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News Feed Latest worldwide news 'The system is down' Obamacare glitches go public, reasons unclear NEW YORK, Oct 1 (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... Charlize Theron You can't plan life Actress Charlize Theron talks about embracing the unknown after her career as a ballet dancer didn't work out. Arts Review | Westchester A Review of Genjis World in Japanese Wood-Block Prints, at Vassar College Genjis World in Japanese Wood-Block Prints is about two books an 11th-century classic, The Tale of Genji, and its 19th-century parody. NBC Scraps Hillary Clinton Mini-Series The project drew strong opposition from Republicans, who saw it as a potential boon to Mrs. Clinton as she considers a run for president in 2016. China obsesses about rumors In China online popularity can sometimes spell trouble. 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. Lululemon lawsuit over sheer yoga pants gets lead plaintiff * Louisiana sheriffs' fund to lead lawsuit over disclosures Kirk Triplett Wins Again at Pebble Beach Kirk Triplett successfully defended his First Tee Open title Sunday at Pebble Beach, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Doug Garwood and Dan Forsman. What Lurks Beneath the Linoleum in Columbia County Namely, wide-plank pine floors and square-head nails. Celebrities tell followers to GetCovered with Obamacare NEW YORK (Reuters) - While technical problems slowed the launch of new "Obamacare" websites to sell health insurance on Tuesday, the law's supporters on Twitter had an easier time welcoming the "Affordable Care Cat." US STOCKS-Wall St rebounds as gov't shutdown expected to be short-lived * U.S. government shutdown could hurt markets if prolonged On the Runway Blog A Vivier Shoe Retrospective, Buckles and All Roger Vivier, the designer shoe label that made buckles a fashion statement, is the subject of a new retrospective at the Palais de Tokyo. HarperCollins Joins Scribd In E-Book Subscription Plan The deal will make the publishers backlist books available to monthly subscribers in a Netflix-style service. Who is Skeleton Bob? At one point in his life British engineer Kristan Bromley hadn't even heard of the sport of skeleton racing. Now he hopes his design and athletic skills can win him an Olympic title. New York City Opera closes doors, plans bankruptcy filing NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York City Opera, established 70 years ago as "The People's Opera," said on Tuesday it was closing and filing for bankruptcy protection after failing to raise enough money to stay open. The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. World's first 3D-printed gun The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK has acquired two models of the world's first 3D-printed gun. More Than 10 Million Watch Finale of Breaking Bad A large audience tuned in Sunday night for the concluding episode of the AMC series. How mall attack changed Kenya I can't get the image of the bodies lying near the freezer at Westgate out of my mind, and recognizing two of the victims, their bodies splayed, their blood splashed against the stark white floor. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Wins Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup. Nalbandian retires from tennis Argentina's David Nalbandian has called time on his career after citing his inability to recover from a troublesome shoulder problem. College Roundup Ohio State Streak Is at 17 With Win Over Wisconsin Blake Bell threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard in the fourth quarter and No. 14 Oklahoma beat No. 22 Notre Dame, 35-21, on Saturday in South Bend, Ind. Cashman Works On Keeping Girardi With Yankees Were going to give him a real good reason to stay, General Manager Brian Cashman said of Manager Joe Girardi at a news conference on Tuesday. Obama blames government shutdown on 'ideological crusade' Oct. 1 - President Barack Obama blames Republicans for an "ideological crusade" aimed at his healthcare program and urges lawmakers to vote to keep government operations running and to raise the nation's borrowing cap without conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. Nicklaus ready to enter new territory, on ice DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Golfing great Jack Nicklaus was a master of his environment out on the course but he will enter very foreign territory when he drops the puck to start a National Hockey League (NHL) game in Columbus on Friday. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Henrik Stenson '$11.4m is a nice bonus' Henrik Stenson may have just become golf's $11.4 million man, but the Swede insists it's not all about the money. Tropical Storm Jerry strengthens over central Atlantic NHC (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Jerry, the tenth storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has strengthened over the central Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said late on Monday. White House rejects latest Republican offer to end shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House rejected a Republican plan to reopen portions of the U.S. government on Tuesday as the first shutdown in 17 years closed landmarks like the Statue of Liberty... 'Breaking Bad' breaks TV model "Breaking Bad" drew a record audience for its finale and in the process shook up the traditional TV distribution model. After Nairobi, is the West next? Evidence suggests that replicating the Nairobi and 2008 Mumbai attacks is Al-Shabaab's priority. Italy's Prysmian signs $260 mln contracts with Brazil's Petrobras MILAN, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Italy's Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, said on Tuesday it had signed contracts worth $260 million with Brazilian oil company Petrobras. Defining and Demanding a Musicians Fair Shake in the Internet Age David Lowery, leader of the bands Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker, is pressing for higher royalties for musicians. Market Ready Whats the Best Way to Give Our Shower a High-End Look? Advice for repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Djokovic, Nadal Kick Off Race to Top Ranking With Easy Wins World number one Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafa Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday. 20 best franchises for travelers Sometimes it's not about a place where everybody knows your name. It's about a place where you already know theirs. 'Breaking Bad' post-finale blues "Breaking Bad" fans are staring into their post-Walter White life with mixed emotions. Sprint investors need patience, possibly up to two years - SoftBank founder NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp's bid to revive U.S. wireless operator Sprint Corp could take as long as two years, the Japanese telecoms group's founder said on Monday, dampening investor hopes of a quick turnaround. Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes.

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