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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dropped off at Grandma's ... for good It's often the grandparents who step up when a parent dies or is unable to take care of a child for other reasons, such as incarceration, abuse or mental illness. But the sudden shift in responsibility can be incredibly stressful. Russia Seizes Greenpeace Ship and Crew for Investigation The Federal Security Service said it would tow the ship, the Arctic Sunrise, to port in Murmansk and conduct an inquiry after Greenpeace activists scaled an offshore oil rig in the Arctic Ocean. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Rays 5, Orioles 4 Orioles, Deflated and Battered, Face Cruel End to Their Season The Orioles lost a two-run lead, suffered two injuries, and saw their wild-card chances nearly evaporate in a demoralizing loss to the Rays. Eye-tracker targets hospital navigation stress Sept. 18 - A hospital in the UK is using eye-tracking technology to improve sign placement in its corridor system. The so-called "wayfinding" tests are designed to ease the confusion and stress often caused by navigating unfamilar hospital hallways, as Jim Drury reports. French smart meter to increase electricity bills-consumer group PARIS, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The introduction of the "Linky" smart meter in French homes by utility EDF will increase electricity bills by forcing millions of consumers to upgrade to more expensive subscriptions, a consumer group said on Tuesday. Supreme Court needs change Law professor Eric Segall says we need to take a step back and look at some of the Supreme Court's major flaws. No. 5 Stanford Routs No. 23 Arizona State, 42-28 Tyler Gaffney ran for 95 yards and two touchdowns, Anthony Wilkerson added 68 yards and another score, and No. 5 Stanford started strong in a 42-28 victory over No. 23 Arizona State on Saturday night in the Pac-12 opener for both teams. UPDATE 2-Fed following up on report of unusual trading around FOMC statement WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it was following up with news organizations over a report of unusual trading around the release of its monetary policy statement last week. Murray's historic win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | History, Sept. 24, 2013 Answer this question about the 1998 Qaeda embassy bombings in East Africa. Straight Sets Venus Williams Beats No. 2 Azarenka in Tokyo Venus Williams, ranked No. 63, beat No. 2 Victoria Azarenka in Tokyo on Tuesday, her first win over a player in the top two since 2009. 'INF1DL' OK for vanity plate? It's time to do away with vanity plates. China Bans Some Exports to North Korea for Fear of Weapons Use The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Beijings increasing concern about Pyongyangs nuclear abilities. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. Giants Hope for U-Turn on Familiar Trip The Giants hope their game against the Carolina Panthers can provide the same turning point in their season as it did last year. But they may be without cornerback Corey Webster. Debate Offers 2 Similar Public Advocate Rivals a Chance to Stand Out Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron, both Democrats who have similar political positions, will face off in a televised debate on Tuesday night. Blair's daughter held at gunpoint Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's daughter was briefly held at gunpoint in central London on Monday, police and Blair's office said Thursday. India Ink A Conversation With Environmental Activist Akhil Gogoi Natural disasters, similar to the floods that killed several thousand people in the northern state of Uttarakhand in June, could also occur in Indias northeastern states if the construction of big dams and highways goes unchecked, says Akhil Gogoi, an environmental activist. A Closer Look at Metallica Through the Never Using one performance image, the makers of Metallicas new concert movie describe their process. The rise of Netflix Netflix used to mail DVDs. Now it's primed for a big night at the Emmys, as Nischelle Turner reports. Need help with Russian? Aiming for Gold CNN's Amanda Davies brushes up on her Russian for the Sochi Winter Games. George W. Bush defends Obama's golfing 'It gives you an outlet' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush has come to the defense of his successor, President Barack Obama, where golf is concerned - saying it's good for any commander in chief to hit the links while running the country. Stocking India's cinemas... by satellite A new way of getting movies to theaters in India. Mallika Kapur reports on the significance. ArtsBeat Life and Death in New Orleans Sheri Fink Talks About Five Days at Memorial Ms. Finks book is a detailed look at the chaos in a New Orleans hospital during and after Hurricane Katrina. Sports Briefing | College Football Cincinnati Player Killed A freshman offensive lineman for Cincinnati was killed and two freshman receivers were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the Bearcats 14-0 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Jets Replay Week 3 The Jets amassed 513 yards of offense in their 27-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. New Issue-GPB Eurobond prices $750 mln 2023 bond Lead Manager(s) Barclays,BNP Paribas, BOCI, GPB, GSI SG CIB Qatar 2022 Too hot for football? As the debate rages about Qatar 2022, CNN's Leone Lakhani looks at what it's like to play football in the Gulf heat. The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Art Review Hildesheims Top-Class Art Industry on Display Medieval Treasures From Hildesheim, an exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a well-preserved glimpse of the citys art that advertised Gods glory. Bono steals Bill Clinton's chair... and voice Sept 24 - U2 frontman Bono impersonates Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative, while sitting in the 42nd president's chair. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Hedge funds cut gold holdings more in second quarter LONDON (Reuters) - Hedge funds further abandoned gold in the second quarter of this year, lightening holdings of the world's biggest gold exchange-traded fund SPDR Gold Trust as spot prices plummeted. Ancient ruins inspire Dolce Gabbana's new collection Design pair Domenico Dolce and Steffano Gabbana bring ancient Greek architecture to life in their new collections. Rough cut - no narration. Ancient ruins inspire Dolce Gabbana's new collection Design pair Domenico Dolce and Steffano Gabbana bring ancient Greek architecture to life in their new collections. Rough cut - no narration. Sailing-Oracle looks to shut down Kiwi America's Cup challenge SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24 (Reuters) - Oracle Team USA, emboldened after extending an epic America's Cup winning streak, seeks to hold the once-dominant Emirates Team New Zealand at bay again on Tuesday, depriving them of the one win needed to wrench the trophy from the U.S. defender. FOREX-Euro falls as Draghi strikes a dovish tone * Euro fails to hold early gains after German election * Euro zone PMIs improve, but German factory PMI dips * Aussie rises as China manufacturing growth picks up * Fed must push against threats to... Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. With Officials Conviction, China Calls Attention to Its Crackdown on Corruption With Bo Xilai banished to life in prison, the Communist Party stepped up its efforts to convince the public that his trial proved that leaders were serious about rooting out corruption.

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