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News Feed Latest worldwide news Near Fukushima, a Human Crisis Quietly Unfolds The 83,000 refugees evacuated from the worst-hit areas around the nuclear power plant are still unable to go home, two and a half years after the disaster. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Poland pits itself against EU climate promises BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European ministers are sharply divided over proposed promises on carbon cuts as part of U.N. negotiations, a draft document shows, with Poland at the forefront of opposition. Column - Forget fundamentals, it's all about government James Saft (Reuters) - Get used to it in today's dysfunctional investment landscape, most risk is, at bottom, government risk. Building Blocks They Made the Statue Dazzle, Then to Improve It They Toned It Down After the statue of William Tecumseh Sherman was gilded with a brilliant gold leaf, artisans had to tone it down a bit to make it even more breathtaking. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on writing "Above the Crowd" Gurley explains the through process of his writing and what he hopes to achieve with it. Southern California Calls Kiffin Off the Team Bus and Then Fires Him The dismissal of Lane Kiffin came hours after a 62-41 loss at Arizona State, when the team arrived back in Los Angeles. In Ratings War, G.M.A. Beats Today for Full Season According to the final viewership figures for the 2012-13 season, Good Morning America on ABC has taken a decisive lead among total viewers. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Preparations underway for healthcare enrollment Sep. 27 - Starting October 1st, Americans will begin enrolling in health plans under the Affordable Care Act, and preparations are underway to help consumers make sense of the different options. Jillian Kitchener reports. Wind power company Pattern's shares rise 10 percent in debut (Reuters) - Shares of wind farm operator Pattern Energy Group Inc rose 10 percent in their debut, valuing the company at about $1.24 billion. Justice Scalia says has not expressed view on gay marriage MEDFORD, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, one of four justices to dissent from a June decision by the court that struck down a portion of a federal law defining marriage as between a man and a woman, said on Thursday he has not given his views on the constitutionality of gay marriage itself. Bridget Jones fans v. upset at Mr Darcy's death LONDON (Reuters) - Fans of fictional everywoman Bridget Jones have taken to social media to express their outrage that novelist Helen Fielding has killed off love interest Mark Darcy in her latest novel. Near Fukushima, a Human Crisis Quietly Unfolds The 83,000 refugees evacuated from the worst-hit areas around the nuclear power plant are still unable to go home, two and a half years after the disaster. Japan-U.S. security talks likely to highlight Tokyo's cyber-defense woes TOKYO (Reuters) - Top U.S. security officials meet their Japanese counterparts on Thursday as concerns are growing that the hosts cannot protect themselves from malicious internet hackers. Roundup Manning Piles Up Points, and Records, as Broncos Win The Broncos blew out the Eagles, scoring more points than the team ever had, as Peyton Manning stayed on a roll with four more touchdown passes. Music Review Marcus Belgrave at Jazz Standard for a Trumpet Festival Marcus Belgrave, a Motown veteran, honored his students and Lawrence Williams at the Jazz Standard. Standing Ready to Play, if Allowed All intercollegiate athletic competitions at service academies were temporarily suspended, but a decision was put off on canceling Saturdays Air Force-Navy football game. Government Shuts Down in Budget Impasse The federal government will shut down for the first time in nearly two decades after last-minute moves in both chambers of Congress failed to break a bitter budget standoff over the presidents health care law. Theater Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. Books Probably Approximately Correct Explores Natures Algorithms Nature speaks in algorithms, says a new book, Probably Approximately Correct, which suggests that computation has always been the dominating force on earth. Covered and looking for deals, insured Americans shop Obamacare NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Stephanie Desaulniers is among the millions of Americans seeking information on new Obamacare health insurance plans launched this week, not because she lacks coverage, but because she's ready for a better deal. Classes canceled to deal with race issues Oberlin College in Ohio suspended classes Monday after a student reported seeing a person resembling a Ku Klux Klan member near the college's Afrikan Heritage House. Will F1 rule changes end Vettel dominance? Sebastian Vettel has dominated Formula One for the past three years and looks set to win a fourth straight driver's championship -- but that could all change when the winds of change are unleashed on the sport. Durability of Stoudemire, Once a Star, Is in Question Amare Stoudemire did not have a starring role at the Knicks preseason media day as he once did. Instead, he answered questions about his knees and his rehabilitation. Mancini new Galatasaray manager The managerial merry-go-round has stopped for Roberto Mancini -- the Italian has been named as the new boss of Galatasaray. China's Bo Xilai appeals conviction One day after a court in eastern China sentenced him to life in prison for corruption, former Communist Party official Bo Xilai appealed his verdict and sentencing, a source with direct knowledge of the case told CNN. In rural Georgia, U.S. government shutdown gets mixed reception ROME, Georgia (Reuters) - In the bustling, tree-lined business district of Rome, Georgia, deli owner Charlie Schroeder lauded Republican Representative Tom Graves this week for his pivotal role in... Cisco, Facebook to work with businesses to expand free Wi-Fi use NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc and Facebook Inc said on Wednesday they will work with big businesses such as hotels and retailers to provide free wireless Internet access to consumers who sign in using a Facebook log-in. Namie Journal Japans Nuclear Refugees, Still Stuck in Limbo Tens of thousands of evacuees from the area around the Fukushima nuclear plant are in emotional and legal limbo as the cleanup limps along. Why Raikkonen was not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. This is how we pick Fed chief? David Gergen has a few words for the recent selection process for a new chief of the Federal Reserve It stinks. Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? TV Sports YES Viewers Say Their Goodbyes Viewership declined 31.2 percent on the YES Network as the Yankees struggled and failed to make the postseason. Fitch Withdraws Merrill Lynch Co.'s IDRs, Viability, and Support Ratings; Affirms Debt Ratings (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, October 02 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the long- and short-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Merrill Lynch Co., as well as its Viability Rating (VR) and Support Ratings, as this entity was merged directly into the Bank of America Corporation (BAC) entity as of Oct. 1, 2013. This merger has no effect on the Merrill Lynch name and brand, and as of Oct. 1, 2013, in conjunction with the merger, all obligations of Oil and Money Special Report As Stability Eludes Region, Western Oil Giants Hesitate Problems in North Africa and the Middle East, where some governments owe many energy producers billions of dollars, are imperiling the relations between companies and countries. ArtsBeat A Poet Reckons With Her Inheritance Tess Taylor, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, talks about her new collection, The Forage House, her ancestors and race. Critics Notebook Making a Stand-Up Meal of the Sit-Down Taco Restaurants in New York City have struggled to match the food made at stands and trucks. UPDATE 1-ICE, NYSE get nod from Euronext regulators on merger NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - IntercontinentalExchange Inc and NYSE Euronext said on Wednesday they moved a step closer to ICE finalizing its proposed takeover of the Big Board operator after a... DealBook BlackBerry Said to Be of Interest to Cerberus It was not clear whether a confidentiality agreement would ultimately lead to a bid for BlackBerry, which has also received a preliminary bid for $9 a share from its largest shareholder.

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