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News Feed Latest worldwide news Could Germany's nuclear gamble fail? As Germany's switchover from nuclear power to renewable energy gathers pace, concerns are mounting over the cost to country's prosperity and its already squeezed consumers. Your Money Adviser Trends to Watch For in Employer Health Plans As health insurance changes approach, higher costs for covering a spouse and children and higher deductibles are likely to affect more Americans covered on the job. Male Dallas Zoo gorilla to get therapy for sexist attitude DALLAS (Reuters) - A gregarious male gorilla at the Dallas Zoo will be sent to South Carolina for therapy after he bit one female gorilla and sneered at others, zoo officials said on Monday. 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 possible connection to money laundering and other illegal activities. Obama puts blame on House Republicans for shutdown Oct. 1 - Americans woke up to a partially shut down federal government Tuesday after lawmakers failed to come to an agreement on the budget. President Barack Obama says House Republicans are responsible. Music Review Yefim Bronfman Joins Philharmonic for Tchaikovsky Concerto The New York Philharmonics first subscription concert of the season featured the pianist Yefim Bronfman. Clock ticking in U.S shutdown crisis Oct. 1 -The U.S. Senate rejects an emergency funding bill approved by the House for the second time Monday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Stocks fumble as Washington rumbles Sept. 30 - Summary Wall Street lost ground as Washington headed towards a government shutdown by the closing bell; Apple named top star among global brands; Surface 2 to land in Delta cockpits; American Airlines in hiring binge. Conway G. Gittens reports. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. CNN, NBC scrap Hillary Clinton TV projects (Reuters) - Two television projects focused on Hillary Clinton got the axe on Monday after the programs became embroiled in partisan wrangling, including threats by the Republican National Committee (RNC) to boycott presidential debates sponsored by CNN and NBC. TV Sports A Season of Goodbyes, by YES Viewers Viewership declined 32 percent on the YES Network as the Yankees struggled and failed to make the postseason. Ask Well Is It Safe to Eat Soy? Concerns have been raised about possible health risks from eating soy. Anahad OConnor responds. Dance Listings for Sept. 20-26 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. Syrian hospitals operate in secret As violence in Syria continues, a medical crisis looms. CNN's Atika Shubert reports. John Pallante, Ethan Schwartz The wedding took place in Los Angeles. Coyotes Beat Sharks 2-1 to End Preseason Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored a power-play goal late in the third period and the Phoenix Coyotes closed out their preseason schedule with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. California to sell $2 bln of general obligation debt in October STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 1 (Reuters) - California aims to sell about $2 billion of its general-obligation bonds the week of Oct. 21, a spokesman for state Treasurer Bill Lockyer's office said on Tuesday. Building a World Cup Stadium in the Amazon Organizers face extraordinary hurdles, from humidity to bureaucracy, in the construction of a 42,000-seat stadium in Manaus, a city in the midst of the rain forest. Detroit defaults on more than $600 mln of 'unsecured' GO bonds Oct 1 (Reuters) - Detroit on Tuesday defaulted on more than $600 million of general obligation bonds deemed unsecured by the city's emergency manager, a city spokesman said. California to sell $2 bln of general obligation debt in October STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 1 (Reuters) - California aims to sell about $2 billion of its general-obligation bonds the week of Oct. 21, a spokesman for state Treasurer Bill Lockyer's office said on Tuesday. 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. Murray gives thumbs up after operation Andy Murray hopes to return to training in November after undergoing a successful operation on a troublesome back injury. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Your Money Adviser Locked Out of the Insurance Marketplace The decision by several states not to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act has left many paradoxically too poor to receive financial help for health care. Nadal's triumphant comeback Rafael Nadal talks about scoring his second U.S. Open title. Pat Cash reports. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Movie Review The Time Is Now, Directed by Vishal Hiraskar The documentary The Time Is ... Now focuses on people who have survived catastrophes and violence. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | E.L.L. Practice, Sept. 30, 2013 Students fill in the blanks in this article about the cultural significance of different colors, then move on to describing colorful photographs to practice vocabulary. REFILE-Two years after bankruptcy, California city again mired in pension debt * Pension fund, city's biggest creditor, only one not touched in bankruptcy Els Plays Down Importance of a Rare Cup Win Ernie Els has seen it all at the Presidents Cup, the highs and lows and even a tie in 2003, but the wins have been all too rare for the veteran International player. Gadgetwise With Bose, Hear What You Want and Block the Rest Bose designed its QuietComfort 20 in-ear headphones with a control module that actively cancels unwanted noise. Officials Call Standoff Over in Philippines Government and military leaders said the worst of three weeks of fighting with rebel forces in the southern part of the country had ended. Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1. Images capture coral reefs It's like Google Street View underwater! Amazing images of coral reefs are helping scientists study climate change. UPDATE 1-Argentine August primary surplus rose to 912.5 mln pesos BUENOS AIRES, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Argentina's August primary budget surplus was 912.5 million pesos ($157.3 million), up from 777 million pesos in the same month last year, the country's economy... Art Collections a Click Away Amazons art venture seems to be doing well, as it has enticed more than 180 galleries to sell through its site. 'Breaking Bad' creator cooks up a dark ending for Walt White as series concludes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The journey of anti-hero Walter White came to a dark end on Sunday when fans of "Breaking Bad" finally learned the fate of the chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin, as AMC's cult drug drama concluded after a five-season run. Tropical Storm Jerry forms in Atlantic but doesn't threaten land MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Jerry formed in the central Atlantic on Monday and was forecast to loop around over open water without threatening land, forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said. Qaeda Plot Leak Has Undermined U.S. Intelligence The disclosure in August of a terrorist plot by Al Qaeda has caused more damage to American counterterrorism efforts than the vast trove of data from Edward Snowden, the former N.S.A. consultant, analysts said.

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