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News Feed Latest worldwide news 1.3 tons of cocaine found on flight There was something odd about the 30 suitcases that showed up on a flight from Venezuela. The colorful bags weren't registered to any of the passengers on the plane. Interpol issues alert for 'White Widow' Interpol issues a red notice for Briton Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," at the request of Kenyan authorities. Teen knew 'sextortion' suspect The college student accused of hijacking the webcam of Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf and other young women is a former high school classmate of the pageant winner. Lumber Liquidators stock falls after report of search by feds Sept 27 (Reuters) - Shares of Lumber Liquidators Holdings plunged 10 percent in premarket trading on Friday after the Associated Press reported that federal authorities searched the retailer's... Syrian Minister Invokes Sept. 11 to Accuse U.S. of Hypocrisy In his address to the General Assembly, the foreign minister, Walid al-Moallem, likened the devastations of terrorism in Syria and the United States. Economix Blog More on Dysfunctionology Minority Rules House members from a few dozen districts representing a demographically shrinking minority hold sway over national politics, and potentially global economics, an economist writes. Whats On Saturday Television highlights. Could be long time between QE taper and rate rise Fed's Dudley (Reuters) - Once the Federal Reserve reduces its bond-buying program, it could then wait "a number of years" before it raises interest rates, an influential official at the U.S. central bank said on... 'Joy of writing' helps Seles move on She spent her teenage years ruling the tennis world, and now Monica Seles is hoping her world of tennis can rule today's teenagers. 'Breaking Bad' ends, Perry had suicidal thoughts Sept. 30 - The latest celebrity news including "Breaking Bad" comes to an end after five seasons and Katy Perry had thoughts of ending her life after her divorce from Russell Brand. Roselle Chen reports. Oracle sailors learned flying for America's Cup comeback SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The come-from-behind victory of Larry Ellison's America's Cup team is a tale of learning how to fly a boat - and pushing the equipment, the rules and the crew to the very limit in the process. Manning Starts Game After Game Despite Hit After Hit Sundays game against the Chiefs will mark the 150th consecutive Giants game started by Eli Manning, including the postseason, since 2004. DealBook Wall Street Uneasy in Face of Government Shutdown With political disagreements appearing more intractable, the battle over a shutdown and the threat of no accord on a debt limit, are beginning to rattle markets. Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian along Gaza border (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers shot dead a Palestinian near the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip on Monday, Israeli and Palestinian officials said. Judge allows challenges to Illinois gay marriage ban to proceed (Reuters) - An Illinois judge on Friday allowed two lawsuits challenging the state's ban on gay marriage to proceed, possibly setting the stage for state courts rather than the legislature to decide... Cisco CEO John Chambers' salary almost doubled (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc Chief Executive John Chambers' total annual compensation almost doubled, the world's biggest network equipment maker said in a regulatory filing. Helping clients through divorce boosts business TORONTO (Reuters) - Faisal Karmali had been a financial adviser for 10 years when he decided to add divorce financial planning to his toolkit. Since then, his practice has surged, with new clients... Whats Also Under the Bridges A roundup of events at the Dumbo Arts festival this weekend. Cruz Reinstated and Back in Rangers Lineup Nelson Cruz fit right back in with the Texas Rangers after completing his 50-game drug suspension. Russia says to push for Mideast free of mass-destruction weapons MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia wants to revive plans for a conference on ridding the Middle East of weapons of mass destruction now that Syria has pledged to abandon its chemical arms, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in comments published on Monday. EPA to be hit hard in shutdown, could delay renewable fuel standard Sept 30 (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. East Roundup Rare Rushing Feat by a Princeton Quarterback Helps the Tigers Crush Georgetown Quinn Epperly became the first Princeton player in 20 years to score four times in a game, and the Tigers scored 50 points for the first time since 2000. Josh OHarra, Paul Massey Mr. OHarra is an assistant general counsel for Eli Lilly Company; Mr. Massey is an executive vice president at Weber Shandwick, a public relations agency. House approves one-year 'Obamacare' delay in spending bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives on Sunday, ignoring a White House veto threat, approved a one-year delay in funding major provisions of President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare law as part of a government funding bill. Berlusconi faces obstacles in bid to topple government ROME (Reuters) - Silvio Berlusconi on Monday faced dissent within his People of Freedom Party, complicating his plans to bring down Prime Minister Enrico Letta's coalition government. Cutting cyclist deaths with laser light It looks like a regular bike light, but one day a Blaze could save your life. Public Advocate Runoff on Tuesday The two Democratic candidates are Letitia James, a city councilwoman, and Daniel L. Squadron, a state senator. Senate Action on Health Law Moves to Brink of Shutdown The Senate is expected to reject decisively a House bill that would delay the full effect of President Obamas health care law as a condition for keeping the government running. Marcella Hazan, 1924-2013 Changed the Way Americans Cook Italian Food Even people who have never heard of Mrs. Hazan cook and shop differently because of her, and the six cookbooks she wrote. Church collapse in northern Mexico kills boy, 10, injures dozens MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A church under construction in the northern Mexican city of Juarez collapsed on Sunday, killing a 10-year-old boy and injuring at least 28 people, a senior Juarez official said. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. Will this man ever end his drought? Julien Benneteau is a talented player. He has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But the Frenchman just can't win a tournament. When he lost to rising star Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie an unwanted record. COLUMN-Demographics will drive the "new normal" economy CHICAGO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - One of the most difficult terms to understand in long-term investing nowadays is "new normal." Facebook to show users less unwanted ads in newsfeed SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook newsfeeds will contain fewer ads for products or services that users are not interested in, Facebook Inc said on Friday, announcing changes in advertising policy. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Nielsen Deal For Arbitron Is Complete The deal will allow Nielsen to better track the publics media consumption across television, radio and range of electronic devices. World's busiest airports Is it London? Or Beijing? Or somewhere in the U.S.? The answer may surprise you The New Old Age Blog Better Pay Maybe for Home Care Aides Home care aides will receive federal wage and overtime protections, but there are important caveats. Sprint investors need patience, possibly up to two years - SoftBank founder NEW YORK/TOKYO (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp's bid to revive U.S. wireless operator Sprint Corp could take as long as two years, the Japanese telecoms group's founder said on Monday, dampening investor hopes of a quick turnaround.

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