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News Feed Latest worldwide news Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Police ID baby from river Authorities confirmed the remains found in an upstate New York river were of a baby boy reported missing from Utica in June, police said Saturday. Airlines urge U.N. deal on emissions to avoid trade war (Reuters) - Airlines on Monday urged a U.N. aviation group to back a mandatory global framework to curb airline emissions, saying failure to reach a deal would revive threats of a trade war. Best, worst of Emmys red carpet What television's biggest stars chose to wear on the industry's most glamorous night. Theater Review Sonya Kelly Stars in I Can See Clearly Now at 59E59 I Can See Clearly Now is Sonya Kellys memoir of growing up extremely nearsighted. Violent end to Turkish derby A derby match between Besiktas and Galatasaray in the Turkish capital of Istanbul was abandoned on Sunday as one of Europe's most fiercely-contested football rivalries descended into violence and chaos. A Flight Ends With a Drive in Chicago A single-engine, experimental plane makes an emergency landing on the iconic Lake Shore Drive. Give Yourself 5 Stars? Online, It Might Cost You A yearlong investigation by New York regulators has resulted in the most comprehensive crackdown to date on deceptive reviews on the Internet. Your Money Adviser Deciding When to Enter a Palliative Care Unit Patients with fatal conditions who arent ready for hospice care may opt for a plan that focuses on treating symptoms and offering emotional support. Outdoors A Dream River in Iceland Stocked With Salmon The Midfjardara River in northwest Iceland required only a single-handed rod for salmon fishing. At NPR, a New Host and a Move Westward NPR officials have billed a move west as a chance for a legacy radio program, previously based in Washington, to rethink what it is and what it does. Canadian festival celebrates Africa Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years. Three space station crewmembers land after 166-day mission CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two Russian cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut left the International Space Station on Tuesday, leaving a skeleton crew to maintain the outpost until replacements arrive later this month. Following child deaths fentanyl pain patches to be relabeled (Reuters) - Companies that make fentanyl pain patches are being required to change the writing on the products so they can be seen more easily, after two more children who were accidentally exposed to the patches died. Iranian cartoon a web hit Writer Amir Soltani talks to CNN about why he created "Zahra's Paradise" and shares his view of Iran's elections. Dot Earth Blog More on Population Growth and Planetary Prospects Sustainability scholars challenge an ecologists conclusion that Earths limits dont constrain human prospects. UPDATE 1-China's Xi stamps authority on party with Bo verdict BEIJING, Sept 23 (Reuters) - With ousted senior politician Bo Xilai jailed for life, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stamped his authority on the Communist Party by effectively warning he will not tolerate dissent as he seeks to push through tough economic reforms. Pakistan Christians Demand Protection After Church Bombing The death toll from a suicide attack rose to 85 as government critics said the atrocity highlighted the failure of the state to protect minorities. BlackBerry gets a $4.7b deal Sep. 23 - Smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed to a $4.7 billion takeover by its largest shareholder, Fairfax Financial. Bobbi Rebell reports. Scientists set to prepare strongest warning that warming man-made OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists meet on Monday to prepare the strongest warning yet that climate change is man-made and will cause more heatwaves, droughts and floods this century unless governments take action. Israel's worries beyond al-Assad This week marks the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Across Israel, families build primitive structures with branches or palm fronds as roofs. They do so to remember the biblical exodus from Egypt and 40 years of exile in the Sinai Desert. It is a celebration of survival. FOREX-Dollar drops as Fed's Dudley backs Fed policy; euro slides * Euro fails to hold early gains after German election * NY Fed Dudley says central bank must push hard against threats to U.S. recovery * Euro zone PMIs improve, but German factory PMI dips * Aussie... Well What a Messy Desk Says About You It can be a good idea to clean up your desk. But not if youre looking to be creative. A wild week ahead as Senate confronts shutdown deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress begins a wild and potentially chaotic week on Monday that may or may not end with a government shutdown on October 1 but will surely do nothing to improve its low standing with American voters. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) Well What a Messy Desk Says About You It can be a good idea to clean up your desk. But not if youre looking to be creative. News Analysis Amid Economic Stress, Differing Strategies Emerge Indonesia must get used to higher interest rates, its vice president said Friday, while Indias central bank decided it needed to lower its rates. Scientists grow new stem cells in a living mouse LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have succeeded in generating new stem cells in living mice and say their success opens up possibilities for the regeneration of damaged tissue in people with conditions ranging from heart failure to spinal cord injury. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Pakistanis protest after church attack kills at least 78 Sept. 22 - Outraged over a bomb attack at a church that killed at least 78 in the northwestern part of the country, Pakistani Christians take to the streets in protest. Gavino Garay reports. Personal Health Dietary Report Card Disappoints An analysis of Americans diets from 1970 to 2010 reveals we have a way to go in cutting down on harmful fats and starches to ward off obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Are Somali jihadists recruiting in West? The massacre in Kenya is shining a new light on an old concern for Western counterterrorism officials. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Eye-tracker targets hospital navigation stress Sept. 18 - A hospital in the UK is using eye-tracking technology to improve sign placement in its corridor system. The so-called "wayfinding" tests are designed to ease the confusion and stress often caused by navigating unfamilar hospital hallways, as Jim Drury reports. After Emmys slip, 'Homeland' turns to new season to regain footing LOS ANGELES, Sept 23 (Reuters) - After Claire Danes claimed her second straight Emmy for best actress in a drama on Sunday night, she mused that her role as the brilliant bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison in "Homeland" was a "good gig" that she hopes "lasts a while." Johnny Football Leads No. 10 AM, 42-13 Over SMU Johnny Manziel accounted for 346 yards with three touchdowns in just more than a half to help No. 10 Texas AM cruise to a 42-13 win over SMU on Saturday night. The most ruthless al-Assad? He's the strongman behind the strongman Maher al-Assad. Jazz Listings for Sept. 20-26 A selected guide to jazz performances in New York. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Stars of the London Design Festival An annual showcase of contemporary design, the London Design Festival, which ended on Sunday, carpeted much of that city with exhibitions, parties and monumental constructions. Below are videos of standout goods and figures from the event.

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