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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports Briefing | Tennis Nadal on Track for No. 1 Spot Rafael Nadal, aiming to end Novak Djokovics run of 100 weeks at the top of the ATP ranking, beat Philipp Kohlschreiber, 6-4, 7-6 (3), to move into the third round of the China Open in Beijing. FIFA Official Urges Worker Protections Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan said Thursday that soccers governing body needs to support workers rights and World Cup projects in Qatar. No. 1 Alabama Rolls Past Georgia State, 45-3 The ball seldom hit the ground, regardless of which Alabama quarterback was throwing the passes. Motherlode Blog 6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Talk Money With Your Children Many parents would rather talk to their children about sex than about money, but far too few have stopped to figure out why and how to get over it. Tardy Deliveries Keep New Books Out of Teachers Hands A month into the school year, teachers in New York Citys public schools are pushing on despite missing important new materials that were ordered to match the tougher Common Core standards. DealBook UBS Brokers in Puerto Rico Create Headache for the Bank The Swiss banking giant, which manages $10 billion for the American commonwealths millionaires, began an internal investigation into the lending practices of some of its top-producing brokers. FOREX-US government impasse weighs on dollar, euro eyes 2013 peak * Euro holds firm, not far from this year's peak of $1.3711 Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast after disrupting U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico. Today's Economist A Health Care Fight That Punishes Federal Workers The Affordable Care Act was not intended to deny a employer contribution to Congressional employees health coverage, and accusations that Congress is acting hypocritically in sponsoring such coverage are unfounded, an economist writes. Can Presidents Cup survive? Tiger Woods and others on whether U.S. domination could threaten the future of Presidents Cup. The Week Ahead | Television Back to School, With New Teachers Dream School, beginning Monday night on the Sundance Channel, offers 15 Los Angeles dropouts a chance to start over by gleaning information, and not a little inspiration, from superstars. Art In Review Raymond Pettibon To Wit Incisive, hyper-verbal and frequently profane, Mr. Pettibons latest installation of drawings and collages is one of his best in years. Boehner on shutdown 'This isn't some damn game' Oct. 4 - Republicans, Democrats blame each other for the government shutdown as frustrated furloughed workers chanted "do your job do your job' outside of Congress. Deborah Gembara reports. Worries grow over Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. PRESS DIGEST- Canada- Oct 4 Oct 4 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Dot Earth Blog Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in the New Communication Climate An exploration of the challenges and benefits that come as environmental communication moves to social networks and the Web. Tardy Deliveries Keep New Books Out of Teachers Hands A month into the school year, teachers in New York Citys public schools are pushing on despite missing important new materials that were ordered to match the tougher Common Core standards. The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Winning Lottery Numbers for Oct. 4, 2013 Lottery numbers for Oct. 4 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. U.S. shutdown drags on, House votes to pay furloughed workers Oct. 5 - House Democrats, Republicans pass a bill to retroactively pay furloughed federal workers once the government reopens, but there's no end in sight for the government shutdown. Mana Rabiee reports. Music Review Mary Foster Conklin Bashes Bourgeoisie at Metropolitan Room Life Is a Bitch, Mary Foster Conklins cabaret show devoted to Fran Landesmans words, includes some of Landesmans verses and more than a dozen of her songs. On the Runway Blog Why Fashion Films Are Usually Cartoons Fashion may be a great subject for film, but so far no one has been able to get beyond caricature. The latest example House of Versace, on Lifetime. 1 million to watch fireworks festival Expect debilitating traffic jams and crammed subways as hordes of joyous, beer-guzzling, gimbap eating, DSLR-toting visitors hit the streets of Seoul this Saturday for the city's most explosive festival of the year. Prince Harry meets and greets Australian public Oct. 5 - Britain's Prince Harry meets and greets the public after inspecting international war ships and crews in Australia's Sydney. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Oil companies wonder if North Africa is really worth it * Some U.S. companies pull out of Libya, Algeria and Egypt as risks mount Deciding Who Sees Students Data Schools across the country are looking at new online ways to integrate and analyze information about their students. But privacy advocates remain wary. Sectarian violence continues in Myanmar CNN's Paula Newton reports from Myanmar, where reports say five people have been killed in violence against Muslims. Atari founder Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer. Think Like a Doctor A Green Heart Solved Readers solve the case of a 76-year-old man who heart turned a mysterious green color. UPDATE 1-Singapore suspends trading in three stocks after prices plunge SINGAPORE, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The Singapore Exchange Ltd suspended trading in three stocks on Friday, warning the market may not be fully informed after a plunge in their share prices, with one... 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. Remarriages add complexity to dementia caregiving NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Negative relations with stepchildren can compound the burdens a wife feels while caring for her husband with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, a new study suggests. UPDATE 2-Suicide bombers target Iraq Shi'ites, killing 32 BAGHDAD, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Two suicide bombers targeted Shi'ite Muslims in Iraq on Saturday, killing at least 32 people on the eve of the anniversary of one of their imams' deaths, police and medics... Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. Some in G.O.P. Try to Pick and Choose Amid Spending Fight After defending their actions by saying they were taking aim at a major new government program, House Republicans set about reassembling the government they shut down, piece by piece. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. The quest for info on Syrian inmate A woman writes of her struggle for information about a loved one, arrested and jailed in Syria. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Theater Review The Film Society Is Revived by Keen Company In Jon Robin Baitzs Film Society, set in 1970s South Africa, a young teacher tries to stay above the political fray by burying himself in his extracurricular film club.

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