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News Feed Latest worldwide news Brazilian president blasts U.S. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff condemns the U.S. NSA spying program in front of the U.N. General Assembly. Africa's hottest fashion designers African designers are making a splash on the world stage - here are seven African designers to watch out for. GDF Suez appeals ruling to take down wind turbines near castle PARIS (Reuters) - GDF Suez has appealed a provisional court order to remove 10 onshore wind turbines after a couple who own a nearby castle sued for noise and light pollution, paving the way for lawsuits which may hamper France's efforts to promote renewable energy. Guinea opposition quits electoral commission, rejecting early vote count CONAKRY (Reuters) - Guinea's opposition parties pulled their delegates out of the national electoral commission on Thursday after rejecting some provisional results from Sunday's parliamentary election, meant to cap a transition to democracy. US STOCKS-Wall St retreats as shutdown drags on for third day * Gunfire forces brief lockdown at U.S. Capitol in Washington QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. 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. Serbia targets EU membership 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. Pasqualoni Fired at Connecticut After 0-4 Start Connecticuts football coach, Paul Pasqualoni, was fired Monday with his team 0-4 in his third season and the most recent loss by 41-12 at Buffalo. French floor company Tarkett readies 2.5 bln euro IPO-FT Oct 3 (Reuters) - French floor maker Tarkett, which is 50 percent owned by U.S. private equity firm KKR, is set to launch an initial public offering that could value the company at as much as 2.5... Severe Cup Cut for Oosthuizen and Schwartzel Good friends Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel can only hope that their matchplay strategy works out a lot better for the Internationals than their hairstyle plans at this week's Presidents Cup. Economic View A Dearth of Investment in Young Workers The bleak job picture for young Americans doesnt bode well for their long-term careers, or for the economys future. Obama spotlights healthcare launch as Republicans try to block it WASHINGTON (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 U.S. Congress have shut down the government because they oppose the law. Home Kits for Tortillas, Purple Tomatillos and More Recommendations for the week of Oct. 1. Ghana's tricky commute CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting. Bills RBs Spiller, Jackson to Face Browns Buffalo running backs C.J. Spiller and Fred Jackson will both play Thursday night against the Browns after being slowed by injuries. Saudi cleric says women who drive risk damaging their ovaries RIYADH (Reuters) - A conservative Saudi Arabian cleric has said women who drive risk damaging their ovaries and bearing children with clinical problems, countering activists who are trying to end the Islamic kingdom's male-only driving rules. Dot Earth Blog More on Population Growth and Planetary Prospects Sustainability scholars challenge an ecologists conclusion that Earths limits dont constrain human prospects. U.S. Fed balance sheet increased in latest week NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - For details of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet, see T Magazine By the Numbers | New Yorks Biggest Costume Party The four-day New York Comic Con in Manhattan will bring together writers, artists, and passionate fans to celebrate the culture of graphic novels, sometimes in costume. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. 'Physician to the Stars,' Rexford Kennamer, dies in Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Rexford Kennamer, the so-called "Physician to the Stars" who told actor Gary Cooper he had terminal cancer and whose high profile client list included Rock Hudson and Frank Sinatra, has died in Alabama at 93, his nephew said on Wednesday. Obama, congressional leaders still deadlocked on shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama met with Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress on Wednesday to try to break a deadlock that has shut down wide swaths of the federal government,... Organizers Overhaul Security Plan for Marathon Runners and their family members can expect more searches, screenings and sealed-off areas at the New York City Marathon this year. Ellison gives up $500 mln potential payout to settle Pillar suit SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison has agreed to give up a potential payout of around $500 million to settle accusations of a conflict of interest in the 2011 acquisition by Oracle of a company he controlled, according to court documents. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Twitter The angriest place on the Internet? Upset about something? Twitter has become the place to vent -- sometimes with nasty, bigoted comments. Colorful, art-inspired collection by Lagerfeld for Chanel Oct 1 - Karl Lagerfeld mixes art and fashion to show a colorful pop collection for Chanel at Paris fashion week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). '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. Encounters Lois Duncan Revisiting the Classics of an Earlier Generation A new imprint brings back out-of-print books for young adults, feeding nostalgia and building a new generation of fans. Gambling pro Archie Karas charged with defrauding casino SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - World-renowned professional poker player Archie Karas, has been arrested on charges of cheating and defrauding a casino after authorities say he was caught marking cards at a California blackjack table. Sports Briefing | College Football Notre Dame Exits Top 25 Notre Dame dropped out of the Associated Press top 25 after losing its second game of the season, and Arizona State entered the poll after a victory over Southern California. DealBook Alibaba Invests in a Search Engine for Apps Quixey, a search engine for apps, announced on Thursday that it had raised a $50 million financing round led by Alibaba. It's not over, Somali terrorists say We're not done yet. That was the message terrorists of Al-Shabaab gave to Kenya Wednesday, after the recent massacre that took 67 lives at a shopping mall. Cohen's SAC in talks to sell reinsurance business sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steve A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors is in discussions to sell its reinsurance business as the $14 billion hedge fund deals with the fallout of a long-running insider trading... Kasem family's bitter battle Casey Kasem's children are being prevented from visiting their ailing father, his daughter Kerri told CNN. Stake in Russia's Uralkali likely to be sold newspaper (Reuters) - A large stake in Russian potash producer Uralkali OAO is likely to be sold to one of several local bidders, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Facial recognition brings new look to shopping Aug. 19 - Scrambling for credit cards or mobile phones at the checkout counter could become a thing of the past as a Finnish company readies to launch the world's first face recognition payment system. Tara Cleary reports. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. France Takes Aim at Amazon to Protect Local Bookshops French lawmakers on Thursday approved a law that bars online booksellers from offering free delivery to customers on top of a maximum 5 percent discount on books.

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