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News Feed Latest worldwide news Last Shutdown a Lesson Lost on Capitol Hill Even those who lived through past government shutdowns, including in 1995-96, have varied recollections, or none at all, about how and why they happened. Iranians Welcome President With Protest Protesters hurled eggs and a shoe at President Hassan Rouhani of Iran as he returned to Tehran after supporters cheered him for reaching out to President Obama. Climate change stars fade, even if risks rise STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Compared to the heady days in 2007 when U.S. climate campaigner Al Gore and the U.N.'s panel of climate scientists shared the Nobel Peace Prize, the risks of global warming may be greater but the stars preaching the message have faded. U.S. backs market scheme for aviation emissions from 2020 MONTREAL (Reuters) - The United States supports a proposed market-based system to curb carbon emissions from the global aviation sector starting in 2020, but warned that concerns over measures to lower emissions in the interim threaten to undercut the broadly supported goal, a U.S. official said. Modern Love Rallying to Keep the Game Alive We still played to win, but now we could feel joy for the other. On Pro Football No Quick-Fix Recipe for the Giants Coach Tom Coughlin realizes there are not many personnel options that will help turn around the Giants, who have been outscored by 115-54 to start the season. Movie Review Dark Touch a Horror Film by Marina de Van Dark Touch centers on a young girl, who may be the victim or instigator of the supernatural mayhem around her. BlackBerry shares sink on bid doubts, T-Mobile stops stocking its phones TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares in BlackBerry Ltd fell more than 6 percent on Wednesday on doubts about a $4.7 billion bid to take the smartphone maker private, and after a big U.S. carrier said... 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. Underwater 'Street View' of coral reefs It's like Google Street View underwater! Amazing images of coral reefs are helping scientists study climate change. George H.W. Bush Witness at Maine Same-Sex Wedding Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday. Hispanics Grow Cool to G.O.P., Poll Finds A new survey shows that Hispanics have grown negative toward the Republican Party during the immigration fight and lean liberal on social issues like gay marriage. Somali Community in U.S. Fears New Wave of Stigma After Kenya Attack People of Somali descent in Minneapolis braced for revelations that some Shabab attackers could have come from their neighborhoods. Premier League Coverage Pays Off for NBC NBC Sports Group has gone big with covering Premier League soccer games as part of a three-year deal. The viewership numbers have shown that the formula for full-blown coverage has been working. 3D painting urges Syrian peace talks Sept. 26 - A giant 3D painting in front of the United Nations headquarters calls on United States President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold peace talks on Syria. Elly Park reports. House Leaves U.S. on Brink of Shutdown The G.O.P. chose a hard line in their attack on President Obamas health care law, setting up a vote to attach a delay of the health care law to a bill that would avoid a shutdown. Fatal Arizona fire report bad communication, no negligence PRESCOTT, Arizona (Reuters) - There is no evidence of negligence or reckless behavior in the deaths of 19 elite firefighters who were battling a raging inferno in central Arizona in June, but communications problems led to confusion about their location, an investigative report released on Saturday concluded. Sports Briefing | Hockey Father of Devils Star Goalie Dies Denis Brodeur, 82, one of Canadas most successful sports photographers and the father of the Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, died on Thursday, the Devils said. Whats Also Under the Bridges A roundup of events at the Dumbo Arts festival this weekend. White House to help bankrupt Detroit demolish buildings, hire firefighters WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The White House will send a group of top officials to Detroit on Friday to offer millions in assistance for knocking down empty buildings, hiring firefighters and... Children in China rescued from trafficking ring Sept. 28 - 92 children rescued from child trafficking ring in China. Julie Noce reports. Pilots fall asleep on long-haul flight to UK paper LONDON (Reuters) - Two pilots on a British airliner on a long haul flight fell asleep in the cockpit, leaving the packed jet travelling unsupervised on autopilot, Britain's Sun newspaper reported on Thursday. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. Polish banks should be smart in buying foreign-owned rivals central bank WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish central bank governor Marek Belka said the country's banks should look for opportunities and attempt to buy local rivals owned by foreign lenders in a smart and intelligent way. Character Study A Nightly Dinner Out Thats Like Therapy At 103, Harry Rosen eats dinner every evening at a fine restaurant, always ordering fish, and often lying to fellow diners curious about his age. CANADA FX DEBT-Loonie weakens as U.S. budget woes weigh * C$ at C$1.0311 versus US$ or 96.98 U.S. cents * Worries over U.S. budget impasse keep C$ range-bound * Bond prices higher across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian... Bank of America fraud trial spotlights whistleblower awards NEW YORK (Reuters) - The former executive who blew the whistle on questionable mortgage lending at Countrywide Financial Inc could reap up to $1.6 million under a law dating from the 1980s savings-and-loan crisis. McIlroy Announces New Management Team Rory McIlroy said Friday he has ended his contract with one management company and is starting his own. Gadgetwise Playing Around With a Toy Camera Despite its cuteness, the tiny Bonzart Lit digital camera can help you make some compelling images. Bank of Ireland bond marks peripheral decoupling * Bailed-out bank attracts EUR 2.3bn of orders for seven-year bond Movie Review Metallica Through the Never, a Heavy-Metal Concert Metallica Through the Never, a 3-D concert film, shows the rockers in robust middle-age form. QA Adding the Right Amount of RAM How to upgrade the memory on a MacBook pro laptop and other OS X computers, and resizing the tiles on the Windows 8 start screen. Most powerful female politician? Frugal, discreet and boring -- just some of the ways Angela Merkel has been described by peers and in the global press. As Germans head to the polls Sunday, CNN looks at how the German chancellor became the most powerful woman in the world. Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters." On Fulton Street, Worries About Change As trendy stores move in to the Fulton Street bazaar in Downtown Brooklyn, some worry about the potential loss of the markets distinctive stores and atmosphere. Islanders Coach Is Tough on Himself and His Team Coach Jack Capuano has used his background in various levels of professional hockey to turn his young Islanders team into a club with playoff experience. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Talk Valerie Plame Is the Master of Her Own Universe The former C.I.A. officer created a younger, smarter version of herself in the spy novel Blowback. Ex-Soldier Became Contract Killer, Authorities Say Joseph Hunter and two other ex-soldiers agreed to kill an agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration and one of that agencys confidential informants for $800,000, federal prosecutors said. Bits Blog Google Alters Search to Handle More Complex Queries Google made one of the biggest ever changes to its search engine, as part of a shift away from matching keywords on Web pages to understanding the meaning of search queries.

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