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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. U.S. says captures al Qaeda leader in Libya, also raids Somalia WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. forces launched raids in Libya and Somalia on Saturday following the deadly attack on a Nairobi shopping mall last month, capturing a top al Qaeda figure wanted for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania, a U.S. official said. 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. U.S. labor machinery frozen by government shutdown (Reuters) - The federal government shutdown has begun to paralyze the legal machinery that governs many of the relationships between U.S. employers and workers. The Lede Video of Israel and Iran Sparring at U.N. Following an address to the United Nations from Israels prime minister that was an extended attack on the credibility of Irans new president, an Iranian diplomat exercised his countrys right to reply. Economix Blog Economic Confidence Plummets A daily confidence barometer shows it fell to its lowest three-day moving average since December 2011. Bits Blog Big Canadian Carrier Shuns New BlackBerry Phone Rogers Communications, one of the first carriers in the world to offer devices from BlackBerry, will not sell the ailing smartphone makers new Z30 phone. 3 arrests in Mexico kidnap case Mexican authorities say they've arrested three additional suspects connected to the kidnapping of 13 youths from a bar in the country's capital. Most powerful female politician ever? Frugal, discreet and boring -- just some of the ways Angela Merkel has been described by peers. So how did the German chancellor became the most powerful woman in the world? The Boss Back to the Ballet The executive director of the New York City Ballet grew up in a musical family and knew early in life that she wanted to be involved in the arts. Canada chocolate factory may get new life as marijuana farm (Reuters) - A Canadian start-up wants to turn an empty chocolate factory in eastern Ontario into a production facility for medical marijuana, a possible boost for a local economy that has been... No. 3 Clemson Beats Syracuse 49-14 Behind Boyd Tajh Boyd kept his Heisman Trophy aspirations intact, throwing for 455 yards and five touchdowns in three quarters of work, and No. 3 Clemson beat Syracuse 49-14 on Saturday to spoil the Orange's Atlantic Coast Conference debut. Refugee crisis A different approach? Alternatives to the Mediterranean chronicle of death do exist, argues one expert. Can Tiger win 15th? Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major. UPDATE 1-Jana Partners takes large stake in Redbox operator Outerwall Oct 4 (Reuters) - Activist investor Jana Partners LLC reported a 13.5 percent stake in Outerwall Inc and said it intends to explore options, including a possible sale, for the operator of the Redbox video rental kiosks. Britain-Ireland Tied With Europe at Seve Trophy Britain and Ireland won four and halved one of the eight foursomes to tie Continental Europe 9-9 at the Seve Trophy on Saturday. Finmeccanica to sell power unit to Italy state fund for 777 million euros MILAN (Reuters) - Finmeccanica said it had agreed to sell power unit Ansaldo Energia to an Italian state-backed fund, a deal that will help the company cut debt and focus on its core aerospace,... Multitasking with Chrome OS and Linux on the Chromebook Pixel Google's Chromebook Pixel is quite versatile after all. I can run Chrome OS and Linux at the same time, and switch between the two, allowing me to use Skype and other third party apps! Upstart Abu Dhabi Airline Becomes Ally to European Carriers Flush with Abu Dhabis wealth, the government-owned Etihad Airlines has emerged as a go-to financier in Europe for struggling rivals, helping raise its global profile. Argentina's Nalbandian Announces Retirement Argentina's 2002 Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian announced on Tuesday that he will quit tennis next month citing physical problems that have sidelined him for most of the year. Impasse With Afghanistan Raises Prospect of Total U.S. Withdrawal in 2014 The United States and Afghanistan are struggling to reach a deal over the role American forces will play beyond next year, officials say, raising the possibility of total withdrawal. UPDATE 3-Pentagon recalls most civilian defense employees idled by shutdown WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Saturday it would recall the vast majority of around 350,000 civilian Defense Department employees sent home during the U.S. government shutdown, a... 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. Washington still deadlocked on shutdown and debt ceiling WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Washington headed into the fifth day of a partial government shutdown with no end in sight even as another, more serious conflict over raising the nation's borrowing authority started heating up. You're the Boss Blog The Dangerous Appeal of Alternative Lending Hundreds of such lenders across the country are willing to take risks that most banks will not for a price. Lewis on Women's British Open title 2013 Women's British Open winner Stacy Lewis talks to CNN's Shane O' Donoghue after her superb victory at St Andrews -- her second major win. DealBook Under Fire From Investors, CommonWealth to Change Its Ways The real estate investment trust CommonWealth said on Monday that it was updating its corporate governance structure and compensation model after months of pressure from activist investors. Upstart Abu Dhabi Airline Becomes Ally to European Carriers Flush with Abu Dhabis wealth, the government-owned carriers emerging status as a go-to financier for struggling rivals has helped raise its global profile. WRAPUP 5-Washington deadlocked as partial shutdown enters fifth day * Obama says will not negotiate with a gun to Americans' head Watson not a fan of Cup wildcards Tom Watson has had some great moments in Britain, winning five British Opens. He hopes for more magic at next year's Ryder Cup. Ahead of the series at Gleneagles, Watson said he wants to do away with captain's picks. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy. Playlist Albums From William Winant, Jamie Baum and Chrome New albums from William Winant, Jamie Baum, Chrome, Leron Thomas and Melt-Banana. Gabrielle Hogan, Alexander Kearns The wedding took place at the United States Military Academy at West Point, from which the groom graduated. Study of Hormone Use in Menopause Reaffirms Complex Mix of Risks and Benefits Research building on data from the Womens Health Initiative confirms that the risks of hormones outweigh the benefits, but that their use is sometimes appropriate. DealBook Icahn Gives Up Fight Over Dell Appraisal Rights Carl C. Icahn, the billionaire investor, disclosed that he is forgoing his right to have the Delaware Court of Chancery appraise the value of his shares in the computer company. ArtsBeat Annie Baker and Rajiv Joseph Receive Playwriting Awards The award is given every other year to playwrights in the early and middle stages of their careers. UPDATE 3-Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast NEW ORLEANS, Oct 4 (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. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Heat Head to Bahamas to Start NBA Title Defense For the grind of training camp, the Miami Heat headed to paradise. Board Battle Leads to Exit of Telecom Italia Chief Franco Bernab resigned as chief executive of Telecom Italia on Thursday after a dispute on how to reduce the company's debt load.

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