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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-US Airways, American push back on Justice Dept merger lawsuit WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - US Airways and American Airlines, whose proposed merger has been stalled by U.S. government opposition, urged a court on Friday to require the Justice Department to... 'Unsafe' plane hurts Tonga tourism Latest problem with Chinese-made MA60 turboprop reignites concerns over the plane's safety. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. 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. In Transit Blog Rooms With a Burberry The Claridges, Connaught and Berkeley hotels in London will put complimentary Burberry coats in suites for guests to use during their stays. Scientists discover new legless lizard species in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California scientists have discovered four species of legless lizards hidden in unlikely habitats among central valley oil derricks, sand dunes at the end of a Los Angeles airport runway and other arid and desolate spaces. Wrecked cruise ship pulled upright In a lengthy process involving massive pulleys, cables and steel tanks, a salvage crew managed to roll the 114,000-ton Costa Concordia off the rocks where it ran aground 20 months ago. Global bank debt issuance slowest since 2009 LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Total debt issuance by banks and brokerages this year so far has reached $529.3 billion according to new Thomson Reuters data on Friday, making this the slowest period for corporate banking debt issuance since 2009. Alabama Primary Puts a Wide Spectrum of Republican Views on Display The outcome in the states First Congressional District may provide some hints on how much further the Republican lurch to the right might go. Witness for the Prosecution Dr. William B. Barr, a psychologist, has worked for the prosecution in more than 100 cases, frequently testifying that defendants have exaggerated mental impairments. Two teens attack one's mom, plan to eat her liver, cops say Two teenagers -- 13 and 14 years old -- are in custody in Spokane, Washington, and the mother of one of the teens is recuperating in a hospital after she was attacked by the boys following a pill-taking episode, authorities said. House Bill Links Health Care Law and Budget Plan Without a resolution, large swaths of the government could shut down Oct. 1, and a first-ever default on federal debt could follow weeks later. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. Well Teenagers Are Getting More Exercise and Vegetables Teenagers are exercising more, consuming less sugar and eating more fruits and vegetables, a trend that may be contributing to a leveling off of obesity rates, a new study shows. Unearned Run Gives Dodgers 1-0 Win Over Padres Adrian Gonzalez scored an unearned run and Zack Greinke combined with three relievers on a two-hitter to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Diego Padres 1-0 Sunday. Fashion Review Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Tods, Versace and MaxMara A review of Milan collections Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Tods, Versace, MaxMara. The Lede Reporter Denies Writing Article That Linked Syrian Rebels to Chemical Attack Three weeks after an obscure Internet news service claimed that Syrian rebels had admitted responsibility for the deadly chemical attack outside Damascus in August, a veteran foreign correspondent has denied writing the article. Wind PIK see-saws as refi jitters fuel conspiracy theories LONDON, Sept 20 (IFR) - Italian telecom company Wind's Payment-In-Kind bonds dropped sharply on Tuesday on concerns that the deeply subordinated notes would not be refinanced as quickly as some... "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Stenson Loses Club but Increases Lead Henrik Stenson held a four-stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour Championship, despite playing with less than a full complement of clubs. Jewelry made from ... cow horns? All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones. Jewelry made from ... cow horns? All that glitters is not gold, and not all designer jewelry is made from precious metals and gemstones. Fiat brings in U.S. car bailout adviser for Chrysler buyout MILAN/NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Italian carmaker Fiat has brought in a veteran of the 2009 U.S. autos sector bailout in a bid to break the deadlock in talks for it to buy out the minority... World's largest solar-power yacht The world's largest solar-powered boat arrives in London -- its last stop on a scientific expedition across the Atlantic researching climate change. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. No spilt milk for $1.3 billion Huishan Dairy IPO as demand robust HONG KONG (Reuters) - China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co Ltd looks set to raise all or almost all of the $1.3 billion it is seeking in its IPO, giving it muscle to build on a strong position in an... Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 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) Roundup Rays, Royals and Indians Win in A.L. Playoff Race Tampa Bay maintained its lead in the A.L. wild-card race as six Rays pitchers shut down Baltimore and delivered a blow to its sagging playoff hopes. Well Teenagers Are Getting More Exercise and Vegetables Teenagers are exercising more, consuming less sugar and eating more fruits and vegetables, a trend that may be contributing to a leveling off of obesity rates, a new study shows. 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. Currents | Gardens Changing Perspectives The Monks Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum gets a makeover by Michael Van Valkenburgh. Clinton mulls idea of White House run, aware of 'challenges' WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton acknowledges that she is wrestling with whether to run for the U.S. presidency in 2016, well aware of the "political and governmental challenges" she would face if she wins. Scores Are Killed by Suicide Bomb Attack at Historic Church in Pakistan A suicide attack on a historic church in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 78 people on Sunday, in one of the deadliest attacks on the Christian minority in Pakistan for years. Pursuits A Presidential Pub Crawl Touring East Coast spots on a presidential pub crawl makes for a history lesson that goes down easy. Professor Says He Has Solved a Mystery Over a Slaves Novel A novel praised for its dramatic depiction of Southern life in the mid-1850s became a best seller, but its tantalizing secret the authors identity may have been solved. Goldman, HSBC spat over Huishan IPO highlights Chinese squeeze on banks HONG KONG, Sept 19 (Reuters) - A recent shouting match between senior bankers involved in Hong Kong039;s second-largest IPO so far this year illustrates the competitive squeeze on banks from Chinese companies offering incentives ahead of lucrative initial public offerings. N.F.L. Roundup Costliest Super Bowl Tickets Will Become Even Pricier The price of the most expensive tickets for the Super Bowl next February will more than double, to about $2,600 apiece Gadgetwise An App to Lend an Artsy Blur to Photos The Tadaa 3D app offers some embellishments to portraits. Fed's Tarullo short-term bank funding should be top regulatory focus WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five years after Lehman Brothers collapsed, regulators' top priority should be cracking down on systemic threats posed by short-term bank funding, a U.S. Federal Reserve official said on Friday. C. Gordon Fullerton, Early Space Shuttle Pilot, Dies at 76 A pilot who tested 130 different types of aircraft for the Air Force and NASA, and flew two shuttle missions, as the commander on the Challenger and one of two pilots on the Columbia.

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