IBT Staff Reporter

Stocks fell on Monday as continued political sparring in Washington over the debt ceiling heightened worries of a U.S. rating downgrade, sending world equities lower.

Here is a slideshow which collates headlines from major newspapers on the death of some of high-profile celebrities who became casualties of drug abuse early in their life:

Justin Timberlake is on a role...many, many roles! The former boy band-er has had a successful music career with N'Sync and later rose to even higher fame with his solo hits. However, its been a little while since we heard a tune from Timberlake, because he has been serenading us as an actor in more than one film this year. He stared in "Bad Teacher" with Cameron Diaz and Jason Segal which was released early this summer. The hit comedy "Friends with Benefits" co-staring Mila Kunis...

Wedding bells can be heard for former reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and NFL quarterback Jay Cutler.

General Electric Co is moving its global X-ray headquarters to China from the United States as part of the largest U.S. conglomerate's overall drive to boost its presence in big emerging markets.

In a recent study, researchers analyzed ways to lower the male sperm count. Male contraceptives are gaining interest from a number of scientists, who believe they hold promise for being safe, effective and, in fact, reversible, if researched and attempted.

Chrysler Group LLC and the United Auto Workers union expect to reach a deal on a new labor contract without resorting to arbitration, officials for the company and union said on Monday.

The New York Department of Parks and Recreation is auctioning off 'urban-camping' spots in many city parks. Put in an application Wednesday for a chance to camp out in your favorite city oasis.

BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd plans to cut about 11 percent of its workforce to slash costs as it struggles to compete against Apple Inc and Google Inc.

Drop in self-esteem in children can be handled effectively if one knows the reason behind it. Here are some factors which affect the 'key of growth' in kids.

Two brokerages started coverage on Pandora Media Inc with positive ratings citing its exciting long-term growth opportunity, given the growth in Internet radio and the ongoing shift of advertising dollars to the Web and mobile environments.

The National Football League and NFL Players Association appeared headed for an end to the four-month lockout with the players poised for a possible vote Monday on a 10-year labor agreement, the league website said Sunday.

Qatar, buoyed by a successful bid to host the 2022 soccer World Cup, is interested in staging the start of the 2016 Tour de France.

Arsenal have issued an ultimatum to Barcelona with reports suggest that Arsenal want highly-rated Barca youngster Thiago Alcantara to be included in any move involving the sale of Fabregas to the Spanish champions.

Kimberly-Clark Corp said 2011 earnings could come in toward the low end of its forecast, even as it topped Wall Street's second-quarter expectations, as the maker of Kleenex tissues deals with higher prices for oil-based materials.

The Back to Black singer was found dead by police yesterday at her home in North London, following which tributes have been pouring in from across the world.

The "Watch the Throne Tour" begins on Sept. 22 in Detroit. 24 dates and several cities including Toronto, Chicago, San Jose, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Vancouver and East Rutherford are on the list for tour stops--and reports suggest that there are more to come!

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought to reassure Asian investors over U.S. debt worries Monday, saying she was confident President Obama would ultimately reach a deal with congressional leaders to prevent a catastrophic default.

An autopsy on British singer Amy Winehouse, who was found dead at the weekend, will be carried out Monday, police said, as her parents thanked well-wishers at a makeshift shrine outside the 27-year-old's north London home.

Stocks tumbled on Monday as political brinkmanship in Washington over the debt ceiling sparked fears of a U.S. rating downgrade, sending world equities lower and pushing gold to a record high.

New details of life reveal that Anders Behring Breivik harbored deep resentment of his diplomat father, the Telegraph reported.

The popular Comic Book convention was revisited by several notable stars in San Diego this past weekend. Stars including Justin Timberlake, Steven Spielberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Peter Jackson met a multitude of devoted fans at Comic Con 2011. Among the VIPs at this years convention was the "Twilight" gang promoting the last film in the series: "Breaking Dawn." Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and Robert Pattinson dish on what to look forward to in the next film out this fall!

Research In Motion Ltd said on Monday it plans to cut about 2,000 jobs, or 11 percent of its workforce, and would explain the financial impact of the cuts when it reports second quarter results on September 15.

Not for the first time, asset managers may be playing a high-risk game as they face the threat of a U.S. debt default without concrete contingency plans.

One of the major highlights of Comic-Con 2011 is Cosplay or (costume play) as tens of hundreds of people wore costumes and accessories to represent their favorite characters.

Kimberly-Clark Corp said 2011 earnings could come in toward the low end of its forecast, even as it topped Wall Street's second-quarter expectations, as the maker of Kleenex tissues deals with higher prices for materials such as pulp and polypropylene.

Amy Winehouse died on Saturday in her London home.

Toronto's main stock index looked set to open lower on Monday, hurt by news of major job cuts at Research In Motion Ltd (RIM.TO: Quote) and an impasse in U.S. debt ceiling talks that fueled worries of a U.S. default.

Canon Inc posted better-than-expected quarterly profits and raised its annual forecast after it staged a rapid recovery from supply chain woes sparked by the March 11 earthquake.