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News Feed Latest worldwide news Anti-Hunger Advocates Put Pressure on Lawmakers Over Food Stamp Bill The efforts came as the Republican-controlled House was expected to take up the measure this week. Maasai warriors take up cricket A group of young Maasai men have taken up cricket, playing not in cricket whites, but in traditional Maasai dress. "Bowling is just like throwing a spear," says the team captain. Syria moving chemical weapons? Anderson looks into reports of Syria moving chemical weapons with David Kay and Christopher Dickey GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge lower after strong week * World share indexes steady at five-year high, dollar inches off lows * Wall Street little changed but still on track for strong week * Euro near 7-1/2-month high vs dlr but traders cautious ahead... Tool Kit New Devices Mind Pets While Owners Are Away Innovative tools help ease pet owners concerns about what their animals are doing while home alone. 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. Louvre hit by Chinese ticket scam Chinese gangs may be behind forging of thousands of fake Louvre passes. U.S.-based stock funds attract $18.1 billion in latest week Lipper NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors in funds based in the United States poured $18.1 billion into stock funds in the latest week as global markets rallied on expectations the Federal Reserve would... Sailing-Oracle and New Zealand in bitter America's Cup battle SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Emirates Team New Zealand's America's Cup campaign that a week ago looked all but won has turned into a bitter battle against Oracle Team USA, which has repeatedly denied the Kiwis the final point they need. If Congress doesn't raise debt ceiling, U.S. will be "deadbeats" Obama Sept. 20 - President Barack Obama challenged Congress to approve an increase in the U.S. debt ceiling. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Senate leader McConnell a big loser on Election Day WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell set two top goals for the 2012 election a Republican takeover of the Senate and the defeat of President Barack Obama. 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. Scientists confirm Voyager 1 probe is in interstellar space CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Scientists have been debating for more than a year whether NASA's 36-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft has left the solar system and become the first human-made object to reach interstellar space. Ineos to press on with UK Grangemouth inquiry in face of strike threat LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Ineos petrochemicals said it will continue with an inquiry into a senior union representative at its Grangemouth plant in Scotland, despite the threat of a strike which could embroil staff at the attached oil refinery. T Magazine Live Stream | Puccis Spring 2014 Collection at Milan Fashion Week The live stream of the latest womens collection from Pucci at Milan Fashion Week. Emmys Highlight a Changing TV Industry With its first nomination, for House of Cards, Netflix makes its mark on the Emmys, but Breaking Bad has the most buzz. ThyssenKrupp wins banks' support to extend credit lines magazine BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's ThyssenKrupp won support from banks to extend credit lines worth 2.5 billion euros ($3.4 billion) as the steelmaker is grappling with billions of debt and its ailing Americas business, WirtschaftsWoche reported. U.S. says money manager Vilar's lawyer in romance with co-defendant NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawyer representing money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar in his criminal fraud case appears to be in an "intimate, romantic relationship" with Vilar's co-defendant, Gary Tanaka, federal prosecutors said on Friday. Americans injured in Kenya mall attack -State Department WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had reports that American citizens were injured in an attack when gunmen stormed a shopping mall in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and it condemned the shooting as a "senseless act of violence". Golf club operator ClubCorp up in debut after pricing below range Sept 20 (Reuters) - Shares of private equity-owned golf club operator ClubCorp Holdings Inc rose 10 percent in their market debut, a day after the company priced its initial public offering below the... How do child refugees cope? I never imagined I would find myself in Lebanon, on the outskirts of the brutal civil war in Syria. As a 32-year-old woman from Chicago, I didn't know what to expect. Volcano blankets buildings in ashes A volcano in Indonesia prompted the evacuation of more than 6,000 people this weekend, blanketing buildings and cars in ashes, emergency officials said Monday. Gunman kills 3 American soldiers in Afghanistan Coalition officials say an individual wearing an Afghan Army uniform shot and killed three U.S. troops in eastern Afghanistan Saturday. Vital underground water found in arid north Kenya Call it a watershed moment for Kenya. 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. A Closer Look at Metallica Through the Never Using one performance image, the makers of Metallicas new concert movie describe their process. Fox Contest Offers 30-Second Super Bowl Pregame Ad as a Prize The contest is meant to tap into public interest in the advertising for the game by using social media to pick a winner. The entry fee is $150,000, however. U.S. Bans Import of Generic Drugs From Indian Plant The Food and Drug Administration cites concern over drug quality for banning imports from the Ranbaxys new plant in Mohali, India. UK investment in the Middle East CNN's John Defterios looks at the trade ties between the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Bits Blog Joy Covey, Former Amazon Executive, Dies at 50 Ms. Covey, who was the retailers first chief financial officer, was killed Wednesday when her bicycle collided with a delivery van in a remote stretch of Silicon Valley. News Corp revenue rises on subscriptions; advertising revenue falls (Reuters) - News Corp , the publishing company controlled by Rupert Murdoch, reported on Friday that annual revenue grew 2.7 percent to almost $8.9 billion on a rise in circulation and subscription revenue. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again. Teen bullying takes musical turn in stage version of 'Heathers' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cyberbullying may be the new weapon of choice for teen harassment, but a stage musical rendition of the 1980s cult film "Heathers," shows just how little high school has changed. Americans injured in Kenya mall attack -State Department WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had reports that American citizens were injured in an attack when gunmen stormed a shopping mall in the Kenyan capital,... Merkel eyes third term in first German vote since euro crisis * Popular Merkel on track for third term, but coalition unclear The Learning Network Blog How Big a Problem Is Bullying or Cyberbullying in Your School or Community? In your opinion, why is cyberbullying such a growing problem? What do you think adults dont know or understand about bullying? How will 'Dexter' end? In this web only clip, CNN's Jake Tapper talks with actor Michael C. Hall about the show's end. Japan's newest rocket Epsilon lifts off TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's first new rocket in 12 years lifted off on Saturday, after two setbacks last month, keeping alive hopes that the country may eventually be able to enter the growing, multi-billion dollar satellite launch industry. Sports Briefing | Basketball Parker Leads France Past Spain France ended Spains reign as European basketball champion on Friday with a 75-72 overtime victory, behind 32 points from Tony Parker.

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