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News Feed Latest worldwide news Canine Cardio With so many American dogs overweight, mans best friend is hitting the gym at kennels and pet spas across the country. Copenhagen Know before you go Copenhagen not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth (officially) but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. CANADA FX DEBT-Loonie weakens as U.S. government remains closed * C$ at C$1.0341 vs US$, or 96.70 U.S. cents * Day two of U.S. government shut down prompts investor unease * Fed Chairman Bernanke to speak in the afternoon * Bond prices higher across the curve By... Currents | QA Nick Offermans Sawdust Vies With Stardust The actor from Parks and Recreation talks about his other life, as a woodworker. Independence day penguins? For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. 'Physician to the Stars,' Rexford Kennamer, dies in Alabama BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Rexford Kennamer, the so-called "Physician to the Stars" who told actor Gary Cooper he had terminal cancer and whose high profile client list included Rock Hudson and Frank Sinatra, has died in Alabama at 93, his nephew said on Wednesday. BlackBerry confirms deep loss and revenue drop TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd reported a quarterly loss of nearly $1 billion on Friday, in line with a warning it gave last week, just days after the smartphone maker accepted its largest... 7 swanky hostels around the world Budget-conscious travelers rejoice Hostels aren't what they used to be. Some of them have a sense of style, and they're offering options once reserved for higher-end hotels. Extended government shutdown would pinch housing recovery WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown will soon begin to delay the approval process for mortgages and could threaten the nascent housing recovery if it stretches to mid-October or beyond. This is how we pick Fed chief? David Gergen has a few words for the recent selection process for a new chief of the Federal Reserve It stinks. Fiscal Crisis Obama Cancels Trip to Philippines and Malaysia The White House announced on Wednesday that President Obama canceled his trip next week to the Philippines and Malaysia, citing the budget standoff embroiling Washington. Dan Zevin Wins Thurber Prize for Humor The award, given annually for an outstanding book of humor published in the United States, recognized Mr. Zevins Dan Gets a Minivan. Cher saves 'best effort' for first album in 12 years LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Few musicians are able to keep their careers alive for more than five decades, but pop diva Cher says her latest album is her "best effort ever." Jewels turn up atop French glacier It reads like the opening scene of an "Indiana Jones" movie. Entertainer Rolf Harris appears in UK court on child sex charges LONDON (Reuters) - Australian entertainer Rolf Harris was charged in a London court on Monday with 13 child sex offences, dating back to the 1980s, as part of an investigation which has led to the arrest of more than a dozen celebrities. BP's well control exec says he was unprepared for U.S. Gulf blowout NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - BP's manager in charge of controlling the Macondo blowout in 2010 was never trained to permanently plug a ruptured oil well and said in court on Wednesday the British company was not fully prepared for the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history. 'Wall of trees' to save wildlife Nairobi National Park is that rarest of things -- a conservation park located within a city -- and it is now a physical manifestation of the front lines in Kenya's human-wildlife conflict. A Wealth of Data in Whale Breath Researchers are learning how to use the breath, or blow, of whales and dolphins to extract and measure hormones, microorganisms, DNA and the byproducts of metabolism. Florida woman tricked into taking abortion drug sues pharmacy ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - A Florida woman whose boyfriend switched her antibiotic with a medication known to cause abortion is suing the Tampa-area pharmacy where the drug, prescription bottle and... 50-Year Sentence Upheld for Ex-President of Liberia Charles G. Taylor, the former president of Liberia, had appealed a sentence imposed last year in a case seen as a watershed for modern human rights law. Ex-OMB director Sky is not falling CNN's Maggie Lake talks to former OMB director David Stockman about the potential U.S. government shutdown. Genetics Research May Point to Treatment for Cold Sores Insight about a mutated gene in people who got cold sores suggests a possible research route for both cold sores and other infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. Kung fu meets breakdance Tricking is a new sport combining martial arts, gymnastics and dance -- and it has to be seen to be believed. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business Too Many Start-Ups? How to find a cheap flight. Using Google Plus for contests. Health insurance premiums come in lower than expected. Arsenal and Wenger celebrate in style Arsenal produced the perfect party for manager Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman celebrated his 17th anniversary since taking charge with a 2-0 win over Napoli. Justice Department opposes tech companies' request to reveal spying demands WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has told a secret surveillance court that it opposes a request from technology companies to reveal more about the demands they receive for user information, according to court papers released on Wednesday. Roman skulls unearthed deep beneath London Clusters of Roman skulls have been discovered deep below London's Liverpool Street by construction workers digging a new rail route through England's capital. Typhoon lashes southern China Sept. 30 - Fishermen missing as Typhoon Wutip batters the southern coast of China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Decorator blamed for Mumbai collapse The death toll from the five-story building collapse in Mumbai rose to 60 on Sunday, authorities said. Industry Still Churns, Even as Cleanup Plan Proceeds for a Canal A $500 million plan will focus on the decades-old toxic muck at the bottom of the canal, though nearby businesses are still being cited for sometimes treating the canal like a waste dump. Football 'Russia has nothing to hide' Organizers of the 2018 Russia World Cup insist they have nothing to hide ahead of an investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Luxury phone tones down bling Luxury smartphone maker Vertu unleashes a new handset that tones down the bling and the cost. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Mickelson takes great pride in Presidents Cup longevity DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson has achieved plenty of success in his career but on Wednesday the five-time major winner said his status as the only golfer to play in every Presidents Cup is among those that he takes the most pride in. Web traffic, glitches slow Obamacare exchanges launch (Reuters) - Technical glitches and heavy internet traffic slowed Tuesday's launch of new online insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, showcasing the challenge of covering millions of uninsured Americans. Ackman's Pershing Square ekes out gain in September BOSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - William Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management staunched two months of bloodletting in September, with his flagship fund eking out a tiny gain, leaving its main fund roughly flat for the year, according to a performance update. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. Orecchiette With Basil and Pistachio Pesto and Green and Yellow Beans The small ear-shaped pasta provides hollows for the delicious sauce to settle into. Eric Schmidt U.S. poised for growth CNN's Richard Quest speaks with Google's Eric Schmidt about why he thinks manufacturing can make a comeback in the U.S. Turkish government seeks renewed mandate to send troops to Syria ANKARA (Reuters) - The Turkish parliament is likely to extend by a year a mandate authorizing the sending of troops into Syria if needed after the government said the possible use of chemical weapons by President Bashar al-Assad posed a threat to Turkey.

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