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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. economy shows signs of shrugging off higher interest rates WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. home resales surged in August to a 6-1/2-year high and factories grew busier in the Mid-Atlantic region this month, signs that rising borrowing costs are weighing only... QMB is back, is economic growth? Quest Means Business is relaunching, as U.S. economy enters a new phase. Five years after Lehman collapsed, the economy's vital signs are improving. So is the U.S. recovered? Watch CNNI at 2100 London time. CORRECTED-UPDATE 8-Islamists claim gun attack on Nairobi mall, at least 30 dead (Corrects attribution in paragraphs 3 and 4 to volunteer, not police officer) Football UEFA backs Qatar switch The prospect of a winter World Cup in 2022 looks set to become a reality after Europe's football associations voted against holding the tournament in the Qatari summer. DealBook Once Again, Punishing the Bank but Not Its Top Executives Reports from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the British Financial Conduct Authority reveal how JPMorgan Chases senior management operated in the crucial days before a shareholder filing on May 10. Former U.S. football star Gale Sayers sues NFL over head trauma Sept 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Bears great Gale Sayers has filed a federal lawsuit against the National Football League, accusing it of failing to warn him about and protect him against head injuries, including multiple concussions, during his eight-year Hall of Fame career. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. Angela Merkel Europe's Mrs. Nein Widely liked in Germany, the country's "Iron Lady" is hated across much of the eurozone. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Bottega Veneta Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Columbine Goldsmith. What Happened to the Maxim Man? Maxim made its name exploiting the market for a kind of adolescent mind-set but has seen some if its success fade. Saving Sumatra's rainforest As Philippe Cousteau embarks on his latest documentary about Sumatra for CNN, he reveals what goes on behind the scenes in daily diary entries. Another Hat Trick for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals as a dominant Real Madrid crushed host Galatasaray, 6-1. NORDIC STOCKS - Factors to watch on Sept 20 HELSINKI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The following stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Friday Jets Rookie Cornerback Learned All About the Bench in College The Jets top draft pick, Dee Milliner, who was pulled from Thursdays game in New England for poor play, received similar treatment as an Alabama freshman before becoming a standout. Wealth Matters A Guessing Game for Taxpayers on What They Owe With the next estimated tax payment around the corner, here are some tips to avoid overpaying. Nielsen Will Add Mobile Viewership to Ratings The companys program, which would begin in fall 2014, should soothe television executives eager to get credit for fans who dont use ordinary TVs. Senior Egyptian Police Officer Is Killed in a Raid on Islamists Near Cairo Gunmen fatally shot the senior officer and wounded 10 others during a raid by Egyptian security forces to flush out Islamist militants hiding on the outskirts of Cairo. Iraqi Kurds vote as oil-rich region seeks greater autonomy ARBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi Kurds voted on Saturday for a new parliament that analysts said was poised to lead the oil-producing region further down the road to greater autonomy from Baghdad. The Lede Former Congresswoman Lauds Syrias Free Health Care After Meeting Assad Writing on Facebook from Damascus, Cynthia McKinney, a Georgia Democrat, also saluted Syrians who offered themselves as human shields to protect government military installations in the event of American air strikes. Islamists claim gun attack on Nairobi mall, at least 39 dead NAIROBI (Reuters) - Gunmen stormed a shopping mall in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Saturday, killing at least 39 people including close relatives of Kenya's president and children, in an attack claimed by the Somali Islamist group al Shabaab. UPDATE 1-Iraqi Kurds vote as oil-rich region seeks greater autonomy ARBIL, Iraq, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Iraqi Kurds voted on Saturday for a new parliament that analysts said was poised to lead the oil-producing region further down the road to greater autonomy from Baghdad. T Magazine On View | The Wild English Ponies of Dartmoor Travel to London The artist Patricia Heal has created a multimedia exhibition dedicated to the indigenous ponies of Devon, England, which she has spent years photographing. Art in Review Joanna Malinowska A Hawk From a Handsaw Although heavy-handed in its symbolism, Ms. Malinowskas latest solo is a high-spirited exploration of the North American frontier. France must cut reliance on oil and gas, says Hollande PARIS (Reuters) - France should aim for a 30 percent cut in fossil fuel use by 2030, President Francois Hollande said in a speech on Friday which included plans for a carbon tax from 2014 and a tax break on home insulation to help consumers save energy. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Declining overseas adoptions After rising for decades, the number of overseas adoptions has dropped by almost half since 2004. In this series, CNN probes the reasons behind the decline and whether the trend could -- or should -- be reversed. East Lake Leader Stenson Takes Nothing for Granted Henrik Stenson has both the Tour Championship and FedExCup firmly in his grasp heading into the last two rounds but, though he enjoys being a front-runner, is well aware a lot can happen over the final 36 holes. REFILE-Wall St Week Ahead-U.S. stocks needn't fret about a government shutdown NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Investors may be tempted to shy away from stocks in the next week or two as the latest version of the fiscal follies plays out in Washington. Apple's new iphones hit the market Sep. 20 - Fans were eager to get their hands on the latest iPhones at New York City's flagship 5th Avenue Apple store. Rough Cut. No reporter narration. TIMELAPSE The raising of the Costa Concordia Sept. 17 - Timelapse video shows, from beginning to end, the parbuckling project to right the Costa Concordia, illustrating the impressive operation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 'Modelpreneurs' Beyond the catwalk Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes' latest list of richest models, earning $42m in a year. But the world's top models aren't earning the cash from strutting down the catwalk. Pennsylvania court approves Harrisburg's new recovery plan Sept 19 (Reuters) - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital city, won approval from a state judge on Thursday to proceed with a new fiscal recovery plan that is expected to stabilize the city without... Football UEFA backs Qatar switch The prospect of a winter World Cup in 2022 looks set to become a reality after Europe's football associations voted against holding the tournament in the Qatari summer. "Practical" solar car hits the road in Sydney Sept. 16 - Among the teams competing in next month's 3000 kilometer World Solar Challenge race across Australia, is a group from the University of New South Wales who've built a solar-powered vehicle designed to look like a conventional car. In a field dominated by vehicles that look anything but conventional, the car provides a glimpse of what we could be driving on the roads in years to come. Lester Ranby was there for its first test drive. ArtsBeat Emmys Watch Jimmy Kimmel on Jimmy Kimmel Live Mr. Kimmel discusses moving to an earlier time slot and resembling a bargain soda, in certain contexts. Your Money Adviser Deciding When to Enter a Palliative Care Unit Patients with fatal conditions who arent ready for hospice care may opt for a plan that focuses on treating symptoms and offering emotional support. Recipes for Health Miso Dressing This tangy dressing can also be used as a sauce over grains. U.S. FINRA sets official tone for economic review of rules (Reuters) - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the self-funded securities industry watchdog, on Thursday issued a framework to aid its staff in analyzing the costs and benefits of its rules... Syria Meets First Test of Accord on Weapons The government of President Bashar al-Assad made an initial declaration of the chemical weapons it possesses. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-FireEye surges in debut, puts cybersecurity in spotlight (Corrects company name to "Ping Identity" from "Ping Security," paragraph 10)

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