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News Feed Latest worldwide news Giving airline food a lift Take a look inside airline catering company Gate Gourmet's Hong Kong kitchens where they make their in-flight meals. UPDATE 4-JPMorgan's Dimon meets with U.S. Attorney General Holder Sept 26 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co CEO Jamie Dimon met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday, seeking to make sure a possible $11 billion settlement will end the bank's pain from ... Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. UK investment in the Middle East CNN's John Defterios looks at the trade ties between the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Sooners O-Line Remember Notre Dame Debacle There's really no way to sugarcoat it as far as the Oklahoma Sooners are concerned quite simply, Notre Dame's defensive line manhandled them last year. Agony in Kenya as families wait for news Days after the Westgate Mall shooting, dozens of families linger and wait, not sure whether their loved ones are dead or alive. As many as 63 people are still unaccounted for. Mourners bury Nairobi mall victim, pregnant, dying while on phone to husband Sept. 26 - As the investigation continues into the Nairobi shopping mall siege, victims are laid to rest, including a prominent radio personality who was seven months pregnant. Mana Rabiee reports. Mongolian masters of contortion CNN's Nick Glass talks with the contortionists and stars of "O," a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Disruptions Gawker Wants to Encourage More Voices Online, but With Less Yelling A site that will promote comments on Gawker Media sites wants to elevate the role of commenters while trying to keep needless vitriol at bay. 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. Wall Street breaks spell; Penney turns on a dime Sep. 26 - Summary Stocks rally for the first time in six sessions thanks to a drop in weekly jobless claims; J.C. Penney changes mind about needing extra cash; Republicans stand firm as shutdown looms; Jamie Dimon does face-to-face with DOJ. Conway G. Gittens reports. Sooners QB Bell Ready for Trip to Notre Dame For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road. Immelt says GE can succeed in China independently Jan 19 - In an interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt touts the conglomerate's success with joint ventures in China, but says GE has succeeded on its own. Researchers Build a Working Carbon Nanotube Computer The achievement was reported in the journal Nature on Wednesday. Carbon nanotubes are viewed as having the potential to extend the limits of silicon. Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) - Google Inc has overhauled its search algorithm, the foundation of the Internet's dominant search engine, to better cope with the longer, more complex queries it has been getting from Web users. 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. Irans New President Preaches Tolerance in First U.N. Appearance In a widely awaited speech, Hassan Rouhani denounced as a form of violence the Western sanctions imposed on Iran and said nuclear weapons would never be part of its future. National Briefing | Midwest Illinois Deal Would Recoup $40 Million for City The city of Dixon, which lost more than $53 million to a fraud scheme by a comptroller who was later convicted, will recoup about $40 million as part of a settlement, the mayor said Wednesday. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | hoary This word has appeared in 47 New York Times articles in the past year. RPT-Fitch European Companies Face Negative Free Cash Flow in 2013 July 15 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) RealNetworks aims for comeback with new video software SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - RealNetworks Inc, an early warhorse of the internet era that has stumbled in recent years, aims to reverse its fortunes with video software and storage services that enable people to readily share videos among different devices. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Movie Review The Paw Project, a Documentary by Jennifer Conrad Jennifer Conrad, a California veterinarian, tackles the touchy subject of declawing cats in her documentary, The Paw Project. Detroit eyes freezing pensions, probes city's dysfunction DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's emergency manager proposed freezing pension benefits for some current city workers starting in 2014 and will launch a two-month probe into the city's dysfunctional and... In the Shadow of Old Smokey, a Toxic Legacy Years after a trash incinerator stopped operating in the West Grove neighborhood in Miami, its legacy might be more ominous than soiled laundry contaminants like arsenic remain in the soil. White House urges Senate to confirm Binz as FERC chairman WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's pick for the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz, is qualified for the role and the U.S. Senate should move quickly to confirm the appointment, White House spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on Thursday. Op-Ed Contributor How Do You Say Blog in German? The editors of the German Duden dictionary added 5,000 words to the 26th edition, many of them English or of English origin. Some Germans arent happy. RPT-UPDATE 1-Australia says 47 coal-gas projects need environment assessments CANBERRA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australia's new government has ordered 47 major coal and coal seam gas projects to seek national environmental approval, including the controversial Kevin's Corner project proposed by the country's richest person Gina Rinehart. Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. 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. Obama on government shutdown Not on my watch Sept. 26 - U.S. President Barack Obama says a government shutdown is "not going to happen" during his presidency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). CANADA FX DEBT-C$ flat as U.S. budget battle takes spotlight * C$ at C$1.0313 versus US$ or 96.96 U.S. cents * U.S. government faces shutdown over budget impasse * Bond prices lower By Solarina Ho TORONTO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar held steady... Michael Jackson verdict could shake up entertainment business model LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of late pop star Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is now in the hands of a jury, and the verdict could have far-reaching implications for how the entertainment industry does business with its biggest stars. Outrage over Brazil's health care system Brazil's economy has been a source of pride but its health care system has sparked outrage. Shasta Darlington reports. Guinea braces for long-delayed parliamentary vote CONAKRY (Reuters) - Parliamentary elections in Guinea on Saturday officially cap the mineral-rich West African country's return to civilian rule after a 2008 coup, but many fear that the vote could reignite violence that killed dozens of people earlier this year. Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. Watson Calls for End to Ryder Cup Wild-Card Picks Tom Watson's first move as U.S. captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup was reducing the number of wild-card picks from four to three. Hungry City Kura in the East Village At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand. Ferrari waving the white flag? Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals. Your Money Auto Leases Entice, but Theyre Still Costly A car lease may seem like a steal, but it still costs several thousands more than buying a new car, not to mention a newish used car.

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