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News Feed Latest worldwide news Vigil for family killed in Colorado rock slide Oct. 2 - Hundreds turn out to remember the five family members who died and the only person -- a 13-year-old girl -- to survive. Linda So reports. Ohio's PUCO approves Ormet power deal with some modifications NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio voted on Wednesday to accept Ormet Corp's revised power deal with energy supplier American Electric Power Co Inc., saving the U.S.... New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals. Marriott's new luxury brand CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels. UPDATE 2-Empire State IPO prices at $13/shr, low end of range -source NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The company that owns New York City's Empire State Building priced its initial public offering at $13 a share on Tuesday, an underwriting source said, the low end of an... You're the Boss How I Hire Dont Tell Me You Work Too Hard and Care Too Much How do you get candidates to talk usefully about their weaknesses? Tigers Need Productive Cabrera and Company to Thrive The Detroit Tigers possess the best triple-threat on the pitcher's mound but desperately need slugger Miguel Cabrera and his lineup mates to roar into gear if they are to claim an elusive World Series crown. Cisco and Facebook collaborating to offer free public Wi-Fi NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc said on Wednesday it was working with Facebook Inc to offer free Wi-Fi Internet access to consumers at public places such as hotels or retail stores using their Facebook log-in. Pakistan quake creates new island Sept. 27 - The earthquake's magnitude 7.7 tremors were powerful enough to force the sea bed to rise up and form a new island off the coast of Pakistan. Deborah Gembara reports. Furloughed federal workers hit the street to protest shutdown Oct. 2 - Federal employees affected by the government shutdown hand out leaflets to tourists. The guide is a list of D.C. attractions that are open and closed. Linda So reports. Venezuela's toilet paper takeover When you're running low on toilet paper and getting desperate, what do you do? More remains found at site of cruise ship wreck in Italy ROME (Reuters) - Divers have recovered what could be more human remains from the sea where the Costa Concordia cruise liner sank last year off the Italian island of Giglio, the head of Italy's civil... Business of World Cup Alex Thomas takes a look at the marketing drive leading up to the most widely watched sporting event in the world. Russia Accuses Greenpeace Activists of Piracy Prosecutors brought the charges against 13 Greenpeace activists and a journalist for trying to scale an oil platform in the Arctic. UPDATE 2-USEC may furlough employees if U.S. shutdown drags on Oct 2 (Reuters) - USEC Inc may have to furlough some employees at a uranium enrichment project if the U.S. government shutdown extends beyond Oct. 15, a company spokesman said. FOREX-Euro thrives as ECB's Draghi stays course; dollar struggles * Weak U.S. private payrolls sector jobs data weighs on dollar 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. 2 Bikers Are Charged; Investigation Continues Police canvassed the area of Washington Heights around the spot where a man was dragged from his vehicle and attacked by riders on Sunday. UPDATE 2-SP cuts Detroit GO bond ratings to D following default Oct 2 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's said it cut its rating on Detroit's general obligation debt to D from C on Wednesday because the city missed payment on its bonds, making SP the second ratings... Fair Game Find the Loan Behind the Loans When regulators accuse financial firms of predatory lending, shouldnt they track down where these firms are getting their capital? Encounters Lois Duncan Revisiting the Classics of an Earlier Generation A new imprint brings back out-of-print books for young adults, feeding nostalgia and building a new generation of fans. Djokovic's No. 1 milestone Novak Djokovic admitted that this year could have been better for him at the grand slams. He won the Australian Open but lost two finals and had clay-court king Rafael Nadal on the ropes at the French Open. Treacherous weather hampers search for two hikers in Washington state OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - Heavy rain and snowfall hampered search efforts for two missing hikers in Washington state on Wednesday, including a woman on a solo hike from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail and a man who was exploring caves, authorities said. Bitcoin sinks in value after FBI busts Silk Road drug market SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The price of the bitcoin digital currency dropped on Wednesday, after U.S. law enforcement authorities shut down Silk Road, an online marketplace used to buy and sell illegal drugs. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Iran Staggers as Sanctions Hit Economy A currency shortage, created by Western sanctions, appears worse than previously thought, increasing pressure on leaders seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal. Editor's Choice Our best pictures form the last 24 hours. Thunder's Westbrook Has Knee Surgery, Out 4-6 Wks Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook will miss the first 4-6 weeks of the NBA season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday. Bank CEOs warn of consequences from U.S. shutdown, default WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chief executives from major financial institutions met with President Barack Obama on Wednesday and warned of "adverse" consequences if government agencies remain closed and if lawmakers failed to raise the U.S. debt ceiling by mid-October. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Books of The Times Elizabeth Gilberts Novel The Signature of All Things The protagonist of Elizabeth Gilberts novel The Signature of All Things would never have read Ms. Gilberts Eat, Pray, Love because her interests lie elsewhere. Sudan unrest a warning to government to seek dialogue Britain KHARTOUM (Reuters) - A week of deadly unrest in Sudan should serve as a warning to the government to solve conflicts through national dialogue, a senior British official said on Wednesday, in the strongest foreign criticism of Khartoum's crackdown on protests. Lacking Rules, Insurers Balk at Paying for Intensive Psychiatric Care A 2008 law was supposed to make it easier for mental health patients to get treatment, but without clear rules, insurance companies are often reluctant to pay the bill. Giants Close-Up A quick look at key moments from the Chiefs win over the Giants. Dot Earth Blog Climate Panels Fifth Report Clarifies Humanitys Choices The pace of global warming beyond 2050 is ours to choose, a new climate report says. Ackman's Pershing Square ekes out gain in September BOSTON (Reuters) - William Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management staunched two months of bleeding in September, as his flagship fund eked out a gain, leaving its returns for the year roughly... U.S. Supreme Court takes no action on climate change cases WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court took no action on Tuesday on petitions that could have it undertake a potentially wide-ranging legal review of the Obama administration's first wave of regulations aimed at battling climate change. Alonso still wants cycling team Fernando Alonso won't be bailing out Euskaltel Euskadi. But the Spaniard still wants a cycling team and hasn't ruled out starting one up from scratch. Empire State Realty Trust shares rise in market debut NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shares of Empire State Realty Trust Inc , owner of the Empire State Building, rose in their first day of trading on Wednesday as investors bet the marquee property will be able... Conservationists sue U.S. government over rare reindeer habitat SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - Environmental groups concerned about an endangered type of reindeer facing extinction in the mountains of Idaho and Washington state sued the U.S. government on Monday for scaling back protections.

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