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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Back and Forth About Narcissism A social-science journal invited Jean M. Twenge and one of her most prominent critics, Jeffrey Arnett, to debate the levels of narcissism in todays emerging adults. The "commodity supercycle" likely over Roubini Economist Nouriel Roubini says weaker growth in China and a slow recovery in advanced economies will pressure global commodities prices, ending their decade-long bull market. Samsung Elec rises 3 pct ahead of Q3 guidance as chip prices firm up SEOUL, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Shares in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd rose more than 3 percent late on Wednesday ahead of its third-quarter earnings guidance due out on Friday, as investors took heart from... No Seat at Table for Soccer Players Union Theo Van Seggelen, the general secretary of FIFPro, said a shift of date to a winter World Cup in 2022 would raise a host of potential concerns for his group. In Practice Federal Data Reveals Variety of Health Care Plans The federal government released data late Tuesday showing a wide variety of health care plans available on federally run exchanges. Catsimatidis Spent $419 for Each Vote in Primary John A. Catsimatidis, a Republican, and Anthony D. Weiner, a Democrat, were each winners in one statistic money spent for every losing primary vote. Student's police beating caught on tape The visible wounds on David Connor Castellani's head and neck are healing, but the scars remain from the night he was arrested and beaten by five Atlantic City Police officers and bitten by a police dog in an incident captured on video. Two popes get dates for sainthood Pope Francis is expected Monday to announce the timing for the canonization of two of his predecessors, John XXIII and John Paul II. Democrats say Obama rejected Republican arguments on government shutdown in meeting WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama rejected Republican entreaties to negotiate over his healthcare law on Wednesday as a condition for their agreement to approve legislation that... Shutdown, debt fight highlight Republican distance from 'big business' * Chamber lobbyist says can no longer work with 16 in House Fiscal Crisis Obama Cancels Trip to Philippines and Malaysia The White House announced on Wednesday that President Obama canceled his trip next week to the Philippines and Malaysia, citing the budget standoff embroiling Washington. Straight Sets Venus Williams Tops No. 2 Azarenka in Tokyo Venus Williams, ranked No. 63, beat No. 2 Victoria Azarenka in Tokyo on Tuesday, her first win over a player in the top two since 2009. Cup Captain Couples Says Johnson 'Fine' Despite Flu Scare Zach Johnson joined up with his United States team mates ahead of this week's Presidents Cup despite suffering from the flu for the past three days, United States captain Fred Couples said on Tuesday. Minions carry Justin Bieber up Great Wall Justin Bieber has broken one of the most sacred rules of travel -- don't use your bodyguards to carry you up the Great Wall of China. ArtsBeat Banksy Announces a Monthlong Show on the Streets of New York An stenciled image in Lower Manhattan may be the first of what the artists Web site says is to be a monthlong show on the streets of New York. 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. Mickelson Takes Great Pride in Presidents Cup Longevity Phil Mickelson has achieved plenty of success in his career but on Wednesday the five-time major winner said his status as the only golfer to play in every Presidents Cup is among those that he takes the most pride in. ArtsBeat A Poet Reckons With Her Inheritance Tess Taylor, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, talks about her new collection, The Forage House, her ancestors and race. Delayed take-off China cautious on large aircraft programme SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Oct 3 (Reuters) - China's largest domestically produced aircraft may not enter service until early next decade, a delay that gives dominant rivals Boeing Co and Airbus time to launch their upgraded single-aisle planes first. Movie Review The Network, Directed by Eva Orner Afghanistans first independent TV operation is the subject of the documentary The Network. Arizona State Ushers Out Kiffin Era at USC Breaking down The Associated Press college football poll after Week 5 of the regular season. New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Independence day penguins? For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. For China, Turkey missile deal a victory even if it doesn't happen HONG KONG (Reuters) - Turkey's $4 billion order for a Chinese missile defense system is a breakthrough for China in its bid to become a supplier of advanced weapons, even though opposition from Washington and NATO threatens to derail the deal. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. Fed policies effective even with rates at zero study SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve has been able conduct effective monetary policy even though its main policy lever, a target for short-term rates, has been jammed at zero since late... Law firms fear business will slow because of U.S. government shutdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lawyers dependant on regulatory work fear the government shutdown starting Tuesday could cause a drop-off in billable hours in the final quarter of 2013, legal experts and... Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. The Director of A.C.O.D. and His Family Discuss Divorce Stuart Zicherman, the writer-director of A.C.O.D., and his parents and sister riff on their own experience with divorce. Fantasy Football Week 5 Mining for Waiver Wire Gold With a quarter of the season done, there are still useful players sitting on waiver wires who are ripe for the taking, including Alex Smith, Danny Woodhead and Justin Blackmon. Republican Speaker Boehner says Obama refused to negotiate in White House meeting WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner emerged from White House talks on Wednesday to say that President Barack Obama again refused to negotiate with them to end a government shutdown. 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. Emmys 2013 What you need to know If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed. On Day 1, Parks Close, Workers Stay Home and Panda Cam Goes Dark Barricades and padlocks closed access to federal facilities across the country Tuesday as the vast machinery of the federal government began shutting down for the first time in nearly two decades. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Well Statins May Reduce Gum Disease Risk A new study suggests statins may have a beneficial side effect reducing gum inflammation, which is a known risk factor for plaque buildup in arteries. Well Statins May Reduce Gum Disease Risk A new study suggests statins may have a beneficial side effect reducing gum inflammation, which is a known risk factor for plaque buildup in arteries. Verdict read in court The verdict means the Jackson family will not receive up $2 billion in damages from promoter AEG. Obama health program kicks off Oct. 1 - U.S. President Barack Obama's healthcare initiative which includes online enrollment for health insurances kicks off with some glitches, heavy web traffic. Deborah Gembara reports.

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