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News Feed Latest worldwide news Shutdown halts rebates on Build America Bonds, dents appeal * Build America Bonds rebate already cut by sequestration Ohio says may seek execution drugs from compounding pharmacies CLEVELAND, OHIO (Reuters) - Ohio prison officials said Friday they are changing current policies on executions that could include using drugs from compounding pharmacies, an industry that has come under increased scrutiny from regulators. U.S. shutdown U.S. foreign policy takes the latest hit as the government shutdown enters it's fourth day. City Room Victim of Military Hazing to Be Immortalized in Opera The Washington National Opera has commissioned a work based on the story of Pvt. Danny Chen, a young Chinese-American soldier from New York City who committed suicide in Afghanistan two years ago. French floor company Tarkett readies 2.5 billion euro IPO FT (Reuters) - French floor maker Tarkett, which is 50 percent owned by U.S. private equity firm KKR , is set to launch an initial public offering that could value the company at as much as 2.5 billion... Tropical Storm Karen to drench U.S. coast Oct. 4 - While Tropical Storm Karen is no longer expected to become a hurricane, its potential threat is large enough for FEMA to recall "currently-furloughed" employees as a protective measure. Gavino Garay reports. Music Review Documerica Features the New-Music Quartet Ethel Documerica paired the music of the string quartet Ethel with evocative images from an Environmental Protection Agency project in the 1970s that documented Americas relationship to its land. G.O.P. Elders See Liabilities in Shutdown Senior Republican officials say the conservatives pushing the shutdown are undermining the party and its efforts to modernize, and helping President Obama just as his standing with the public has begun to slide. Tweeter Home shares explode on apparent Twitter mix-up NEW YORK (Reuters) - Excitement for Twitter's coming IPO is running pretty high - so much so that some investors on Friday mistook the nearly worthless stock of long-dead electronics retailer Tweeter... Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. 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. T Magazine Icelands Otherworldly Beauty Icelands wilderness is stark, severe, and perhaps unforgiving, but it offers views of vistas unlike anything else on the planet, and people possessed of uncommon friendliness. More work needed to resolve repo fire sale risk, says NY Fed's Dudley NEW YORK (Reuters) - Participants in the $5 trillion repurchase agreement market need to work harder to develop solutions that reduce the risks the market poses to financial stability, or regulators may need to intervene, New York Federal Reserve Bank President William Dudley said on Friday. Jury Clears Promoter in Death of Michael Jackson The jurys verdict saves A.E.G. Live, the worlds second-largest concert company, from paying what could have been huge damages. CNN and NBC Scrap Projects on Hillary Clinton Both sides of the political aisle registered objections to the projects, which would have explored the life of the former first lady and potential 2016 presidential candidate. Members of Congress point blame for government shutdown Oct. 1 - Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress continue to blame each other for the current battle over funding and the ensuing government shutdown. Multimedia display (no reporter narration). 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. Qatar defends 2022 World Cup project There's nearly a decade to go before a ball is kicked at soccer's 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. But the tiny Gulf state, which won the right to host the event nearly three years ago, is embroiled in controversy over the treatment of the huge migrant labor force within its borders. Man who claims he was shot by ex-NFL star Hernandez arrested BOSTON (Reuters) - A man who says he was shot in the face by Aaron Hernandez, an ex-NFL star jailed on separate murder charges, was arrested on Friday for skipping a court appearance last month, the U.S. Marshals Service said. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. G.O.P. Elders See Liabilities in Shutdown Senior Republican officials say the conservatives pushing the shutdown are undermining the party and its efforts to modernize, and helping President Obama just as his standing with the public has begun to slide. Breakingviews Taking Twitter public Oct. 4 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss the social media company's refreshingly shareholder-friendly IPO filing and what challenges lie ahead. New criticism of operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant after latest leak TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's nuclear regulator on Friday ordered the operator of the crippled Fukushima power plant to draft in additional workers if needed to plug leaks of radioactive water from its tanks and report within a week on steps taken to fight the crisis. World's smallest autopilot to heighten UAV disaster response Sept. 30 - Dutch-based engineers have created what they say is the world's smallest auto-pilot attachment for unmanned aerial vehicles, a technology that will greatly expand their value in firefighting and search-and-rescue missions. It's called the Lisa/S autopilot, as Jim Drury reports. Column 'Like Turning Around an Aircraft Carrier' As the Stanley Cup championship banner climbed toward the rafters on a raucous opening night, Gary Bettman allowed himself a brief smile. On this night, at least, he looked every bit the man in complete command of his sport, instead of the accidental commissioner he's sometimes portrayed as. Q. and A. How a Debt Ceiling Crisis Could Do More Harm Than the Shutdown Most economists and investors view the debt ceiling as a much more significant issue for the economy which has the potential to set off a global financial crisis. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Alicia Keys Let's fight HIV Alicia Keys and Cristina Jade Pea say young people are at the center of the HIV epidemic in terms of vulnerability and infection -- but also in potential to turn the epidemic around. 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... Stake in Russia's Uralkali likely to be sold newspaper (Reuters) - A large stake in Russian potash producer Uralkali OAO is likely to be sold to one of several local bidders, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Pakistan's army chief pays tribute to soldiers buried in avalanche Oct. 3 - Pakistan's army chief attends special ceremony to honor 129 soldiers and 11 civilians who were buried alive in an avalanche near the Siachin glacier in April 2012. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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... UPDATE 1-Fiat CEO hopes IPO process will give clear valuation of Chrysler * Fiat wants to own all of Chrysler, yet to agree on price Debriefing Making Life, and Your Cat, Sit Still Mimi Vang Olsen paints portraits of homes and of pets. Hundley, UCLA Defense Pull Out 34-27 Win Over Utah He throws for touchdowns, runs for them, catches them even mixes in a punt now and then. Good news for tax delinquents shutdown halts new asset seizures IRS WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said on Friday that it has stopped initiating new asset seizures from tax delinquents during the government shutdown and is enforcing seizures only in "extremely limited" instances. Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. Fed's Bernanke focused on whether bond-buying works, Fisher says LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's powerful chairman and architect of the U.S. central bank's massive bond-buying program is serious about questioning its effectiveness, a Fed... Ancient history lives in Jordan CNN's Jomana Karadsheh visits the Jordan Museum which will exhibit more than 4,000 artifacts once it opens. Museum and Gallery Listings for Oct. 4-10 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region.

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