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News Feed Latest worldwide news In Transit Blog Dogfish Head Brewery to Open an Inn The Dogfish Head Brewery plans to open a hotel called the Dogfish Inn in Lewes, Del., next year. App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7 Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel. Too cute? Hello Kitty plane in L.A. Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. Italy president reprimands Berlusconi party over resignation threat ROME (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano issued a severe rebuke on Thursday to Silvio Berlusconi and ruled out taking any action to stop his conviction for tax fraud after allies threatened to walk out of parliament over his legal problems. 1.3 tons of cocaine found on flight Venezuelan authorities on Wednesday announced additional arrests in connection with a massive shipment of cocaine in an Air France flight from Caracas that landed in Paris. "I'm not Tarzan," Pope Francis tells young crowd CAGLIARI, Sardinia (Reuters) - Pope Francis brought laughter to a crowd of young people on Sunday when he told them he was not "Tarzan" but gets his staying power during times of difficulty from his faith. Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. 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." T Magazine Accommodations | Sleeping at the Bauhaus The influential German design school has converted its studio building into a dorm-style hotel, with rooms outfitted with Marcel Breuers steel tube furniture. RLPC-Dell benefits from hot US leveraged loan market LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Dell is the latest company to benefit from the red-hot US leveraged loan market as strong investor demand allowed the computer giant to cut funding costs on the $10.6 billion financing package backing its $25 billion buyout. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. U.S. jobs report, other economic data would be delayed by shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will stop publishing much of its economic data next week if the government shuts down, including the closely watched monthly employment report, officials said on Friday. Besiktas, Galatasaray ends in violence A derby match between Besiktas and Galatasaray in Istanbul was abandoned on Sunday as one of Europe's most fiercely contested football rivalries descended into violence and chaos. Watson not a fan of Cup wildcards Tom Watson has had some great moments in Britain, winning five British Opens. He hopes for more magic at next year's Ryder Cup. Ahead of the series at Gleneagles, Watson said he wants to do away with captain's picks. GRAPHIC-Euro zone stocks the top gainer in Q3, dollar flags LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone stocks were the top investment in the third quarter, clocking up their best three-month gains since 2009 as investors bet on a cyclical upturn in the region. Sudanese police fire teargas as crowd demands Bashir resign KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Police fired teargas on Friday to disperse thousands of Sudanese demanding that President Omar Hassan al-Bashir step down, a day after clashes in which rights groups accused security forces of shooting dead at least 50 people. Iran, U.N. nuclear agency to meet again after "constructive" talks VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and the U.N. nuclear agency held "constructive" talks on Friday and made plans to meet again in one month, adding to momentum for a negotiated end to a standoff that could otherwise potentially flare into war. Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 17 Government Employees The bombing, which left more than 40 people wounded, was the second major attack in a week in the Peshawar area in northwestern Pakistan. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Postal Arbitrage Americas toilet turnaround. The biggest start-up incubator in the world. And what percent of Yelps reviews do you think are fake? Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? Senna vs. Fangio Who is the greatest? World's first 3D-printed gun The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK has acquired two models of the world's first 3D-printed gun. Movie Review Hotel Normandy, a French Rom-Com by Charles Nemes In Htel Normandy a widow is sent on a resort holiday by her girlfriends, who have also secretly arranged for a man to romance her. Sorrell Strong leadership is crucial Martin Sorrell on the Eurozone crisis and how he operates WPP, the world's leading marketing and communications group. Samsung's curved smartphone Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday. Emmys Draw 17 Million Viewers, Up From Recent Shows The audience was the largest in almost a decade and, notably, had competition from the big winner of the night, AMCs Breaking Bad. Common Sense Investors And Fed Talk Past Each Other Investors were confused when the Federal Reserve decided not to curtail its stimulus efforts last week. Ben Bernanke became exasperated too. Golf Captain's picks not for Watson The next Ryder Cup is still a year away but both captains were at Gleneagles on Tuesday. Tom Watson, at the helm for the U.S., said he would prefer to do away with wildcards. Planned Parenthood sues Texas over abortion restrictions (Reuters) - Planned Parenthood, the largest U.S. abortion provider, filed a lawsuit in federal court on Friday challenging part of a new Texas law which the group said will dramatically reduce access to safe abortions, especially in rural areas of the huge state. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. Theater Review All the Way Stars Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson Bryan Cranston is Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way, a play set immediately after President Kennedys assassination. Music Review Promoting The Last Ship at the Public Theater Sting is promoting his new album and musical, The Last Ship, in a series of concerts at the Public Theater. Analysis U.S. farm bill, a year overdue, still rolling on slow track WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. farm bill, already a year behind schedule, is on the congressional equivalent of a slow freight train - rolling from acrimony to limbo with a layover in stalemate. And Washington's disputes over the federal budget and national debt could mean further delays. State news Iraqi Consulate in Syria shelled; 1 dead An Iraqi woman was killed when "a terrorists' mortar shell" fell on the Iraqi Consulate building in Damascus on Thursday, the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency reported. 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. UPDATE 6-Penney stock plunges on share sale, lower cash forecast Sept 27 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc's decision to shore up its cash reserves by issuing almost $1 billion in new shares sent its stock tumbling more than 13 percent Friday. The 'moles' who clean the Chunnel It's approaching midnight at the bottom of the English Channel and a team of eager "tunnel moles" stands poised for a busy night's work. National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad. Belgium says finds virus in prime minister's office computers BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Belgian experts investigating the security of the government's computer network discovered a virus in the offices of Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, the government said on Friday. Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce.

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