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News Feed Latest worldwide news Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. 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. China obsesses about rumors In China online popularity can sometimes spell trouble. Teva says oral MS drug laquinimod may reduce brain tissue damage TEL AVIV (Reuters) - Israel's Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Sweden's Active Biotech said a Phase III clinical trial of laquinimod, an oral treatment for multiple sclerosis, demonstrated a beneficial impact on brain tissue damage. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. A Disease Cuts Corn Yields Gosss wilt, a disease that is spreading in the United States, has been devastating the crops of corn farmers, while the cause of the tidal wave remains uncertain. Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... UPDATE 2-SP cuts Detroit GO bond ratings to D following default Oct 2 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's said it cut its rating on Detroit's general obligation debt to D from C on Wednesday because the city missed payment on its bonds, making SP the second ratings... Silly Season Arrives Early at USC and UConn The silly season has arrived earlier than usual in college football. 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. Tsonga and Simon Reach Open De Moselle Final Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will aim for his third straight Open de Moselle title when he plays Gilles Simon in an all-French final Sunday. Cuba to allow athletes abroad Ever since the Cuban Revolution more than 50 years ago, athletes on the communist island have been able to garner gold medals and glory, but not big paychecks. Bridge Germans Win dOrsi Senior Trophy At the world championships in Bali, Indonesia, the 96-board dOrsi Senior Trophy final was between teams from Germany and the United States. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Marketplace of vice, 'Silk Road' meets its end BOSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Before it was shut down by U.S. agents this week, people looking to buy street drugs, hire hackers or hitmen, and acquire stolen e-commerce accounts anonymously online could go to Silk Road, the Amazon.com of vice. With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. New Jersey back on 2014 F1 calendar The American dream of holding two Formula One races next season is kept alive after a new Grand Prix of America is added to the 2014 calendar. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. iPhone's fingerprint sensor works for dogs You'll have to be doggedly clever to unlock Mike Linden's new iPhone 5S. The Pill's link to depression still unclear NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young women using hormone-based contraceptives, including the Pill, were no more likely to be depressed than other women in a new U.S. study. You're the Boss Blog What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Your Business? If you are a small-business owner with employees, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey. App Smart Getting a Party Started With D.J. Apps From a free app for beginning disc jockeys to more expensive apps with pro features, ways to add music to your gatherings. UPDATE 1-TransCanada says Keystone leg to start on time; oil futures gain CALGARY, Alberta, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The southern portion of TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL oil pipeline is 95 percent complete and the company is focused on the line starting by the end of 2013, a... The best of African street art Africa street art can be anything from beautifully painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals. You sent your street art photos to CNN iReport - here are the best. A new phone concept? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? App Smart Getting a Party Started With D.J. Apps From a free app for beginning disc jockeys to more expensive apps with pro features, ways to add music to your gatherings. France filling the U.S. void? CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks French President Francois Hollande why he is so keen to project French power. Cher saves 'best effort' for first album in 12 years LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Few musicians are able to keep their careers alive for more than five decades, but pop diva Cher says her latest album is her "best effort ever." The Lede A Detained Egyptian-American Activists Letter to His Mother The complete text of a letter from an Egyptian-American activist detained in Egypt to his mother in the United States. Close-Up Finding Inspiration Through Exploration Sven-Olof Lindblad, founder of Lindblad Expeditions, argues that treading on places can actually encourage conservation. U.S. government scrambles to provide access to Obamacare sites Oct 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Wednesday scrambled to add computer capacity to handle an unexpectedly large number of Americans logging onto new online insurance marketplaces created under... Djokovic, Nadal Kick Off Race to Top Ranking With Easy Wins World number one Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafa Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran President Barack Obama once again finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes, tension-fraught meeting with a key leader from the Middle East. Acino receives $439 million takeover offer ZURICH, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Swiss generic drugmaker Acino said it has accepted a takeover offer from Avista Capital Partners and Nordic Capital valuing the company at about 398 million Swiss francs... U.S. funds already in position to score on Twitter, Alibaba IPOs BOSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Five mutual funds run by T. Rowe Price Group Inc own $220 million worth of Twitter Inc, opening up a big lead over rival U.S. funds to capitalize on the social networking... Louvre hit by Chinese scam First it was Chinese tourists apparently being targeted by criminal gangs in Paris. Brazil antitrust body seen clearing Oi, Portugal Tel deal -source BRASILIA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The planned combination of Brazil's Oi SA and Portugal Telecom SGPS SA is unlikely to face opposition from Brazil's antitrust regulators, a Brazilian government source told Reuters on Wednesday. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Door opened for Bill Gates exit Oct 02 - Three top shareholders think Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates should step down as part of ushering in a new future for the tech company, but not everyone is convinced Gates has to go. Conway G. Gittens reports.

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