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News Feed Latest worldwide news Critics Notebook The Dexter Finale Expect Controversy Showtimes Dexter ends on Sunday, and the question is, Will Michael C. Halls serial killer head off to happy retirement in Argentina or end up in some kind of hell? Snapshot Cristin Milioti Goes From Once to How I Met Your Mother From the Girl in Once to the Mother in How I Met Your Mother with a stint in a Martin Scorsese movie thrown in Cristin Milioti is having a pretty good year. Misgivings About How a Weed Killer Affects the Soil Some farmers are examining their soil, and finding cause for concern after years of using glyphosate to kill weeds in their fields. South Korea unfolds future of urban driving Sept. 2 - South Korean researchers have developed an electric car that folds in half for easy parking. Called the 'Armadillo-T', the prototype vehicle is designed for commuters in busy urban areas. Rob Muir has more. UPDATE 1-Nielsen wins U.S. OK for Arbitron deal, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Television ratings giant Nielsen Holdings NV won U.S. antitrust approval on Friday for a $1.6 billion deal to buy Arbitron Inc, a company that dominates radio ratings measurement. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. 13 Wounded in Barrage of Gunfire at Chicago Park The attack Thursday night which left three people in critical condition, including a 3-year-old child came amid the citys recent progress in cracking down on gang violence. Insight Angered by chemical deal, Syrian rebels may lose the West AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition feels badly let down by Washington's decision to do a deal with Moscow to eliminate Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons but diplomats are warning the Syrian National Coalition that it risks losing Western support if it cannot adapt to new realities. Scandals cost JPMorgan $1 billion in fines (Reuters) - It's $1 billion in payouts that JPMorgan Chase Co most likely wants to forget. US STOCKS-Wall St ends down as Fed officials weigh in * Top Fed officials voice contrasting viewpoints about decision Africa's elderly leaders' problem Africa's aging leaders are out of touch with the youth, and by clinging to power they risk being overthrown, writes Mo Ibrahim. Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. Dot Earth Blog How to Survive a Mass Extinction Even One Caused by Us Handy tips for surviving the next mass extinction even if its our own doing. Citgo to pay penalty resolving environmental violations (Reuters) - Citgo Petroleum Corp has agreed to reduce air pollution and pay penalty to resolve environmental violations at refineries in Louisiana and Illinois, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday. Prince William I dream of Africa Dreaming of Africa is one way that Prince William escapes from the stresses he faces as the future king of Britain. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. UPDATE 2-Tunisian opposition agrees to transition talks TUNIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Tunisia's opposition coalition agreed on Friday to start direct talks with ruling Islamists on a transition plan under which the government would step down and make way for... Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. N.C.A.A. Taking Flexible Approach to Basketball Tournament The N.C.A.A. announced changes to the way it will select teams for the mens basketball tournament, adding flexibility in hopes of keeping teams properly seeded. Allegiant to ground half its fleet, citing need for inspections (Reuters) - Allegiant Travel Co , a low-cost carrier that provides service to leisure destinations, on Friday said it would ground as many as 30 of its planes, or roughly half of its fleet, to inspect slides over the next few days. Exclusive ETF 'godfather' Browne to join Cantor Fitzgerald NEW YORK (Reuters) - Reggie Browne, the former head of the exchange-traded funds team at KCG Holdings Inc, is joining Cantor Fitzgerald's ETF market making team, two sources familiar with the... U.S. Is Asked to Hold Sudan Leader if He Visits U.N. President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan, who has been charged with genocide, is seeking a visa to attend the United Nations General Assembly. The Getaway Now Checking In Pampered Pets Pet-icure? Puppy purse? Pooch minibar? These days, hotels are rolling out the amenities to make sure pets, and their owners, feel right at home. Can Tiger win 15th? Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major. Sports Briefing | Soccer Mexico Names Coach The veteran coach Vctor Manuel Vucetich has taken charge of Mexico for its next two World Cup qualifying matches, against Panama and Costa Rica. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Who Steered Nintendo to Dominance, Dies at 85 At 22, Mr. Yamauchi became president of his familys playing-card company and later steered it into the growing game business, developing hits like Donkey Kong and the original Mario Brothers franchises. Pipeline Reopens in Libya, Bolstering Oil Production A striking militia opened the valves on a pipeline between two major western oil fields and Mediterranean port terminals. Key to football success? Luck Football author Chris Anderson explains why football is a game of luck and why it's not the most expensive players that improve teams the most. News Analysis Quick Turn of Fortunes as Diplomatic Options Open Up With Syria and Iran President Obama is facing two unexpected diplomatic initiatives with the United States biggest adversaries in the Middle East, Syria and Iran, each fraught with opportunity and danger. BlackBerry to Cut 40% of Work Force After Big Loss The embattled smartphone maker said it would report a quarterly loss between $950 million and $995 million next week, mainly the result of a writeoff of unsold phones and restructuring charges. Bison's Craig Bohl Is Enjoying Life Atop FCS Ranks Craig Bohl is having the time of his life at North Dakota State. T Magazine Q. A. | Jeff Koons on His New Champagne-Filled Balloon Sculpture and the DNA of Art History The superstar artist discusses his limited-edition collaboration with Dom Prignon, what motivates him as an artist and how he feels about having the last show ever at the Whitney Museums uptown site. US STOCKS-Wall St ends down as Fed officials weigh in * Top Fed officials voice contrasting viewpoints about decision UPDATE 3-Muscular dystrophy drug fails in GSK study, Prosensa slumps * Drug fails to help patients walk better in Phase III study Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Is Europe fractured despite recovery? The financial crisis has driven a wedge through Europe, with two economies emerging and -- more dangerously -- a psychological split, European leaders tell CNN. Bits Facebook Removes Dating Ads Featuring Photo of Dead Girl The social network apologized for ads placed by a dating service that featured photos of a Canadian girl who committed suicide in April after she had been cyberbullied. Chain mail and silky skirts contrast at Milan fashion week MILAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Tight-fitting dresses hung with chains at Versace and rippling skirts worn over loose trousers at Emporio Armani turned heads at Milan fashion week on Friday, as designers offered up a host of contrasting styles. Furniture to float your boat In the white sand beaches of Yoff, the small fishing town just north of the Senegalese capital Dakar, a seemingly endless line of brightly colored boats dots the Atlantic seaside.

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