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News Feed Latest worldwide news American invasion damp squib for some Man Booker diehards LONDON (Reuters) - No one but the jurors can say which of six short-listed books will receive the Man Booker Prize for fiction on October 15, but one thing for certain is the Americans are coming into the competition next year and the literary world is in an uproar. Penney reported to see no need to raise cash, shares jump (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc Chief Executive Myron Ullman told investors he does not see the need to raise cash this year, CNBC reported, reversing a sharp fall in the retailer's shares. 'Big brother' tech watches over Rio Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. WRAPUP 2-U.N. Security Council set to vote on Syria chemical arms resolution * Britain wanted reference to International Criminal Court REUTERS SUMMIT-Emerging Europe poised for modest economic upturn PRAGUE/SOFIA, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Emerging European economies are set for a tepid recovery that won't restore them to the pre-financial crisis boom years but should let them weather the withdrawal of cheap money from the Federal Reserve. Italian PM to call confidence vote as government nears collapse ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta will call a confidence vote in parliament after a showdown with center-right partners in his fragile coalition scuppered a vital package of budget measures on Friday and took his government to the brink of collapse. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. New Spanish Budget Free Of Austerity Measures The government called the proposal for 2014 the budget of economic recovery and forecast a 0.7 percent rise in gross domestic product. Pakistan's first gay website blocked Pakistan, ranked by the Pew Research Center as one of the least tolerant countries in the world for gays, has pulled the plug on its only online resource for the Muslim nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. Your Money Adviser Locked Out of the Insurance Marketplace The decision by several states not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has left many paradoxically too poor to receive financial help for health care. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 17 Government Employees The bombing, which left more than 40 people wounded, was the second major attack in a week in the Peshawar area in northwestern Pakistan. Bits Blog Developing Countries Surge in Mobile Broadband, U.N. Finds By the end of this year, the number of mobile broadband connections worldwide will rise to 2.1 billion, nearly three times the total of fixed-line subscriptions. Japan's Abe says no concessions, but no escalation in islet spat with China NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Japan will make no concessions on sovereignty over Pacific islets also claimed by China, but Tokyo will not make any moves to escalate the situation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday. The People in the Trees, by Hanya Yanagihara In Hanya Yanagiharas novel, a scientist discovers the secret of immortality. New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports. T Magazine On View | The Natural History of American Design An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center of artifacts from the Americas, which were lent to New York fashion designers by the American Museum of Natural History nearly a century ago, is unexpectedly relevant today. Theater Review The Glass Menagerie Stars Cherry Jones and Zachary Quinto John Tiffanys stunning production of Tennessee Williamss Glass Menagerie promises to be the most revealing revival of a cornerstone classic for many a year to come. Elvis impersonator wrongly arrested for sending ricin to Obama sues accuser JACKSON, Mississippi (Reuters) - An Elvis impersonator from Mississippi falsely accused of sending ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and other officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against the man authorities now believe is the real perpetrator. UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury official named lead on Detroit bankruptcy DETROIT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The executive director of President Barack Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was named on Friday to manage more than $300 million in federal, state and private... Sudan Erupts in Deadly Protests as Gas Prices Rise The police and activists differed on how many Sudanese were killed in protests this week after the government lifted gasoline subsidies, raising the price of gas and other commodities. Westbrook Eager to Return for Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook isn't quite ready to go full speed after last season's knee injury that left him on the bench for Oklahoma City's second-round exit from the playoffs. Television Review Trophy Wife, on ABC, Hopes to Repeat Sitcom Magic Trophy Wife is an ABC comedy revolving around the latest spouse of a man who has already been married twice. Giants Battered Line Faces a Tough Test Over three games, the Kansas City Chiefs have recorded 15 sacks while the New York Giants have surrendered 11. The teams meet on Sunday. IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Militants raid forces in India before India-Pakistan talks, 12 dead SAMBA, India (Reuters) - Militants dressed in Indian army uniforms attacked Indian police and soldiers near the border with Pakistan on Thursday, killing nine people and triggering calls for talks between the prime ministers of the rival nations to be called off. Consumer Prices Spike in Japan The increase was seen as a sign that Japan may be emerging from 15 years of nagging deflation. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Motherlode Blog 6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Talk Money With Your Children Many parents would rather talk to their children about sex than about money, but far too few have stopped to figure out why and how to get over it. WRAPUP 2-U.N. Security Council set to vote on Syria chemical arms resolution * Britain wanted reference to International Criminal Court E.A. Sports Settles Lawsuit With College Athletes The settlement in the suit filed by student-athletes seeking to be paid included the Collegiate Licensing Company, and the court filing came after E.A. Sports announced it would not publish a college football video game in 2014. The "commodity supercycle" likely over Roubini Economist Nouriel Roubini says weaker growth in China and a slow recovery in advanced economies will pressure global commodities prices, ending their decade-long bull market. Art in Review Brian Adam Douglas How to Disappear Completely Mr. Douglas makes dreamlike paintings by means of an improbable, laborious technique. Opinion Attack no shock Al-Shabaab, al-Qaeda's brutal Somali affiliate, has claimed credit for the attack by multiple gunmen at an upscale shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya that has already killed at least 39 people. UPDATE 1-Big freighter traverses Northwest Passage for 1st time LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A large freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time this week, showing the potential for cutting shipment times and costs as global warming opens new routes. Your Money Adviser Same-Sex Couples Are Urged to Apply for Social Security Spousal Benefits Though the Social Security Administration is still reviewing the law, it is encouraging applications from couples in same-sex marriages and civil unions. Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning source MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Executive Chairman Franco Bernabe is considering resigning at a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, a source close to the situation said, as his plans to relaunch the heavily indebted company may not get enough backing. Obama, Rouhani speak by phone, agree to work "expeditiously" to reach agreement on nuclear program Sept. 27 - U.S. President Barack Obama says he spoke to Iranian President Rouhani and believes a comprehensive solution can be reached between to the two nations. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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