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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook BlackBerry Buyout Offer Raises Array of Questions BlackBerry said that it had reached an agreement to sell the company for $9 a share to a group led by Fairfax Financial Holdings. Now comes the real test in Syria Over the weekend, the U.S. and Russia hashed out a plan to get Syria to give up control of its chemical weapons. But will Syria actually hand over the weapons, or is this just a delay tactic? Couture Leads Sharks to 3-2 OT Win Over Coyotes Logan Couture scored on a power play 328 into overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. EU lawmakers back strict new approval system for medical devices BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers backed a strict new approval system for high-tech medical devices on Wednesday, raising industry fears of added delays in getting new products to market that could dull Europe's competitive edge. Jane Austen ring bought back from Kelly Clarkson A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. World Briefing | Health and Science Global Spending to Fight AIDS Has Grown Slowly, Report Finds Global financing to fight AIDS has remained essentially flat since the 2008 financial crisis, according to a new report. Libor scandal shows pressures on "honest brokers" DUBLIN/LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Evidence that interdealer brokers at ICAP conspired to rig Libor for a bank trader raises questions over such firms' role as honest go-betweens among banks and... Israel Iran using smokescreen Israeli government spokeman Mark Regev talks about Israel's reaction to the speech by Iran's president at the U.N. U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will pursue an IPO in the United States after talks with Hong Kong regulators broke down, a move bound to set off a dogfight... Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. Webdenda Accounts and People of Note in the Advertising Industry Creative Asylum of Hollywood was acquired by Modus Operandi of Los Angeles. Two women plead guilty in Peru drug smuggling case An Irish woman accused with a Scottish woman of trying to smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine from Peru back to Europe has admitted to the charges, her lawyer said Wednesday. New cargo ship's docking at space station delayed to Saturday CAPE CANAVERAL (Reuters) - A traffic jam at the International Space Station is prompting a second delay in the arrival of a new commercial cargo ship that is making a test run to the orbital outpost, officials said on Monday. Win a Trip 2013 As Erin Luhmann travels with Op-Ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, she reports on malnutrition in Mali, treatments for clubfoot in Niger and the refugee crisis from the conflict in Darfur. Bookends Are We Too Concerned That Characters Be Likable? Mohsin Hamid and Zo Heller on whether unpleasant literary characters are a turn-off or a draw. Motherlode Blog Yo, Im Driving. Ill Text You When Its Safe. I couldnt help but wonder, if he went for his phone with me right there, what would he do when he had his license and I was no longer in the car, watching his every move? Shari Aser, William James III The couple knew each other as children growing up in Greenwich, Conn., and reconnected two years ago at a fund-raiser there. Pakistan quake An earthquake in Pakistan, powerful enough to prompt the appearance of a small island off the coast, has killed more than 200 people, Pakistani officials said. Twitter introduces an alert system for emergencies, disasters SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Twitter, which is preparing for its initial public offering, said on Wednesday it will help users receive special alerts from government agencies and aid agencies during emergencies. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. FBI releases surveillance video of Navy Yard shooting Sep. 25 - Surveillance video released by the FBI on Wednesday shows Washington Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis entering the building, running down a stairwell and peering around corners with a gun in his hand. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. Lower Health Insurance Premiums to Come at Cost of Fewer Choices With insurance marketplaces set to open next month under the new health care law, consumers may find that insurers have put big limits on their choices. CORRECTED-Private equity owner to cut stake in HellermannTyton LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Cable equipment maker HellermannTyton039;s private equity owner is to sell 20 percent of the company in a share placing, one of the bookrunners said in a statement on Wednesday. Women's Hoops Summit Garners Ideas to Improve Game The NCAA brought in women's basketball's past and present to help shape the sport's future. FOREX-Dollar hamstrung by budget impasse, direction lacking * Norwegian crown a notable loser after disappointing data This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Tat's all, folks? U.S. Army weighs new tattoo policy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tattoos are everywhere these days, with no body parts off limits. But the U.S. Army may be asking new recruits to roll up their tattoo sleeves as part of a new uniform policy. Putin Defends Seizure of Activists Ship but Questions Piracy Charges President Vladimir V. Putin appeared intent on defending Russias reaction and defusing potential diplomatic tensions if the crew members are charged with piracy. Israeli-Palestinian talks to intensify, greater U.S. role UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israel and the Palestinians have agreed to intensify their peace talks and to increase the U.S. role, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday in a rare comment on the negotiations. Dance Review A Fall for Dance Prelude at the Delacorte Theater A celebratory prelude to the Fall for Dance festival brought back choreography to the Delacorte Theater for free shows on Monday and Tuesday. UK PM's views branded 'ludicrous' British Prime Minister David Cameron has been fiercely criticized following his comments that Tottenham Hotspur supporters should be allowed to use the term 'Yid' in their chants at football matches. Soros dumps US Airways, Tiger Consumer likes Facebook NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor George Soros dumped 7.85 million shares of US Airways Group Inc in the second quarter, a regulatory filing on Wednesday showed. Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Rochas Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Kasia Bobula. Analysis 49ers on Edge of Falling Apart or Snapping Back San Francisco has fallen short of expectations defined as the point spread by an average of 17.5 points this season. Billionaire Soros weds consultant in third marriage NEW YORK (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and supporter of liberal political causes, married for a third time on Saturday, tying the knot with education consultant Tamiko Bolton.

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