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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. Miami's Jim Larranaga Under Contract Through 2022 Jim Larranaga seems set at Miami for the rest of his career. Severe Cup Cut for Oosthuizen and Schwartzel Good friends Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel can only hope that their matchplay strategy works out a lot better for the Internationals than their hairstyle plans at this week's Presidents Cup. Nektar Therapeutics pain drug for knee arthritis fails study (Reuters) - Nektar Therapeutics said its experimental drug to treat chronic pain in patients with arthritis of the knee failed to meet its main goal in a mid-stage clinical trial. Africa's hottest fashion designers African designers are making a splash on the world stage - here are seven African designers to watch out for. Tattoo show Mermaids, anchors among favorite designs at international tattoo convention. Giant duck conquers Taiwan Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant rubber duck tours arrives in Taiwan, is expected to draw 3 million spectators. Warrior yoga Maasai strike a pose From Maasai warriors teaching yoga to their communities, to classes held in orphanages in city slums, Kenya is embracing yoga. Most powerful female politician? Frugal, discreet and boring -- just some of the ways Angela Merkel has been described by peers and in the global press. As Germans head to the polls Sunday, CNN looks at how the German chancellor became the most powerful woman in the world. Moving on from attack Kenyans are still traumatized, but they want to get on with the business of living. CNN's David McKenzie has more. T Magazine A Picture and a Poem | Worlds Apart by Johan Creten and Deborah Landau A drawing by Johan Creten captures the dissonance between personal sorrow and a vibrant city in Deborah Landaus elegy for a grieving friend. Why sex is better in hotels Some people hate living out of a suitcase; but they just aren't trying hard enough. Netanyahu at U.N. Don't trust Rouhani, Iran's overtures a ruse UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed a charm offensive by Iran's new president as a ruse concocted by a "wolf in sheep's clothing," and declared that Israel was ready to stand alone to deny Tehran an atomic weapon. Qaeda Branch in Syria Pursues Its Own Agenda The chaos of civil war has proved to be fertile ground for the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, a revival of Al Qaeda in Iraq, analysts said. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Justices Agree to Hear Raging Bull Copyright Case The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in a copyright dispute arising from the movie Raging Bull, brought by the daughter of a friend of Jake LaMotta, the boxer the film is based on. The 30-Minute Interview Robert A. Knakal Mr. Knakal is the chairman of Massey Knakal Realty Services, a commercial real estate brokerage firm in New York. He started the company in 1988 with Paul Massey, the chief executive. Els Plays Down Importance of a Rare Cup Win Ernie Els has seen it all at the Presidents Cup, the highs and lows and even a tie in 2003, but the wins have been all too rare for the veteran International player. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. ArtsBeat Good Reviews Propel Glass Menagerie Sales on Broadway In a mixed week at the box office for most Broadway shows, the new revival of The Glass Menagerie enjoyed unusually strong ticket sales. James Street, 65, Dies; Led Longhorns to National Title Street became an instant legend for fueling a 15-14 victory over Arkansas in 1969, which gave Texas the national crown, as declared by President Richard M. Nixon. Emerging-market investors get picky with Fed set to taper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors bracing for the U.S. Federal Reserve to wind down its monetary stimulus have fled emerging markets in recent months, and while the impact of slow capital flows is... Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes. Chelsea draw; United in shock The battle of the managers at White Hart Lane ended up being a cordial affair as Jose Mourinho and Andre Villas-Boas shared the spoils, but it was a shocking day for Manchester United as they slumped to defeat against West Brom. Juilliard Orchestra Brings Together Britten and Elgar The Juilliard Orchestra played a program of Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar conducted by the early music specialist Nicholas McGegan. Thousands of car geeks flock to Nebraska vintage Chevy auction PIERCE, Nebraska (Reuters) - America's love affair with the automobile was on full display Saturday as thousands of people converged on a muddy field in rural Nebraska for the auction of one of the... Column Lane Kiffin a Boy Wonder No Longer The end for Lane Kiffin came in the middle of the night at the airport, as his team sped off into the darkness without him. World Briefing | Europe German Politician Faces Plagiarism Accusations A German university is looking into allegations that Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a leading Social Democrat and a former foreign minister, plagiarized parts of his doctoral dissertation. The Appraisal At Theater Companies, Playing the Part of Real Estate Agent Some companies and stage productions have to provide housing for actors and others who come from out of town to work; in New York City, that can be a real challenge. Bill de Blasio Addresses Ailing Fathers Suicide in 70s In anticipation of a newspaper article, the Democratic candidate for mayor addressed his fathers death in a news release to reporters. Dashboard Today in Small Business Is Obamacare Working? Why women should skip business school. Consumer prices up 0.1 percent. A slew of tax breaks are set to expire. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Penney stock plunges on share sale, lower cash forecast (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc's decision to shore up its cash reserves by issuing almost $1 billion in new shares sent its stock tumbling more than 13 percent Friday. White House rejects latest Republican offer to end shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House rejected a Republican plan to reopen portions of the U.S. government on Tuesday as the first shutdown in 17 years closed landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and threw hundreds of thousands of federal employees out of work. Juilliard Orchestra Brings Together Britten and Elgar The Juilliard Orchestra played a program of Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar conducted by the early music specialist Nicholas McGegan. UPDATE 2-Brazil judge dismisses case against Chevron, Transocean * Prosecutors sought $18 billion, settled for $135 million Well Questioning Steroid Shots for Back Pain A new review of studies suggests that injecting any liquid, even plain saline solution, works just as well as steroid injections for back pain. Will the shutdown be the Tea Party's undoing? The Tea Party has the most to lose in the aftermath of the government shutdown, says Stan Collender, a budget expert with Qorvis Communications. Collender says shutdown may unite moderate Republicans and Democrats into a voting bloc that overpowers Tea Party conservatives. Pilotless jets within reach? "We're ready to take control" confirms Bob Fraser, a well-seasoned pilot who has been flying for 37 years. Gadgetwise With Bose, Hear What You Want and Block the Rest Bose designed its QuietComfort 20 in-ear headphones with a control module that actively cancels unwanted noise.

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