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News Feed Latest worldwide news Email, undisclosed in SAC trader's case, could help defense -sources NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - In the coming trial of a SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund portfolio manager, Michael Steinberg, prosecutors are likely to present emails purporting to show he was being tipped about inside information on Dell Inc before trading on the stock. 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) Debt ceiling worries spill into U.S. options market * Traders pay up for VIX option protection at level unseen since spring UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) U.S. postpones trade negotiations with EU due shutdown WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The United States is postponing negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union because of a partial shutdown of the U.S. government, the Obama administration... Bolivia Let's take U.S. to court It's no secret that Bolivian President Evo Morales is not a fan of the U.S. government, and at the U.N. General Assembly he took his complaints to a wider audience, calling for action against the Obama administration. Well Reading Selections in the Study on Empathy The reading materials were used in one or more of the experiments in the study on empathy by David Comer Kidd and Emanuele Castano. On the Market in the Region A four-bedroom colonial in Glen Cove and another in Rye with five bedrooms. New "walking shark" species identified off Indonesia Sept. 5 - A new species of epaulette shark has been discovered in waters off a remote Indonesian island. Officially called Hemiscyllium halmahera, the shark was first seen by divers in 2008 as it "walked" along the sea floor, but has only now been identified as a new species. Rob Muir reports. Square Feet Austin, Tex., Stands Out in Hotel Recovery That Has Hugged Coasts In Austin, Tex., and in coastal markets around the United States, signs of a building boom are emerging as prices rise. Sports Briefing | Tennis Nalbandian Retires With Injury David Nalbandian retired because of a shoulder injury. Nalbandian, 31, spent 13 years on the tour, reaching a No. 3 ranking in 2006. Just for Fun Scenes from the New York City Ballet program at Lincoln Center. The Learning Network Blog Skills Practice | Understanding and Making Analogies Read a Times Op-Ed article by a 16-year-old and use it as a model to write a piece using an analogy to explain something you have learned, observed or experienced. Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop ORLANDO (Reuters) - Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation. World's best new skyscrapers A pair of buildings colloquially known as "Marilyn Monroe" has won the prize for best new skyscraper completed in 2012. Cristiano Ronaldo Appeals for Miami Soccer Fan Arrested for Hug Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is appealing to Florida officials to drop charges against an over-enthusiastic fan who was arrested during a match after rushing the field to embrace him. The best of African street art Africa street art can be anything from beautifully painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals. You sent your street art photos to CNN iReport - here are the best. Netanyahu to Meet With European Leaders on Iranian Nuclear Talks Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, hopes to influence coming negotiations over what he described as a comprehensive international struggle. FOREX-Dollar bounces from 8-month low but shutdown limits upside * Dollar near eight-month low on ongoing U.S. government shutdown Expert Promoter didn't pressure Jackson's doc The doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death did not appeared to be pressured by AEG Live, an expert hired by the concert promoter testified Friday. 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. Summer Camp for the Winter Olympics Athletes encountered wonder and terror in New Zealand, the stand-in for J. R. R. Tolkiens fictional universe, while preparing for a shot at the Winter Olympics. Ghana's tricky commute CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting. W/END Copenhagen Know before you go Copenhagen not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth (officially) but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. 'Mall was always full of friends' CNN's Zain Verjee, @zainverjeecnn, explains why the Westgate terror attack felt so personal. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for Oct. 4 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Gunmen open fire on sleeping college students in Nigeria Under the cover of darkness, gunmen approached a dormitory in a rural Nigerian town and opened fire, killing and wounding students who sleeping. REFILE-Mario's Tweets Twitter celebrity name-dropping reflects novel IPO risk SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Mario Batali landed on a new promotional platform this week, one that was regulatory rather than razzle-dazzle the opening pages of Twitter's 234-page document on its initial public offering. Peter Schlessel to Lead Universals Focus Features Mr. Schlessel, of FilmDistrict, is replacing James Schamus, the chief executive who helped found the studio 12 years ago. N.F.L. Roundup Saints Hand Dolphins Their First Defeat New Orleanss defense and Drew Brees stormed past Miami, who started the season 3-0 for the first time since 2002. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. 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. 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. 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. Tesla in talks with Samsung SDI for battery supply deal DETROIT/SEOUL (Reuters) - Popular electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc may name South Korean battery producer Samsung SDI Co Ltd as an additional supplier as the California auto upstart tries to add more models and expand, although at least one source familiar with the discussions described the deal as being far from done. Play to resume at Cup with U.S. in early control DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Foursomes play at the Presidents Cup was set to resume at 545 p.m. local (2145 GMT) on Friday after a weather delay of just over two-and-a-half hours due to a thunderstorm had halted early United States dominance. Atari founder Tim Cook is no Steve Jobs Apple's new CEO is no Steve Jobs, says Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, who first met Jobs when his company employed him in 1974 as a $5-an-hour developer. No. 25 Fresno State Holds Off Hawaii, 42-37 Fresno State had its way with Hawaii for 2 quarters, then had to hold off the Rainbow Warriors' bid for a big comeback. Novartis overhauls Japanese unit after drug scandal TOKYO (Reuters) - Novartis AG said on Thursday it had overhauled management operations and sanctioned key staff in Japan after a scandal involving research into its Diovan blood pressure drug in the country. Russia charges 30 in Greenpeace protest Russian authorities have charged all 30 people aboard a Greenpeace ship with piracy after two activists tried to scale an oil platform in a protest of Arctic drilling last month, the Russian Investigative Committee said Thursday.

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