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News Feed Latest worldwide news Adobe Announces Security Breach The security breach, which Adobe called a part of a sophisticated attack, allowed hackers to obtain encrypted passwords and other personal information from customers. Australian Open Announces Increase in Prize Money The Australian Open is increasing its prize money by $2.8 million to bring overall player compensation to $31 million next year. Innovation Who Made Movie Popcorn? A widows Depression-era triumph. Adobe says customer data, source code accessed in cyber attack BOSTON (Reuters) - Adobe Systems Inc said on Thursday it was the victim of sophisticated cyber attacks on its networks by hackers who accessed data belonging to millions of customers along with the source code to some of its popular software titles. What is the true value of Twitter? A look at the power of the company so far to make news and break reputations. Maggie Lake reports. Mario Montez, a Warhol Glamour Avatar, Dies at 78 Mr. Montez was considered Andy Warhols first drag superstar and became a fixture in his films. Belgium seeks answers from Britain over telecom spying BRUSSELS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Belgium has asked Britain to respond to allegations that its intelligence service hacked into the IT network of Belgian telecoms provider Belgacom. UPDATE 1-Sotheby's adopts "poison pill" after Loeb raises stake * Move comes after activist investor Loeb reveals 9.3 pct stake in co Service Academies Will Play Despite Shutdown The Navy-Air Force game will go ahead this Saturday despite the government shutdown. Nicholson Bakers Traveling Sprinkler The blocked poet from Nicholson Bakers Anthologist turns to writing music. He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need. Stop demonizing the needy LZ Granderson says a Michigan bill that requires volunteer work and drug testing for welfare recipients is a useless move pandering to myths about poor people. In Leaked Video, Egyptian Army Officers Debate How to Sway News Media In the clip of Gen. Abdul-Fattah el-Sisi and senior officers before the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi, the officers discuss pressuring the media into self-censorship. Editorial A Population Betrayed Republican-led states leave many of their poorest citizens without health insurance. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. India Ink Indian, Chinese Passports Among Least Attractive for Global Visa Waivers Indians have visa-free access to only 52 countries, which could be a reflection that they overstay in host countries. Novartis overhauls Japanese unit after drug scandal TOKYO (Reuters) - Novartis AG said on Thursday it had overhauled management operations and sanctioned key staff in Japan after a scandal involving research into its Diovan blood pressure drug in the country. World Briefing | Africa Madagascar Mob Kills 2 Europeans and Local Man Over Childs Death Members of the mob killed the three in Madagascar because they suspected them of trafficking human organs after a dead child was found on a beach, the police said Thursday. Messi testifies in tax trial Soccer star Lionel Messi and his father testify in a Barcelona court over allegations they defrauded Spanish tax authorities of more than $5 million. Witness to shooting and car chase near Capitol Oct. 3 - Witness Frank Schwing describes the dramatic car chase near the U.S. Capitol which ended in gunfire. Multimedia display (no reporter narration). Well Depression Tied to Parkinsons Risk A retrospective analysis found that depression may be an independent risk factor for Parkinsons disease. FOREX-Euro eyes 2013 peak, dollar undermined by Washington impasse * Yen near 5-week high vs dollar, little changed after BOJ White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Sketch Guy When Labeling Yourself Middle Class Can Hold You Back Investing and financial planning should be on the agenda of middle class families, not just wealthy people. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. At 20 and in the Spotlight, Whether He Likes It or Not Jordan Spieth was chosen for the United States team for the Presidents Cup after a summer that included becoming the first teenager in 82 years to win a PGA Tour event. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph R. Harbert Mr. Harbert is the president of the Eastern Region of Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. Goc, Panthers Spoil Debut of Stars' Ruff, 4-2 Marcel Goc scored two third-period goals, and the Florida Panthers spoiled Lindy Ruff's debut as Dallas coach with a 4-2 victory against the Stars in the season opener on Thursday night. FACTBOX-U.S. companies affected by government shutdown Oct 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown, now into its fourth day, is beginning to hit the factory floor as concerns grow about the economic consequences of a prolonged stalemate in Congress. Italian Senate panel recommends Berlusconi's expulsion ROME (Reuters) - An Italian Senate committee on Friday recommended that former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi be expelled from parliament after his conviction for tax fraud, paving the way for a final decision this month that could seal his political fate. Former NSA contractor designs 'surveillance-proof' font Can graphic design help protect your privacy? Sang Mun, a designer and former NSA contractor, thinks so. The Week Looking for Lincoln, and an Early Fish Fossil Recent developments in health and science news. This week A substitute for silicon in computer chips and a United Nations warning on carbon emissions. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Obama walks to sandwich shop to try to win points on budget WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden took an unusual stroll to a sandwich shop down the street from the White House on Friday, a photo opportunity designed to show their solidarity for workers laid off due to a government shutdown. UPDATE 1-Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - When Facebook Inc was preparing to go public last year, the telephones at Granite Investment Advisors rang off the hook as clients called about the social media's company's highly anticipated debut. Peter Schlessel to Lead Universals Focus Features Mr. Schlessel, of FilmDistrict, is replacing James Schamus, the chief executive who helped found the studio 12 years ago. Sebastian Vettel lauds Red Bull's hard work Sebastian Vettel has at times made his domination of Formula One look effortless, but the triple world champion insists his supremacy is the result of tireless work from his all-conquering Red Bull team. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Your Money Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage Reverse mortgages, through which people over 62 can tap home equity, are getting streamlined rules to protect both borrowers and lenders. U.S. and Israel Share a Goal in Iran Talks, but Not a Strategy The stated goal is to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but the mantra of the Israeli prime minister is distrust, dismantle and verify, while President Obama focuses on verifying the peaceful nature of the program.

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