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News Feed Latest worldwide news World baffled by closure America's enemies must be laughing, Frida Ghitis writes. But most of the world is mystified at the sight of the world's most powerful country tangled in a crippling web of its own making. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Chanel Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. 'Afterlife' feels 'even more real than real' You're about to go to "heaven" and live to tell about it. And your story will become the subject of scientific research. Dissecting the pope's interview Matthew Chance reports on an interview in which Pope Francis discusses homosexuality, abortion and women. UPDATE 1-Samsung Electronics record Q3 guidance beats analyst estimates * Chip division profit seen at highest level in three years Indonesian companies secure Chinese deals worth $33 bln on Xi visit JAKARTA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Indonesian companies secured $32.8 billion of financing and investment from Chinese firms on Thursday during a state visit by President Xi Jinping, an Indonesian government... Rachel Young, Jonathan Schorr The bride works for a nonprofit that helps finance and administer research about childrens learning ability; the groom works for the Department of Education. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. Sudan Erupts in Deadly Protests as Gas Prices Rise The police and activists differed on how many Sudanese were killed in protests this week after the government lifted gasoline subsidies, raising the price of gas and other commodities. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. U.S. municipal bond funds report $690 million of outflows Lipper (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $690 million of net outflows in the week ended October 2, up from $159 million of outflows in the previous week, according to data released by Lipper on... Netanyahu says Iranian missiles could eventually reach U.S. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In his latest warning about Iran's nuclear ambitions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Iran was working on intercontinental ballistic missiles that could one day hit the United States. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. Ryder Cup David vs. Goliath If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. California outlaws 'revenge porn' in first-of-its-kind legislation LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown signed a first-of-its-kind state law criminalizing what has become known as revenge porn, the distribution of private, explicit photos of other people on the Internet, usually by ex-lovers or spouses, to humiliate them. 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. Fed's Williams says worried about impact of government shutdown SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank said on Thursday he was nervous and worried about the impact to the financial markets of a prolonged shutdown of the... Art In Review Design Office With Kim Gordon Since 1980 Kim Gordon knows what its like to pour heart and mind into an art form. Art Review Robert Motherwell Early Collages, at the Guggenheim Robert Motherwell Early Collages, at the Guggenheim, focuses on works from the 1940s and 50s, before he turned to his elegant mode of Abstract Expressionism. UPDATE 1-Obama blames Republican 'obsession' for government shutdown ROCKVILLE, Md, Oct 3 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama ridiculed House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Thursday for refusing to allow a vote on a funding bill that would end a three-day government shutdown, saying the top Republican in Washington is in the grip of conservative "extremists." ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Serbian PM We will be next to join EU As the European Union continues its expansion into Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Serbia's Prime Minister says he is "certain" his country will be the bloc's next member. Raikkonen set to shake Alonso? The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Shannon Sweeney, Tyson Seely The bride is a Ph.D. candidate in planning and public policy; the groom is a financial analyst at a food manufacturer and marketer. 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. Dartmouth in the Glare of Scrutiny on Drinking The fall semester got under way in the wake of a string of embarrassing episodes involving drunkenness, fraternity hazing and sexual harassment. Op-Ed Columnist Congress Breaks Bad This government shutdown has brought a whole new cast of characters into the national spotlight. Have you met Representative Labrador yet? The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Oct. 1, 2013 Answer this question about Iranian-United States relations. California outlaws 'revenge porn' in first-of-its-kind legislation LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California Governor Jerry Brown signed a first-of-its-kind state law criminalizing what has become known as revenge porn, the distribution of private, explicit photos of other people on the Internet, usually by ex-lovers or spouses, to humiliate them. Lawmakers hover as more homeowners rent rooms to visitors LONDON (Reuters) - For British student Carly Connor a trip to London for a city break would be impossible if she had to pay for a hotel so instead she rents a room in a Londoner's home. Australia's Leighton hit by corruption reports; shares slump MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Leighton Holdings , Australia's biggest builder, came under fire on Thursday from media reports saying corruption and bribery were widespread at the company under previous... Joint Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station (Reuters) - A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday to deliver three new crew members to the International Space Station. Square Feet Future Takes Shape for Bell Labs Site The vacant research complex, once marked for demolition, and the surrounding land is to be redeveloped into offices, retail space and luxury housing. Exxon says shutting some US Gulf production on storm threat HOUSTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Thursday that the company was shutting a small amount of its Gulf of Mexico oil production and evacuating some workers from offshore facilities as Tropical Storm Karen approached. UPDATE 1-Appeals court revives Microsoft claim against Google WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Thursday instructed the U.S. International Trade Commission to reconsider a ruling that gave Google Inc a victory over Microsoft Corp in a patent dispute. Greece Extreme-right party leader in custody The leader of Greece's extreme-right Golden Dawn party, Nikos Michaloliakos, is due in court Wednesday to face charges of forming and participating in a criminal gang.

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