a deal with bond insurer Assured Guaranty by Thursday, but if needed the city could impose a settlement to help it exit bankruptcy, its city manager said. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals. Cher saves 'best effort' for first album in 12 years LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Few musicians are able to keep their careers alive for more than five decades, but pop diva Cher says her latest album is her "best effort ever." 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. The rise of golf's multimillionaires The PGA Tour can make instant millionaires at virtually every one of its tournaments -- but it was not always that way. It took golf pioneer Billy Casper almost 15 years to reach seven figures in the nascent days of the pro circuit. Jobs at risk throughout economy It took virtually no time at all. As soon as the government shutdown took effect at midnight, Americans of all stripes found their lives affected, and for some, their livelihoods threatened. F.D.A. Bans Three Arsenic Drugs Used in Poultry and Pig Feeds The Food and Drug Administrations announcement comes after studies revealed chickens had higher-than-normal levels of the compound, which is primarily used to prevent disease and promote animal growth. 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. Analysis Favorites? Broncos, by a Wide Margin By looking at points allowed and points scored, a better perspective on why Denver is the early favorite to win the Super Bowl. Israel accuses man of spying for Iran Israel has arrested an Iranian-born man, accusing him of spying for Tehran. Cher talks tour, Miley and leather jackets Cher sits in a director's chair in one of the many rooms of her "Architectural Digest"-worthy home, perched high above a prime stretch of Malibu beach. She's talking about her infamous "Farewell Tour," an extended global trek that ran from 2002 to 2005, and was supposed to be her swan song as a touring artist. Bats Live Analysis 2013 Postseason, Reds vs. Pirates Live updates and analysis of Tuesday nights win-or-go-home playoff game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. The Pill's link to depression still unclear NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young women using hormone-based contraceptives, including the Pill, were no more likely to be depressed than other women in a new U.S. study. You're the Boss Blog How I Hire Got Any Questions? Jay Goltz and Eilene Zimmerman, Youre the Boss bloggers, are standing by to answer them. Film confronts Indonesia's past On a traffic-choked street in Bali's capital Denpasar, Edo walks through his family's shop to an empty back room. Shooting of Louisiana pastor followed rape allegation, police say (Reuters) - A pastor shot to death last week at his church in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was accused of rape just days before by the wife of the man who was charged with his killing, authorities said on Monday. 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. Food stamp myths abound Donna Brazile wrote a column against cutting food stamps and got an avalanche of comments. She says many of them were based on misinformation and clichs. 'The system is down' Obamacare glitches go public, reasons unclear NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Blank boxes where security questions are supposed to appear. Pleas to "be patient." Error messages galore. Notices that "the system is busy right now." Web pages timing... Photos A 'cuddle' of baby pandas Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Netanyahu at U.N. Don't trust Rouhani, Iran's overtures a ruse UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed a charm offensive by Iran's new president as a ruse concocted by a "wolf in sheep's clothing," and declared that Israel was ready to stand alone to deny Tehran an atomic weapon. DealBook New York Set to Sue Wells Fargo Over Mortgages The lawsuit, expected to be filed as early as Wednesday, accuses the bank of flouting the terms of a multibillion-dollar settlement aimed at stanching foreclosure abuses. Barracuda Networks files for IPO of up to $100 million (Reuters) - Barracuda Networks, a security and data protection company, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Azealia Banks and Katie Couric Azealia Banks and Katie Couric discuss the new Mini Cooper, Louis Vuitton luggage, Alice Waterss new cookbook and more. 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... RPT-UPDATE 1-Empire State IPO prices at $13/shr, low end of range -source NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The company that owns New York City's Empire State Building skyscraper priced its initial public offering at $13 a share on Tuesday, an underwriting source said, a price on the low end of the expected range of $13 to $15 a share. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Saint Laurent Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Barbara Anastacio. George Will to Leave ABC News for Fox News Mr. Will has been contributing to ABCs Sunday political show This Week since 1981, when the host was David Brinkley. Sports Briefing | Tennis 100th Week at No. 1 for Djokovic Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the rankings for the 100th week. Djokovic, 26, is the ninth player to reach the milestone. For House Republicans, confrontation is safer than compromise WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For most Republicans in the House of Representatives, the only greater peril than shutting down the federal government would have been fighting to keep it open. India Ink Image of the Day October 1 An elderly woman during a rally in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh to observe International Day of Older Persons. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Alexander McQueen Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. Watch Wednesday's Show! October 2, 2013 Apple shares get boost on Icahn dinner with CEO Cook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Apple Inc. rose about 2 percent on Tuesday on news that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn had dinner with Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Monday and "pushed hard" for a buyback.

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