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News Feed Latest worldwide news Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Veterans of City Opera, Proudly Wistful, Reflect as the Curtain Falls New York City Operas performers past and present mourn after what may have been the companys final performance. 5 government shutdown shockers Yes, national parks and monuments will be closed and thousands of workers furloughed. But what about the panda cam? Here are some unexpected casualties of a government shutdown. DealBook S.E.C. Again Takes On Mark Cuban in Insider Case On Monday, a new trial begins in the Securities and Exchange Commissions five-year battle with the Dallas Mavericks owner over accusations of insider trading. Intel and Sony Ambitions for Internet TV Services Meet Skepticism Intels goal of introducing its OnCue service by the end of the year has been scrapped, and Sony, like Intel, has yet to announce deals to carry any channels. Child shepherds in 'Sky Kingdom' In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have set up a charity to help them. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. NZ bails out stricken state coal miner, bank lenders hit WELLINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The New Zealand government said it will pump up to NZ$155 million ($128 million) into Solid Energy and private lenders will swap some debt for equity under a plan to save the troubled coal miner, which is slated for partial privatisation. News Analysis Despite Cries of Unfair Treatment, JPMorgan Is No Victim Some banking experts say they believe that the government is picking on JPMorgan Chase, but the bank may not be the martyr some think it is. Israel and Others in Mideast View Overtures of U.S. and Iran With Suspicion Irans rivals worry about its sincerity, and fear that President Obamas desire for a diplomatic deal will only buy Iran time to continue its march toward building a nuclear weapon. Op-Ed Columnist The Right Gets Its 60s Just think of Ted Cruz as Abbie Hoffman and Obamacare as Vietnam. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Gadgetwise Pro-Grade Headphones With a Striking Look The audio company Munitio has a keen eye for detail, and it shows in its new Pro40 model over-ear headphones. How impressive is the Chromebook Pixel? Very! I've been using a Chromebook Pixel for the past two days and a single phrase comes to mind blown away. Is it worth $1,299 or more? Take a look to see and then stack it up against your mobile computing needs. Saudi woman reveals all on stage Maisah Sobaihi the is first Saudi Arabian woman to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in play on love lives. 'Modelpreneurs' Beyond the catwalk Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes' latest list of richest models, earning $42m in a year. But the world's top models aren't earning the cash from strutting down the catwalk. In historic step, Japan PM to hike tax; will cushion blow to economy TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will take a step on Tuesday that none of his predecessors has tried in more than 15 years - making a dent in the government's runaway debt. Social safety nets = happiness Benjamin Radcliff says across the Western world, the happiest people live in countries with generous social safety nets. Violent end to Turkish derby A derby match between Besiktas and Galatasaray in the Turkish capital of Istanbul was abandoned on Sunday as one of Europe's most fiercely-contested football rivalries descended into violence and chaos. US STOCKS-Wall St ends lower as gov't shutdown nears * Senate rejects House-approved budget bill; gov't shutdown more likely Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. Special Report The Presidents Cup Presidents Cup Is Custom-Made for Tiger Woods Tiger Woods has had a great track record both in the Presidents Cup and at the course where its being played this year. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. UK PM's views branded 'ludicrous' British Prime Minister David Cameron has been fiercely criticized following his comments that Tottenham Hotspur supporters should be allowed to use the term 'Yid' in their chants at football matches. US STOCKS-Wall St slips as gov't shutdown more likely on budget impasse * Possibility of budget deal before midnight seen as remote A Statue Is Removed, and Fans Are Thrilled The statue, built by the Fulham teams former owner, stood outside Craven Cottage in London for more than two years. Ellis Makes 20 Stops as Stars Blank Oilers 4-0 Dan Ellis made 20 saves to help the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Friday night in a preseason game. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. Cisco CEO John Chambers' salary almost doubled Sept 30 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc Chief Executive John Chambers' total annual compensation almost doubled, the world's biggest network equipment maker said in a regulatory filing. U.N. tells Spain to revoke Franco-era amnesty law MADRID (Reuters) - The United Nations called on Monday for Spain to overturn a 1977 amnesty law that pardons crimes committed during the 36-year dictatorship of General Francisco Franco. UPDATE 1-Unilever warns emerging markets slowdown has accelerated LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Consumer goods company Unilever warned on Monday that a slowdown in its emerging markets accelerated in the third quarter and it now expects underlying sales growth of just 3 to 3.5 percent in the period. College Roundup Ohio State Streak Is at 17 With Win Over Wisconsin Blake Bell threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Shepard in the fourth quarter and No. 14 Oklahoma beat No. 22 Notre Dame, 35-21, on Saturday in South Bend, Ind. 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. Solar innovation in Uganda Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds. T Magazine On Beauty | When It Comes to Brows, Thin Is Not In Say goodbye to overly pruned, barely-there crescents, and hello to a fuller look that is more natural and more discreetly groomed. Video purports to show man falling onto subway tracks Sept. 26 - The MBTA releases video of a man who is rescued after falling onto subway tracks. Jillian Kitchener reports. Adjunct profs New working poor? Gary Rhoades says there's not reason why a professor like Margaret Vojtko should have to die in poverty. Intel and Sony Ambitions for Internet TV Services Meet Skepticism Intels goal of introducing its OnCue service by the end of the year has been scrapped, and Sony, like Intel, has yet to announce deals to carry any channels. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Longchamps Staying in the family Longchamp CEO Jean Cassegrain says the key to the fashion retailer's success is keeping the business in the family.

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