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News Feed Latest worldwide news World's busiest airports Is it London? Or Beijing? Or somewhere in the U.S.? The answer may surprise you The 30-Minute Interview Michael Shvo Mr. Shvo, 40, is the chief executive of Shvo, a luxury residential development company that he founded in New York in 2004. 8 years, lashes for killing daughter A self-styled Islamist preacher accused of beating and torturing his 5-year-old daughter to death was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison and 600 lashes, and was ordered to pay "blood money" to the girl's mother, according to an official with a government-backed human rights body. UPDATE 4-Codelco hikes some Europe copper premiums to $112 -sources SANTIAGO/LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Leading copper producer Codelco has set some of its 2014 European copper premiums at $112 a tonne, a 31 percent increase over this year, buoyed by optimism over world economic health, sources close to the Chilean miner told Reuters on Monday. Square Feet Hopes for a Street Resistant to Rebirth The arrival of a boutique hotel and a popular coffee roaster on West Eighth Street could signal a turnaround on a struggling corridor. Winless Flyers Fire Laviolette; Berube Takes Over Despite a preseason vote of confidence from ownership, the Philadelphia Flyers fired coach Peter Laviolette Monday after an 0-3 start. 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. PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Oct 8 Oct 8 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. German stocks - Factors to watch on October 7 FRANKFURT, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The DAX top-30 index looked set to open 0.4 percent lower on Monday, according to premarket data from brokerage Lang Schwarz at 0615 GMT. US STOCKS-Wall St falls as no progress seen to resolve shutdown * Debt ceiling deadline draws closer with no signs of progress Golf Capsules The Presidents Cup ended Sunday the same way it always goes an American celebration after Tiger Woods delivered the winning point. East Coast Calls It a Night for a West Coast Game The San Diego-Oakland game was televised at 835 p.m., Pacific time, a rarity for prime-time televised games. Local California stations got a boost in ratings, but East Coast viewership dropped. Academy Football Teams Begin 2nd Uncertain Week The service academy football teams are preparing to play this weekend's games amid some uncertainty because of the partial government shutdown. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for Friday to Sunday, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 17.0 million 2 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 13.5 million 3 (*) Mortal Instruments City of Bones...$ 9.3 million 4 (*) The World's End.....................$ 8.9 million 5 (5) Planes......... The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | spasmodic This word has appeared in 25 New York Times articles in the past year. A Yellow Light for the Jets, but No Color-Coded System Jets Coach Rex Ryan briefly considered asking the rookie quarterback Geno Smith to wear a color-coded wristband Monday night against Atlanta. Will social media foil Putin's plan? The world is waiting to see how Russia deals with hosting its first Winter Olympics. Sochi may be under strict government control, but can Vladimir Putin prevent activists from gaining a global audience at the Games via social media? Qatar 2022 As it happened A decision on the future of the Qatar 2022 World Cup has been delayed by FIFA. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) 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. DealBook New York Regulator Bars Falcone From Insurance Business The move by Benjamin M. Lawsky comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission barred Philip Falcone from the securities industry for five years. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. New report blames mankind as main culprit for global warming Sept. 27 - The International Panel on Climate Change says the Earth is set for further warming and more catastrophic weather events. Nathan Frandino reports. Florida high-schooler takes plea deal in sex crime case ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida high-school student charged in February with a felony sex crime over her affair with a younger girl accepted a plea deal on Thursday to avoid becoming a registered sex offender. Discovery Labs shares soar after respiratory drug clears final hurdle (Reuters) - A new drug to treat a breathing disorder that is the leading cause of death of premature babies cleared a regulatory hurdle, allowing Discovery Laboratories Inc to release it in the United States before the end of the year. A Conversation With Bill and Melinda Gates A Partnership Built on Fostering Change Bill and Melinda Gates, the guiding force behind one of the worlds most influential philanthropies, discuss their foundations work, their marriage and reading. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. U.S. hearing postponed for accused operator of Silk Road online drug bazaar SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A federal magistrate judge postponed a bail hearing on Friday for the alleged mastermind of the Silk Road online drug bazaar in order to give the 29-year-old's lawyer more time to prepare. Illegal immigrants can get driver's licenses under new California law SACRAMENTO (Reuters) - Illegal immigrants living in California will be eligible to apply for driver's licenses under a law signed on Thursday by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown, in the latest action to expand privileges for such immigrants in the most populous U.S. state. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Pumpkin poaching goes unsolved Some Grinch stole Halloween in Long Island. Latest Scores in Presidents Cup Singles Latest scores in Sunday's concluding single matches at the weather-hit Presidents Cup between the United States and the Internationals at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio (U.S. pairs first) Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Books of The Times The Goldfinch, a Dickensian Novel by Donna Tartt The Goldfinch, a suspenseful novel by Donna Tartt, follows the sentimental education of a boy whose life is upended when a bomb goes off at the Metropolitan Museum. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. Del Potro Beats Baghdatis at Japan Open Top-seeded Juan Martin del Potro moved into the second round of the Japan Open with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus on Tuesday. Making Over Clergy Fashion Even fashions for the clergy change every century or so. Fashionistas refresh wardrobes, swap clothes with new apps TORONTO (Reuters) - Women with bulging closets who still feel they have nothing to wear can turn to new apps that will help them find designer dresses to rent or to swap clothes with other... Pirates push top-seeded Cardinals to brink (Reuters) - The wild card Pittsburgh Pirates beat top seeds St. Louis 5-3 on Sunday to move within one victory of reaching the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Winning Powerball and Lottery Numbers for Oct. 6 Lottery numbers for Oct. 6 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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