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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fracking Here to stay? CNN's Richard Quest talks to Texas Gov. Rick Perry about the economic boom hydraulic fracturing has brought to his state. UPDATE 1-Vivendi's GVT may team up with Ergen's EchoStar in Brazil NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - French media group Vivendi , hoping to offer pay-TV service to Brazilians eager to watch World Cup soccer matches and the Olympic Games coming to their country, said on... Dan Zevin Wins Thurber Prize for Humor The award, given annually for an outstanding book of humor published in the United States, recognized Mr. Zevins Dan Gets a Minivan. Jackson Release of U.S. captive in Colombia 'imminent' The release of an American held since June by Colombia's FARC rebel group is "imminent," U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Saturday. House G.O.P. Stands Firm on Shutdown, but Dissent Grows House leaders on Tuesday proposed bills to fund selected government services after the Senate rejected the latest House bill to propose rollbacks in the health law. Insight Saudi Arabia boosts Salafist rivals to al Qaeda in Syria AMMAN (Reuters) - Alarmed by the rise of al Qaeda in Syria, Saudi Arabia is trying to strengthen rival Islamists with ties to Riyadh and this week helped engineer a consolidation of rebel groups around Damascus under a Saudi-backed leader. Shutdown could slam frail U.S. economy Oct. 1 - The government shutdown hits a fragile U.S. economy, taking away not only government jobs that contribute to economic growth, but also many of the tools used to determine monetary policy. Bobbi Rebell reports. Jacksonville airport evacuated, police investigate suspicious package (Reuters) - Jacksonville International Airport was evacuated on Tuesday as police investigated a "reported suspicious package," according to a tweet from the Jacksonville Sheriff's office. UPDATE 2-Obama's FERC nominee withdraws, citing Senate struggle WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission stepped aside on Tuesday, saying the nomination was unlikely to pass the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Man Who Aided Al Qaeda Gets 18-Year Prison Sentence Sabirhan Hasanoff, who was also accused of scouting the New York Stock Exchange for a possible attack, received two years less than the maximum sought by prosecutors. 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. Police Gang attacks driver A terrifying road rage incident involving a gang of bikers on Manhattan's west side has gone viral on the web after video of the incident surfaced online. New York police search for parachutists who landed near Ground Zero NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police in New York are searching for two men who appear to have parachuted onto a lower Manhattan street near Ground Zero before dawn on Monday and disappeared, authorities said. RPT-Australian tycoon Rinehart wants to end family feud to focus on business * Australian billionaire Rinehart wants out of battle over family trust 'The system is down' Obamacare glitches go public, reasons unclear NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blank boxes where security questions are supposed to appear. Pleas to "be patient." Error messages galore. Notices that "the system is busy right now." Web pages timing out before they load. Garbled lines of text riddled with stray question marks. Why Goldman's board falls short - Felix TV The Goldman Sachs board of directors is supposed to keep management in check, but Reuters' blogger Felix Salmon says it is stacked with company insiders, conflicting interests and inexperience. (October 15, 2012) In Practice As Insurance Marketplaces Make Debut, Questions Remain The insurance exchanges at the core of President Obamas health care law began operation, with federal, state and insurance industry officials watching closely, unsure of what to expect. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. UPDATE 1-Obama spotlights healthcare launch as Republicans try to block it WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spotlighted the opening day of sign-up for his landmark healthcare program on Tuesday, noting that it is taking place although Republicans in the... Bits Blog Google Alters Search to Handle More Complex Queries Google made one of the biggest ever changes to its search engine, as part of a shift away from matching keywords on Web pages to understanding the meaning of search queries. The New Old Age Many Nursing Homes Operate Without Adequate Sprinkler Systems More than 1,100 older nursing homes do not have sprinklers or have only partial systems. UPDATE 5-Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch Oct 1 (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans. Jewels turn up atop French glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Explorer Hiking Hut-to-Hut in the Presidential Range Soaking climbs, sweeping views and hospitable huts are all part of a trek through the White Mountains in New Hampshire. Knicks Dip Into Past and Bring Back Mills as President and General Manager Steve Mills, a former high-level executive at Madison Square Garden before departing in 2009, will replace Glen Grunwald, who will remain as an adviser. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) Capturing China's e-commerce The growth of e-commerce in China has outpaced that of western countries during the past five years. This is largely due to the rapid growth of Internet users, improved online payments, increasing coverage and improving services. Editorial John Boehners Shutdown A damaging and unnecessary crisis could easily have been stopped, but the House speaker refused. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. 'I did it my way,' says F1's 'Lazarus' He was given last rites by a priest after suffering life-threatening injuries in a race accident, but returned to the track just 42 days later and went on to win two more world titles. Niki Lauda reveals how he defied his rivals, his employers and even his family to create a career that has been immortalized on the big screen. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dlr, US stock futures steady; US govt shutdown seen short TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. Oil and Money Special Report With Returns From Dry Land Diminishing, Russian Oilmen Look to Arctic Waters Without Arctic off-shore drilling, Russias oil production is projected to decline by about 1 million barrels a day by 2020. But drilling in the far north presents some vexing problems. DealBook Former Xstrata Chief in New Mining Venture The trading house Noble Group and the American private equity firm TPG Capital will each invest $500 million in a private mining venture led by Mick Davis, the former Xstrata chief executive who lost out in the Glencore takeover. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. Dan Zevin Wins Thurber Prize for Humor The award, given annually for an outstanding book of humor published in the United States, recognized Mr. Zevins Dan Gets a Minivan. Analysis Favorites? Broncos, by a Wide Margin By looking at points allowed and points scored, a better perspective on why Denver is the early favorite to win the Super Bowl. Els plays down importance of a rare Cup win DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - 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. 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. Chinese dissident Chen to join conservative U.S. think tank NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese dissident and legal rights activist who accused New York University of forcing him to leave this summer because of alleged pressure from the Chinese government, will be joining The Witherspoon Institute, a conservative think tank.

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