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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tribes of Saturday Night The Dating Scene? Hip, With a Bit of Minnesota Nice In Minneapolis, a merry little band of creative friends is aware that membership may be fleeting if love calls. Last-minute drama as Afghan presidential front-runners sign up KABUL (Reuters) - Three men considered front runners in Afghanistan's presidential election staged dramatic last-minute nominations on Sunday, the start of what is expected to be a chaotic but critical race for the palace in the first democratic transfer of power. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. White House supports bill to retroactively pay federal workers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday that it would support legislation moving through the U.S. Congress that would retroactively pay federal workers who have been furloughed because of the government shutdown. National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad. Boy, 14, held in shooting deaths of two men at Oregon hunting camp (Reuters) - A 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed two men at a remote deer hunting cabin in northeastern Oregon, authorities said Thursday, before accidentally shooting himself in the leg while attempting to flee. Biker Was Playing Peacemaker When S.U.V. Hit Him, Lawyer Says The man whose back was broken during an encounter between motorcyclists and an S.U.V. was said to have been trying to defuse the situation. Tropical Storm Karen weakens to depression off U.S. Gulf coast MIAMI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Karen weakened to a depression off the U.S. Gulf coast on Saturday after earlier fears that it would reach hurricane strength prompted evacuations and disrupted energy output from the Gulf of Mexico oil patch. The Caucus Sunday Breakfast Menu, Oct. 6 Speaker John A. Boehner and Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew discuss raising the debt ceiling as the deadline approaches and Congress remains in a deadlock over the budget. Video games bring new life to old brains Oct. 4 - Researchers in California are developing video games aimed at helping older people preserve their cognitive abilities as they age. The games are designed to improve communication between different parts of the brain, boosting memory function and the ability to stay focused. Ben Gruber has more. Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. Real Estate Q A Subjects include moving from a stabilized apartment; a neighbor who ignores a small-claims court judgement; and the rights of a day to day tenant. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. Music Review Carol Wincenc and Jay Campbell Perform at Robert Miller The flutist Carol Wincenc and the cellist Jay Campbell played a spiky mix of classic Modernist and contemporary music on Wednesday as part of the New Music/New Places series. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Netanyahu Dressed Down After Appeal To Iranians In response to remarks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel made to BBC Persian, Iranians took to Twitter to inform him that they do, in fact, wear jeans and listen to Western music. Continental Europe End 13-Year Seve Trophy Wait Continental Europe won the Seve Trophy for the first time since the inaugural event in 2000 when they beat Britain and Ireland 15-13 on Sunday. Letterman to host 'Late Show' on TV through 2015 David Letterman will remain on late-night TV at least through 2015, CBS announced Friday. Billionaire Republican donor Adelson loses libel lawsuit NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire casino magnate and prominent Republican donor, has lost a $60 million libel lawsuit in which he claimed a Democratic group spread a false accusation that he had condoned prostitution in his casinos in Macau. RPT-Fitch Global Credit Growth to Pick Up in Developed World; Slowing in EMs Oct 4 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Tropical Storm Karen stationary over Gulf of Mexico Its winds no longer a major threat, a stalled Tropical Storm Karen still carried the threat of storm surge to portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Karen dissipates off U.S. Gulf Coast (Reuters) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Karen, already downgraded to a depression, have dissipated over the Gulf of Mexico, the National Weather Service said on Sunday. Jury clears promoter of liability in Michael Jackson's death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles jury cleared concert promoter AEG Live of liability on Wednesday in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Michael Jackson, in a trial that offered a glimpse into the private life and final days of the so-called King of Pop. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. Obama says "send me the vote," blames Republicans for shutdown Oct. 3 - He's calling for a straight up-or-down vote to reopen the government, blames House Republican leaders for caving to their conservative Tea Party members. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). US CLO market prepares battle against extinction * Restricted equity cashflow to impact even large managers U.S., Japan to modernize alliance to counter 21st century threats TOKYO (Reuters) - The United States and Japan agreed on Thursday to modernize their defense alliance for the first time in 16 years to address growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, global terrorism, cyber intrusions and other 21st century threats. Economix Blog The Pleasure of Crime A lawyer at the center of Ponzi scheme found a song to identify with the Eagles Life in the Fast Lane. Selling Secrets of Phone Users to Advertisers Advertisers and tech companies are finding new ways to track us on our smartphones and reach us with individualized ads. Airports target yawning passengers As attention spans shrink to hashtag-sized dimensions, advertisers have had to get creative with how they deliver messages to the masses. Brand ambassadors have found salvation in an unexpected source The airport. UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia eyes Italy restructuring, halts network plan -union * Unions fear break-up of Italian activities, job losses (Adds Telecom Italia statement, details) U.S. Senator UAW in Tennessee would be VW's 'biggest mistake' FRANKFURT, Oct 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican, has warned it would be one of Volkswagen AG's "biggest mistakes" to allow the United Auto Workers to represent workers at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant. 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. No. 17 Baylor Has 864 Yards in 73-42 Win Over WVU Bryce Petty and No. 17 Baylor needed only 40 seconds to score their first touchdown in the Big 12 opener. Analysis U.S. default seems unthinkable but investors have options NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who behave conventionally are likely to get burned if the political standoff over the federal budget and the debt ceiling ends up forcing the United States to default. GLOBAL MARKETS-Japanese stocks slide, dollar pinned near 8-mth low * Asian shares dip, Samsung Elec Q3 guidance tops expectations Football 'Special' teen saves United Much like his predecessor Alex Ferguson's success in introducing young talent in the 1990s, David Moyes' poor run of results as Manchester United manager is ended by an 18-year-old making his first EPL start. Court Defers Imprisonment for Journalist Covering Sinai A military court convicted Ahmed Abu Deraa of entering a military zone without authorization, but postponed his sentence indefinitely, a mixed decision in a test of media freedom. Giants Fall to Eagles, Manning's Struggles Leave Giants 0-5 The New York Giants' season lay in ruins, while the Philadelphia Eagles climbed into the thick of the NFC East division race on Sunday as they won their Desperation Bowl showdown at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Russia charges 30 in Greenpeace protest Russian authorities have charged all 30 people aboard a Greenpeace ship with piracy after two activists tried to scale an oil platform in a protest of Arctic drilling last month, the Russian Investigative Committee said Thursday.

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