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News Feed Latest worldwide news Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans. Eric Schmidt U.S. poised for growth CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Google's Eric Schmidt about why he thinks manufacturing can make a comeback in the U.S. Op-Ed Columnist Those Banana Republicans So the government is shutting down. Well, at least we now know what a clean C.R. is. GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise after U.S. shutdown; gold, Treasuries tumble * Weak Treasury bill auction sign of U.S. debt ceiling concern Merck drug triggers response in 24 percent of lung cancer patients (Reuters) - Early data from a small trial of Merck Co Inc's experimental immunotherapy cancer drug, known as MK-3475, showed that about a quarter of lung cancer patients responded to the treatment. U.S. FHA to tap $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Housing Administration said on Friday it will draw $1.7 billion in cash from the U.S. Treasury to help cover losses from troubled loans, marking the first time... Brazil judge dismisses case against Chevron, Transocean RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A Brazilian federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit against No. 2 U.S. oil company Chevron Corp after approving a negotiated settlement, a decision that closes a nearly two-year legal battle over an oil spill in November 2011. Manziel Leads No. 10 Texas AM Past Arkansas 45-33 Johnny Manziel made Texas AM feel right at home in Fayetteville. Tokyo Electric set to receive $5.9 billion financing source TOKYO (Reuters) - Creditors are set to provide $5.9 billion in financing to Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco), a person involved in the talks told Reuters on Monday, offering a lifeline to the embattled owner of the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant. Bolt to race 100 meters on major Buenos Aires avenue BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Olympic champion Usain Bolt will run a 100 meters exhibition race on a track laid down on the iconic 9 de Julio Avenue in central Buenos Aires in December, local media reported on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-U.S. Supreme Court to weigh taxability of severance pay WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider whether severance pay to workers laid off involuntarily is subject to federal payroll tax in a case the Obama... World Briefing | Europe Portuguese Voters Punish Leaders Party for Austerity Policies The Social Democratic Party, the main party in Portugals center-right coalition, suffered a heavy defeat in municipal elections over the weekend. Breakingviews Sacrilege at Microsoft? Sept. 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists suggest that it may be time for Bill Gates to part ways with the $270 billion software company he founded and still chairs. T Magazine Live Stream | Emanuel Ungaros Spring 2014 Collection at Paris Fashion Week A streaming video of the latest womens collection from Emanuel Ungaro at Paris fashion week. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Obama Discusses Government Shutdown The president was scheduled to deliver remarks from the White House. Internal Dissent Imperils Berlusconis Long Reign Atop His Party His power within his party has been unquestioned for decades, but in seeking to bring down Italys coalition government, he may encounter resistance. U.S. Treasury starts last measures to preserve borrowing authority WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday started using its last tools for pushing back the day when the government will run out of legal borrowing authority, Treasury Secretary Jack... Philippine Standoff Ends, but Fighting Goes On Sporadic clashes between soldiers and rebels continued in Zamboanga City after officials had declared an end to a three-week standoff. Watch base jumpers' mass leap Base jumpers from 20 countries took part in the KL Tower International Jump 2013. UPDATE 2-OGX misses debt payment in new setback for Batista * OGX says it is revising its capital structure (Adds information on bond, asset sales, price performance, comment, background) Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Djokovic Reaches 100th Week at No. 1 in Rankings Novak Djokovic is No. 1 in the rankings for the 100th week. Djokovic, 26, is the ninth player to reach the milestone. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Maison Martin Margiela Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Schohaja. Slightly early birth tied to lower adult achievement NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Being born just a couple of weeks early may influence a child's long-term education and job prospects, hints a new study from Finland. ArtsBeat In Performance A Yiddish Waiting for Godot Shane Baker and Nicholas Jenkins perform a scene from a Yiddish-language production of Samuel Becketts play, a co-presentation of the New Yiddish Rep and the Castillo Theater. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. U.S. Plans to Unveil New Insurance Options The Obama administration will announce on Monday new health insurance options to be offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 30 states next year. Former Madoff employees want more details on affair allegations NEW YORK (Reuters) - Five former employees of Bernard Madoff responded on Thursday to government assertions that all but one of them and Madoff were involved "in romantic and/or sexual relationships"... The U.S. power grid - at the mercy of hurricanes and hackers Superstorm Sandy caused massive power outages and, yet, nearly a year later little progress has been made to protect the system, says energy analyst and author John Licata. In his new e-book, "Lessons from Frankenstorm," Licata says the U.S. energy grid is vulnerable to both natural disasters and cyber-attack and badly in need of modernization. Sports Briefing | Soccer 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. Arielle Haves, Cliff Bayer The bride is a student at New York University School of Medicine. The groom is a managing director for the investment banking division of UBS. Station to Station, Avant-Garde Art Show, Nears End of Tour The Station to Station train has been traveling across the country laden with artists, seeking to turn places like Barstow, Calif., into temporary cultural destinations. UPDATE 1-EQT aims for 2014 listing of bathroom firm Sanitec -sources * Owner EQT abandoned sale last year (Adds quotes, details, background) ArtsBeat Iran Signals Cultural Thaw With Oscar Choice Iran selects The Past as its foreign-language Oscar nominee, something of a surprise given the subject matter. What I Love | Peter Asher An Off-Road Retreat for a 60s Pop Star Peter Asher, the 60s pop-star-turned-record-producer, filled his Manhattan home with books and decorated with lots of red. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. Snedeker's big battle Brandt Snedeker explains his rare health issue ahead of his FedEx Cup title defense. Finmeccanica, CDP heads meet as talk of Ansaldo Energia sale mounts MILAN, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The heads of Finmeccanica and state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti met on Tuesday at the office of Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letto, a spokesman for his office said on Tuesday, as speculation mounted that the defense group is stepping up efforts to sell its power unit, Ansaldo Energia. Vanska Quits Minnesota Orchestra as Labor Dispute Drags On Osmo Vanska resigned on Tuesday as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra, a day after the orchestra announced that it had canceled two concerts at Carnegie Hall.

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