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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. rights groups urge boycott of Barilla pasta after anti-gay remarks NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. and international gay rights supporters called on Friday for a boycott of Italian pasta maker Barilla, whose chairman said he would never feature a gay family in its... Race to End for Breaking Bad Fans Who Got Behind Viewers are trying to catch up on old episodes of Breaking Bad through Netflix, Amazon, iTunes and other Internet services as the hit series nears its end. Dance Listings for Sept. 20-26 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics gets investment from Carlyle Sept 27 (Reuters) - Beats Electronics LLC, founded by U.S. rapper Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine, said private equity firm Carlyle Group LP has agreed to make a minority investment in the... T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Rick Owens Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Polish banks should be smart in buying foreign-owned rivals central bank WARSAW (Reuters) - Polish central bank governor Marek Belka said the country's banks should look for opportunities and attempt to buy local rivals owned by foreign lenders in a smart and intelligent way. T Magazine Seven Days of Style | Lizzy Caplan Gets Randy, Saks Gets Smelly and Moschino Celebrates Plus, Kanye Wests latest odd move, LVMHs new wunderkind and more as we run the numbers from the last week in style and culture. Pakistan bus blast kills at least 17 At least 17 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded in an explosion that ripped through a bus carrying government employees in northwest Pakistan on Friday, authorities said. MARKET PULSE-BlackBerry, J.C. Penney, Lumber Liquidators, Nektar (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S.... NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA on Monday cleared a second commercial company to launch a cargo ship to the International Space Station, with blastoff slated this week from a Virginia spaceport. An Earth Year on Mars NASAs Curiosity rover is slowly making its way to Mount Sharp, a Martian mountain whose rocks could provide clues on whether the planet was ever habitable. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author in dispute with U.S. museum over book's title BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee, is locked in a dispute with a museum in her Alabama hometown over the use of the novel's title. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Stars Power Past Avalanche 5-1 Alex Chiasson scored two goals and the Dallas Stars earned a 5-1 preseason victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Wine world transformed by China China has a thirst for wine and a new documentary tries to bottle that obsession. CNN's Neil Curry reports. Vestas Joins With Mitsubishi for Offshore Turbines The venture will develop Vestass 8-megawatt offshore turbines, each of which can power roughly 8,000 households. Can this tech bring whole world online? Step into any major urban center across Africa and you'll have no problem accessing your favorite websites. Step outside the city, however, and you'll soon have to say goodbye to the web. Tsonga and Simon Reach Open De Moselle Final Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will aim for his third straight Open de Moselle title when he plays Gilles Simon in an all-French final Sunday. U.S. watchdog allows delay to smooth transition to swaps trading WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. derivatives regulator late on Friday gave a new and untested type of trading platform a bit more time to comply with some of its rules, to smooth the... 10 wild things about Scotland This small country contains some of the most unspoiled territory in Europe. Hello Kitty's maiden U.S. flight Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. House Republican says has big support for Obamacare delay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A conservative Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday said that he and 61 colleagues will push for a one-year delay in Obamacare as part of a government funding measure the chamber will consider this weekend. Prominent Cuban dissident economist Oscar Espinosa Chepe dead at 72 HAVANA (Reuters) - Oscar Manuel Espinosa Chepe, a dissident Cuban economist whose work was censored by the government, died in Spain on Monday at age 72 after battling chronic liver disease and cancer, his wife announced on Facebook. Taking food from poor cruel Donna Brazile says Americans are known to lend a hand to those who are in trouble. Food stamp cuts just kick people when they're down. Golf Capsules Peter Uihlein holed his second shot for an eagle on the 18th hole Saturday to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. U.S. economic growth gauge at highest since April 2010 ECRI NEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth rose to its highest in three and a half years last week, while the annualized growth rate also rose, a research group said on... Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Coveted Restaurant Reservations Without the Groveling A bit of cleverness can take you far in getting that elusive table. Premier League Coverage Pays Off for NBC NBC Sports Group has gone big with covering Premier League soccer games as part of a three-year deal. The viewership numbers have shown that the formula for full-blown coverage has been working. Gardiner Takes Lead at Web.com After Hadley Trips Scott Gardiner of Australia had a 5-under 65 and wound up with the lead Saturday in the Web.com Tour Championship when Chesson Hadley stumbled at the end. N.S.A. Gathers Data on Social Connections of U.S. Citizens The analysis of phone call and e-mail logs for foreign intelligence purposes adds to the growing body of knowledge about the agencys access to private information, prompting concern from lawmakers. Iranians Welcome President With Protest Protesters hurled eggs and a shoe at President Hassan Rouhani of Iran as he returned to Tehran after supporters cheered him for reaching out to President Obama. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. UPDATE 2-Pakistan quake toll reaches 515, insurgents hamper aid efforts ARAWAN, Pakistan, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The death toll from an earthquake in southwestern Pakistan has reached 515, a provincial official said Friday, as insurgent attacks threaten relief efforts and survivors complain of lack of shelter from the scorching sun. Economix Blog The Feds Confusing Search for Clarity Jeremy Stein, a Federal Reserve governor, says the Fed needs to speak more clearly, but he may have contributed to confusion about the Feds intentions. What I Love | Peter Asher The New York home of the 60s pop-star-turned-record-producer is a sleek Midtown pied--terre. CORRECTED-UPDATE 1-Carlyle invests in Dr. Dre's Beats, valuing company at more than $1 bln Sept 27 (Reuters) - Beats Electronics LLC, a maker of headphones founded by rapper Dr. Dre and music producer Jimmy Iovine, will get a $500 million investment from Carlyle Group , a person familiar... Top shareholders back Alibaba's controversial corporate structure (Reuters) - Alibaba Group's biggest shareholders have backed a partnership structure that is at the center of a debate over where the Chinese e-commerce giant may list its shares in the most highly anticipated Internet IPO since Facebook Inc's $16 billion offer last year. How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Mumbai's dangerous buildings CNN's Mallika Kapur reports recent building collapses in Mumbai have pushed the government to do something about safety.

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