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News Feed Latest worldwide news Americans Stretch Their Lead in PGA Cup Rod Perry and Jeff Sorenson contributed birdies on their last four holes Saturday and the Americans took a 10-5 lead over Great Britain Ireland in the PGA Cup. 2 Top Technology Writers Are Leaving Dow Jones Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher, co-editors of the All Things Digital news site, will depart at the end of the year. Gas Leaks in Fracking Disputed in Study Hydraulic fracking appears to cause smaller leaks of methane, a greenhouse gas, than the federal government estimates, according to a study released Monday. Wrecked Costa Concordia now upright The capsized cruise liner Costa Concordia was sitting upright early Tuesday after the first step of an unprecedented effort to salvage the ill-fated ship. Pettersen wins new fifth major Suzann Pettersen denied 16-year-old amateur Lydia Ko a fairtytale first major triumph as the Norwegian took the Evian Championship in France Sunday. Fitch Downgrades Malta to 'A' from 'A+'; Outlook Stable Link to Fitch Ratings' Report Malta - Rating Action ReportLONDON, September 20 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has downgraded Malta's Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) to 'A'... 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. Soros weds consultant at his New York estate for his third marriage NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and active supporter of liberal political causes, married health care and education consultant Tamiko... The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Teenagers Help Create a 21st-Century Portrait of the Country Look through the slide show of photographs taken by teenagers. What are your favorite images? Why? QA Adding the Right Amount of RAM How to upgrade the memory on a MacBook pro laptop and other OS X computers, and resizing the tiles on the Windows 8 start screen. Obama asks high court to review contraception mandate ruling WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to review the legality of a politically volatile provision of the 2010 federal healthcare law requiring employers to provide health insurance that covers birth control. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Today's Economist Subsidizing Spouses Tax policies in the United States favor married couples with a single breadwinner when they could more directly support family care, an economist writes. BlackBerry warns of big loss, 4,500 job cuts; shares dive TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd warned on Friday it expects to report a huge quarterly operating loss next week and that it will cut more than a third of its global workforce, rekindling fears of the company's demise and sending its shares into a tailspin. Versace plans to find partner by year's end CEO MILAN (Reuters) - Versace expects to finalize a shortlist for buyers interested in a minority stake in the Italian fashion house by mid-October and decide on a partner by the end of 2013, Chief Executive Gian Giacomo Ferraris said on Friday. Five Things to Know About the WNBA Playoffs Elena Delle Donne has already led Chicago to its first postseason berth in franchise history. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. 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. Economic View The Mental Strain of Making Do With Less The constant distraction of restricting calorie intake strains the mental capacity of dieters; in a similar way, poverty is a strain on the poor. Is Iran ready to deal on nukes? As the toll of international sanctions on Iran continues to mount, Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani has signaled his government's interest in addressing the world's concerns over his nation's nuclear program, and easing the pain on the Iranian economy. Rouhani's recent statements, tweets and appointments have underscored a possible willingness to resolve the nuclear problem. He told NBC News Wednesday that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons. What you need to know about iOS 7 Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today. Peter K. Leisure, Judge Who Oversaw Football Antitrust Case, Dies at 84 Judge Leisure also presided over a Gambino crime family trial and ordered the release of secret grand jury testimony in the investigation of Alger Hiss, which included testimony by Richard M. Nixon. Well What a Messy Desk Says About You It can be a good idea to clean up your desk. But not if youre looking to be creative. Kenyan president says he lost close relatives in mall shooting NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said he himself had lost close relatives in Saturday's mass shooting in a Nairobi shopping mall. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Smartphones to last a lifetime What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? BlackBerry warns of big loss, 4,500 job cuts; shares dive TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd warned on Friday it expects to report a huge quarterly operating loss next week and that it will cut more than a third of its global workforce, rekindling fears of the company's demise and sending its shares into a tailspin. 'Rush' relives death or glory days During the 1970s, Formula One really was car crash telly. Drivers were routinely maimed or killed as safety took a back seat. Apple Unveils Faster iPhone, and a Cheaper One, Too The lower-cost model, the iPhone 5C (the C for color), comes in a plastic case and has the same features as the now-outdated iPhone 5. Apple splits its pitch Can it work? Apple has launched two new iPhones, one for the early adopters and one for the budget crowd. So can its pitch work? Tech journalist Stuart Miles argues Apple's strategy is simple -- but smart. Bits Blog Grand Theft Auto V Muscles Its Way to Sales Record The video game has beaten sales records for the edgy and violent adventure series, earning more than $800 million in sales for its first day on store shelves. Grand Theft Auto V steals the spotlight Sept. 17 - Grand Theft Auto V- the first new edition of the popular franchise in 5 years- has fans lining up to buy and investors carefully monitoring sales. Bobbi Rebell reports. UK man gets 27 years in U.S. jail for plot to torture, eat child WORCESTER, Massachusetts (Reuters) - A British man who admitted planning to kidnap, torture and eat at least one child using a sound-proofed dungeon he built in his home in Massachusetts was sentenced to nearly 27 years in U.S. prison on Tuesday. The Boss Why Philip Molyneux Never Left Sony Mr. Molyneux, head of Sony Electronics in San Diego, says he has been given freedom to innovate, create and build. Brand Suffers Most From Spat Between Owner and Hollywood Blogger Nikki Finke, the blogger who squeezed Hollywood with her rabid trade reporting for Deadline.com, is in a standoff with Jay Penske, the media entrepreneur who bought her Web site in 2009. Overhaul of Red Sox Is Beyond Their Chins A different cast has helped Boston quickly forget about the disastrous 93-loss season of 2012. Till Death (or Decorating Disputes) Do Us Part A group of friends decided to grow old together 20 years ago, and today they say their experiment in communal living has had its rewards but is not for the stubborn. UPDATE 1-German court delays decision on Ecclestone bribery case FRANKFURT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A decision on whether Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone will stand trial on bribery charges is likely to be delayed until next year, a German court said on... The Texas Tribune In State Records, Little Evidence to Back Stricter Abortion Law Proponents of the legislation have argued that it was necessary to make clinics safer. But a review of state inspections before the law was passed did not find a significant safety issue. World Briefing | Africa Mali French President Declares Victory Over Jihadists President Franois Hollande said on Thursday that the war against Islamic extremists had been won in Mali but vowed to keep French forces in the country as long as the threat existed.

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