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News Feed Latest worldwide news Woods enjoying comical atmosphere on U.S. Cup team DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - For one of the most successful individual sportsmen of his generation, Tiger Woods certainly enjoys the novelty of being part of a team. US STOCKS-Wall St climbs, expecting government shutdown will be brief * U.S. government shutdown could hurt markets if prolonged Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. South Korea shows military might Oct. 1 - South Korea shows new missiles to target North Korean artillery and long-range weapons in a rare military parade. Paul Chapman reports. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Ready for a winter World Cup? That prospect looks set to become a reality in 2022 after Europe's football associations voted against holding the tournament in the Qatari summer. Football Gains Toehold in Nation of Soccer Fans At Wembley stadium in London, a sold-out crowd of 83,500 people watched as the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Township girl to opera diva Abbey Road Studios in London. This is where The Beatles produced some of their classic records. It's a long way from the Cape Town townships where Pumeza Matshikiza grew up, but this is where the South African soprano is recording her debut album. Motherlode Blog Need Birth Control Advice, Fast? Text Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthoods experts have reached more than 250,000 people by text or chat since it began offering that option. Egypt army chief calls for quick transition to election CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army chief called on Tuesday for a quick transition to elections in order to restore stability to the country, while supporters of the Islamist president he ousted, Mohamed Mursi, staged daring protests urging an end to "military government". Bitcoin buzz grows among venture investors, despite risks NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture capitalists show no sign of shying away from investing in startups related to Bitcoin even as authorities step up their scrutiny of the virtual currency and its... UPDATE 1-Oracle to pay $199.5 mln to resolve false claims case * Oracle denied engaging in fraud, but agreed to settle (Adds details of case, Oracle comment) YouTube Plans a Music Awards Show Live From New York The awards will be determined through online voting, and handed out at a show with big-name performers like Lady Gaga and Eminem, and directed by Spike Jonze. 'The system is down' Obamacare glitches go public, reasons unclear NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blank boxes where security questions are supposed to appear. Pleas to "be patient." Error messages galore. Notices that "the system is busy right now." Web pages timing out before they load. Garbled lines of text riddled with stray question marks. McChrystal, Reto Share Lead in Symetra Finale Megan McChrystal and South Africa's Paula Reto were tied for the lead at 12 under when final-round play in the season-ending Symetra Tour Championship was suspended because of darkness. Regular doc visits tied to fewer colon cancers, deaths NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older Americans who visit their doctors regularly are less likely to develop or die from colon and rectal cancers, according to a new study. Can cruising regain public trust? Richard Quest speaks with Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, who says the industry cannot afford more accidents. India Ink Aftermath of the Mumbai Building Collapse Survivors recount the horrors of the building collapse that killed more than 60 in Mumbais Mazgaon dockyard area. Al-Shabaab 'in survival scrap' The rebel group's recent attacks on Kenya are a sign that it is losing, writes Ethan Bueno de Mesquita. Australia shares set to rise as US govt shutdown seen brief SYDNEY, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are seen opening higher on Wednesday after Wall Street gained overnight as investors believed the U.S. government shutdown would be short-lived, though a... Are pilotless planes within reach? CNN's Ayesha Durgahee explores the future of drone-based passenger aircraft. Women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26. Bahrain Dissidents Said to Get Prison Sentences Human rights activists said that 50 defendants have received terms of 5 to 15 years on charges of membership in a violent movement. '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. Cuba lets athletes go pro Ever since the Cuban Revolution more than 50 years ago, athletes on the communist island have been able to garner gold medals and glory, but not big paychecks. 'Breaking Bad' may be over, but Albuquerque businesses hope their high lasts (Reuters) - As fans readied to see how chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin Walter White would meet his end in the tense finale of "Breaking Bad" on Sunday night, one Albuquerque donut maker had a... In a Breathtaking First, NASAs Voyager 1 Exits the Solar System Voyager 1, launched back in 1977, has become the first man-made object to pass into the unknown vastness of interstellar space. Hernandez's cousin ordered held in murder case against ex-NFL star BOSTON (Reuters) - The cousin of Aaron Hernandez, the ex-NFL star who is accused of murdering semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, was ordered held without bail on Monday on charges that she planned to help cover up the killing, prosecutors said. Josh Leivo Scores Twice to Lead Maple Leafs Josh Leivo scored twice in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped. Did 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' live up to its hype? One of the most-anticipated new shows of the fall season, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," is now also the highest-rated drama debut in almost four years. 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. Sports Briefing | College Football Notre Dame Exits Top 25 Notre Dame dropped out of the Associated Press top 25 after losing its second game of the season, and Arizona State entered the poll after a victory over Southern California. In Florida, the Front Lines of a High-Pitched, Bite-Size War Fears of dengue fever an outbreak occurred this summer in Floridas Martin County have given added urgency to the effort to control mosquitoes. Survivor couldn't save boy A witness despairs at seeing a child shot as others recall their traumatic escapes. Shutdown Suspends Sports at Service Academies All intercollegiate athletic competitions at the academies were suspended, but a decision was put off on canceling Saturdays Air Force-Navy football game. New Jersey back on 2014 F1 calendar The American dream of holding two Formula One races next season is kept alive after a new Grand Prix of America is added to the 2014 calendar. Market Ready Whats the Best Way to Give Our Shower a High-End Look? Advice for repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. U.S. judge rejects bids to halt enforcement of Maryland gun law WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal judge rejected on Tuesday bids by gun rights supporters to halt enforcement of Maryland's new gun law, which bans the sale of 45 types of assault weapons and requires handgun buyers to undergo safety training and fingerprinting.

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