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News Feed Latest worldwide news Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. New Bond author launches 'Solo' Sep 25 - New James Bond book author, William Boyd, launches "Solo" and reveals he'd like Daniel Day Lewis as his 007. Edward Baran reports. Accenture profit jumps as consulting revenue grows Sept 26 (Reuters) - Accenture Plc reported a 14 percent jump in quarterly profit as revenue in its consulting business rose after four consecutive quarters of decline. Op-Ed Contributor Nigerias Long Emergency The leader of a violent religious sect might be dead, but that matters little for a country torn by regional conflict. UPDATE 1-Chinese firm wins Turkey's missile defence system tender ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Turkey on Thursday chose a Chinese defense firm CPMIEC to co-produce a $4 billion long-range air and missile defense system, rejecting rival bids from Russian, U.S. and European firms. Elizabeth Gerard, Bradford Piazza A First Kiss (the Second One) Sealed It The couple dated in high school, split up, then rediscovered each other crossing a Manhattan street. A new phone concept? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? Metro-North Disruption Continues, Snarling Commute Officials advised riders of the New Haven line to find alternate routes to work, but for those who were relying on the train, exasperation was the feeling of the day. UPDATE 1-Union approves new contract at Huntington Ingalls' New Orleans shipyard Sept 26 (Reuters) - Union workers at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc shipyard outside New Orleans on Thursday voted to approve a new collective bargaining agreement that runs through Jan. 6, 2019, the company said in a statement. Mongolian masters of contortion CNN's Nick Glass talks with the contortionists and stars of "O," a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas, Nevada. In Indonesia, a Governor at Home on the Streets As Indonesians look to their next presidential election, many are talking about a local governor who has demonstrated an unusually common touch with the people. T Magazine Curtain Call | The Designers of Milan Fashion Week Take Their Bows We say goodbye to the spring/summer runway collections with this video that compiles the post-show farewells of 14 designers. Billie Jean King's equality fight Mark McKay reports on Billie Jean King's campaign for equality in tennis. Prince helps child shepherds In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have set up a charity to help them. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Currents | Furniture Learning From the Black Lumberjack Robert Rising hosts furniture-making workshops in his yard in Ardsley, N.Y. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | artifice This word has appeared in 105 New York Times articles in the past year. Russian Court Orders Greenpeace Activists Held The court in Murmansk ordered 22 activists jailed for two months pending an investigation into a protest at an Arctic oil platform. Ronaldo inspires Bale-less Real If Cristiano Ronaldo feels threatened by Gareth Bale's arrival at Real Madrid, it certainly isn't showing in his performances -- he added another two goals Sunday as his new colleague missed out due to injury. Moms Van Is Called Uber Parents are turning to Uber, a company that connects passengers and drivers of luxury vehicles, to have their children conveyed around the city. Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. 'Breaking Bad' creator's deal Just two weeks after plans were announced for a "Breaking Bad" spinoff, series creator Vince Gilligan has inked a deal to create another TV show. U.S. to consider relaxing rules on using electronics in flight NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Airplane passengers would be allowed broader use of mobile devices, laptops and tablets during flights, under a proposal U.S. air safety regulators are due to begin considering next week. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. Rinne Stops 14 Shots as Predators Beat Lightning Simon Moser and Kevin Klein scored goals, Pekka Rinne stopped all 14 shots he faced, and the Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Tuesday night. Ivory Coast won't transfer former first lady to the Hague Ivory Coast says it will not transfer former first lady Simone Gbagbo to the International Criminal Court, and plans to try her in a domestic court instead. Gbagbo is accused of crimes against humanity. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. This is how we pick Fed chief? David Gergen has a few words for the recent selection process for a new chief of the Federal Reserve It stinks. Dries Van Noten unveils a gold-enriched collection Sep 25 - Dries Van Noten designs a shiny but dark Spring-Summer collection for 2014, exploring different uses of gold. Rough cut - no narration 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. 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. Is golf driving the U.S. economy? U.S. debt may appear to be spiraling out of control, but one sporting industry is making a major contribution to the country's economic health. Hers to Lose Christine C. Quinn, the longtime front-runner in the New York mayoral race, lost in the Democratic primary. A behind-the-scenes film captures the final weeks of her bid. Netflix wins major Emmy award Sep. 23 - Netflix's Emmy win for "House of Cards" showed the streaming video service could compete among the best. It could inspire more Hollywood talent to consider online series. Fred Katayama reports. Besiktas, Galatasaray ends in violence A derby match between Besiktas and Galatasaray in Istanbul was abandoned on Sunday as one of Europe's most fiercely contested football rivalries descended into violence and chaos. Novartis says "deep regret" over Japan drug trials scandal TOKYO (Reuters) - The pharmaceutical head at Swiss firm Novartis AG apologized to the Japanese public for alleged manipulation of data in trials of its best-selling blood pressure drug Diovan, saying an employee had acted inappropriately. ABC TV's 'S.H.I.E.L.D' opens big with 12.2 million viewers (Reuters) - New ABC drama "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." garnered strong ratings in its Tuesday debut, grabbing 12.2 million viewers overall and ranking first in its time slot among viewers ages 18 to 49, the group most prized by advertisers, according to Nielsen ratings data. Meet Channel Tunnel's midnight moles It's approaching midnight at the bottom of the English Channel and a team of eager "tunnel moles" stands poised for a busy night's work. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost.

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