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News Feed Latest worldwide news In Corner of Arkansas, Frustration but No Panic Over Possible Shutdown Residents of northwestern Arkansas see the turmoil over a possible debt default as the new normal of Washington rather than a seminal political moment likely to affect their lives. At least 29 killed in central Sudan's worst unrest for years KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least 29 people have been killed in protests in Khartoum over fuel subsidy cuts, police said on Thursday, and more clashes broke out in Khartoum in the worst unrest seen in Sudan's central regions for years. Fitch Turkey BoP May Slow Growth, But Won't Spark Crisis LONDON, September 25 (Fitch) A slowdown in Turkey's net capital inflows is likely to temper economic growth, but should not trigger a crisis because of the country's strong fundamentals, Fitch... Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. Nokia handset sale hammers hedge funds LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds betting that the collapse in Finnish telecom group Nokia's share price would continue got a rude surprise on Tuesday, and their rush to unwind their bets left the... Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Economix Blog National Health Costs vs. Your Health Costs A study shows why many individuals are feeling an ever-greater burden in health costs even as hospitals and insurers have wrung billions of dollars out of the system. Basketball's Shaquille O'Neal Takes Stake in Sacramento Kings Former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has become the newest minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, which California investors bought in May after a tug-of-war with a Seattle group, a team spokeswoman said on Monday. Balotelli Gets Three-Match Ban for Red Card Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. Record revenues for Man Utd But that doesn't mean all United fans are happy. While Real Madrid landed Gareth Bale in the off-season's highest-profile transfer, the Red Devils were largely quiet during the summer window. Ablynx, Merck Serono sign research alliance BRUSSELS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Belgian biopharmaceutical company Ablynx and Merck Serono said on Thursday they had expanded their ties with the creation of a research alliance that could lead to the development of at least four agents to treat disease. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Lawmakers cause Wall Street take-down Sept. 25 - Summary SP 500 in longest sell-off this year; New homes sales growth slows; durable orders flatten; Hertz to rent Tesla Model S; Amazon unveils video-help enabled line of Kindle HD tablets. Conway G. Gittens reports. Will the fall TV season be less gay? "Will Grace" star Sean Hayes is leading the way again. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. Tech Giants Fear Spread of Patent Wars to Europe After spending hundreds of millions of dollars in the United States to defend patent-infringement lawsuits, the companies worry that Europe could become a similar battleground. India's cinemas by satellite A new way of getting movies to theaters in India. Mallika Kapur reports on the significance. Default on some U.S. bills would be 'dangerous gamble' CBO chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Failure by the United States to pay some of its bills if Congress fails to raise the $16.7 trillion debt limit by mid-October would erode confidence and cause economic damage,... PRESS DIGEST-Hong Kong - Sept 25 HONG KONG, Sept 25 (Reuters) - These are some of the leading stories in Hong Kong newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Louvre hit by Chinese scam First it was Chinese tourists apparently being targeted by criminal gangs in Paris. Dance Review A Fall for Dance Prelude at the Delacorte Theater A celebratory prelude to the Fall for Dance festival brought back choreography to the Delacorte Theater for free shows on Monday and Tuesday. Novartis says "deep regret" over Japan drug trials scandal TOKYO (Reuters) - The pharmaceutical head at Swiss firm Novartis AG apologized to the Japanese public for alleged manipulation of data in trials of its best-selling blood pressure drug Diovan, saying an employee had acted inappropriately. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. Pogue's Posts The iPhone 5ss Fingerprint Scanner Was Hacked, but Im Not Worried Yes, Apples Touch ID can be fooled by a determined attacker with the time and resources to do it. Kings of Leon draws on sounds of its past for 'Mechanical Bull' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Grammy-winning Kings of Leon marked a decade in music with a new album on Tuesday which critics have praised for showcasing the best of the band's talents while still moving forward in its sound. Squabble Disrupts a Refuge for the Rich The group that runs the Breakers, the Vanderbilt cottage in Newport, R.I., wants to build a visitors center on the grounds, a proposal that has provoked outrage from neighbors. Meet the CEO feeding the world Helene Gayle must be one of the few chief executives working to eradicate her own job. The first African American female boss of poverty charity CARE, talks about some of the challenges of feeding the world Father of four-year-old N.J. boy who accidentally shot friend is indicted NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - The father of a 4-year-old boy in New Jersey, who accidentally shot and killed his 6-year-old friend while playing with a gun, has been indicted on charges of child endangerment, prosecutors said. Hall Opens With a 63 at Just the Right Time Down to his last chance to earn a PGA Tour card, Ashley Hall opened the Web.com Tour Championship with his second-best score of the year even though he called a penalty on himself when he noticed his ball slightly move. Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV. Sudans President, Wanted by International Court, Cancels Visit to U.N. The United Nations said that President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who is wanted on genocide charges, has canceled his visit to the General Assembly, amid protests in Sudans capital. Marta Heflin, Actor, Dies at 68; Waif Seen in Altman Films Ms. Heflin appeared in New York stage musicals like Fiddler on the Roof and Jesus Christ Superstar, and later in a string of Robert Altman movies that capitalized on her waifishness. Brazil blaze sparks panic Sept. 26 - Fire crews tackle major blaze at a fertilizer plant in southern Brazil. Paul Chapman reports. UPDATE 1-Connecticut governor sees partial rail line fix by weekend Sept 26 (Reuters) - Connecticut's governor said Metro North might be able to restore partial power to a vital rail line by the weekend so the thousands of his state's residents who work in New York... Sting debuts new music for the first time in almost a decade Sept 26 - The British singer shares tunes from his new album "The Last Ship" during a concert fundraiser. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) 'I did it my way,' says F1's 'Lazarus' He was given last rites by a priest after suffering life-threatening injuries in a race accident, but returned to the track just 42 days later and went on to win two more world titles. Niki Lauda reveals how he defied his rivals, his employers and even his family to create a career that has been immortalized on the big screen. British Green MP charged over part in fracking protest LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's only elected member of parliament from the Green Party, Caroline Lucas, was charged with public order offences on Wednesday after taking part in a protest last month against the shale gas extraction process known as fracking. Republicans See Keystone Pipeline as a Card to Play in Last-Minute Fiscal Talks Activists who oppose the Keystone XL pipeline say they are increasingly alarmed that the project might become a bargaining chip in negotiations to avert a fiscal crisis.

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