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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'Breaking Bad' finale draws series record of 10.3 mln viewers LOS ANGELES, Sept 30 (Reuters) - AMC's gritty drug drama "Breaking Bad" drew its biggest audience for the series finale on Sunday, as 10.3 million viewers tuned in to see anti-hero Walter White meet a dark and fitting end. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party official Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. Firm That Sent 42 Million Texts Settles in Spam Case Rentbro and its principals, Daniel Pessin and Jacob Engel, agreed to turn over all remaining assets and to repay up to $377,321. Philippines military frees final hostages The hostage standoff between Philippines forces and separatist rebels is over, a military spokesman said Friday. For the Washington Area, a Second Lightning Strike A shutdown of much of the federal government would hurt the capital region, already hobbled by sequestration and a stalled economy. QA Making iOS 7 More Readable Enlarging the system type on your devices, and installing software when you have no CD drive on your laptop. Hits to the Head Dont Differ With Age, Research Indicates Football players as young as 7 sustain hits comparable in magnitude to those absorbed by high school and adult players, and most of the hits are sustained in practices, not games. Kidd, Nets New Coach and Part-Owner, Sees a Brand on the Rise Jason Kidd on Tuesday held his first news conference since being hired in June and spoke about the potential challenges to come and the expectations he holds for the Nets. UPDATE 2-Obama prepares for government shutdown, hopes for deal WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday prepared Americans for what he called an "entirely preventable" government shutdown at midnight while urging Republicans in Congress to reach an 11th hour deal to avoid economic harm. Administration Presses Ahead With Limits on Emissions From Power Plants The limits, to be announced Friday, are an aggressive move to bypass Congress on climate change, and a sign that the White House is not backing down from a confrontation on emissions. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 20, led by "Prisoners," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Prisoners...........................$ 21.4 million 2 (1) Insidious Chapter 2................$ 14.5 million 3 (2) The Family..........................$ 7.0 million 4 (6) Instructions Not Included...........$ 5.7 million 5 (*) Battle of the Year..................$ Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Icardi Called Up by Argentina After Messi Injury Lionel Messi's injury has opened the international door to Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi, called up for the first time by Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella for their last two World Cup qualifiers. Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said. Artist uses robots to create art in three cities VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian artist enlisted the help of two robots on Thursday to create a work of art simultaneously in Vienna, London and Berlin in what he called a world first. Cisco CEO John Chambers' salary almost doubled Sept 30 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc Chief Executive John Chambers' total annual compensation almost doubled, the world's biggest network equipment maker said in a regulatory filing. UPDATE 2-Berlusconi faces obstacles in bid to topple government * Fitch warns political turmoil could lead to ratings cut Cuba to allow athletes abroad Ever since the Cuban Revolution more than 50 years ago, athletes on the communist island have been able to garner gold medals and glory, but not big paychecks. UPDATE 1-EU, IMF offer thumbs-up to Spanish bank reforms * Madrid yet to decide if will tap more euro zone aid for banks EU stands firm on aviation emissions position MONTREAL/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Europe cannot accept a global deal to curb the growth of aviation emissions through a markets-based scheme starting in 2020 unless it allows for regional measures to operate in the interim, its top climate change official said Friday. In Florida, the Front Lines of a High-Pitched, Bite-Size War Fears of dengue fever an outbreak occurred this summer in Floridas Martin County have given added urgency to the effort to control mosquitoes. Knicks Pick Up Woodsons Option 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. More U.S. Marines fortify Nairobi embassy security More U.S. Marines are fortifying security at the American Embassy in Nairobi following the deadly shopping mall attack there, CNN has learned. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. Powerful North Indian Politician Is Convicted of Siphoning Funds The guilty verdict for Lalu Prasad, along with scores of associates in Bihar State, is seen as a crucial moment in the fight against corruption. WRAPUP 1-Deadlocked Congress takes U.S. gov't to brink of shutdown * Time to avoid shutdown dwindles as Republicans, Democrats dig in Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. Entel to invest $400 mln to roll out 4G services in Peru -gov't LIMA, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Chilean telecommunications firm Entel will invest $400 million over a decade to roll out 4G high-speed Internet services in Peru, the government said on Monday. Beatles' protg Jackie Lomax dies British rocker Jackie Lomax, who recorded with legendary stars but whose own career always seemed a degree removed from fame, died at the age of 69 this week. U.N. tells Spain to revoke Franco-era amnesty law MADRID (Reuters) - The United Nations called on Monday for Spain to overturn a 1977 amnesty law that pardons crimes committed during the 36-year dictatorship of General Francisco Franco. Next Fed chair must not trim stimulus Kocherlakota MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Whoever takes over next year as chair of the U.S. central bank must show the world the Federal Reserve will do "whatever it takes" to boost employment and resist the... UPDATE 4-UK039;s Royal Mail privatisation subscribed in hours-sources LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Britain039;s Royal Mail privatisation garnered orders for all of the shares on offer in the space of a few hours on Friday, sources said, marking a strong start for a selloff that stands to flush up to 2 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) into government coffers. Obama says he is not resigned to government shutdown Sept. 30 - President Barack Obama says he plans to talk to congressional leaders about passing a budget, adding that the threat of U.S. debt default could have ramifications on the global economy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Itineraries Hotels Fight Comparison Shoppers With Lower, Locked Rates Repeatedly booking and canceling rooms can help a customer get a deal, but the snubbed hotels get empty rooms and no revenue. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Illinois considers tax breaks to keep ADM headquarters in state CHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co would receive tax breaks to keep its headquarters in Illinois under new legislation being considered in the state. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. Bear looks for Dollywood? Black bear creates a scene in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. WBIR reports. UPDATE 3-CNN, NBC scrap Hillary Clinton TV projects Sept 30 (Reuters) - Two television projects focused on Hillary Clinton got the axe on Monday after the programs became embroiled in partisan wrangling, including threats by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to boycott presidential debates sponsored by CNN and NBC.

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