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News Feed Latest worldwide news Retro travel rules at tattoo show Mermaids, anchors among favorite designs at international tattoo convention. TomTato plant produces both tomatoes and potatoes Sept. 26 - TomTato hybrid plant which grows both tomatoes and potatoes is launched as "Veg plot in a pot" in the UK. Elly Park reports. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Judge in airline fight says no to Justice Department stay WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The Justice Department's fight with American Airlines and US Airways over whether the two carriers can merge received a blow as a judge rejected a request from the... Reuters on the Road Why plan when you can YPlan? Sept. 26 - The founder of last-minute events app YPlan speaks to Reuters about his mission to bring spontaneity to going out in the city. Tokyo Electric says contaminated water leaked at Fukushima TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant said on Tuesday that four tonnes of rainwater contaminated with low levels of radiation leaked during an operation to transfer the water between tank holding areas. 2013 Emmys The winners list Between "Breaking Bad," "House of Cards," "Homeland" and its respective stars, the 2013 Emmys race was tight. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. '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. Furloughed U.S. workers will guide bewildered tourists WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some federal workers furloughed by the U.S. government shutdown plan to put their free time to use, stationing themselves at shuttered museums and monuments on Wednesday... Pub cuts prices for campaign CNN's Jim Boulden reports on a British revolt involving pints and pub grub -- all in the name of slashing taxes. CNN and NBC Scrap Projects on Hillary Clinton Both sides of the political aisle registered objections to the projects, which would have explored the life of the former first lady and potential 2016 presidential candidate. Kirk Triplett Wins Again at Pebble Beach Kirk Triplett successfully defended his First Tee Open title Sunday at Pebble Beach, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Doug Garwood and Dan Forsman. DealBook New York Set to Sue Wells Fargo Over Mortgages The lawsuit, expected to be filed as early as Wednesday, accuses the bank of flouting the terms of a multibillion-dollar settlement aimed at stanching foreclosure abuses. Site maps 1.2 billion Facebook faces A new Web page shows profile photos of 1.2 billion Facebook users, arranged in order of when they joined. In Transit Blog Dogfish Head Brewery to Open an Inn The Dogfish Head Brewery plans to open a hotel called the Dogfish Inn in Lewes, Del., next year. Suspected Drone Strike Kills 4 in Pakistan The Pakistani Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, the second in two days in North Waziristan, a volatile tribal region bordering Afghanistan. Climate change fogs business A look at how companies are affected by climate change around the world. Italy's in political crisis -- again CNN's Ben Wedeman has more on a call for new elections in Italy after a collapse of the ruling coalition. Sent back to N. Korean nightmare "Pack your bags you're going to South Korea." These are the words nine young North Korean defectors had waited years to hear having traveled thousands of miles. Jets Close-Up A quick look at key moments from the Titans victory over the Jets. U.S. Reckons With Impact of Shutdown Barricades and padlocks closed access to federal facilities across the country Tuesday as the vast machinery of the federal government began shutting down for the first time in nearly two decades. DealBook Owner of Empire State Building Prices at $13 a Share Shares of Empire State Realty Trust, whose office properties include the well-known 102-story Art Deco tower, raised $929.5 million in one of the largest initial public offerings of a United States real-estate investment trust. EPA to be hit hard in shutdown, could delay renewable fuel standard (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take one of the biggest hits of any federal agency if the government shuts down this week, operating with under 7 percent of its employees, according to guidance issued by the agency. Louvre hit by Chinese scam First it was Chinese tourists apparently being targeted by criminal gangs in Paris. Market Ready Whats the Best Way to Give Our Shower a High-End Look? Advice for repairing or redecorating a home before selling it. Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said. Federal shutdown threatens hikers, pandas and Lady Liberty NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tourists may not understand how the federal government works, but could find out on Tuesday what happens when it doesn't. UPDATE 2-Lloyd's auction reels in Macquarie, Pepper with Westpac lurking-sources * Sell-off part of global move to offload non-core assets 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. Dance Review Pacific Northwest Ballet Presents Air Twyla Pacific Northwest Ballet is presenting a triple bill of works by Twyla Tharp, including a premiere, Waiting at the Station, at McCaw Hall in Seattle. Walt's transformation in 2 minutes Watch as Walter White breaks bad, transforming from a meek chemistry teacher to a murdering drug lord. Obama Confident, but Wary of Economic Fallout President Obamas confidence that he was right to defy Republicans demands was offset by concern over risks to the economic recovery. Severe Cup cut for Oosthuizen and Schwartzel DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Good friends Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel can only hope that their matchplay strategy works out a lot better for the Internationals than their hairstyle plans at this week's Presidents Cup. BP lied about size of U.S. Gulf oil spill, lawyers tell trial NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - In the frantic days after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BP lied about how much oil was leaking from its Macondo well and took too long to cap it, plaintiffs' lawyers said on Monday at the opening of the second phase of the company's trial. Woods Enjoying Comical Atmosphere on U.S. Cup Team For one of the most successful individual sportsmen of his generation, Tiger Woods certainly enjoys the novelty of being part of a team. ArtsBeat Art Collectors Diary Me, My Mouse and I Buying, and receiving, works of art through Amazons new fine art store. Telus back in acquisition talks with Mobilicity -Globe TORONTO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Telus Corp, one of Canada's biggest wireless providers, is in talks with Mobilicity to revive a plan for Telus to purchase the struggling smaller player, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported late Monday. Miley Confessions of pop's wild child In the backroom of a tattoo parlor on North La Brea Avenue in L.A., Miley Cyrus is about to get some new ink. REFILE-Apple shares get boost on Icahn dinner with CEO Cook NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Apple Inc. rose about 2 percent on Tuesday on news that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn had dinner with Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Monday and "pushed hard" for a buyback.

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