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News Feed Latest worldwide news Citing shootings, Obama says must 'go back at' gun-control push WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged supporters on Saturday to "go back at it" and pursue gun-control measures after mass shootings in Washington and Chicago in the past week put the spotlight back onto the problem of gun violence in the United States. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Theater Listings for Sept. 20-26 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Johnson earns a shot at $10M jackpot Zach Johnson took a step nearer the $10 million end-of-season prize after claiming victory at the rain-delayed BMW Championship in Chicago Monday. FireEye's debut signals red hot interest in cybersecurity (Reuters) - The shares of cybersecurity company FireEye Inc leapt 80 percent in their trading debut on Friday in a sign of how red hot cybersecurity is on Wall Street at the moment, and even inspired... Theater Review In The Cure, a Working-Class Irishman Confronts His Past The Cure follows a working-class Irishman on a bender in Cork, Ireland. Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. The Learning Network Blog Does Gym Help Students Perform Better in All Their Classes? Have your physical education classes helped you do better, over all, in school? Raikkonen rejoins Ferrari Ferrari re-signs its 2007 Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen to partner Fernando Alonso on a two-year contract. Pitino, One of 12 Inductees, Recalls Great Journey Rick Pitino, who has led three teams to the Final Four, winning two N.C.A.A. championships, was among those enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Maru Asian Cuisine, in St. James Maru Asian Cuisine in St. James, which has taken over the space formerly occupied by Lotus East, serves a menu featuring Chinese and pan-Asian dishes. Dance Listings for Sept. 13-19 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. 'Unsafe' plane hurts Tonga tourism Latest problem with Chinese-made MA60 turboprop reignites concerns over the plane's safety. Why add a fifth women's major? Shane O'Donoghue looks at the creation of a fifth major tournament in the women's game. Marvin Rainwater, 88, Twangy Country Singer, Dies Mr. Rainwater was a classically trained pianist who turned to country music, then wrote and recorded the hits Gonna Find Me a Bluebird and Whole Lotta Woman. Pursuits A Presidential Pub Crawl Touring East Coast spots on a presidential pub crawl makes for a history lesson that goes down easy. On Fulton Street, Worries About Change As trendy stores move in to the Fulton Street bazaar in Downtown Brooklyn, some worry about the potential loss of the markets distinctive stores and atmosphere. Israeli Soldier Is Lured to West Bank and Killed A Palestinian man had hoped to use the soldiers body as leverage to lobby for the release of his brother from an Israeli prison, military officials said on Saturday. UPDATE 1-Mexico to revise 2014 budget after storms, death toll around 115 MEXICO CITY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Mexico's Congress will revise its proposed 2014 budget in the wake of some of the worst storm damage in decades, President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Sunday as the... Watchdog group Syria to disclose its chemical weapons Syria is expected to hand over a list of its chemical arms stockpile this weekend, a spokesman for the world's chemical weapons watchdog told CNN on Friday. Europe holds its breath as Germany votes Sept 22 - Chancellor Angela Merkel could get her third term in office in Germany's first national election since Europe's debt crisis began. Joanna Partridge reports from Berlin. Raikkonen back on the podium despite injury SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen enjoyed an unexpected podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday after racing from 13th to third despite a back injury that had threatened to prevent him driving. Movie Review Colony, a Sci-Fi Thriller With Laurence Fishburne The sci-fi thriller The Colony focuses on a struggling underground colony on a perpetually wintry Earth of the future. Massive wreck claims 100 vehicles At least 100 vehicles smashed into each other in a massive pile-up Thursday in England's southeastern county of Kent, police said, injuring six people seriously and leaving 200 others with minor injuries. Messi's turn to shine in Europe You had the feeling this would happen. After Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick in Europe, Lionel Messi matched the Portuguese by netting three goals against Ajax. You're the Boss Blog Heres What Happened When I Introduced Profit Sharing Well, for one thing, the business owner did not get the reaction he was expecting from his workers. North Korea Postpones Family Reunion Program Pyongyang abruptly postponed a humanitarian program that would have allowed hundreds of family members on both sides of the Korean Peninsula to meet for the first time since the Korean War six decades ago. Theron crusades against AIDS She may be one of Hollywood's highest-paid women but Charlize Theron is using her star power to help prevent the spread of HIV in her homeland of South Africa. Currents | Bedding Soft Rock for Your Linens Keehnan Konyhas black-and-white bedding collection, some of which looks like marble, was designed for the urban male. At TV's Emmy awards, gritty may prevail over glossy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If it was a good year for American television, Sunday's Primetime Emmy awards could make it a great year for the grittier side of the TV grid, led by a drama about a cancer-stricken chemistry teacher who cooks crystal meth. Merkel's conservatives shy of absolute majority-TV projections BERLIN, Sept 22 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are just shy of winning an absolute majority of seats in parliament, according to television projections on Sunday... Environment Groups Set for New Fight Over Drilling on U.S.-Managed Utah Land The Bureau of Land Management plans to open some of the San Rafael Swell in central Utah to oil and gas drilling. The Media Equation Wintours Reign Extends Beyond Vogue Anna Wintour has always been a big deal, but her influence within Cond Nast is now on the march in ways that are not just reshaping the magazines but the organization. CORRECTED-JC Flowers interested in buying Lloyds' TSB unit - report LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Private equity firm JC Flowers has approached Britain's Lloyds Banking Group about a bid for the TSB business that was split from the part state-owned bank earlier this... Jets Rookie Cornerback Learned All About the Bench in College The Jets top draft pick, Dee Milliner, who was pulled from Thursdays game in New England for poor play, received similar treatment as an Alabama freshman before becoming a standout. Iran's elite military warns of dangers of dealing with U.S DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard has warned of the dangers of dealing with U.S. officials, ahead of expected diplomatic contacts, underlining the internal challenges President Hassan Rouhani could face to improve ties with the West. Venezuela orders temporary takeover of toilet paper factory CARACAS (Reuters) - A Venezuelan state agency on Friday ordered the temporary takeover of a factory that produces toilet paper in what it called an effort to ensure consistent supplies after embarrassing shortages earlier this year. Sleek, Boutique and Not Crazy Expensive This 2,000-square-foot house in Sonoma County cost $360 a square foot to custom build. Dot Earth Blog The Vital Long View in Tracking Diminishing Arctic Sea Ice Sea ice around the North Pole retreated less this year than last, but the trend toward an open-water Arctic Ocean in summers remains. Election system needs an overhaul, but it's not that easy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Voters in Florida were still waiting to cast their ballots more than six hours after polls closed on Election Day, registered voters in Ohio were told they were not on voter rolls and new voter ID laws in Pennsylvania led to confusion at voting places.

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