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News Feed Latest worldwide news Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Special Report In Germany, a New Day at the Races The 4-year-old Novellist, among the favorites for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on Sunday, highlights the emergence of German breeding and racing. Typhoon Usagi hits China, dozens dead At least 25 people have died after Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China, state media reported Monday. Top London banker's effort to clear name nears end LONDON (Reuters) - The battle by one of London's top bankers to overturn a market abuse fine neared the end on Thursday, with his lawyers saying his aims were perfectly proper as they wrapped up a case that has highlighted banks' working practices and tested Britain's new financial regulator. Oktoberfest attracts millions of thirsty beer lovers Sept. 23 - Up to six million visitors are expected to descend on the world's largest beer festival, the Munich Oktoberfest. Elly Park reports. Breakingviews No reason for Nestle to sell L'Oreal Oct. 2 - The Swiss foods company may put its 23 billion stake in the French cosmetics group up for sale. But Breakingviews says it doesn't have a strong enough incentive to do so. John Pallante, Ethan Schwartz The wedding took place in Los Angeles. 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). Britain's fraud prosecutor sees no conflict in Autonomy probe LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) said on Thursday it had found no conflict of interest in its investigation into Autonomy, the British software company accused of accounting irregularities by its U.S. owners Hewlett-Packard. In Practice Federal Data Reveals Variety of Health Care Plans The federal government released data late Tuesday showing a wide variety of health care plans available on federally run exchanges. A 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, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. Abuse in Qatar's labor force? Qatar's labor conditions are under greater scrutiny as it prepares for the 2022 World Cup. Leone Lakhani investigates. Ashe legacy burns bright Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win a tennis grand slam. It's a measure of his influence that 20 years after his death his legacy burns as brightly as ever. Judge bikers without bias Danny Cevallos asks, in a potential trial in the driver assault case that pits a young man in a noisy biker rally against a dad in an SUV, can bias be overcome? Chance of storm over the western Caribbean still 70 percent NHC (Reuters) - An area of low pressure over the northwestern Caribbean Sea has a 70 percent chance of becoming a tropical storm during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest outlook. Week 5 Probabilities Why Offense Is More Important Than Defense You would think that in a symmetric zero-sum sport like football, offense and defense are equally important to winning. Russia Evacuates Embassy in Libya After Attack Armed men stormed the complex in Tripoli on Wednesday, apparently in retaliation for the killing of an air force officer by a Russian woman. What's in It? That Nacho Dorito Taste This is the irresistible flavor with its coppery, finger-staining dust that sent Doritos into the processed food hall of fame. Nicole Black, Romuald Wawszczyk The couple met at Penn. Sports Briefing | Hockey Brodeurs Starting Streak to End The Devils announced that Cory Schneider would start in goal at Pittsburgh on Thursday, ending Martin Brodeurs run of 18 consecutive starts in season openers. DealBook BlackBerry Said to Be of Interest to Cerberus It was not clear whether a confidentiality agreement would ultimately lead to a bid for BlackBerry, which has also received a preliminary bid for $9 a share from its largest shareholder. Introducing 'Le Zlatan' burger Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have cost Paris Saint-Germain $30 million, but you can get your own chunk of the Swedish striker for just $48. Kenya mall attack Additional suspect arrested An additional suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with the deadly attack on a mall in Nairobi, Kenya, the country's interior minister said. T Magazine In Store | Old-World Luxury, For Sale Downtown Atelier Courbet, a new gallery and shop in SoHo, highlights contemporary design that employs time-honored techniques. U.S. planned layoffs fall 20 pct in September Challenger NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of planned layoffs at U.S. firms fell 20 percent in September, even as cuts in the healthcare sector more than doubled from the prior month, a report on Thursday... Delayed take-off China cautious on large aircraft program SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) - China's largest domestically produced aircraft may not enter service until early next decade, a delay that gives dominant rivals Boeing Co and Airbus time to launch their upgraded single-aisle planes first. Engagement is not appeasement-Hagel Oct. 3 - Kerry, Hagel discuss renewing diplomatic relations with Iran during a news conference in Japan. Julie Noce reports. Russia charges 30 with piracy over Greenpeace Arctic protest MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has pressed piracy charges against all 30 people arrested after the environmental group Greenpeace staged a protest at an offshore oil platform in the Arctic, investigators said on Thursday. UPDATE 2-Russian entrepreneur launches $750 mln credit card IPO MOSCOW, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Russian entrepreneur Oleg Tinkov has launched a London stock market listing for his credit card business TCS to raise up to $750 million, seeking to convince investors that households will continue to pile on debt despite an economic slowdown. Music Review Michele Rosewomans Latin Jazz at Dizzys Club Coca-Cola Michele Rosewomans set at Dizzys Club Coca-Cola promoted her new album with New Yor-Uba. Militants Blamed After Dozens Killed at Nigerian College Gunmen believed to be Islamic militants from the extremist group Boko Haram shot more than 40 students as they slept in northeast Nigeria. Furloughed federal workers hit the street to protest shutdown Oct. 2 - Federal employees affected by the government shutdown hand out leaflets to tourists. The guide is a list of D.C. attractions that are open and closed. Linda So reports. Lilly says it must cut costs to meet goals; shares fall (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co, which is trying to rebound from painful patent expirations on its medicines, said on Thursday that it would have to cut costs to achieve its financial goals through 2014. NBC reality TV show to send winner to space with Virgin Galactic HOUSTON (Reuters) - After a decade of casting around for a space-themed show, reality TV producer Mark Burnett has finally found a way to launch his dream. Djokovic joins elite group at summit The grand slams could have gone better for Novak Djokovic this year. And he's on the verge of losing the top ranking to Rafael Nadal. But Djokovic had reason to celebrate Monday when he became the ninth man to spend 100 weeks at No. 1. News Analysis An Uphill Climb for the Oil Giants The major producers face steady drops in profit margins as natural gas shifts the energy matrix. Theater Review Fact Slides Into Fiction as National Theater Veteran Brings Work to Stage An actor turns playwright while another directs Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream." Celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe Retired tennis player James Blake talks to Arthur Ashe's widow about keeping his legacy alive. UPDATE 1-RadioShack gets new financing offers -sources NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - U.S. retailer RadioShack Corp has received several offers for new financing, including one from current lenders Bank of America Corp and Wells Fargo Co, three sources... Tool Kit Better Smartphone Typing Is Just a Tap Away Apps and tips to help ease your virtual keyboard frustrations. Clean Energy to sell renewable gas at the pump LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Shares of Clean Energy Fuels Corp fell 5.8 percent on Thursday after the company said it would distribute a renewable natural gas made from organic waste at some of its...

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