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News Feed Latest worldwide news Emmy winners The backstage reactions Claire Danes' hot streak at the Emmys is making her a bit bashful. Sport's most dangerous job? One of the scariest scenarios of any sport must be the realization by a jockey that the half-tonne animal underneath him is not going to land successfully as it flies over a fence six feet high at nearly 50 kilometers per hour. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. Vintage yachts It might be better known for its extravagant superyachts, but this week Cannes will be a haven for some of the world's most iconic vintage yachts. Jump aboard for Regates Royales de Cannes. Linux distributor Red Hat's billings growth disappoints (Reuters) - Red Hat Inc, the world's largest commercial distributor of the Linux operating system, reported a slower growth in billings than analysts had expected. Currents | Bedding Soft Rock for Your Linens Keehnan Konyhas black-and-white bedding collection, some of which looks like marble, was designed for the urban male. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Another Hat Trick for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals as a dominant Real Madrid crushed host Galatasaray, 6-1. KKR returns to China's dairy industry with CDH, Modern Dairy venture HONG KONG, Sept 24 (Reuters) - KKR Co LP is leading a joint venture that plans to invest $140 million in two large dairy farms in China, said a person with direct knowledge of the matter, as the... Black U.S. kids adopted abroad While international adoptions is plummeting, there is one nation from which parents abroad can adopt in a relatively short time The United States. Sikh professor says he was beaten by men yelling, 'Get Osama' A Columbia University professor who wrote about hate crimes against Sikhs may have become a victim of one himself when 12 to 15 people attacked him while shouting anti-Muslim slurs, police said. A Closer Look at Metallica Through the Never Using one performance image, the makers of Metallicas new concert movie describe their process. On Baseball The Sun Sets on Forever On an afternoon that felt like Old-Timers Day and a Hall of Fame induction, Mariano Rivera was honored by the Yankees, who were unable to deliver a victory. Bruised by Romney criticism, Bain Capital thanks investors (Reuters) - Bain Capital LLC, the private equity firm co-founded by defeated presidential candidate Mitt Romney, thanked its investors on Thursday for their support and patience over the last year as it confronted "political hyperbole and distortion." Capturing China's e-commerce The growth of e-commerce in China has outpaced that of western countries during the past five years. This is largely due to the rapid growth of Internet users, improved online payments, increasing coverage and improving services. Break-up may be the only way out for BlackBerry analysts (Reuters) - BlackBerry shares were set to open 3 percent lower on Monday after it warned of a huge quarterly loss and at least 15 brokerages slashed their price targets. Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues. Inter Milan Punished for Racist Chanting Inter Milan was ordered to play its next home game, against Fiorentina on Sept. 26, with one end of its stadium closed as punishment for racist chanting by fans. Bale Has Setback, but His New Team Is Surging Ahead Two goals by Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid defeat Getafe, 4-1, but Gareth Bale sat out after sustaining an injury during warm-ups at Madrids Santiago Bernabu stadium. East Roundup Nova Throws for 3 Touchdowns as Rutgers Rallies Past Arkansas Gary Novas two scoring passes to Leonte Carroo in the final 10 minutes capped a 17-point rally for the Scarlet Knights, who edged the Razorbacks, 28-24. Mexico scours for dozens missing amid floods as storms abate LA PINTADA, Mexico (Reuters) - Rescuers cleared mud from shattered houses on Friday, searching for dozens of people missing after a mudslide flattened their village in southwest Mexico as some of the most destructive storms to hit the country in decades abated. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Salvatore Ferragamo Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Filippo Mutani. Bangladesh workers in pay protest CNN's Jim Boulden discusses the pressure on Western manufacturers as Bangladesh factory protests express outrage. Dance Review L.A. Dance Project Opens Season in Lyon, France A small ensemble from Benjamin Millepieds L.A. Dance Project performed an evening of recent works at the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, France. Jenner Lifts Jackets Over Jokinen, Penguins, 5-3 Boone Jenner scored his second goal of the game to offset Jussi Jokinen's hat trick and lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a preseason game Saturday. Theater Review | New Jersey A Review of Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center, is more concerned with the value of trust in relationships than with proving some mind-boggling equation that changes the worlds understanding of the cosmos. New York Citys Jobless Rate Increased to 8.6% in August Despite Hiring Gains The rate increased despite stronger than usual hiring at the end of the summer, according to newly released reports. 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. Sports Briefing | Hockey Capitals to Host Winter Classic The N.H.L.s chief operating officer, John Collins, and the Capitals owner, Ted Leonsis, formally announced that the Winter Classic would be held in Washington in 2015. 16 Medal of Freedom Honorees Are Named President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey will be among the 16 recipients of the nations highest civilian honor. Sketch Guy Be Wary of Even Safe Investments An assurance of a no-risk investment is no excuse for not doing your research before handing over your money, a financial planner writes. Sports Briefing | Soccer World Cup Qualifying Continues in Africa Egypt must eliminate Ghana, a 2010 quarterfinalist, to make it to the World Cup for the first time in more than 20 years. Not lifting U.S. debt ceiling would be 'dumb' Buffett NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said that politicians not lifting the U.S. debt ceiling would be "pretty damn dumb" and viewed a prolonged political standoff on the issue as... Sports Briefing | Basketball Fever and Lynx Advance in W.N.B.A. Playoffs Tamika Catchings had 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Indiana Fever advanced to the W.N.B.A.s Eastern Conference finals. 'Prisoners' locks up big debut You don't need a detective to figure out the biggest winner at the box office this weekend. Tunisia's Marzouki wants Iran to help stop Syria's 'nightmare' NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki on Monday urged Iran to help broker a political solution to the devastating civil war in Syria that has killed more than 100,000 people. BRIEF-Vectura non-exec chairman Jack Cashman to retire Sept 23 (Reuters) - Vectura Group PLC * Jack Cashman to retire as non-executive chairman * A process to appoint a successor is underway * For more news, please click here Art in Review Carol Bove RA, or Why is an orange like a bell? Ms. Bove continues to cultivate her extraordinary garden, operating in the gaps between art and design, modernism (especially Minimalism) and nature. Pawnshops hit paydirt as Southeast Asians sweat before pay day SINGAPORE/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Faced with rising living costs and unable to wait until pay day, growing numbers of Southeast Asians are putting their gold jewelry and designer watches in hock,...

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