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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-Vivendi's GVT may team up with Ergen's EchoStar in Brazil NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - French media group Vivendi , hoping to offer pay-TV service to Brazilians eager to watch World Cup soccer matches and the Olympic Games coming to their country, said on... One in five American Jews say they have no religion, survey finds CHICAGO (Reuters) - One out of five Americans who consider themselves culturally or ethnically Jewish say they do not believe in God or they do not follow any particular faith, in a sign of the... The top films at the North American box office LOS ANGELES, Sept 29 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 27, led by "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 $ 35.0 million 2 (1) Prisoners...........................$ 11.3 million 3 (*) Rush................................$ 10.3 million 4 (*) Baggage Claim.......................$ 9.3 million 5 (*) Don Jon......................... Why sex is better in hotels Some people hate living out of a suitcase; but they just aren't trying hard enough. Republicans to pass funding for parks, veterans and D.C. King WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans are set to pass three targeted funding bills on Tuesday to reopen programs for veterans and shuttered federal parks, and restore funds for the District of Columbia, Representative Peter King said. In FIFA Politics, Blatter Is the Consummate Player As world soccers governing body votes on whether to shift the Qatar World Cup from summer to winter, the influence of FIFAs president, Sepp Blatter, cannot be understated. Congressman Proposes New Rules for Music Royalties The Free Market Royalty Act would let record companies and performing artists collect royalties when their songs are played on the radio. Syrian pound gains as fears of U.S. military strike recede * Tough measures against black market speculators limits fluctuations Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines (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 . The Mystery of the Ordinary A look at the Ren Magritte survey at the Museum of Modern Art. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. New cargo ship's docking at space station delayed to Saturday CAPE CANAVERAL (Reuters) - A traffic jam at the International Space Station is prompting a second delay in the arrival of a new commercial cargo ship that is making a test run to the orbital outpost, officials said on Monday. Outrage over Brazil's health care system Brazil's economy has been a source of pride but its health care system has sparked outrage. Shasta Darlington reports. China's wealth brings worries Bruce Stokes of the Pew Research Center discusses a new survey on what concerns the Chinese public. A Jet Groomed for Danger and Running Full Speed Toward It Ellis Lanksters childhood was valuable preparation for his role as a gunner, or flier, on the Jets kickoff and punt coverage units. Well Breast-Feeding Services Lag the Law Though the Affordable Care Act require insurers to cover breast pumps and professional lactation support, many new mothers are left frustrated. Invoking Sept. 11, Syrian Accuses U.S. of Hypocrisy In a point-by-point rejection of the Wests version of the conflict in Syria, the Syrian foreign minister likened the devastations of terrorism in Syria and the United States. QA Getting Out the Word on Twitter How to post public and private replies on Twitter, and security software for Windows 8. 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... Bollywood stars join catwalk Bollywood stars joined fashion designer Manish Malhotra for a gala in London celebrating 100 years of film. The rise of Netflix Netflix used to mail DVDs. Now it's primed for a big night at the Emmys, as Nischelle Turner reports. Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. 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. State of the Art In Arrival of 2 iPhones, 3 Lessons Consider Apples two new iPhones, the 5C (budget model) and the 5S. Not exactly innovative, but they look good and the software is more efficient to navigate. Expert Promoter didn't pressure Jackson's doc The doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death did not appeared to be pressured by AEG Live, an expert hired by the concert promoter testified Friday. 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. Creationists on Texas Panel for Biology Textbooks The panel reviewing publishers submissions has stirred controversy because some of its members do not accept evolution and climate change as scientific truth. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. 'Little Giant' wants Grand Slam glory Pedro Pinto meets reigning U.S. Open doubles champion Sara Errani, who advanced to the semifinals in singles last year. PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Oct 2 Oct 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. From football to golf for 'Sheva' Andriy Shevchenko was one of the finest football players of his generation. He retired last year but is now making his debut on the professional golf circuit. As hedge funds lag, Osterweis fund looks for balance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Matthew Berler once shorted stocks for a living. Now, he invests for the long term. Real Estate Q A Topics include disclosure of shareholders who are in arrears; when rent includes electricity; and condo boards that fail to have annual meetings. Clock ticking on government shutdown Sept. 30 - As the threat of a government shutdown loomed, President Barack Obama called on Congress to "choose the right thing" and pass a fiscal budget after lawmakers failed to reach a deal. Sarah Irwin reports. Citing Efforts to Prevent Attack on Syria, Group Nominates Putin for Peace Prize Citing his role in forestalling an attack on Syria, a Russian advocacy group says their president deserves it as much as a certain other president. Michael Jackson verdict could shake up entertainment business model LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of late pop star Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is now in the hands of a jury, and the verdict could have far-reaching implications for how the entertainment industry does business with its biggest stars. Berlusconi would not have been tried if gay Putin VALDAI, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin rallied behind his old friend Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday, saying the former Italian prime minister would not have faced trial for having sex with a minor if he were gay. Analysis Spanish telecom firms show peril of pinning hopes on 4G MADRID/PARIS (Reuters) - Spanish telecom firms are yielding to the reality of recession by selling new superfast mobile services at no extra charge, offering a cautionary tale for European peers which hope premium 4G prices will help them return to growth. Tony Blair on the Middle East Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting U.S. Postal Service defaults on $5.6 billion for future health benefits WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service on Monday defaulted yet again on a prepayment for the healthcare of its future retirees as its finances remain in the red and legislative reform remains...

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