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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Share Your City Opera Memories Tell us your favorite memories of New York City Opera, which announced on Tuesday that it will close its doors. Britney Spears gets Las Vegas show Britney Spears is about to hit the Strip. CBRE winding down Capital Partners debt fund - source Sept 30 (Reuters) - CBRE Global Investors, the investment management business of CBRE Group Inc, will wind down a $700 million real estate debt fund following the departure of certain key executives,... N.C.A.A. to Quit Selling Memorabilia Online Facing legal and public scrutiny over its business practices, the N.C.A.A. said it would stop selling player jerseys and other memorabilia through its Web site. Raikkonen set to shake Alonso? The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. 'Big brother' tech watches over Rio Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. 5 government shutdown shockers Yes, national parks and monuments will be closed and thousands of workers furloughed. But what about the panda cam? Here are some unexpected casualties of a government shutdown. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dlr, US stock futures steady; US govt shutdown seen short TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him. Cubs Fire Manager Dale Sveum After 2 Seasons Theo Epstein is proud of the talent in the Chicago Cubs' minor league system. The president of baseball operations thinks Dale Sveum is going to be a successful manager one day. Atomic Goal 800 Years of Power From Waste TerraPower, a start-up led by Bill Gates, is at work on a new kind of reactor that would be fueled by todays nuclear waste. Japan PM Abe calls for prompt debate on corporate tax cut TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that he has asked ruling parties to promptly begin deliberations on cutting the country's corporate tax rate. New "walking shark" species identified off Indonesia Sept. 5 - A new species of epaulette shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halmahera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it "walked" along the sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species. Rob Muir reports. Reuters Today U.S. government begins shutdown Oct. 1 - The U.S. government has begun a partial shutdown for the first time in 17 years, after lawmakers could not break a political stalemate. Bynes' 'great strides towards recovery' Amanda Bynes is "making great strides towards recovery" from mental illness, her parents said Monday. Bitcoin buzz grows among venture investors, despite risks NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture capitalists show no sign of shying away from investing in startups related to Bitcoin even as authorities step up their scrutiny of the virtual currency and its... UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. UPDATE 4-Ford up, GM down in subdued month for U.S. auto sales * Industry's first yr/yr sales decline in more than 2 years Recipes for Health Farfalle With Roasted Peppers, Peas, Feta and Yogurt A pasta and yogurt dish inspired by recipes from Greece and Turkey. Els Plays Down Importance of a Rare Cup Win Ernie Els has seen it all at the Presidents Cup, the highs and lows and even a tie in 2003, but the wins have been all too rare for the veteran International player. Nadal's triumphant comeback Rafael Nadal talks about scoring his second U.S. Open title. Pat Cash reports. Murray inspires hometown Open Court travels to Dunblane, Scotland to talk to the people who know Andy Murray best. Syrian hospitals operate in secret As violence in Syria continues, a medical crisis looms. CNN's Atika Shubert reports. Brookfield Property bids $5 bln for rest of Brookfield Office * Offers $19.34/shr for 49 pct of subsidiary it does not already own Iran Staggers as Sanctions Hit Economy A currency shortage, created by Western sanctions, appears worse than previously thought, increasing pressure on leaders seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal. Netanyahu in Rouhani 'wolf' jibe In a speech to the U.N. General Assembly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, of being "a wolf in sheep's clothing." Bats Live Analysis 2013 Postseason, Reds vs. Pirates Live updates and analysis of Tuesday nights win-or-go-home playoff game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. Justices Agree to Hear Raging Bull Copyright Case The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in a copyright dispute arising from the movie Raging Bull, brought by the daughter of a friend of Jake LaMotta, the boxer the film is based on. Islanders Coach Is Tough on Himself and His Team Coach Jack Capuano has used his background in various levels of professional hockey to turn his young Islanders team into a club with playoff experience. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. World Briefing | Europe German Politician Faces Plagiarism Accusations A German university is looking into allegations that Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a leading Social Democrat and a former foreign minister, plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation. Television Review Hello Ladies, Starring Stephen Merchant Stephen Merchant, best known as the writing partner of Ricky Gervais, plays a British transplant to Los Angeles in Hello Ladies on HBO. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Bynes' 'great strides towards recovery' Amanda Bynes is "making great strides towards recovery" from mental illness, her parents said Monday. Wall Street shrugs off government shutdown for now NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street took the partial shutdown of the U.S. government in stride on Tuesday, but market analysts expected investor patience to run out if it lasts more than about a week as a more worrisome battle looms in Congress over the federal debt ceiling. New jet takes on Boeing and Airbus Virgin flight for first new passenger jet series in decades. Bob Kurland, 88, Pioneer for Basketballs Big Men, Dies Kurland, a three-time all-American who was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, was known for his athleticism in an era when tall players were considered oddities. Two men plead not guilty to murder of British soldier Lee Rigby Two men accused of murdering British soldier Lee Rigby in the south London neighborhood of Woolwich in May pleaded not guilty Friday at the Old Bailey criminal court in London. Whats Also Under the Bridges A roundup of events at the Dumbo Arts festival this weekend.

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