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News Feed Latest worldwide news Lotus explains why Raikkonen not paid Kimi Raikkonen is leaving Lotus because he has not been paid his salary -- and the Formula One team now admits its philosophy is to prioritize spending on the car not its star drivers. Setting Out the Bagels and Lox Its easy to assemble the ultimate New York brunch, but you do need to know how to order at the counter. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Today's Economist A Health Care Fight That Punishes Federal Workers Critics of the Affordable Care Act continue to misrepresent its provisions, including one about coverage for Congress and its employees, an economist writes. Dance Listings for Sept. 20-26 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. BlackBerrys Future in Doubt, Keyboard Lovers Bemoan Their Own BlackBerry could soon be leaving the phone business, which is worrying its loyal users who have refused to give up its devices and their tiny buttons for touch-screen models. UPDATE 3-China opens new trade zone in Shanghai, reform plans unveiled * Restrictions lifted on individual cross-border investment News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. In Washington budget war, hype and hyperbole seize the floor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - To those not watching the Capitol Hill debate over funding the government and Obamacare You don't know what you're missing. 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. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Aid airdropped into quake region Sept. 28 - Aid is airdropped into Pakistani earthquake region as insurgents hamper relief efforts. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Canucks Shut Out Rangers 5-0 Henrik Sedin scored two goals and the Vancouver Canucks blanked the New York Rangers 5-0 on Thursday night. Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) - Google Inc has overhauled its search algorithm, the foundation of the Internet's dominant search engine, to better cope with the longer, more complex queries it has been getting from Web users. Roma Moves to First in Serie A Roma maintained its perfect start to the Serie A season in Italy with a 2-0 win at Sampdoria and took possession of first place after Napoli was held to a 1-1 draw at home against Sassuolo. Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury official named lead on Detroit bankruptcy DETROIT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The executive director of President Barack Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness was named on Friday to manage more than $300 million in federal, state and private... 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. 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. 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......................... Saving orphans or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. European Roundup-Atletico Win Derby, Roma Maintain Perfect Start Atletico beat Real 1-0 to win the Madrid derby and Barcelona's Lionel Messi limped off injured after scoring as the Spanish champions made a record-breaking start to the campaign. Dance Review Fall for Dance Opens With New Justin Peck Work The opening program of Fall for Dance, at City Center, featured a new work by Justin Peck as well as a world premiere tango. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Obama to House Republicans Don't burn down the house over fiscal fight WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama warned congressional Republicans on Friday they were on the brink of triggering a government shutdown and a historic debt default and urged them not to "burn down the house" to try to extract budget concessions from him. Restaurant Review Lake Pavilion in Flushing, Queens Lake Pavilion dresses to impress and is serious about its Cantonese seafood. Novelties Microsatellites What Big Eyes They Have By expanding Earth imaging, low-cost satellites could help many businesses keep track of their operations. But frequent updating of those images may also raise privacy questions. Rebels in Mali Suspend Peace Deal With Government Separatists in the north accused the government of failing to begin the process of releasing prisoners as called for under the June peace accord. Fed's George delay in bond tapering could hurt Fed credibility WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The failure of the Federal Reserve to begin scaling back bond buying at its meeting last week surprised financial markets and could undermine the effectiveness of its policies... Wanted Tomorrow's kayak superstar Some people take many years to find their calling in life -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. IKEA to sell solar panels from all UK stores LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - IKEA, the world's biggest furniture retailer, is to sell solar panels at its British stores, the first time it has offered the devices and marking an attempt to tap growth in the heavily subsidised green energy market. holdUPDATE 4-Italian president hopes to solve political crisis without new vote ROME, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Italy's president began talks on Sunday to pull the country out of a new political crisis, attempting to undercut a move by former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to bring down the government and force new elections seven months after the last vote. California solar policy costing all utility customers report LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California's non-solar homeowners are paying a growing share of maintaining the power grid under a controversial state policy, while ratepayers with solar rooftops are paying less, a report commissioned by the state's utility regulator said on Thursday. Crossing the Bay of Bengal, by Sunil S. Amrith Sunil S. Amrith examines the impact of the Bay of Bengal on the diversity of the region. Westbrook Eager to Return for Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook isn't quite ready to go full speed after last season's knee injury that left him on the bench for Oklahoma City's second-round exit from the playoffs. Batman's crime-ridden Gotham metropolis comes to Fox TV LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Batman's crime-ridden gritty fictional metropolis of Gotham City will be the focus of a new Fox drama, the latest comic book-inspired series to tap superheroes' ability to draw audiences to both film and TV. New York's MoMA exhibition explores Rene Magritte's surrealist work NEW YORK (Reuters) - Belgian painter Rene Magritte's work, featuring men in bowler hats, mysterious landscapes and bright blue skies, may be familiar to many art lovers, but a new exhibition focuses attention on the artist's surrealist pieces. Leaders of India, Pakistan meet in New York Sept. 29 - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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