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News Feed Latest worldwide news Big Bang Reinforces Its Status as Biggest Hit on Network TV The CBS sitcom had an audience of almost 19 million, and the highest rating on any series this season. The audience for Michael J. Foxs return was relatively modest. Senegal seeks French, Chinese help as water crisis hits capital DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal has appealed to France and China for help to repair damage to a water pipeline that has deprived much of the capital of running water for two weeks, triggering pockets of violent protests. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Artist uses robots to create art in three cities VIENNA (Reuters) - An Austrian artist enlisted the help of two robots on Thursday to create a work of art simultaneously in Vienna, London and Berlin in what he called a world first. Bryan Cranston, the man of the moment Right now, Bryan Cranston is The Man. Westwood turns on Twitter trolls After a nightmare final round at the PGA Championship, former world No. 1 golfer Lee Westwood received a torrent of abuse on Twitter -- and he could not resist hitting back at the "haters." New York Sues Teachers Union Over Deal on Disciplinary Hearings The 2010 agreement closed rubber rooms and was supposed to expedite the hearing process, but the union has been slow in helping select arbitrators, the Bloomberg administration said. Advertising Time-Shifted Viewing, Plans for Las Vegas and Bossy Little Girls Highlights of the 10th annual Advertising Week, including a panel discussion on a TV networks advertising plans and a conversation with Sheryl Sandberg, of Facebook. Big Ticket A Hint of Europe for $13.579 Million A four-bedroom penthouse in an Upper East Side luxury condominium building, with its own elevator and a reception gallery, was the most expensive residential property sale of the week. Genetics Research May Point to Treatment for Cold Sores Insight about a mutated gene in people who got cold sores suggests a possible research route for both cold sores and other infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. Elizabeth Gerard, Bradford Piazza A First Kiss (the Second One) Sealed It The couple dated in high school, split up, then rediscovered each other crossing a Manhattan street. What to know about 'Homeland' this season The second season of the Showtime hit "Homeland" ended with an explosive finale that left the CIA headquarters in shambles and a former war hero on the run, suspected of setting a bomb that killed 219 innocent people. NY gas station becomes virtual farmyard Sept. 16 - An abandoned gas station in the middle of Manhattan is now a new grazing ground for a flock of life-like sheep sculptures. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Tony Blair on the Middle East Former UK PM Tony Blair on the Middle East on the heels of Kenyan mall shooting Cats and Girls Images from a new Balthus exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Bulldog carves across Peru's streets on skateboard Sept. 19 - Skateboarding bulldog wins hearts and minds in Peru and beyond. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Israel showcases Botticelli fresco Sept. 17 - The Israel Museum displays a Botticelli masterpiece, "The Annunciation of San Martino alla Scala," on loan from the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Tara Cleary reports. No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury. After Curfew When College Is Close to Home, What are the Boundaries? Students and parents need boundaries between comfortable and too close. UPDATE 1-U.S. government shutdown would hit Pentagon civilians - again * More 'bad things' facing Pentagon employees - comptroller A Shaken Kenya Is Hit Again in 2 Deadly Attacks by Militants Three people were killed in attacks on police officers near the border with Somalia. The Kenyan authorities blamed the Shabab militant group, which has taken responsibility for the mall siege. Bats 3 Days, 3 Teams A.L. Wild-Card Race Stays Tough On a night when Mariano Rivera created a lot of teary eyes across baseball, the three American League wild-card contenders didnt blink. T Magazine On Beauty | When It Comes to Brows, Thin Is Not In Say goodbye to overly pruned, barely-there crescents, and hello to a fuller look that is more natural and more discreetly groomed. QA Gaming With Chrome, and Bypassing Windows 8 Fans of the game Minecraft may be able to get it to play on a Google Chrome notebook, and how to go directly from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 Snack food with a dose of Zen September 18 - A Japanese man finds Buddha in corn snacks. Sharon Reich reports. eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting ruling SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from recruiting each other's employees. Theater Review Natural Affection Opens at the Beckett Theater The Actors Company Theater is presenting Natural Affection, a play by William Inge that hasnt had a major New York revival since its Broadway premiere, in 1963. Will social media foil Putin's plan? The world is waiting to see how Russia deals with hosting its first Winter Olympics. Sochi may be under strict government control, but can Vladimir Putin prevent activists from gaining a global audience at the Games via social media? Martha Stewart to Apple come fix my iPad now SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Martha Stewart broke her beloved iPad. Can someone from Apple rush over and fix it? She's waiting. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Analysis U.S. farm bill, a year overdue, still rolling on slow track WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. farm bill, already a year behind schedule, is on the congressional equivalent of a slow freight train - rolling from acrimony to limbo with a layover in stalemate. And Washington's disputes over the federal budget and national debt could mean further delays. Hernandez Steals Suarez Limelight as United Beats Liverpool Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup. Op-Ed Contributor For the U.N., Syria Is Both Promise and Peril The American-Russian agreement to rid Syria of chemical weapons should please and terrify anyone hoping to see the United Nations return to relevance in global security. Roundup Michigan Hangs On After Scare, Again Michigan dodged another upset by beating unranked Connecticut. The Wolverines took their first lead in the second half. Fashion Review Anthony Vaccarello, Balmain, Cdric Charlier, Gareth Pugh, Paco Rabanne A review of the Anthony Vaccarello, Balmain, Cdric Charlier, Gareth Pugh, Paco Rabanne collections. 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. Pilotless jets within reach? "We're ready to take control" confirms Bob Fraser, a well-seasoned pilot who has been flying for 37 years. U.S.-Iran talks Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made a strong call for an end to nuclear weapons, saying such disarmament "remains our highest priority." U.S. Sees Direct Threat in Attack at Kenya Mall Dozens of F.B.I. agents are investigating the wreckage, hoping to glean every piece of information possible to help prevent such a devastating attack from happening again, possibly even on American soil.

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