Typhoon Hagupit, downgraded to Tropical Storm status as it has battered the Philippine islands, has already claimed 21 lives as the storm rages towards Manila. Britain's Prince William and his pregnant wife Kate Middleton have arrived in New York for a three-day trip in the US. Despite recent and deadly failures to rescue US hostages from ISIS militants, Pentagon officials say the US will continue to attempt rescues in the future when a viable opportunity arises. After rebounding some last week, oil prices have now dropped to five-year lows as financial analysts have cut global production forecasts and US production is increasing. Ride-share service Uber is taking on the city of Portland as the city plans to level heavy fines against drivers for what city officials are calling "unlicensed taxi activity".