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News Feed Latest worldwide news Thousands of car geeks flock to Nebraska vintage Chevy auction PIERCE, Nebr., Sept 28 (Reuters) - America's love affair with the automobile was on full display Saturday as thousands of people converged on a muddy field in rural Nebraska for the auction of one of the nation's largest collections of vintage Chevrolets. Miss Teen USA's former classmate accused as webcam peeper LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Miss Teen USA Cassidy Wolf said on Friday it was "weird" to learn that the 19-year-old California man charged with hacking into her webcam and taking nude photos in a so-called "sextortion" case, was a high school classmate. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. EU watchdog wants to charge foreign clearing houses LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's markets watchdog wants to charge foreign clearing houses seeking to cash in on new derivatives rules being introduced across the 28-country bloc, an... You're the Boss Blog Jumping Into the Shark Tank Josh Brooks, a Myspace founding team member, can be seen pitching his start-up, On The Run Tech, Friday night on the ABC reality show. WRAPUP 3-Obama, Iran's Rouhani hold historic phone call WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke by telephone on Friday, the highest-level contact between the two countries in three decades and a sign that both sides are serious about reaching a pact on Tehran's nuclear program. Well Cooking With Miso Many people know and love miso soup. But this week Martha Rose Shulman goes beyond soup and explains how miso can be used for glazes, dips and dressings. UPDATE 4-Greek police arrest leader, lawmakers of far-right Golden Dawn * Arrests mark biggest crackdown against elected political party since fall of junta App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7 Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel. Letter From Europe In Syria, Advocates Step In to Sift for Truth More and more, nongovernmental organizations are stepping in for journalists to report in far-off and dangerous lands. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. At least 22 dead after asylum boat capsizes Sept. 28 - At least 22 people are dead after a boat carrying migrants to Australia sank off the coast of Indonesia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). ArtsBeat Llewyn Davis Concert to Benefit Recording Preservation A concert Sunday at Town Hall with Joan Baez, Jack White and others will raise money to help preserve archives of the music that inspired many of the performers. Brodeurs Tenure Stands Out in Landscape Rich With Resilience In the long history of major league sports, only one player has spent more time with a single New York-area team than Martin Brodeurs 21 seasons with the Devils. Bus blast in Pakistan kills 17 At least 17 people were killed and more than 30 others wounded in an explosion that ripped through a bus carrying government employees in northwest Pakistan on Friday, authorities said. U.S. watchdog allows delay to smooth transition to swaps trading WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. derivatives regulator late on Friday gave a new and untested type of trading platform a bit more time to comply with some of its rules, to smooth the transition to regulated trading next week. On Governors Island, 30 Acres of Open Space Are Becoming a True Park This weekend visitors will be able to get a preview of the park which includes a grove of hammocks, two ball fields, a formal garden and play areas. China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that Chinas influence has eclipsed even Russias across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Exclusive | 415 Washington Street A combination of two units at the Fairfield condominium, built on the site of a former soap warehouse, yielded this 4,000-square-foot triplex. Giants Battered Line Faces a Tough Test Over three games, the Kansas City Chiefs have recorded 15 sacks while the New York Giants have surrendered 11. The teams meet on Sunday. UPDATE 1-eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting -ruling SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from recruiting each other's employees. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. Immune drugs hold hope of "clinical cure" for deadly skin cancer AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A new generation of drugs designed to trigger the immune system to fight cancer is offering the prospect of a "clinical cure" for some melanoma skin cancer patients who until a few years ago were more likely to be facing a swift death. Nadal 'had doubts' before U.S. Open triumph Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Investors bet on last-minute deal to end fiscal showdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a possible U.S. government shutdown days away, Wall Street still hasn't come down with a critical case of fiscal fever despite forecasts that failure to resolve the federal budget standoff could be catastrophic. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. DealBook S.E.C. Sues Former Chairman in Looting of Educational Company The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the former chairman and chief executive of the ChinaCast Education Corporation of stealing $41 million in company funds. Canada burger chain AW taps demand for hormone-free beef WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Privately owned Canadian hamburger chain AW will buy only beef from cattle raised without added growth hormones or steroids, a move that adds costs but taps... Global Soccer A Rebuilt Sunderland Needs to Be Rebuilt Again Paolo Di Canio came in as manager near the end of last season and has since overhauled Sunderlands roster. The result? A club mired in last place. Love match for world No. 1 Djokovic It's been a good week for Novak Djokovic. First he celebrated 100 weeks at No. 1. Then he announced he was engaged to longtime girlfriend Jelena Ristic. Prosecutors decline to charge man arrested in Dodgers fan stabbing SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - San Francisco prosecutors on Friday declined to file charges against a 21-year-old Northern California man arrested in the stabbing death of a Los Angeles Dodgers fan during a fight after a baseball game, saying he may have acted in self-defense. Cookson faces huge battle to restore trust FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) - After a farcical election process that further damaged the International Cycling Union's (UCI) credibility, new president Brian Cookson faces a monumental challenge to restore trust in a sport crippled by scandals. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. Oktoberfest images to yodel about Top shots from the world's biggest celebration of beer and leather shorts. 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. President says Italy needs continuity, not continuous polls ROME (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said on Saturday the country needed a stable government, not more elections, after Prime Minister Enrico Letta said he felt compelled to call a confidence vote this week that could lead to yet another poll. Breakingviews A welcome oil spill Sept. 27 - Reynolds Holding and Christopher Swann discuss how the trend of creating value by breaking up oil companies is spreading to the oil services industry.

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