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News Feed Latest worldwide news 9-year-old prodigy earns piano degree Sept. 24 - A nine-year-old London schoolboy is releasing an album after becoming the youngest person in the world to pass a university-level piano diploma. Elly Park reports. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Tropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic but doesn't threaten land MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the central Atlantic on Monday and was forecast to loop around over open water without threatening land, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. American Made A Wave of Sewing Jobs as Orders Pile Up at U.S. Factories Factories are finding that years of doing business overseas has withered what once was a thriving textile and apparel work force in the United States. Music Review Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber at Park Avenue Armory The inaugural recital at the Board of Officers Room in the Park Avenue Armory featured Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber. Tale of White Widow Fills British Press While there is no evidence that Samantha Lewthwaite was involved in the Kenya mall attack, British newspapers remain fascinated with the woman they call the white widow. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Economix Blog More on Dysfunctionology Minority Rules House members from a few dozen districts representing a demographically shrinking minority hold sway over national politics, and potentially global economics, an economist writes. Knicks Pick Up Woodsons Option for 2014-15 The Knicks announced on Monday that they elected to pick up the option on Coach Mike Woodsons contract for the 2014-15 season. 3D painting urges Syrian peace talks Sept. 26 - A giant 3D painting in front of the United Nations headquarters calls on United States President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold peace talks on Syria. Elly Park reports. Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party The arrests of Golden Dawn members, including the leader of the party and top members in Parliament, are part of a widening Greek crackdown on extremism. Francis Sets a Date in April For 2 Popes to Become Saints The decision to declare John Paul II and John XXIII saints on April 27, 2014, was seen as a gesture intended to promote unity within the church. YouTube tries to fix its comments YouTube comments are rough. They dabble in all forms of trolling, bullying, racism, sexism and other offensive -isms, interspersed with endless spurts of nonsensical chatter. Any thoughtful comments are typically lost in a roiling sea of "LOLs," insults and spam. 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. ArtsBeat Bloomberg Says City Opera Is On Its Own Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said Monday that neither the city nor his private foundation would step in to save New York City Opera, which has said it will file for bankruptcy protection without support. Galatasaray Appoint Mancini on Three-Year Deal Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has signed a three-year deal with Galatasaray to replace Fatih Terim who was sacked as coach last week, the Turkish champions said on Monday. UPDATE 1-In historic step, Japan PM to hike tax; will cushion blow to economy * Japan PM Abe to announce sales-tax hike, stimulus package BlackBerrys Future in Doubt, Keyboard Lovers Bemoan Their Own BlackBerry could soon be leaving the phone business, which is worrying its loyal users who have refused to give up its devices and their tiny buttons for touch-screen models. REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares fall as U.S. government shutdown looms LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Concerns about a looming political showdown in Washington rattled investors on Monday, sending equities and the dollar lower, though moves that could help Italy's... Just for Fun Scenes from the New York City Ballet program at Lincoln Center. Experimental Free-Trade Zone Opens in Shanghai Chinas government has billed the zone as a major step for financial overhauls and economic experimentation. New King of Shaq-ramento Former NBA player Shaquille O' Neal buys part of NBA's Sacramento Kings. CNN's Rachel Nichols has more. Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped. Music Review Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber at Park Avenue Armory The inaugural recital at the Board of Officers Room in the Park Avenue Armory featured Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber. Canada's Intact Financial raises catastrophe loss estimate TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Property and casualty insurer Intact Financial Corp said it will take catastrophe losses of C$199 million in the third quarter due mainly to a series of bad weather events and a fiery train derailment that devastated the town of Lac-Mgantic, Quebec in early July. Character Study A Nightly Dinner Out Thats Like Therapy At 103, Harry Rosen eats dinner every evening at a fine restaurant, always ordering fish, and often lying to fellow diners curious about his age. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Special Report The Presidents Cup The Presidents Cup Has Proved to Be No Contest Nineteen years after it began, the Presidents Cup remains Ryder Cup Light, as in light on rancor and, more regrettably, light on suspense. EIA chief US govt may want to mull exports of SPR crude * IEA may want to take "more contemporary view" of oil markets World Briefing | Middle East Bahrain Obama Speech Buoys Marchers Tens of thousands marched in Bahrain on Friday in the largest antigovernment protest in months. Grunge rock hero Kurt Cobain's childhood home for sale OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - The childhood home of the late grunge rock hero and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain has been put up for sale in Washington state, with his family asking $500,000 for the property, more than seven times its assessed value. Exclusive | 415 Washington Street A combination of two units at the Fairchild condominium, built on the site of a former soap warehouse, yielded this 4,000-square-foot triplex. Ghana's tricky commute CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting. Africa's inspiring spray can art Street art has forever been a vibrant tool of personal expression manifesting in a variety of unique ways. In Africa it comes in the form of beautifully painted shop fronts, alternative methods of political campaigning and striking murals designed to inspire. Obamacare push accelerates as U.S. government shutdown nears (Reuters) - The Obama administration accelerated its push to persuade individual Americans to sign up for the most extensive overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system in 50 years on Monday, as the program's foes in Congress fought to delay its launch with the threat of a federal government shutdown. Music Review Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Raises Awareness The second Global Citizen Festival in Central Park featured Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Kings of Leon, Elvis Costello, as well as a visit from Ban Ki-moon, of the United Nations. Iranians Welcome Home Rouhani With Protest Protesters hurled eggs and a shoe at President Rouhani as he returned from the United Nations, while supporters cheered him for reaching out to President Obama. Gary Player Why I love horses The nine-time Major Champion tells CNN's Errol Barnett about his passions beyond golf. Q. and A. With Stuart Elliott More colorful epithets for the companies you love to hate. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures.

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