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News Feed Latest worldwide news Joint Russian-U.S. crew blasts off for space station (Reuters) - A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Wednesday to deliver three new crew members to the International Space Station. Modern Love Rallying to Keep the Game Alive We still played to win, but now we could feel joy for the other. Breaking Bad Creator Gilligan in Deal for CBS Show, Battle Creek Vince Gilligan wrote the new series, a police drama, for CBS 10 years ago, and it will begin next fall. Ford buys small software startup to bolster 'connected car' offerings DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has bought a five-year-old software company for less than $10 million in a move the No. 2 U.S. automaker hopes will beef up its in-car connectivity that is critical to winning over younger, more affluent buyers. New York City to host 2015 All-Star Weekend (Reuters) - Hosting duties for the National Basketball Association's 2015 All-Star Game will be shared between the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, the league said on Wednesday. D. J. R. Bruckner, Columnist and Critic, Dies at 79 Mr. Bruckner, who was a longtime editor for The New York Times Book Review, landed on Nixons enemies list over his syndicated columns for The Los Angeles Times. Chrysler reinstates shift at Ohio plant making Jeep Cherokee DETROIT (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC, a unit of Fiat SpA , said on Thursday that the second shift producing the 2014 Jeep Cherokee sports utility vehicle in Ohio will resume work on Monday after a five-day halt. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. Sting debuts new music for the first time in almost a decade Sept 26 - The British singer shares tunes from his new album "The Last Ship" during a concert fundraiser. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Beijing road rage baby killer sentenced to death A Beijing man who snatched a baby from a pram and hurled it to its death in an argument over a parking space was Wednesday sentenced to death by a Beijing court, according to court documents. First public gay Korean wedding It was symbolic rather than legal, but the first public gay wedding in Seoul started tongues wagging. Want fruit with your burger? McDonald's expands anti-obesity push Sept 26 (Reuters) - Hold the fries, pass the salad. McDonald's Corp on Thursday said it would offer healthy options as part of its popular value meals, letting customers choose a side salad, fruit or vegetables instead of french fries. RPT-UPDATE 1-Australia says 47 coal-gas projects need environment assessments CANBERRA, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Australia's new government has ordered 47 major coal and coal seam gas projects to seek national environmental approval, including the controversial Kevin's Corner project proposed by the country's richest person Gina Rinehart. Fairfax's Watsa confident BlackBerry bid will succeed TORONTO (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Prem Watsa said on Wednesday he is confident the consortium he leads can find the money to fund its $4.7 billion bid for smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd. Artist uses robots to create art in three cities VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian artist enlisted the help of two robots on Thursday to create a work of art simultaneously in Vienna, London and Berlin in what he called a world first. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. U.S. concern grows about al Qaeda ties to Kenya mall attack WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Islamist militant attack on a Kenyan shopping mall increasingly appears to have been carried out by a dominant faction of al Shabaab, which has ideological and personal ties to al Qaeda, U.S. officials said on Thursday. U.S. completes America's Cup comeback to beat NZ Oracle Team USA produced a stunning comeback to retain the America's Cup and leave Emirates New Zealand heartbroken following a titanic tussle. Human remains found on wrecked Costa Concordia Human remains have been found on the wrecked Costa Concordia, possibly answering what happened to the last two missing passengers of the cruise liner that ran aground off Italy's Giglio Island in 2012, a spokesman for the head of Italy's civil protection agency said Thursday. DealBook Detroit Manager Seeks to Freeze Pension Plan Detroits emergency manager wants to freeze the citys pension system for public workers, in light of evidence it was operated in an unsound manner for many years, contributing to the citys financial downfall. Ex-Leader Weds, Complicating Czech Bribe Case Former Prime Minister Petr Necas and his onetime chief of staff, Jana Nagyova, in the spotlight of a corruption investigation, are said to have wed secretly. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. J.C. Penney shares fall further as liquidity concerns grow Sept 26 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shares fell more than 8 percent in premarket trading amid concerns the retailer may not be able to boost its cash reserves ahead of the crucial holiday... "I'm not Tarzan," Pope Francis tells young crowd CAGLIARI, Sardinia (Reuters) - Pope Francis brought laughter to a crowd of young people on Sunday when he told them he was not "Tarzan" but gets his staying power during times of difficulty from his faith. Kindles add live, video-chat tech support One of the oddest features in the new Kindle Fire tablets is decidedly retro a button that summons a human tech support representative on your screen. Broker who sold troubled securities awarded $4.3 million in arbitration NEW YORK (Reuters) - A $4.3 million arbitration award to a broker who was encouraged by his former firm to sell securities that later failed could spawn similar complaints from other brokers. Recipes for Health Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With Chermoula A pungent Moroccan herb sauce makes a great accompaniment for grilled vegetables grilled outdoors, or in. As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Seeks a New Path Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors. Rules Sought for Workplace Wellness Questionnaires Representative Louise M. Slaughter wants the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidelines on employee wellness questionnaires to prevent workplace discrimination. Art in Review Brian Belott Draw Gym The multitasking artist Brian Belott organized Draw Gym, a raucous show of drawings by 75 young or youngish artists. Britain's FTSE 100 index edges higher, miners recover LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index edged higher on Thursday, with a rise in metals prices on improving seasonal demand from China, the world's biggest consumer of industrial... Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Vattenfall's retreat from Europe fraught with pitfalls * Buyers scarce amid weak industry demand, high debt levels The Lazarus of Formula One Niki Lauda is the Lazarus of Formula One. Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Johnny Football Leads No. 10 AM, 42-13 Over SMU Johnny Manziel accounted for 346 yards with three touchdowns in just more than a half to help No. 10 Texas AM cruise to a 42-13 win over SMU on Saturday night. Smartphones to last a lifetime What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Kel Markey at Carven The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. One Dies in Shooting Near Long Island Mall The gunman, who fled, was identified by the police as Sang Ho Kim, 63, of Queens; the authorities said he had been angry over a business deal. Italy president reprimands Berlusconi party over resignation threat ROME (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano issued a severe rebuke on Thursday to Silvio Berlusconi and ruled out taking any action to stop his conviction for tax fraud after allies threatened to walk out of parliament over his legal problems.

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