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News Feed Latest worldwide news Comcast Ordered to Place Bloomberg With TV Peers A Federal Communications Commission ruling asserted that the cable company must place Bloomberg TV closer to other news channels in so-called news neighborhoods. World Briefing | Europe The Hague Warrant Issued for Kenyan The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of tampering with witnesses in the war crimes case against William Ruto, Kenyas deputy president. Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him. Obama blames Republican 'obsession' for government shutdown ROCKVILLE, Md (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." BP boosts FTSE 100 but index still dogged by U.S. concerns * BP rises after winning legal dispute related to oil spill New Hunt for Head of Energy Regulator After Candidate Withdraws Ronald J. Binz withdrew his name to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission after unusual opposition from the coal industry and conservatives. Roy Fined $10K for Outburst in Avs Coaching Debut Patrick Roy got into a screaming match with an opposing coach, pushed over a glass partition, received a game misconduct and was reprimanded by the NHL. New Jersey judge cannot moonlight as stand-up comic court (Reuters) - Being a judge in New Jersey is no laughing matter. Is A400M heading for hard landing? Sept 30 - France's defence minister says the export potential for EADS's A400M military transporter is "huge", as the 20 billion euro ($27 billion) project starts delivering aircraft to its founding nations after years of delays. But as Ivor Bennett reports Europe's largest ever collaborative defence project has been fraught with problems. Why Are There Still So Few Women in Science? Hint The answer has more to do with The Big Bang Theory than with longstanding theories about mens so-called natural aptitude. US STOCKS-Wall Street drops as shutdown drags on for third day * Investors fear debt limit decision will be tied to budget battle Vigneault Still Learning About His Rangers as Season Opens Alain Vigneault is about to start his 12th season as an N.H.L. coach, but he admitted to nerves on Thursday before his first game with the Rangers. Retail group expects slightly brighter holiday season sales (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales should rise 3.9 percent this holiday season, outpacing last year's gains, though economic concerns may impact shoppers' spending, the world's largest retail trade... Republicans Say Boehner Vows to Avert Federal Default A House Republican said Thursday that Speaker John A. Boehner has told colleagues that he was determined to prevent a default and was willing to pass a measure through a combination of Republican and Democratic votes. Australian Open Announces Increase in Prize Money The Australian Open is increasing its prize money by $2.8 million to bring overall player compensation to $31 million next year. On Pro Basketball Mixed Opening Lines in Knicks Courtship of Anthony While Steve Mills, the Knicks new top executive, made it clear during N.B.A. media day that signing Carmelo Anthony to a contract extension was a priority, the teams star was more circumspect. After Fighting Off Urge to Rebuild, Pirates Will Battle Cardinals The Pirates front office considered tearing the team apart after last season. Now the team is back in the playoffs after 20 losing seasons in a row. Namie Journal Japans Nuclear Refugees, Still Stuck in Limbo Tens of thousands of evacuees from the area around the Fukushima nuclear plant are in emotional and legal limbo as the cleanup limps along. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Americans Abroad Totally Immersed in European Soccer The writer, a United States international midfielder, also plays for Kopparbergs/Goteborg in Sweden. The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Following are the top 10 movies at North American (U.S. and Canadian) box offices for Friday to Sunday, led by "Lee Daniels' The Butler" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 17.0 million 2 (2) We're the Millers...................$ 13.5 million 3 (*) Mortal Instruments City of Bones...$ 9.3 million 4 (*) The World's End.....................$ 8.9 million 5 (5) Planes......... Chinese billionaire plans to rebuild London's Crystal Palace LONDON (Reuters) - A Chinese billionaire said on Thursday he planned to spend 500 million pounds ($810 million) rebuilding London's Crystal Palace, a huge glass and steel building that captivated the... Oil and Money Special Report As Stability Eludes Region, Western Oil Giants Hesitate Problems in North Africa and the Middle East, where some governments owe many energy producers billions of dollars, are imperiling the relations between companies and countries. Activists infiltrate Belgian F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrate a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident does not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. UPDATE 1-Burlington Stores returns to market, shares jump 50 pct * Shares touch high of $25.10, valuing Burlington at $1.8 bln Toronto Selected as Host of 2016 All-Star Game Toronto was selected as the host of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2016 All-Star Game, marking the first time the showcase event will be held outside of the United States, the league said on Monday. Masa Offers the Kernels of a Culture Many foods native to Latin America have been absorbed into global kitchens, but masa remains stubbornly, proudly Latin. India Ink Image of the Day October 2 A function in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to mark the 144th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas K. Gandhi. Tropical depression Jerry seen becoming low on Friday NHC (Reuters) - Tropical depression Jerry is forecast to become a remnant low on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. UPDATE 1-With Obamacare systems still slow, backlog builds among the uninsured WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Americans trying to find out how much health coverage will cost under Obamacare endured a third day of limited access to new online health insurance exchanges on Thursday, leading to a growing backlog of people waiting to enter the system. Nicklaus Ready to Enter New Territory, on Ice 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 1--Chinese game developer Forgame surges in HK trading debut * Gains for Chinese Internet stocks may be too optimstic-broker (Adds details on Forgame, IPO proceeds, comments) Plane crash near Nigeria's Lagos airport kills 16 LAGOS (Reuters) - Sixteen people were killed when a small passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff outside Lagos airport's domestic terminal on Thursday, Nigerian authorities said. Ed Orgeron Coaches USC's 1st Practice After Kiffin Ed Orgeron promised fun at Southern California when he replaced Lane Kiffin, and that's what the Trojans got on the irrepressible interim coach's first day of practice. Lawmaker on Kenya mall attack We are taking action A group of Kenyan lawmakers Monday visited the mall where dozens were killed in a terrorist attack this month. 9 rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." Australian GP Albert Park flyover Get a bird's-eye view of Melbourne's Albert Park F1 race track. Oil and Money Special Report Blessed by Geography, Fujairah Flexes New Clout The United Arab Emirates, a key OPEC oil producer, is turning its easternmost member, Fujairah, into a new base for crude oil exports and other vital infrastructure.

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