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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pop Rock Listings for Oct. 4-10 A selected guide to performances of indie rock, punk, rap and electro-pop in the New York area. U.S. indicts 13 suspected members of hacker group Anonymous WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States brought criminal charges against 13 suspected members of the hacking group Anonymous on Thursday for allegedly attacking government, credit card and lobbying websites in a campaign in support of internet file-sharing. 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 billion euros ($3.41 billion), the Financial Times said on Thursday. 'Breaking Bad' goes out with a bang With Walter White dead, fans everywhere are mourning, celebrating, tallying up bets and discussing what just happened. Was the series finale of "Breaking Bad" satisfying? Did it tie up all loose ends? Did the character you wanted to live survive and did the ones you wanted to die get their just deserts? Is it sending you back to the beginning to binge watch it all over again? Cell phone vs. plane the facts Can cell phones bring down planes? Are e-books really that dangerous below 10,000 feet? Can Bluetooth kill? World's smallest autopilot to heighten UAV disaster response Sept. 30 - Dutch-based engineers have created what they say is the world's smallest auto-pilot attachment for unmanned aerial vehicles, a technology that will greatly expand their value in firefighting and search-and-rescue missions. It's called the Lisa/S autopilot, as Jim Drury reports. Leading the way for golf's multimillionaires The PGA Tour can make instant millionaires at virtually every one of its tournaments -- but it was not always that way. It took golf pioneer Billy Casper almost 15 years to reach seven figures in the nascent days of the pro circuit. Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. Facebook helps design housing complex near headquarters SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The commute may be getting a lot shorter for some of Facebook Inc's workers. Global Soccer A Tough Choice Play for Brazil or Spain? Diego da Silva Costa was born in Brazil, but he recently gained Spanish citizenship, and his new country wants him on its national team. Fox steals golf ball daily, 4 - 6p.m. The sight of a Tiger prowling the fairways may be familiar sight but at a golf club in Switzerland it is a fox that has emerged as a new star of the game. 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. Breakingviews A welcome oil spill Sept. 27 - Reynolds Holding and Christopher Swann discuss how the trend of creating value by breaking up oil companies is spreading to the oil services industry. Currents | Shows Cabinets of Curiosity Storage pieces displayed at Mint in London are filled with surprises. Op-Ed Columnist Minority Rules Boehner must fold. The only questions are when and how. UPDATE 4-Tropical Storm Karen takes aim at U.S. Gulf Coast * Energy companies evacuating some workers, cutting production Biker attack video Who is the victim? The video seems clear an SUV driver hits a biker on Manhattan's West Side, and sets off a violent chain of events. Still, there's debate over who is to blame for this attack. Tony Blair on the Middle East Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting Well The 5-Minute Empathy Workout Reading Chekhov A new study found that reading literary fiction leads to better performance on tests of empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence. Furloughed Employees Hold Shutdown Parties The shutdown has some in government tapping beer kegs. On Pro Football Time for Smith to Learn, Quickly If the Jets want to be playoff contenders, Geno Smith must immediately correct mistakes like carrying the ball carelessly and showing poor pocket awareness. Boat Packed With Migrants Sinks Near Sicily, Killing Scores The deaths of at least 111 people again underscored the dangerous, desperate efforts by many in Africa and the Middle East to reach Europe. MF Global trustee plans to return more customer funds (Reuters) - The trustee liquidating the brokerage unit of MF Global Holdings Ltd has asked a federal bankruptcy judge for permission to return remaining funds to commodity trader customers affected by the firm's 2011 collapse. National Briefing | Washington New Immigration Bill Put Forward House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled an immigration bill that provides a path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants living here illegally and tightens border security. Ask an Expert Advice About Sleep Deficiency in Midlife, Part 2 Orfeu Marcello Buxton, a neuroscientist, addresses questions about napping, broken sleep, sleeping pills and the pressures of work. Shots fired on Capitol Hill Oct. 3 - The U.S. Capitol was put on lockdown after shots were fired outside the building. Several people were injured including a police officer. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Op-Ed Contributor Does Scotland Want Independence? Were brawling over the referendum without discussing what it means. 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. In thriller 'Runner Runner,' Timberlake, Affleck explore gambling's underside LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The dark and murky world of online gambling comes alive in new film "Runner Runner," a thriller exploring the depths of greed starring Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck. Diesel exhaust pollution may disrupt honeybee foraging * Honeybees use floral odours to locate, recognise flowers Movie Review A Touch of Sin, Four Tales From China by Jia Zhang-ke In A Touch of Sin, the director Jia Zhang-ke presents four stories, based on real events, that illustrate a countrys social and political upheaval. Copenhagen 10 things to know Copenhagen not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth (officially) but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Taco Crawl Twelve tacos from around the country. Andrea Miller of Gallim Dance Andrea Miller of Gallim Dance prepares her newest work, Fold Here, for its world premiere on Thursday at the Alexander Kassaer Theater. Murray gives thumbs up after operation Andy Murray hopes to return to training in November after undergoing a successful operation on a troublesome back injury. Currents | Shows Cabinets of Curiosity Storage pieces displayed at Mint in London are filled with surprises. Firefighter could be charged in girl's death after Asiana Authorities have completed an investigation into the death of a 16-year-old girl who survived the Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco, only to be run over by a fire truck. U.N. scientists aim to pitch climate case to widest audience STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A U.N. panel of global climate scientists were set to work through Thursday night to ensure that their strongest case yet for man-made global warming would make sense to the widest possible audience. 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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