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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sunshine and tears at Ancient Olympia flame rehearsal ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece - (Reuters) - Dressed in long, cream robes, priestesses praying to the Greek sun god Apollo bathed in warm sunshine at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics on Saturday in the final rehearsal for the flame that will burn at the Sochi Winter Games. U.S. House passes bill to regulate drug compounding WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed legislation that would give the Food and Drug Administration more authority to regulate companies that compound sterile drugs and ship them across state lines. Athletic Socks that Give a Foot Bragging Rights Its not just about the sneaker anymore. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. U.S. and Iran Agree to Speed Talks to Defuse Nuclear Issue President Obama said he saw the basis for a deal after speaking on the phone with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran, the first discussion between leaders of the two countries since 1979. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. DealBook JPMorgan Urged to Pay More in Mortgage Deal Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, met with the attorney general to discuss a deal that would involve a fine of more than $7 billion, plus $4 billion in relief for struggling homeowners. Pop Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to performances of indie rock, RB, rock, folk and reggae in the New York area. The advert that changed a life Some people take many years to find their calling -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. On a small section of his local newspaper, the boy who would become an Olympic champion saw his future flash before him. Singing doctor turns social media into treatment tool Sept. 25 - A doctor in the UK has become a Youtube sensation while demonstrating the power of social media to help patients. Dr Tapas Mukherjee is now known as 'The Singing Doctor', with his version of 90s hit "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by the band Deep Blue Something, which he has adapted lyrically to help acute asthma patients treat their condition. Jim Drury went to meet him. Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. Fashion Review Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan, Lanvin, Nina Ricci In Paris, a string of captivating images from several labels including Dior, Chalayan, Lanvin, Ricci. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. U.S. Senate will reject new House bill to fund government -Reid WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Saturday his Democratic-led chamber was certain to kill legislation moving through the House of Representatives to delay "Obamacare" for one year and repeal a medical device tax that would be attached to a government-funding bill. Jordana Kerschner, Daniel Belke The couple met at Colgate, from which they graduated. College Football Roundup No. 12 South Carolina Upends Central Florida Mike Davis rushed 26 times for 167 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as No. 12 South Carolina overcame an injury to its starting quarterback, four turnovers and a 10-0 halftime deficit. The Lede Details of Conversation With Obama Deleted From Twitter Account in Rouhanis Name Excitement about a diplomatic breakthrough among President Hassan Rouhanis aides perhaps explains why a rapid-fire series of updates divulging details of his conversation with President Obama were posted on the @HassanRouhani Twitter account and then deleted a short time later. 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. Star Turn as Reds Pinch-Runner Becomes Audition for a Postseason Role Billy Hamilton of the Reds stole 13 bases in his first 13 attempts since being called up at the start of September, but questions remain about whether he could handle a broader role. Working poor hit hard by Colorado flooding EVANS, Colo. (Reuters) - Victoria Varela shook her head in disbelief as she surveyed the wreckage of the trailer she had fled minutes before flood waters rushed through her mobile home park in the hardscrabble town of Evans, Colorado destroying everything in its path. Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. Source Kenya mall gang rented store The Nairobi attack was planned for more than a year by conspirators who rented a store in the Westgate Mall, an official says. Sports Briefing | College Football Texas Booster Discusses Call About Saban A top University of Texas booster who arranged a telephone conversation with Alabama Coach Nick Sabans agent said the talk lasted 45 minutes Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Markets Try to Reverse Losing Streak Wall Street opened higher after five consecutive losing sessions, overcoming worries about the United States economy and a looming budget battle in Washington. U.S. spy agency used some Americans' data to map their behavior -NYT WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - The New York Times reported on Saturday that the National Security Agency, the main U.S. government surveillance organization, had since 2010 used data it gathered to map some Americans' "social connections that can identify their associates, their locations at certain times, their traveling companions and other personal information." Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Economix Blog The Cost of Climate Change Some scholars assert that estimates of the long-term cost of a rise in atmospheric temperatures are greatly understated. Achillion stock plunges as FDA maintains clinical hold on hep C drug Sept 27 (Reuters) - Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration decided not to lift a clinical hold it had placed on the firm's hepatitis C drug, sovaprevir, leaving an... Editor's choice Our top photos from the past 24 hours. U.S., Iran voice optimism and caution after rare encounter UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran and the United States held their highest-level substantive talks in a generation on Thursday, saying the tone was positive but sounding cautious about resolving the long-running standoff over Iran's nuclear program. He does the dirty work for charities CNN Hero Judson Kinnucan collects donated goods in Chicago and distributes them to charities in need. MARKET PULSE-J.C. Penney, United Continental, Arqule, Yahoo (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S. stocks fell at the open on Friday, with the SP 500 and Dow poised to drop for the first week in four, as concerns grew over a lack of compromise in debt and budget negotiations by congressional lawmakers in Washington. The Dow Jones industrial average was down 0.27 percent, the SP 500 was down 0. From 0-3 to a Berth in the Playoffs? Here Are 3 Teams That Have Done It The Giants, and the Steelers, Redskins, Vikings, Buccaneers and Jaguars, can look for inspiration to three other N.F.L. teams since 1990 that have begun the season 0-3 and made it to the playoffs. COMMODITIES-Gold, wheat rally; commods in for year's best quarter By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Gold and wheat rallied on Friday and a few other commodities rose slightly, adding to what was shaping to be the sector's best quarterly performance in a year when the third quarter closes next week. The spot price of gold rose 1 percent as jitters over the U.S. budget and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy boosted the safe-haven appeal of bullion. Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange rose 0.7 percent, on improved demand Open Mic Tehran Iranians in Tehran step up to CNN's Open Mic and tell Americans what they really feel about them. 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. Restaurant Review Lake Pavilion in Flushing, Queens Lake Pavilion dresses to impress and is serious about its Cantonese seafood. Hello Kitty makes first U.S. flight Cute and adorable or simply odd? The first of EVA Air's long range Hello Kitty jets completed its maiden flight to Los Angeles last week, drawing a litter of curious Kitty enthusiasts. Electronic Arts says no 'NCAA Football' game next year SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Electronic Arts said on Thursday that it will not offer gamers the next iteration from its college football video game series "NCAA Football" in 2014 and is evaluating the fate of the game franchise, which is mired in legal disputes with former college athletes.

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