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News Feed Latest worldwide news CNN and NBC Scrap Projects on Hillary Clinton Both sides of the political aisle registered objections to the projects, which would have explored the life of the former first lady and potential 2016 presidential candidate. Shutdown felt by federal employees, tourists Oct. 1 - Tourists found themselves turned away from monuments and memorials throughout the U.S. -- after a partial government shutdown went into effect on Tuesday. Deborah Gembara reports. Attention Switches to Investigation of Kenyan Mall Siege Investigators began sifting through rubble, studied closed-circuit television footage and brought in more resources to identify the militants who laid siege to an upscale mall in Nairobi. Once-Calm Area of Iraq Is Shaken by Bombings After several explosions struck Iraqs northern Kurdish region, killing at least six people and setting off chaos, a string of car bombs on Monday claimed dozens of lives around Baghdad. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Toyota says September U.S. auto sales fell about 4.3 percent DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp's U.S. sales division said that September U.S. sales for the industry were about 1,138,000, down 4.3 percent from a year ago. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Marine biologists have begun testing a smartphone application that would allow boaters and conservationists to identify whales outside San Francisco Bay so ships can avoid striking the endangered mammals. A Patchy Recovery in Business Masters Programs Full-time M.B.A. programs are starting to see a revival of interest for the first time since the onset of the global financial crisis. But part-time programs are less popular. Oil and Money Special Report Iceland Aims to Seize Opportunities in Oil Exploration Melting ice is expected to make the Arctic more accessible to drilling, mining and shipping, and Iceland is eager to position itself as a base for some of that activity. Rays Beat Rangers to Claim Last Wild Card Spot The visiting Tampa Bay Rays claimed the last berth in Major League Baseball's postseason and a measure of revenge by beating the Texas Rangers 5-2 in a wild card tiebreaker on Monday. Nowhere to Look but Ahead for Winless Giants After four games they would rather forget, the Giants are left to focus on what safety Antrel Rolle called the 12-game season remaining. UPDATE 2-Walgreen profit jumps; September sales strong Oct 1 (Reuters) - Walgreen Co reported a much higher quarterly profit on Tuesday as it filled more prescriptions and enticed shoppers with offers and updated stores, and it said sales trends kept improving in September. Mockery, laughter as U.S. shuts down The U.S. government stalemate has been greeted with derision in the press and social media. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. The man behind Republican roadblock One of the most prominent developers of the plan that could shut the government down is a little-known congressman who has been in office only eight months. Fonterra, Danone in talks to resolve dairy recall dispute WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra , the world's biggest dairy exporter, said it is in talks to resolve a dispute with Danone over a contamination scare involving a Fonterra ingredient used by the French food manufacturer. At least 3 killed in fiery crash of small jet in California SANTA MONICA, California (Reuters) - At least three people, including a wealthy California construction executive, were believed killed in the fiery crash-landing of a small jet at Santa Monica airport after a flight from Idaho's Sun Valley resort area, officials said on Monday. CNN anchor haunted by Westgate bodies "I can't get the image of the bodies lying near the freezer at Westgate out of my mind," writes CNN anchor Zain Verjee who recognized two of the bodies, their blood splashed on the floor. Teens can text sex questions It's like sexting, but with benefits. Howell Wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship David Howell ended a seven-year winless drought with a playoff victory over Peter Uihlein at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St. Andrews, Scotland. Barracuda Networks files for IPO of up to $100 mln Oct 1 (Reuters) - Barracuda Networks, a security and data protection company, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, according to a regulatory filing on Tuesday. After Motorcyclist Is Struck, Driver Is Pulled From S.U.V. and Beaten, the Police Say The chase ended in violence after the S.U.V. got stuck in traffic on a side street in Washington Heights and several motorcyclists attacked its driver, the police said. TCW buys Craton Equity in push to expand alternatives group NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investment firm TCW has acquired private equity firm Craton Equity Partners in a push to expand its alternative offerings, the head of the firm's alternative products division... Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. Business of World Cup Alex Thomas takes a look at the marketing drive leading up to the most widely watched sporting event in the world. 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. Rihanna's Instagram Arrests made Two men in Thailand are in trouble with the law thanks to an Instagram photo posted by pop star Rihanna during her recent visit to the holiday island of Phuket. Wall Street Closes Higher Despite U.S. Shutdown Investors in New York pushed stock indexes ahead Tuesday, while Asian and European equities were mixed. 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. 10 hotels from James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. Books of The Times Elizabeth Gilberts Novel The Signature of All Things The protagonist of Elizabeth Gilberts novel The Signature of All Things would never have read Ms. Gilberts Eat, Pray, Love because her interests lie elsewhere. South Korea picks Lloyd's to review nuclear reactor certificates SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has selected global ship classifier Lloyd's Register to review the safety certificates of the country's nuclear reactors in the wake of a scandal over forged documents, the energy ministry said. Kenya's jewelry from boiled bones In Kenya's biggest slum an entrepreneur is helping tackle the huge garbage problem, and creating jobs, by making striking jewelry from discarded animal bones. Maersk bullish on Latin America, eyes Mexico's deep water oil MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Danish oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk sees big investment potential in Latin America, including deep water oil projects and ports in Mexico, its chief executive said on Tuesday. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Letter From Europe Exchange Programs Foster an Arab Ideal of Democracy A program that brings young people to Germany to debate how democratic systems function highlights how they want their countries to change, but according to their own values. ArtsBeat New York City Opera Announces It Will Close The 70-year-old company said Tuesday that it will begin the process of dissolving itself and filing for bankruptcy. In Practice Health Care Coverage Business Is Bustling at New York City Hospital New Yorks Montefiore Medical Center has extensive outreach program to help consumers choose healthcare coverage. U.S. Treasury starts last measures to preserve borrowing authority WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday started using its last tools for pushing back the date when the government will run out of legal borrowing authority, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew...

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