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News Feed Latest worldwide news Attacks Kill Scores in Iraq as Violence Surges In a day of unrest, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives-laden car near a funeral tent in Baghdad, and another bomber blew himself up nearby. F.Y.I. Answers to Questions About New York Questions about the historic significance of Substation 7, and the length of a dogs leash. Zhang Beats King in Guangzhou Open Final Zhang Shuai won her first WTA singles title by beating the qualifier Vania King, 7-6 (1), 6-1, on Saturday in the final of the Guangzhou Open in China. Muscular dystrophy drug fails in GSK study, Prosensa slumps LONDON (Reuters) - An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) from GlaxoSmithKline and Prosensa failed to meet its goal in a late-stage clinical trial, sending shares in Prosensa tumbling 70 percent. New Issue-Glencore Finance prices 750 mln euro 2020 bond Guarantor Glencore Xstrata plc,Glencore International AG Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. Antiques Portrait Miniatures Flow Out of the Attic Shows of portrait miniatures are regaining their allure, partly because of detailed research into the lives (and the foibles) of the sitters. On the Runway Blog In Milan, Frills and Riddles Neutral palettes from Bottega Veneta and some simple, feminine classics from Jil Sander. Dance Listings for Sept. 13-19 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. Sochi 2014 Social media fail? With 150 million tweets across 16 days, and 80,000 a minute when Usain Bolt won his 200 meters title, the London 2012 Olympics was crowned as the "first social media Games." British Party Leader Suspended After Crude Remark and Swipe at Reporter The right-leaning United Kingdom Independence Party has removed Godfrey Bloom as its whip. De Gustibus Frank Bruni, Former Restaurant Critic, on the Joys of Repeat Visits Frank Bruni, a former Times restaurant critic, praises the virtues of visiting a favorite spot again and again. Mourinho explains changes after crucial win After two successive defeats, and with his proud unbeaten home English Premier League record at stake, Jose Mourinho was never going to take any chances in Chelsea's game against Fulham. Fed may impose swipe-fee cap as it appeals ruling -U.S. judge WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve may continue with a cap on debit card swipe fees while it appeals a July ruling that rejected it, a federal judge ruled in an order made... World's safest mansion? From bombproof doors to tactical fog machines, check out this ultra-secure mansion in the Hollywood Hills. The Week Nesting Coffins and Low Expectations for a Comet Recent developments in health and science news. Also this week monitoring the nations power supply and a milestone in sustainable energy. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Saving kids or child trafficking? As international adoption becomes more difficult, a growing number of voices are pushing to reduce restrictions. That's a mistake, critics say. Rookie sensation Spieth once again in PGA Tour contention ATLANTA (Reuters) - Rookie sensation Jordan Spieth was not at his best in Friday's second round at the Tour Championship but good scrambling and sharp putting kept him in the title hunt, and on track for a strong finish to the season. The greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Your Money Adviser Free Apps for Nearly Every Health Problem, but What About Privacy? An analysis of 43 popular wellness apps by the nonprofit Privacy Rights Clearinghouse found that many apps connect to advertising and data-analysis sites without the users knowledge. RPT-US STOCKS-Wall St falls after comments from Fed officials * Trading volume heavier than normal on quadruple witching Obama U.S.-Russian agreement on Syria 'important step' Sept. 16 - U.S. President Barack Obama hails a weekend deal reached by the U.S.-Russia on moving Syrian chemical weapons to international control as 'an important step' but added that it must 'properly implemented.' Rough Cut (no reporter narration). In Transit Blog An Aggregator for Rides, Lodging and Guides The site Outpost.Travel offers listings from peer-to-peer categories like lodging, transportation, and trip guides. U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology. The Boss Why Philip Molyneux Never Left Sony Mr. Molyneux, head of Sony Electronics in San Diego, says he has been given freedom to innovate, create and build. Road to financial distress in varies by city in U.S. report Sept 19 (Reuters) - Detroit, Chicago and three other U.S. cities fell into financial distress for a variety of reasons, according to analyses of financial data released on Thursday. Pop singer Pink named Billboard's Woman of the Year LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Pink has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year after scoring her first ever No. 1 album this year, the music industry trade magazine said on Monday. Habla espaol? Soon, U.S. Latinos will be less likely to say 'si' It's no secret that more and more people are speaking espaol in the United States, but what you probably didn't know is that in the future more of those Spanish speakers will not be Hispanic. T Magazine The Look | Karolina Kurkovas Dark and Mysterious Party Outfit The model showed up in an understated yet sexy ensemble at the opening of Salvatore Ferragamos flagship boutique in Milan last night. No. 19 Florida Loses Driskel, Beats Vols 31-17 After starting quarterback Jeff Driskel was lost to a season-ending ankle injury, Tyler Murphy led No. 19 Florida to five scores in a somewhat ugly game, helping the Gators open Southeastern Conference play with a 31-17 victory over Tennessee on Saturday. UPDATE 2-At least 65 killed in attack in Baghdad Shi'ite stronghold BAGHDAD, Sept 21 (Reuters) - At least 65 people were killed in a triple bombing that targeted a tent filled with mourners in Baghdad's Shi'ite Muslim stronghold of Sadr City on Saturday, police and... Bits Facebook Removes Dating Ads Featuring Photo of Dead Girl The social network apologized for ads placed by a dating service that featured photos of a Canadian girl who committed suicide in April after she had been cyberbullied. Real Madrid don't do austerity Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? Greece scraps extra holiday for civil servants using computers ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's austerity drive has cost public sector workers a privilege they have enjoyed for more than two decades - six extra days of paid holiday every year if they use a computer. Bolivia celebrates man claiming to be world's oldest Sept. 5 - A ceremony to honor a Bolivian man claiming to be 123 years old is held by local authorities. Tara Cleary reports. Ilili Box Will Serve Middle Eastern Fast Food The Lebanese chef Philippe Massoud is serving takeout from a stand just outside Madison Square Park, and more restaurant openings. What you need to know about iOS 7 Apple is releasing its latest operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch today. Emmys 2013 Kerry Washington, 'It Girl' In 1995, Kerry Washington had just launched her career. Tate drags as FTSE 100 loses steam post Fed LONDON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares edged lower heading into the close on Friday, led down by Tate Lyle on short-term earnings worries and flagging after the previous session's big...

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