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News Feed Latest worldwide news US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures fall as government shutdown seems likely NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Sunday as a last-minute deal to resolve the budget battle in Washington appeared less likely, making a government shutdown more likely. Emmys 2013 Kerry Washington, 'It Girl' In 1995, Kerry Washington had just launched her career. Somali Community in U.S. Fears New Wave of Stigma After Kenya Attack People of Somali descent in Minneapolis braced for revelations that some Shabab attackers could have come from their neighborhoods. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. Timeline of the Kenya Mall Shooting A day-to-day look at the events that have occurred since Saturday's deadly shooting and hostage situation at an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya. The Texas Tribune Its Not the Rare Birds They Mind So Much. Its the Watchdogs. Texas ranchers are crucial to the protection of the declining lesser prairie chicken, but they must set aside their deep suspicion of government efforts. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. UPDATE 1-Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning -source * Bernabe's plans seen opposed by core investor Telefonica 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. Dueling Narratives in Iran After Breakthrough in U.S. Relations Irans foreign minister said there was a real chance for a pact with the United States over his countrys nuclear program, but his deputy said Tehran would never trust America 100 percent. Argentine farmers hoard soybeans as inflation hedge BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine farmers are hoarding more soy this season than in past years, threatening to reduce much-needed export tax revenue as raw beans become the preferred unit of savings in an economy impaired by double-digit inflation. Analysis New trial for Boeing as Norwegian demands 787 repairs PARIS/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The brochure for Boeing Co's aircraft repair service makes a simple assertion "No one knows Boeing airplanes better than Boeing." UPDATE 1-China's new trade zone opens in Shanghai as officials add details to reform plans * China to eliminate restrictions on individual cross-border investment - official CORRECTED-UPDATE 4-Italian president hopes to solve political crisis without new vote ROME, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Italy's president began talks on Sunday to pull the country out of a new political crisis, attempting to undercut a move by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to bring down the government and force new elections seven months after the last vote. Anastasia Alt, Joseph Goldschmid The bride is an associate in the investment bank of JPMorgan Chase in New York. The groom is jointly pursuing a law degree and an M.B.A. at Columbia. Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. U.N. Climate change is man made Scientists are 95% certain that human activity has caused at least half of climate change in the last 50 years, a U.N. report concludes. Crisp White Wines for a Crisp Pork Cutlet Try Champagne, a fizzy gift to savory fried foods, with bubbles that lift up the nutlike flavors of the breaded meat. Bale seals Madrid move The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant. SEC says big Ponzi scheme targeted investors in Japan (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission said it has uncovered an "extensive and egregious" Ponzi scheme run by a Las Vegas executive who raised more than $800 million from thousands of... World Briefing | Asia Indonesia Refugees Die as Boat Sinks A boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers sank off the coast of Indonesias main island of Java on Friday, killing at least 21 people, an official said. Hedge funds warm to Apple; Omega re-enters, Soros buys more NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc is regaining its popularity among the biggest hedge funds, some of which have said a massive sell-off this year has gone too far. 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. The Week Ahead | Television Humans at Helm Is Any Flight Safe? Cellphone videos and such have made images of airplane calamities fairly familiar, but often they are seen only as scary snippets on the news. Bayou Corne Journal Ground Gives Way, and a Louisiana Town Struggles to Find Its Footing Almost nothing in Bayou Corne has been the same since a voracious sinkhole opened up in 2012, and a year later its still growing, swallowing trees and belching methane. U.S. Commerce Department would not publish data if government shuts down WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department would not publish any economic data in the event the government were to shut down, a spokeswoman for the department said on Friday. The Lazarus of Formula One Niki Lauda is the Lazarus of Formula One. Australia shares top 5-year highs, cautious ahead of US deadlines SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.3 percent on Friday, topping five-year highs hit last week after Wall Street broke a five-day losing streak, but investors remained cautious ahead... 'Pink Star' might go for $60 million The Pink Star diamond is expected to go for more than $60 million, the highest price in history for any diamond ever purchased, auctioneer Sotheby's says. Roche immunotherapy drug may be 'game changer' in lung cancer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - An experimental Roche drug that seems to work particularly well against lung cancer in smokers may be a "game changer" for these normally difficult-to-treat patients, researchers said on Sunday. Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Berlusconi allies quit Italy's left-right coalition government was on the edge of collapse on Saturday night after former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi pulled out his five ministers from the alliance he formed with Enrico Letta's Democrats last April. Books of The Times Elizabeth Gilberts Novel The Signature of All Things The protagonist of Elizabeth Gilberts novel The Signature of All Things would never have read Ms. Gilberts Eat, Pray, Love because her interests lie elsewhere. Britain's Tate museum calls on government for funding "contract" LONDON (Reuters) - The Tate museum called for a five-year public funding "contract" with the British government on Thursday to help stabilize its role as a national repository of art in an era of declining public finances for culture. Lotus hopeful on Raikkonen Eric Boullier, the Team Principal of Lotus F1, on the future of Kimi Raikkonen and the team's hopes for the remainder of the season. 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. Coca-Cola's clean water initiative CNN's Poppy Harlow sits down with Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to discuss the company's new water purification system. Football Messi testifies in tax trial Soccer star Lionel Messi and his father testified in a Barcelona court Friday in a preliminary hearing over allegations they defrauded Spanish tax authorities of more than $5 million. 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.

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