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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tepco to earmark $10 billion more to dismantle damaged reactors Nikkei (Reuters) - Tokyo Electric Power Co's President Naomi Hirose told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the utility would secure an additional 1 trillion yen ($10.05 billion) to pay for dismantling the damaged nuclear reactors at its Fukushima Daiichi plant, the Nikkei reported. Well Teenagers Are Getting More Exercise and Vegetables Teenagers are exercising more, consuming less sugar and eating more fruits and vegetables, a trend that may be contributing to a leveling off of obesity rates, a new study shows. Well Teenagers Are Getting More Exercise and Vegetables Teenagers are exercising more, consuming less sugar and eating more fruits and vegetables, a trend that may be contributing to a leveling off of obesity rates, a new study shows. Greek stabbing suspect in court Sept. 21 - Self-proclaimed right-wing supporter accused of stabbing anti-racist rapper appears in court in Greece. Rough cut (no reporter narration) 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. Strong Typhoon Nears China, Putting Hong Kong on Alert The storm caused landslides in the Philippines and flooding in Taiwan as it prepared to hit the densely populated Pearl River Delta area of China. All the queen's horses His uncle Harry has promised the newest addition to the royal family that he will have "fun" -- and if a centuries old tradition is to be followed, it is an odds on certainty that horse racing will play a prominent role in young Prince George's future social life. Will the fall TV season be less gay? "Will Grace" star Sean Hayes is leading the way again. As It Makes Overtures to Iran, U.S. Strives to Reassure Israel As the United States reaches out to Irans new president, White House officials are trying to convince skeptical Israelis that they will not prematurely ease pressure on Tehran to curb its nuclear program. A West End Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical The West End musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory faces an uphill climb toward Broadway. UK-built keyboard hailed as world's thinnest Sept. 9 - Scientists at British technology firm, Cambridge Silicon Radio, say they've devised the world's thinnest keyboard. Just half a millimetre thick, the device could be available to consumers within a year. Jim Drury has more. GRAPHIC IMAGES Stunned, injured shoppers escape Kenyan mall Sept. 21 - Dozens of stunned and injured shoppers poured out of a Nairobi mall after gunmen opened fire killing at least 20 people. Mana Rabiee reports. New York Times Company to Pay a 4-Cent Dividend The president and chief executive of The Times, Mark Thompson, said that while the company would maintain a cautious financial strategy, the strength of the balance sheet justified a dividend. UPDATE 4-Suspected al Qaeda attacks on Yemeni forces kill at least 31 ADEN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Suspected al Qaeda militants killed at least 31 Yemeni soldiers and policemen in attacks in the south of the country on Friday, their deadliest for more than a year, security officials said. Former U.S. football star Gale Sayers sues NFL over head trauma Sept 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Bears great Gale Sayers has filed a federal lawsuit against the National Football League, accusing it of failing to warn him about and protect him against head injuries, including multiple concussions, during his eight-year Hall of Fame career. Dashboard Today in Small Business Health Care Confusion Sales of vinyl records increase. A guide for small businesses looking to hire I.T. project managers. Why you shouldnt be loyal to your bank. Nicklaus Confident Woods Will Break Majors Mark Jack Nicklaus remains confident Tiger Woods will surpass his mark of 18 major titles despite facing a level of competition the Golden Bear says as good as any that's ever been in golf. Ivory Coast to create 2.4 mln agriculture jobs by end of 2016 ABIDJAN, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Ivory Coast, the world's top cocoa grower, aims to create 2.4 million new jobs by the end of 2016 though a programme of heavy investments in agriculture, a senior government official said. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. Untimely Fever Costs Scott Dearly at East Lake A high fever all but ended Adam Scott's bid to win the Tour Championship and FedExCup honours on Saturday. Critics Notebook Sammy Obeid on His 1,000th Comedy Show The comedian Sammy Obeid has performed for 1,000 consecutive days. Is this the way to get good at telling jokes? Pilgrim's Pride to invest $25 million in new feed mill, upgrades CHICAGO (Reuters) - Pilgrim's Pride Corp , the second largest chicken producer in the world, will invest $25 million to build a new feed mill and renovate its poultry processing plant, both in... Skin Deep A Groomer Polishes the Looks of Male Celebrities Diana Schmidtke, a groomer for male celebrities, takes handsome men and makes them look even better. Two-year-old gets weight-loss surgery When you hear the story of a 2-year-old boy believed to be the youngest person in the world ever to have bariatric surgery, it's very easy to "point a judgmental finger," as one mom said to me. Reflected light melts London car Never mind the traffic, car owners in London have a new hazard to worry about A skyscraper whose reflected rays have the power to melt cars. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. South Sudan raises oil output to 240,000 bpd, most since shutdown JUBA, Sept 20 (Reuters) - South Sudan has increased crude oil output to 240,000 barrels per day (bpd), its petroleum ministry said on Friday, reaching the highest level since it resumed oil exports through Sudan following a thaw in their relations. Opposition boycotts Mugabe's parliament ceremony Zimbabwe's main opposition on Tuesday boycotted the ceremony for a new parliamentary session, during which President Robert Mugabe appealed to the West to lift sanctions on him and his Zanu PF party leadership. Wealth Matters Financing Start-Up Dreams With Retirement Savings You can use 401(k) money to create a new business, but beware the rules are complicated and the Internal Revenue Service will be watching closely. 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. Haye postpones Fury fight after cut in sparring LONDON (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion David Haye has had to postpone a September 28 bout with fellow-Briton Tyson Fury in Manchester after suffering a cut over his left eyebrow in training. China police probe online whistleblower over blackmail suspicions BEIJING, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Police in China questioned a prominent online whistleblower over suspicions of swindling and blackmail and detained him this week for 24 hours, the activist said on Saturday, as the government steps up its crackdown on citizens' activity on the Internet. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Historic polls open in Sri Lanka Sept. 21 - Voting underway in Sri Lanka's former rebel stronghold for the first time in 25 years. Rough cut (no reporter narration) Kate West, Carter Westfall The bride is a managing director of a nonprofit organization that supports independent film; the groom is a marketing executive with the N.B.A. U.S. FDA issues final rule on medical device identifier codes (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a long-awaited rule on Friday requiring companies to include codes on medical devices that will allow regulators to track the products, monitor them for safety and expedite recalls. Bangladesh garment workers stage biggest wage hike protest DHAKA (Reuters) - About 50,000 garment industry workers held their largest protest so far in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka to demand an increase of more than 1-1/2 times in the minimum wage, police and labor officials said on Saturday. Straight Sets After U.S. Open, Stephens Stays for Fashion Week Sloane Stephens walked the runway Thursday night in the Just Dance With Boy Meets Girl fashion show, modeling the designs of Stacy Igel. Israel holds Palestinian for killing soldier in West Bank JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli soldier has been killed by a Palestinian who lured him to a village in the West Bank and wanted to trade the soldier's body for the release of his imprisoned brother, Israeli security officials said on Saturday. ArtsBeat Emmys Watch Matt LeBlanc on Episodes Matt LeBlanc, nominated for best actor in a comedy, talks about playing a character named Matt LeBlanc on Episodes. Theyre both divorced and share custody with their exes, but he says thats where the similarities end.

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