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News Feed Latest worldwide news Official Poachers poison 87 elephants More than 80 elephants in Zimbabwe have been poisoned with cyanide -- the latest victims of poachers keen to feed soaring global demand for illegally trafficked ivory. NFL UK's American football fever Can the rest of the world learn to love American football? Minnesota Vikings help gain further ground in the NFL's sporting invasion of London. Facebook expands ad service for app developers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is expanding an advertising service aimed at developers of smartphone and tablet apps, the social network's latest move to bolster its fast-growing mobile business. We ride along with the Nokia Drive Ride-along and interview Nokia's Aaron Dannenbring Battle over power capacity in Texas heats up AUSTIN, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Texas regulators are struggling to attract new power plants and other resources so the state's electric supply will keep pace with its growing economy. Health Insurance Exchanges Scramble to Be Ready as Opening Day Nears Officials are warning that despite fevered efforts, their new online markets where people can shop for health plans will not be fully operational at first. Typhoon leaves 74 missing in China as Thailand, Vietnam brace for floods BEIJING/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Seventy-four Chinese fishermen were missing on Monday after a typhoon sunk three fishing boats in the South China Sea as Thailand and Vietnam braced for torrential rain and flooding. BP lied about size of U.S. Gulf oil spill, lawyers tell trial NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) - In the frantic days after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, BP lied about how much oil was leaking from its Macondo well and took too long to cap it, plaintiffs' lawyers said on Monday at the opening of the second phase of the company's trial. Obama Confident, but Wary of Economic Fallout President Obamas confidence that he was right to defy Republicans demands was offset by concern over risks to the economic recovery. UPDATE 1-Some US industries say Wall Street commodity bets a help WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Several of America's largest enterprises including Boeing Co and United Parcel Service Inc warned the Federal Reserve on Tuesday that restricting Wall Street's trading in physical commodity markets could harm their business. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Buffett's advice to Melinda Gates The co-chair of the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation reveals what makes Warren Buffett a great mentor. Shutdown sets off scramble to delay U.S. court deadlines WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Faced with an indefinite government shutdown, U.S. government lawyers sought delays on Tuesday in court cases across the country on subjects ranging from competition... Shutdown sets off scramble to delay U.S. court deadlines WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Faced with an indefinite government shutdown, U.S. government lawyers sought delays on Tuesday in court cases across the country on subjects ranging from competition... Obama blames rivals' 'crusade' for shutdown President Obama accuses his rivals of causing the U.S. government shutdown, accusing them of hurting the people for a political disagreement. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Smithfield adjusts U.S. cash hog pricing during shutdown CHICAGO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Smithfield Foods Inc, the largest U.S. meat packer, notified hog producers on Tuesday that it will adjust its pricing method for hogs until the federal government reopens. Car bombings highlight rising concern about Iraq security A string of car bombings in predominantly Shiite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday killed 37 people and wounded 155, adding to rising concern about sectarian violence across Iraq. Galatasaray Hires Mancini as New Coach Galatasaray of Turkey hired the former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini to replace Fatih Terim as coach. Critics Notebook At New York Film Festival, Stiller and Cineaste Fodder The New York Film Festival, now in its 51st year, has expanded and developed what might be described as a split personality. No. 2 Ducks Defeat Cal 55-16 in Driving Rain Marcus Mariota threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and No. 2 Oregon defeated California 55-16 on Saturday night in the rain-drenched Pac-12 opener for both teams. Pups hang ten in Southern California Sept. 30 - Dog lovers and surfers gather at Huntington Beach to watch canines ride the waves. Roselle Chen reports. U.S. Supreme Court takes no action on climate change cases WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took no action over whether it plans to undertake a potentially wide-ranging legal review of the Obama administration's first wave of regulations aimed at tackling climate change. Knox not in court as retrial begins The latest chapter in Amanda Knox's long legal battle begins Monday in Florence, Italy, with a retrial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. UPDATE 4-Ford up, GM down in subdued month for U.S. auto sales * Industry's first yr/yr sales decline in more than 2 years Fashion Review With Lagerfeld, No Need to Look Below the Surface Reviews of the spring 2014 collections from Chanel, Valentino and Veronique Branquinho. What I Love | Peter Asher An Off-Road Retreat for a 60s Pop Star Peter Asher, the 60s pop-star-turned-record-producer, filled his Manhattan home with books and decorated with lots of red. F.A.A. Panel Backs Easing of Device Rules Passengers should be allowed to use the entertainment features on their phones and tablets throughout the flight, the panel said. Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. Try the poor man's space travel Part of the imagined charms of space flight is not just the view from the window. It is also the thrill of breaking the shackles of gravity and free-floating. Now taking a break from Newton's laws is easier (and cheaper) than ever. Hitting Pay Dirt on Mars The first rock examined by Curiosity last year turns out to be an uncommon alkaline rock, with a tiny amount of water. The Texas Tribune Its Not the Rare Birds They Mind So Much. Its the Watchdogs. Texas ranchers are crucial to the protection of the declining lesser prairie chicken, but they must set aside their deep suspicion of government efforts. Chiefs 31, Giants 7 Chiefs Deflate Giants Momentum, Sending Them to Another Loss The Chiefs Dexter McCluster returned a punt 89 yards for a touchdown that broke open a close game in the third quarter that left the Giants at 0-4 for the first time since 1987. Chinese dissident Chen to join conservative U.S. think tank NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese dissident and legal rights activist who accused New York University of forcing him to leave this summer because of alleged pressure from the Chinese government, will be joining The Witherspoon Institute, a conservative think tank. Dance Review Kafkas Metamorphosis Skitters at Joyce Theater The Metamorphosis, Arthur Pitas dance-theater adaptation of Franz Kafkas novella, opens the Joyce Theaters fall season. 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. The Week Ahead | Dance Interpreting Rite in 2 Parts The courageous Nora Chipaumire examines the notion of sacrifice through a contemporary lens. Tokyo developer uncorks apartment for wine lovers Oct. 1 - A new Wine Apartment caters to Japans wine aficionados. Tara Cleary reports. Sundstrom Lifts Islanders Over Senators, 5-2 Johan Sundstrom scored twice to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in a split-squad preseason game Sunday night. News Analysis An Uphill Climb for the Oil Giants The major producers face steady drops in profit margins as natural gas shifts the energy matrix.

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