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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ronaldo stars in Real thriller Cristiano Ronaldo shows just why Real Madrid agreed to pay him the big bucks with a hat-trick on a scintillating evening of European football. The Caucus Washington Mayor Deems Entire City Government Essential to Avoid Shutdown District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray told the White House that all employees will continue to work even if Congress cant reach an agreement on a stopgap spending bill. Mourners bury Nairobi mall victim, pregnant, dying while on phone to husband Sept. 26 - As the investigation continues into the Nairobi shopping mall siege, victims are laid to rest, including a prominent radio personality who was seven months pregnant. Mana Rabiee reports. From fashion model to mogul On the heels of London Fashion Week, CNN takes a look at how a new generation of supermodels are moving beyond the catwalk and making millions from their own brand. The Caucus Washington Mayor Deems Entire City Government Essential to Avoid Shutdown District of Columbia Mayor Vincent C. Gray told the White House that all employees will continue to work even if Congress cant reach an agreement on a stopgap spending bill. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry House Republicans shift Obamacare to U.S. debt limit fight WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner said on Thursday he believes lawmakers will avert a government shutdown, though he said Republicans will demand other concessions before agreeing to keep the government funded. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. '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. U.S. housing recovery losing steam, pending home sales fall again WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell for the third straight month in August, a sign that rising mortgage rates are taking the steam out of the U.S. housing... N. Korea blames South, cancels reunions In a sudden turn of events, North Korea on Saturday postponed reunions that were to start next week for families separated during the Korean War. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. An Earth Year on Mars NASAs Curiosity rover is slowly making its way to Mount Sharp, a Martian mountain whose rocks could provide clues on whether the planet was ever habitable. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry? SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair products from her start-up business, Rock Your Hair. How good is the iPhone 5S camera? Very soon, you will be sick of slow-motion videos. They will fill up your Facebook, Instagram and Vine feeds. The amateur clips will show pets jumping and playing, objects falling and breaking, and people dancing about in glorious, high-quality slow motion. As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Goes Another Direction Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors. With Simple Protest, Players Join Push for N.C.A.A. Reform The National College Players Association, the group that organized the protest, said 28 players from three universities Northwestern, Georgia and Georgia Tech participated. Carolyn Cassady, Beat Writer and Muse, Dies at 90 Ms. Cassady was the former wife of Neal Cassady and a character in Jack Kerouacs On the Road. She later chronicled her life in the Beat Generation. At least 29 killed in central Sudan's worst unrest for years KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least 29 people have been killed in protests in Khartoum over fuel subsidy cuts, police said on Thursday, and more clashes broke out in Khartoum in the worst unrest seen in Sudan's central regions for years. In Transit Blog One Fine Stay Expands to Los Angeles and Paris One Fine Stay, the house rental service, now offers homes in Paris and Los Angeles. In Transit Blog Antarctica by Snorkel Aurora Expeditions is adding snorkeling to the activity list on its Antarctica trips. The Williamsburg Divide Glitz and grit a tale of two Williamsburgs, as different as glass and brick. New York's Bloomberg says city air is cleanest in decades NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City's air quality has reached the cleanest level in over half a century, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Thursday, as he credited the city's sustainability program PlaNYC for helping to bring about dramatic reductions in air pollutants. At least 29 killed in central Sudan's worst unrest for years KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least 29 people have been killed in protests in Khartoum over fuel subsidy cuts, police said on Thursday, and more clashes broke out in Khartoum in the worst unrest seen in Sudan's central regions for years. Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports. City Room An Elite School Is the Saddest Spot in Manhattan, a Study Says Hunter College High School, filled with many of the citys top performing students, was labeled the saddest place in Manhattan, based on a study that gauged the emotions of New Yorkers by their Twitter messages. The Trade In JPMorgan Case, a Missed Opportunity to Charge Its Executives The Securities and Exchange Commission wrung an admission of wrongdoing out of the bank, but it did not charge any top executives with misleading disclosure. Caesars sweetens deal for bond, loan investors NEW YORK, Sept 26 (IFR) - Debt-laden casino operator Caesars has had to sweeten the terms of its new USD4.85bn bond and loan package to whet investor appetite for the highly leveraged and complex... 'New Girl' Taye Diggs to guest star Jess may be in a new relationship with Nick, but an eligible bachelor is about to catch her eye. His name? Taye Diggs. At War Blog Part 1 Idealism or Realism When It Comes to Syria? Dan Savage, a former infantry officer, analyzes the debate over Syria through his perspective as a veteran. What to know before visiting Spain It's Western Europe's second largest country, but it's the diversity of its people and passions that holds the key to understanding Spain's eternal appeal. 'INF1DL' OK for vanity plate? It's time to do away with vanity plates. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. In Transit Blog Newest Hotel Perk Baristas in the Lobby The lobbies at Le Mridien hotels will feature coffee experts who also can offer recommendations for what to do around town. Devils Send Matteau to Minors The 2012 first-round draft pick Stefan Matteau was among eight players sent to the Albany River Rats of the A.H.L. by the N.H.L. Devils, eight days before the season opener at Pittsburgh. Kerry and Lavrov reach deal on Syria Sep. 26 - United States Secretary of State John Kerry says he "did reach an agreement" with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on a resolution on Syria Thursday. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Shopping With Evan and Oliver Haslegrave Bookends Embracing Literature They dont necessarily have to begin their lives that way. Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard TORONTO (Reuters) - With Blackberry Ltd shedding staff in its hometown of Waterloo, Ontario, other tech companies, including Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit, are moving to take advantage of a growing pool of local talent.

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