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News Feed Latest worldwide news Last Shutdown a Lesson Lost on Capitol Hill Even those who lived through past government shutdowns, including in 1995-96, have varied recollections, or none at all, about how and why they happened. Deadlocked Congress takes U.S. government to brink of shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, still in partisan deadlock on Monday over Republican efforts to halt President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms, was on the verge of shutting down most of the U.S. government starting on Tuesday morning. House G.O.P. Stands Firm on Shutdown, but Dissent Grows House leaders on Tuesday proposed bills to fund selected government services after the Senate rejected the latest House bill to propose rollbacks in the health law. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Sacai Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dlr, US stock futures steady; US govt shutdown seen short TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. For Obama, it's the 'Republican shutdown' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - For President Barack Obama, the U.S. government shutdown that rippled across the country on Tuesday is the "Republican shutdown" and he is working hard to see that the name sticks to his political opponents. Israel accuses man of spying for Iran Israel has arrested an Iranian-born man, accusing him of spying for Tehran. RPT-UPDATE 1-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 skyscraper priced its initial public offering at $13 a share on Tuesday, an underwriting source said, a price on the low end of the expected range of $13 to $15 a share. Oil Where Tehran feels the pain The last four years of economic sanctions by the U.S., the European Union and other western partners have ground down the Iranian economy. Scientists urge Europe to shift focus to bowel cancer screening AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - European governments should divert funds to routine bowel cancer tests from less effective breast and prostate screening programs, scientists said on Saturday, presenting what they called "irrefutable" evidence that bowel screening saves lives. Emmys 2013 What you need to know If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed. Kobe Uncertain on Return as Lakers Begin Camp Kobe Bryant stepped off a flight from Dubai and showed up at the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex Saturday, joining his teammates for the first morning of training camp. ArtsBeat A New Director for the New York Musical Theater Festival Dan Markley, a management consultant with experience as a producer, will succeed Isaac Robert Hurwitz in the post. Taking Note Obamas Message to the Middle He seemed to speak to moderates in the House when he explained what a shutdown would look like. Justices Agree to Hear Raging Bull Copyright Case The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in a copyright dispute arising from the movie Raging Bull, brought by the daughter of a friend of Jake LaMotta, the boxer the film is based on. The racing wheels greased by Chavez cash It's not only tycoons and car makers that are greasing the wheels of Formula One -- countries are doing it too. UPDATE 1-Shares of Santander Brasil jump on $2.7 bln dividend plan (Updates with share performance, analyst comments in paragraphs 1-5) Sports Briefing | Soccer Balotelli Barred for Three Games Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. Draxler Stunner Sparks Schalke After Swiss Protest Julian Draxler scored a stunning goal to earn Schalke 04 a 1-0 victory at Basel in a Champions League Group E game that was briefly interrupted by a Greenpeace protest on Tuesday. NBC Scraps Hillary Clinton Mini-Series The project drew strong opposition from Republicans, who saw it as a potential boon to Mrs. Clinton as she considers a run for president in 2016. Obama's FERC nominee Binz withdraws, cites Senate hurdles WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's pick to lead the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Ron Binz, said on Tuesday he was stepping aside, noting that his nomination was unlikely to pass a key Senate panel. Citigroup to Pay $395 Million to Settle Freddie Mac Claims The agreement involves 3.7 million mortgages that the bank sold to Freddie from 2000 to 2012. Jackson auction halted by another Jackson's possibly fake signature (Reuters) - The U.S. Marshals Service on Friday canceled an auction of assets forfeited by convicted former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr concerned that one item - a guitar signed by Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen - might be faked. 58 fishermen still missing after typhoon Chinese rescuers on Tuesday found 14 fishermen alive and recovered the bodies of two who had died from boats that sank during a typhoon, authorities said. The laser light that could cut cyclist deaths It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. RPT-UPDATE 2-Lloyd's auction reels in Macquarie, Pepper with Westpac lurking-sources * Sell-off part of global move to offload non-core assets A gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700 year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the United States and Iran, at least that's the way Iran's cultural heritage chief sees it. Hardware heroes in our gadgets Next time you marvel at the computer hardware in your hand, spare a thought for the tiny transistors contained within. Without them our modern gizmos wouldn't work. World's best new skyscrapers A pair of buildings colloquially known as "Marilyn Monroe" has won the prize for best new skyscraper completed in 2012. No good options for Republican head Marian Currinder, Josh Huder What kind of leader can Boehner be given the political hand he's been dealt? Billionaire rocketeers duke it out for shuttle launch pad * Firms owned by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos vie for Florida complex The best of Emmys red carpet 2013 Emmys Stars on the red carpet Greatest sporting comeback? Oracle Team USA safely negotiated the choppy waters of sporting comebacks to pull off a memorable victory against New Zealand to defend the America's Cup -- but what was the secret to their success? Street Style Tech Accessories The best of readers photos from the week of Sept. 23. The 30-Minute Interview Susan Hewitt Ms. Hewitt is a partner and the founder of the Cheshire Group, which owns and operates rent-regulated and market-rate apartments in the New York area. Roll Over? Fat Chance More than half the dogs in America are overweight, giving rise to diet and exercise programs. Two die as Singapore crane fails Oct. 1 - Two killed as a crane partially collapses on a construction site in the city state. Paul Chapman reports. Deadlocked Congress takes U.S. government to brink of shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress, still in partisan deadlock on Monday over Republican efforts to halt President Barack Obama's healthcare reforms, was on the verge of shutting down most of the U.S. government starting on Tuesday morning. Gabrielle Hogan, Alexander Kearns The wedding took place at the United States Military Academy at West Point, from which the groom graduated.

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