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News Feed Latest worldwide news $270 million worth of cocaine found on Air France flight There was something odd about the 30 suitcases that showed up on a flight from Venezuela. The colorful bags weren't registered to any of the passengers on the plane. Ad tech provider Rocket Fuel shares nearly double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of advertisement technology company Rocket Fuel Inc nearly doubled in their debut as investors flocked to grab a piece of the company that has shown impressive revenue growth. NBC chief Greenblatt extends contract through 2017 Sept 20 (Reuters) - NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt has extended his contract with the Comcast-owned broadcast network through 2017, a person with knowledge of the decision said on Friday. 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. U.S. says money manager Vilar's lawyer in romance with co-defendant NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawyer representing money manager and arts patron Alberto Vilar in his criminal fraud case appears to be in an "intimate, romantic relationship" with Vilar's co-defendant, Gary... Concordia Celebrations, relief Long before the sun came up over the newly vertical Costa Concordia cruise liner, a little party was going on in Giglio harbor. The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Survivors 'Just lucky' The carnage began early in the afternoon on Saturday at Nairobi's Westgate Shopping Mall, with gunshots shattering the calm of a popular weekend meeting spot where Kenyans and expatriates shop for groceries, grab a coffee or catch a movie. Devils Recharge by Loading Lineup With Fresh Faces The Devils acquired new and experienced talent in the off-season to fill holes left by Ilya Kovalchuk and David Clarkson, two of their top scorers. 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. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Sky's Delle Donne Named WNBA's Rookie of Year It was pretty obvious to voters who the best rookie in the WNBA was this season. Gadgetwise A Cover That Lets You Put an iPad Into Any Situation The Kraken A.M.S. cover makes it possible to attach your tablet to a bike, a boat, a refrigerator and more. Museum and Gallery Listings for Sept. 20-26 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. Key to football success? Luck Football author Chris Anderson explains why football is a game of luck and why it's not the most expensive players that improve teams the most. Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Drew Cheers, Dies at 51 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. UPDATE 2-Harvard seeks $6.5 bln in record fundraising drive BOSTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Harvard, the richest university in the United States, said on Saturday it would seek to raise some $6.5 billion in donations to fund new academic initiatives and bolster its financial aid program. Activists infiltrate Belgian F1 race Activists protesting against Arctic oil drilling infiltrate a Formula One race in Belgium Sunday, but the off-track incident does not stop Sebastian Vettel's march towards a fourth successive world title. Johnson earns a shot at $10M jackpot Zach Johnson took a step nearer the $10 million end-of-season prize after claiming victory at the rain-delayed BMW Championship in Chicago Monday. Jews Challenge Rules to Claim Heart of Jerusalem Tensions are growing as more mainstream Jews seek to visit and pray at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a sacred site controlled for centuries by Muslims, who call it the Noble Sanctuary. Yemen militants kill 8 officers in raid on police compound Militants killed at least eight police officers in south Yemen Friday morning, security officials said. UPDATE 3-BlackBerry warns of big loss, 4,500 job cuts; shares dive By Euan Rocha TORONTO, Sept 20 (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. The company, which has struggled to claw back market share from the likes of Apple Inc's iPhone and Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's Galaxy phones, said it expects to report a net operating loss of between $950 m Tune strikes chord in flooded Colo. Even though rising floodwaters were wreaking havoc along Colorado's Front Range communities on September 12, Mark Changaris and his roommate, Stephen Smith, felt safe in their upscale home high on a hillside adjacent to Flagstaff Mountain. A mile downhill, downtown Boulder's streets were underwater. Carnival puts cruise fleet under microscope after ship fire MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Carnival Corp has launched a comprehensive review of its entire fleet after a fire crippled one of its ships last month, and will share its findings across the industry, Carnival Cruise Lines' chief executive told a conference on Tuesday. Critics Notebook The Dexter Finale Expect Controversy Showtimes Dexter ends on Sunday, and the question is, Will Michael C. Halls serial killer head off to happy retirement in Argentina or end up in some kind of hell? T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Versace Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. 'Dufnering' back in style CNN's Rachel Nichols talks to Jason Dufner after his first major title at the 2013 PGA Championship. Disruptions Gawker Wants to Encourage More Voices Online, but With Less Yelling A site that will promote comments on Gawker Media sites wants to elevate the role of commenters while trying to keep needless vitriol at bay. T Magazine After Hours | A Starry, Stilted Tribute to dith Piaf At the first stateside edition of the popular French festival Francofolies, on the Upper West Side, performers like Harry Connick Jr. and Beth Ditto tried to capture the spirit of the legendary chanteuse. The Backlash to the American Invasion of the Booker Prize Next year, the Man Booker Prize will be open to any work originally written in English and published in Britain, bringing concerns that American novels will dominate. Hurdles Are Still High for a New Fed Front-Runner The White House is worried that Janet L. Yellen could be a target for criticism before a formal nomination, and if she does lead the Federal Reserve, she must manage a stimulus easing in a weak job market. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Global Soccer Gareth Bale and Mesut zil Debut With New Clubs Gareth Bale and Mesut zil both shone with their new squads Saturday, but neither player would have started but for their willingness to risk their health and clubs urgency to get them on the field. UK investment in the Middle East CNN's John Defterios looks at the trade ties between the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Australias Fraser Leads Italian Open Marcus Fraser of Australia shot a four-under-par 68, leaving him at 11 under after three rounds of the Italian Open in Turin. 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. Alabama Primary Puts a Wide Spectrum of Republican Views on Display The outcome in the states First Congressional District may provide some hints on how much further the Republican lurch to the right might go. Robert Indiana Assumes One Work Has Swamped His Career As the Whitney Museum of American Art opens Robert Indiana Beyond LOVE, the artist regards his most famous work ruefully. The McEnroe of 'chess on ice?' He has overcome a fiery temper to become a champion in the world of curling -- a sport known as "chess on ice." Sweden's Niklas Edin is part of a younger generation with big dreams ahead of next year's Winter Olympics. Stenson Wins Tour Championship and $10M FedEx Cup Henrik Stenson capped off the best stretch of his career Sunday with the biggest payoff in golf.

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