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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. After the Floods in Colorado, a Deluge of Worry About Leaking Oil As waters recede from Colorados drilling epicenter, the sight of drowning oil wells has inflamed the debate over the environment. Dot Earth Blog Will Hurricane Lull Blunt Coastal Shifts? As the sleepy hurricane season continues, will folks relax their guard or sustain shifts in coastal norms? Deadlocked Congress takes U.S. government to brink of shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, still in partisan deadlock on Monday over Republican efforts to halt President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms, was on the verge of shutting down most of the U.S. government starting on Tuesday morning. Breakingviews Austrian Banks - Europes next problem child? Sept. 25 - Viennas lenders have seen a failed debt sale, quasi-profit warning and prospect of a bigger bailout. Breakingviews says they could become a test case for Brussels new bail-in regime Compuware-controlled Covisint's shares jump 36 percent in debut (Reuters) - Shares of Covisint Corp jumped 36 percent to $13.57 in their market debut, valuing the cloud-based supply chain software provider, at about $494 million. Cilic Is Suspended Nine Months for Doping Marin Cilic of Croatia, a former top 10 tennis player, tested positive for nikethamide, a stimulant; he can return to competition on Jan. 31. British PM Cameron says Labour's energy, tax plans will cost jobs MANCHESTER, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday that Labour party proposals for a freeze on energy prices and the cancellation of a planned cut in... RPT-FOREX-Dollar slumps as chance of U.S. gov't shutdown increases * Dollar struggles as U.S. government shutdown deadline looms Canadian wireless upstart Mobilicity files for creditor protection TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Struggling Canadian wireless telecom company Mobilicity has filed for and received creditor protection as it seeks regulatory approval for a transaction that would allow... Music Review Massive Attack V Adam Curtis, a Film and a Concert The title of Massive Attack V Adam Curtis provides the basic information of this film-concert combination but cannot capture the space and sound of the experience. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) No. 1 Alabama Blanks No. 21 Mississippi 25-0 Alabama responded to a week of soul-searching with a dominating defensive performance against Mississippi. NASA Mars rover finds no sign of methane, telltale sign of life CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has come up empty-handed in its search for methane in the planet's atmosphere, a gas that on Earth is a strong indicator of life, officials said on Thursday. China shows off 14 baby pandas Sept. 24 - Fourteen baby pandas born in a southwest China breeding centre are shown to the public for the first time. Elly Park reports. 7 swanky hostels around the world Budget-conscious travelers rejoice Hostels aren't what they used to be. Some of them have a sense of style, and they're offering options once reserved for higher-end hotels. Marcella Hazan, 1924-2013 Changed the Way Americans Cook Italian Food Even people who have never heard of Mrs. Hazan cook and shop differently because of her, and the six cookbooks she wrote. Two Higgs boson scientists tipped for Nobel prize LONDON (Reuters) - Two scientists who predicted the existence of the Higgs boson - the mysterious particle that explains why elementary matter has mass - are Thomson Reuters' top tips to win this year's Nobel prize in physics. Video purports to show man falling onto subway tracks Sept. 26 - The MBTA releases video of a man who is rescued after falling onto subway tracks. Jillian Kitchener reports. Tokyo Electric gets OK to seek restart of world's largest nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co took an initial step forward on Thursday in its plan to recover from the Fukushima nuclear disaster by winning approval from a previously reluctant local governor to apply to restart a plant in northwestern Japan. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. 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. Gods forbid India's temples guard their gold from government THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (Reuters) - India's Hindu temples are resisting divulging their gold holdings - perhaps nearly half the amount held in Fort Knox - amid mistrust of the motives of... Campaign Spotlight By the Light of the Silvery Spoon, Ads Propose Using Coffee as Creamer A Maxwell House International Caf campaign aims for a humorous, romantic effect. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. No. 14 Oklahoma Defeats No. 22 Notre Dame 35-21 Oklahoma finally found a way to beat Notre Dame again. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Dream vs. Lynx in W.N.B.A. Finals In a rematch of the 2011 W.N.B.A. finals, the Atlanta Dream will face the Minnesota Lynx for the title. Letter From Europe Exchange Programs Foster an Arab Ideal of Democracy A program that brings young people to Germany to debate how democratic systems function highlights how they want their countries to change, but according to their own values. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Singh-Sharif agree Kashmir effort Sept. 30 - Prime ministers of India and Pakistan agree to work to restore Kashmir ceasefire but no concrete deal. Paul Chapman reports. 2 plead not guilty to killing soldier Two men accused of murder in British soldier Lee Rigby's killing in May pleaded not guilty Friday at the Old Bailey criminal court in London. Balotelli Gets Three-Match Ban for Red Card Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. China's small firms see profit growth easing, costs rising ministry BEIJING (Reuters) - Most of China's small and medium companies have seen profit growth slowing this year as costs rise and financing remains tight, the official Xinhua news agency said on Monday,... California solar policy costing all utility customers report LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's non-solar homeowners are paying a growing share of maintaining the power grid under a controversial state policy, while ratepayers with solar rooftops are paying... T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Azealia Banks and Katie Couric Azealia Banks and Katie Couric discuss the new Mini Cooper, Louis Vuitton luggage, Alice Waterss new cookbook and more. The Week Ahead | Television Humans at Helm Is Any Flight Safe? Cellphone videos and such have made images of airplane calamities fairly familiar, but often they are seen only as scary snippets on the news. Miss Philippines crowned Miss World A new Miss World was crowned Saturday, and though she competed as Miss Philippines, she hails from the United States. Russian court order activists held over Arctic oil protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian court ordered 20 Greenpeace activists from around the world to be held in custody for two months pending further investigation over a protest against offshore oil drilling in the Arctic, drawing condemnation and a vow to appeal. Howell Comes Through the Pain to Win Dunhill Title England's David Howell ended seven years in the golfing wilderness with a sudden-death playoff victory over American Peter Uihlein in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrew's, Scotland on Sunday. WRAPUP 1-At U.N., Syria compares rebel violence to 9/11 attacks * Security Council hopes to forge statement on aid crisis

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