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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tiger outfoxed by feral friend? The sight of a Tiger prowling the fairways may be familiar sight but at a golf club in Switzerland it is a fox that has emerged as a new star of the game. Fed's Fisher says he feels 'angst' about Fed's balance sheet DALLAS (Reuters) - When the time comes for the Federal Reserve to reduce its massive balance sheet, one of the big worries is the potential volatility and instability that paring those assets could... Model for Chicago Picasso sculpture could fetch $35 million Christie's CHICAGO (Reuters) - A model for the cubist sculpture that Pablo Picasso gave to the city of Chicago could fetch as much as $35 million when it is sold at auction next month - a record for a sculpture by the artist, Christie's said on Wednesday. The Lede Assad Says He May Seek Re-election President Bashar al-Assad of Syria discussed the conflict in his country with a Turkish radio station. Bridgewater Leads No. 7 Louisville Past Temple Teddy Bridgewater threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns to keep No. 7 Louisville undefeated with a 30-7 win over winless Temple on Saturday. Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. Parisians cat lovers relax in "purrfect" cafe Sept. 24 - Paris' first feline cafe opens, where customers can order cats with their cappuccinos. Elly Park reports. N.C.A.A. to Quit Selling Memorabilia Online Facing legal and public scrutiny over its business practices, the N.C.A.A. said it would stop selling player jerseys and other memorabilia through its Web site. You're the Boss Blog Obtaining a Loan From Lenders Who Review Your Tweets Along With Your Books Kabbage, a lender based in Atlanta, looks at information that a traditional banker would not consider, including social media metrics. European Stocks Finally Showing Signs of Recovery Apparently thinking that the worst could be over for the European Unions economy, investors have been returning to the regions stocks. UPDATE 1-White House supports bill to retroactively pay federal workers WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The White House said on Friday that it would support legislation moving through the U.S. Congress that would retroactively pay federal workers who have been furloughed because of the government shutdown. Congo's Kabila pledges to implement reforms after national dialogue DAKAR (Reuters) - Congo's President Joseph Kabila pledged on Saturday to turn the recommendations from three weeks of national dialogue into policies to tackle the central African nation's daunting social, institutional and economic problems. NHC says Karen continuing northwestward over central Gulf of Mexico (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen was continuing north-northwestward over the central Gulf of Mexico and could be near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its bulletin. Ally of Ivory Coast Strongman Sought by International Court An indictment unsealed by the International Criminal Court accuses Charles Bl Goud, a crucial ally of the Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, of crimes against humanity. 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. GLOBAL MARKETS-Japanese stocks slide, dollar pinned near 8-mth low * Asian shares dip, Samsung Elec Q3 guidance tops expectations Azarenka Undone by Double Faults and Petkovic A deluge of double faults coupled with bad time management left Victoria Azarenka cursing her luck as she floundered in the first round of the China Open following a 6-4 2-6 6-4 defeat by Germany's Andrea Petkovic on Monday. Russia's Khodorkovsky awarded Lech Walesa prize WARSAW (Reuters) - The jailed Russian former oil tycoon and Kremlin critic Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been awarded the annual Lech Walesa prize, named after the Polish Nobel laureate who helped overthrow Communist rule. Exclusive Security firm says iPhone bug can thwart device wiper BOSTON (Reuters) - A German security company has uncovered a bug in the new iPhone's software that it said enables hackers to overcome a safeguard allowing users to remotely wipe stolen or lost phones. Global impact of U.S. shutdown Maggie Lake speaks with economist Robert Shapiro about how the government shutdown will affect the global economy. Garment District Isnt Just for Fashion Anymore Nonfashion industry tenants are flocking to the garment district because of soaring rents in other areas. U.S. jobless claims show job market healing but service sector slows WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits remained at pre-recession levels last week but growth in the massive U.S. service sector cooled in September as... US STOCKS-Wall St ends up, but Dow, SP fall for week as shutdown drags on * Major indexes rebound but Dow, SP still end down for the week Football FIFA to mull Qatar dates 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 says Friday. Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. Guangzhou moves on labor camps China's third-largest city Guangzhou -- capital of China's richest and most progressive province Guangdong -- has announced it has taken the first concrete steps in unbolting the country's often reviled "Re-education Through Labor" (RTL) system. Square Feet Tourists, Not Conventions, Feed Chicago Hotel Boom The Windy City is attracting more tourists, and many prefer smaller lifestyle hotels near the citys sites and bars and restaurants. 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. 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. Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. No. 7 Louisville 30, Temple 7 Cardinals Glide to Win on Their Way to A.C.C. Temple welcomed a new American Athletic Conference opponent with scarlet fireworks before Saturdays kickoff, and Louisville needed 5 minutes 37 seconds to dim the enthusiasm. Bertelsmann sees 2013 sales, operating profit up FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - German media group Bertelsmann expects sales and adjusted operating profit to grow this year, as cost cutting and bestsellers such as Dan Brown's "Inferno" will help offset slow economic growth in Europe. T Magazine The Daily Shoe | At Louis Vuitton, Tough Boots for Showgirls T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick Chelsea boots in crocodile from Marc Jacobss last show for the line. Plans for Jackie Chan theme park Jackie Chan is giving fans in China a new way to get personal with the Hong Kong-born kung fu superstar. Vontobel sees client inflows at same pace as in H1 GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss bank Vontobel AG has seen private client inflows continuing at the same pace as in the first half of the year, private banking head Peter Fanconi said on Wednesday. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Tsonga Beats Monfils to Advance at Japan Open Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga needed four match points to beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (8) on Monday to advance to the second round of the Japan Open. Influence of Jackson Verdict Is Limited Michael Jackson was an exception to so many rules that few of the cases issues apply to other performers, executives said. Hobbled Tropical Storm Karen hovers off U.S. Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - A severely weakened Tropical Storm Karen crept toward the Louisiana coast on Saturday after earlier fears it would reach hurricane strength prompted the evacuation of some coastal areas and disrupted U.S. energy output in the Gulf of Mexico. Review 'Gravity' is out of this world In "Gravity," George Clooney plays a veteran astronaut who looks amusingly like Buzz Lightyear, and Sandra Bullock is a medical engineer who is taking her first voyage into space and is having a hard time keeping her lunch down.

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