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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.N. Group Moves to Develop Global Airline Emission Rules A number of countries continued to reject a stand-alone European system, increasing pressure on the bloc to scale back or repeal one of its flagship environmental laws. Hospital shares up on signs of big demand for Obamacare insurance (Reuters) - Shares of hospital operators rose on Thursday on a strong show of interest in newly launched insurance plans under President Barack Obama's healthcare law, raising hopes that millions... 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. Braves Hold Off Dodgers 4-3, Division Series Tied The Braves are supposed to be a team that relies on strong pitching and home runs. Bolivia Let's take U.S. to court It's no secret that Bolivian President Evo Morales is not a fan of the U.S. government, and at the U.N. General Assembly he took his complaints to a wider audience, calling for action against the Obama administration. Roy Boils Over in 6-1 Win Over Ducks Shortly after the final horn, an irate Patrick Roy screamed at the Anaheim Ducks through the glass partition separating the two benches. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. Roundup After a Suspension, Liverpools Star Striker Quickly Returns to Form Luis Surez returned to Englands Premier League in explosive fashion Sunday, teaming up with his strike partner Daniel Sturridge to propel Liverpool to a 3-1 win at Sunderland. 'Dexter's' biggest kills Dexter's most significant kills Wal-Mart eyes acquisitions in China WSJ CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc is open to potential acquisitions in China, the head of the retailer's Asia division said on Saturday, according to the Wall Street Journal. Creating a Prologue for Fifth Estate The company Prologue did the title sequence for The Fifth Estate, a movie about Julian Assange and WikiLeaks. Red Sox 12, Rays 2 Rookies Mistake Opens Door for Red Sox In their first game of the series, the Rays normally superb defense failed them badly, and Boston took advantage to gain a win. France Takes Aim at Amazon to Protect Local Bookshops French lawmakers on Thursday approved a law that bars online booksellers from offering free delivery to customers on top of a maximum 5 percent discount on books. Diplomat's touch, no pushover The less-than-confrontational comments coming from new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani are not what the West is used to hearing from that country's office in recent years. Helping blind golfers thrive Shane O'Donoghue speaks with Midori Miyazaki about encouraging blind people to take up the sport of golf. T Magazine Marseille, the Secret Capital of France Marseille has undergone a slew of sleek development projects of late, but it remains a gloriously seedy and lively city, as characterized by contrasts as it is by abundant sun and sea. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Pentagon recalling most civilian defense employees idled by shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Saturday it will recall most of the roughly 400,000 civilian Defense Department employees sent home during the government shutdown, in a move that could greatly lessen the impact of feuding in Washington on U.S. armed forces. 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. Assassinations of Muslim clerics in Kenya 'boosting al Shabaab' MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - The killings of popular Muslim clerics in Kenya's port city of Mombasa is strengthening support for Somali militants who massacred at least 67 people in a Nairobi shopping mall two weeks ago, a prominent Islamist said on Saturday. Global Soccer Bayern Munich Has the Look of a Repeat Champion The German club went to England and demolished Manchester City in the Champions League, dominating it in every aspect of the game. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | The Science Behind Your Craving for Doritos Why are the new Doritos a marriage made in processed-food heaven? FIFA to wait on Qatar decision No decision will be made on a shift in the date for soccer's Qatar 2022 World Cup before the 2014 World Cup is played, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday. GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. debt row keeps dollar near 8-mth low, stocks subdued * Euro dips away from 8-month high vs dollar as greenback edges up * Wall Street expected to open up, Italian shares outperform in Europe * Nikkei hits a 4-week low, BOJ more upbeat on capex * Bond... 'Breaking Bad' teacher-turned-druglord gets obit in Albuquerque newspaper (Reuters) - Fans mourning the loss of the gritty drug drama "Breaking Bad" and its main character, chemistry-teacher-turned-meth-kingpin Walter White, memorialized the fictitious druglord on Friday with a real obituary in an Albuquerque newspaper. RadioShack gets new financing offers -sources NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Struggling U.S. retailer RadioShack Corp has received several offers for new financing, including one from current lenders Bank of America Corp and Wells Fargo Co, three... Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. In Practice Shutdown Din Obscures Health Exchange Flaws Members of both parties say the federal shutdown has given the Obama administration time to work out the kinks in the insurance exchanges under its health care law. Brazil opposition leaders join forces against Rousseff BRASILIA (Reuters) - Two of Brazil's most popular opposition leaders joined forces on Saturday in an unexpected alliance that shakes up next year's election and could pose a major challenge to President Dilma Rousseff at a time when the economy is sputtering. 14 ways the shutdown affects you For some, it's an emotional punch to the gut. For others, the consequences could be truly life-changing. Life, Interrupted A Golden Opportunity Just a few years ago, when she received a diagnosis of leukemia, the notion of professional achievement was simply not in Suleika Jaouads realm of possibilities. Tesla grapples with impact of battery fire in U.S. DETROIT (Reuters) - Two days after a video of a burning Tesla electric car went viral, the "green car" maker grappled with ways to contain the damage as investors shaved $2.4 billion off the... Analysis Washington gridlock may disrupt vital money markets NEW YORK (Reuters) - The fight over raising the U.S. debt ceiling is starting to rattle the money markets and could eventually disrupt the flow of cash needed for banks to lend and companies to... Mickelson and Bradley turn on the style again DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Key United States pairing Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley returned to winning ways at the Presidents Cup on Friday with a 43 win over Internationals Jason Day and Graham DeLaet. Tool Kit Improving Your Home Network There are ways to minimize some of the most common shortcomings of home networks if you are willing to experiment. 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. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. ArtsBeat Acclaimed New Conor McPherson Work Coming to New York The Night Alive, which earned praise in a production at Londons Donmar Warehouse, will transfer to Atlantic Theater Company this fall with the British cast intact. Improvements made to F-35 fighter jets after troubling audit Sept 30 - Significant improvements have been made to the production of F-35 fighter jets after a troubling audit by the Pentagon's Inspector General. Jillian Kitchener reports. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick.

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