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News Feed Latest worldwide news Japan Sales Tax to Increase Next Year, Abe Says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said an increase to 8 percent from 5 percent, which is to be combined with stimulus measures, would help maintain confidence in Japans fiscal health. Editor's Choice Our best pictures from the last 24 hours. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Why strippers love U.N. meeting For this New York strip club, the annual U.N. meeting tends to be one of the best weekends for business. Murray's historic season likely over Andy Murray ended 77 years of heartache for British fans when he won Wimbledon. But a back injury means Murray will probably miss the rest of 2013, including the year-end championships at home. Ex-wife Docs competed to give Jackson meds Two German doctors treated Michael Jackson's insomnia with propofol 12 years before he died from an overdose of the surgical anesthetic, his former wife testified Wednesday. Well Breast-Feeding Services Lag the Law Though the Affordable Care Act require insurers to cover breast pumps and professional lactation support, many new mothers are left frustrated. Some U.S. industries say Wall Street commodity bets a help WASHINGTON (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. Brookfield Property bids $5 bln for rest of Brookfield Office * Offers $19.34/shr for 49 pct of subsidiary it does not already own 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. A 'bear-y sweet' story Abandoned stuffed animals get new looks at new homes thanks to teddy hospital. KNXV's Eric English reports. 'Dexter's' biggest kills Dexter's most significant kills '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... On the Road A Little More Legroom, Priced as an Upgrade Airlines have been busily adding fees on most aspects of flying, spurred by spectacular revenue increases, and now they are charging premiums for seating. 103 base jumpers leap off KL Tower Launching off a 300-meter-high tower platform with only seconds to pull your rip cord might sound like the act of an insane person. Are pilotless planes within reach? CNN's Ayesha Durgahee explores the future of drone-based passenger aircraft. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Thief caught green-handed by British police trap LONDON (Reuters) - A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light. Shannon Sweeney, Tyson Seely The bride is a Ph.D. candidate in planning and public policy; the groom is a financial analyst at a food manufacturer and marketer. 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. Australia shares seen under pressure from U.S., China worries MELBOURNE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares are poised to open a touch higher, but will struggle to hold on to any gains amid worries about China's economic growth and the possibility of a U.S.... Getting Started The Broker-Free Sale Selling a home without a broker has become easier because of all the real estate information online, but it still involves a lot of work. Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Jackson auction halted by another Jackson's possibly fake signature (Reuters) - The U.S. Marshals Service on Friday canceled an auction of assets forfeited by convicted former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr concerned that one item - a guitar signed by Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen - might be faked. U.S. Democrats defeat Republican measure to fund veterans WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a Republican measure on Tuesday to fund the Veterans Administration while much of the rest of the government remains closed. Knicks Pick Up Their Option on Woodson for 2014-15 The Knicks announced on Monday that they elected to pick up the option on Coach Mike Woodsons contract for the 2014-15 season. Old Atrocities, Now Official, Galvanize Afghanistan The details and names of nearly 5,000 people killed by the Afghan Communist government in 1978 and 1979 were unearthed by Dutch investigators and made public by the Netherlands national prosecutors office. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1 (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. China Is Said to Be Holding Professor Over His Activities in Japan The apparent arrest of Professor Zhu Jianrong, possibly on espionage charges, comes as relations between China and Japan have hit their lowest point in decades. Tropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic but doesn't threaten land MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the central Atlantic on Monday and was forecast to loop around over open water without threatening land, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Rescued sea lions swim to freedom Sept. 30 - Six injured sea lions rescued by a group of Peruvian activists are released back into the wild. Tara Cleary reports. Daimler group to spend $500 million on filling stations for fuel-cell cars FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Daimler and five oil and industrial gas companies will invest about 350 million euros ($500 million) on a network of hydrogen filling stations for fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Germany over the next 10 years, they said on Monday. India Ink Former Bihar Chief Minister Convicted in Fodder Scam A court on Monday convicted Lalu Prasad for his involvement in a corruption scandal that siphoned off public funds earmarked for animal husbandry. Gadgetwise Untangle Your Cords Recoil Winders help organize earbud, USB and power cords into neat, pocket-size packages. The man behind Republican roadblock One of the most prominent developers of the plan that could shut the government down is a little-known congressman who has been in office only eight months. Japanese translation glasses seen as Olympic boon for tourists Oct. 1 - Japan's biggest mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo, has developed glasses that automatically translate foreign languages. It's hoped the glasses, unveiled by the company this week, will make life easier for foreigners visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Rob Muir reports. Derrick Rose Poised to Return to Bulls Derrick Rose's long-awaited return is just about complete. Well Cooking With Miso Many people know and love miso soup. But this week Martha Rose Shulman goes beyond soup and explains how miso can be used for glazes, dips and dressings. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness.

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