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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vettel wins in Singapore Sebastian Vettel extends his championship lead to 60 points with a commanding win at Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, claiming victory for the third year in a row at the Marina Bay street circuit and his third successive triumph of this season. Bitcoin sinks in value after FBI busts Silk Road drug market SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The price of the bitcoin digital currency dropped on Wednesday, after U.S. law enforcement authorities shut down Silk Road, an online marketplace used to buy and sell illegal drugs. Southern California Calls Kiffin Off the Team Bus and Then Fires Him The dismissal of Lane Kiffin came hours after a 62-41 loss at Arizona State, when the team arrived back in Los Angeles. Mom Paris 'has no life' since dad's death The mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children broke down in tears when she was asked to describe the impact of the singer's death on his daughter Paris. Google Accused of Wiretapping in Gmail Scans The accusations, made over several years in lawsuits that have been merged into two cases, ask whether Google went too far in collecting user data in Gmail and Street View. Gadgetwise With Bose, Hear What You Want and Block the Rest Bose designed its QuietComfort 20 in-ear headphones with a control module that actively cancels unwanted noise. The New Old Age The Icing on the Cake Theres no fixing this, whatever you call it. So I bake a cake. Lee Thornton, Ex-White House Reporter, Dies at 71 The first black woman to cover the White House for CBS News, Ms. Thornton also was a co-host of All Things Considered on NPR, a news program producer for CNN and a teacher of journalism. Observatory Cuckoo Finches Come Up With a New Con Scientists have discovered that the birds have another way of duping other species into raising their young laying multiple eggs in the foreign nest. Winston Helps No 8 Florida St Beat BC 48-34 With a wave of his left arm, Jameis Winston motioned for Kenny Shaw to go long. With a heave by his right arm, the Florida State freshman delivered the ball in stride. No charges for biker Prosecutors have dropped charges against one of two bikers arrested in connection with the beating of an SUV driver. Check In Hotel Review The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, N.J. This boutique property, which opened in June just up the coast from Cape May, evokes turn-of-the-century seaside estates. Italy plays out political drama Oct. 2 - Italian prime minister, Enrico Letta, wins a crucial vote of confidence after a dramatic climbdown by Silvio Berlusconi. But investors are becoming increasing concerned about possible damage to the rest of the euro zone. David Pollard reports. America's Cup 'vultures' already circling Team NZ Dalton WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Team New Zealand's design and sailing team are under siege from rival challengers keen to snap up their expertise before the next America's Cup, syndicate head Grant Dalton has said. Glow Art Festival Illuminates a Beach The third installment of Glow, an overnight event in Santa Monica, Calif., had fewer artworks and a mellower, more ethereal ambience than its predecessors. City Room An Elite Public School Is the Saddest Spot in Manhattan, a Study Says Hunter College High School, filled with many of the citys top performing students, was labeled the saddest place in Manhattan, based on a study that gauged the emotions of New Yorkers by their Twitter messages. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. James Street Dies at 65; Led Texas to Title Street became an instant legend for fueling a 15-14 victory over Arkansas in 1969, which gave Texas the national crown, as declared by President Richard M. Nixon. Qatar 2022 Too hot? As the World Cup debate rages, CNN's Leone Lakhani looks at what it's like to play in the Gulf heat. Gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700-year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran. Report Shoe thrown at Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's arrival in Tehran Saturday was marked by an incident during which a shoe was thrown by a protester in his direction, Iran's semi-official Fararu news agency said. Pakistan's top police bomb disposal unit starved of money and men PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A technician from Pakistan's top bomb disposal unit packed some aging detonator cord confiscated from the Taliban into a plastic water bottle and reached for a roll of sticky tape. Senate Judiciary chief seeks controls on bulk data collection WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said on Wednesday he is working on legislation to tighten oversight of the government's collection of personal communications data, including ending some bulk data collection. 'Mad Men' star Hamm ditches suave for macabre in 'Young Doctor' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jon Hamm's new TV role takes him far from the stylish 1960s Madison Avenue setting of "Mad Men" to a dreary, isolated and bloody hospital in a small Russian village during the 1917 revolution. Ohio's PUCO approves Ormet power deal with some modifications NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio voted on Wednesday to accept Ormet Corp's revised power deal with energy supplier American Electric Power Co Inc., saving the U.S.... Half of British pilots admit to falling asleep in cockpit - survey LONDON (Reuters) - More than half of British airline pilots say they have fallen asleep in the cockpit, a survey said, ahead of an EU vote on flying hours which a pilots' association said could compromise flight safety. Charges dropped against biker Prosecutors have dropped charges against one of two bikers arrested in connection with the beating of an SUV driver. Dozens killed in Pakistan bazaar blast At least 40 people were killed -- with one family losing 18 members -- after a bomb exploded at a bazaar in Peshawar, Pakistan. 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... DealBook A Charm Offensive to Lure Banking Customers in Britain By focusing on service, Vernon W. Hill II is drawing consumers to his British start-up, Metro Bank, but the hurdles have been high. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Bits Blog New Hires Suggest Apples Interest in TV Continues Apple is not saying much publicly about its plans for television, but new employees hired from CableLabs and Hulu suggests its Apples intense interest in TV is progressing. Masa Offers the Kernels of a Culture Many foods native to Latin America have been absorbed into global kitchens, but masa remains stubbornly, proudly Latin. U.S. expels three Venezuelan diplomats The United States is expelling three Venezuelan diplomats, including the South American country's top envoy in Washington, the State Department said Tuesday night. Pirates 6, Reds 2 Pirates Win N.L. Wild-Card Game Russell Martin hit two home runs and Francisco Liriano pitched seven innings, giving up just one run, as the Pirates beat the Reds and advanced to the National League Division Series. 'Smiley' Iran Why caution is needed How to react to Iran's new smiley-faced president, Hassan Rouhani? Gadgetwise For Your iPhone 5, a Personal Photo and Extra Juice A battery case from Uncommon can be customized with a picture from the user. Why India needs its own Oprah In India, many women are obsessed with lightening their skin. CNN writer Moni Basu recalls her own family's pressures to not get "too dark." New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports.

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