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News Feed Latest worldwide news No. 20 Baylor Keeps Scoring, 70-7 Over ULM Bryce Petty threw for 351 yards with four touchdowns and ran 2 yards for another score as No. 20 Baylor kept piling up the points, beating Louisiana-Monroe 70-7 on Saturday. Inside Al-Shabaab CNN's John Vause talks with author James Fergusson about the Somali militant group Al-Shabaab. Roundup 21-Year Wait Is Over for Playoff-Bound Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates are going to the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, clinching at least a National League wild-card spot with a win over the Cubs and a Nationals loss. Back in Seoul, Johnson hopes for 'new chance' SEOUL (Reuters) - Cheat. Disgrace. Canada's shame Ben Johnson has been called all these things and more in the last 25 years. NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares and dollar flat to lower on policy debate * Currencies hug tight ranges; Fed, ECB uncertainty cited BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. The toughest shot in golf? Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green. Ashe legacy burns bright Arthur Ashe was the first African American to win a tennis grand slam. It's a measure of his influence that 20 years after his death his legacy burns as brightly as ever. Mexico storm death toll rises to 130, more rain coming MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy flooding across much of Mexico rose to 130 on Tuesday, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could soak areas that have already suffered some of the worst storm damage in decades. Market Ready Should I Convert My Alcove Into a Bedroom? Advice on whether a home owner should renovate before selling. DealBook BlackBerry Buyout Offer Raises Array of Questions BlackBerry said that it had reached an agreement to sell the company for $9 a share to a group led by Fairfax Financial Holdings. UPDATE 1-State attorneys general urge FDA to regulate e-cigarettes WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Top state law enforcement officials urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to promptly issue a promised set of rules governing the sale of electronic cigarettes, adding to a recent plea by prominent health organizations for action. Who could spoil Merkel's party? Chancellor Angela Merkel's popularity will not be enough to ensure a continuation of the government she would like to lead after Germans go to the polls - and a newcomer on the political scene could throw a wrench in the gears of her plans for the nation. Sketch Guy Trying to Outguess the Unpredictable People subscribe to investing newsletters because they want some certainty about their financial decisions. But no one knows which way the markets will turn. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Bonita Spence, a Referee Who Had a Cheering Section, Dies at 52 Well known in the world of basketball, Ms. Spence also worked as an investigator in the public defenders office in Newark, N.J. Intesa faces management struggle between CEO, board member sources MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's biggest retail bank, Intesa Sanpaolo , is in the midst of a management struggle between its chief executive and a board member backed by an important shareholder, people close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. After Emmys slip, 'Homeland' turns to new season to regain footing LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - After Claire Danes claimed her second straight Emmy for best actress in a drama on Sunday night, she mused that her role as the brilliant bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison in "Homeland" was a "good gig" that she hopes "lasts a while." Honors for Breaking Bad and Modern Family It was a night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, in which several HBO series won unexpected victories. UPDATE 1-Vietnam's VietJet seen close to major Airbus order Sept 24 (Reuters) - Vietnamese low-cost airline VietJet looked close on Tuesday to placing an order for as many as 100 Airbus jets worth up to $10 billion, sources familiar with the discussions said. 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. Dot Earth Blog How to Survive a Mass Extinction Even One Caused by Us Handy tips for surviving the next mass extinction even if its our own doing. EU officer killed in Kosovo shooting A European Union police officer was killed in a shooting in Kosovo on Thursday morning, the first police officer on the EULEX mission to be killed there, a mission spokeswoman said. Shaq Shows Sacramento Love as Kings Minority Owner Shaquille O'Neal spent the first part of the century smashing Sacramento's dreams of an NBA championship. Now he wants to spend the next part doing anything he can to build the Kings into a winner. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph R. Harbert Mr. Harbert is the president of the Eastern Region of Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. Fed tapering -- like tailoring? What can we learn about tapering from the world of tailoring? CNN's Richard Quest explains. After Setting a Team Record, the Jets Start a Penalty-Prevention Plan For every penalty in practice, everyone present players and coaches, front-office personnel and trainers will perform 10 push-ups. Everyone that is, except the culprit himself. Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? UPDATE 1-Burger King debuts lower-fat french fries Sept 24 (Reuters) - Burger King Worldwide Inc, known for its "Whopper" hamburgers, has introduced lower-fat french fries as consumer groups and nutrition experts in the United States increase pressure on the food industry to offer healthier alternatives. Stults, Hundley Lead Padres Past Diamondbacks 4-1 Eric Stults allowed one run over 6 1-3 innings and Nick Hundley hit a three-run homer to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. Acton Sends Oilers Past Jets 2-1 Will Acton scored the winner and the Edmonton Oilers won their third consecutive preseason game, 2-1 over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. DealBook Relateds Ross Gives $200 Million to University of Michigan The $200 million gift from the real estate developer Stephen M. Ross is the single largest gift in the universitys history. Smithfield shareholders OK sale to China's Shuanghui (Reuters) - Smithfield Foods Inc shareholders on Tuesday approved the pork giant's $4.7 billion sale to Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd in what is shaping up as the biggest acquisition of a... Sooners QB Bell Ready for Trip to Notre Dame For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road. Fairfax's BlackBerry deal seeks to forgo Canada takeover review OTTAWA (Reuters) - The investor that has struck a tentative $4.7 billion deal to take smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd private is aggressively touting his group's Canadian status to avoid the government reviews of foreign takeovers that have plagued recent attempts to buy Canadian companies. Senate Democratic Leader Sets Stage for Budget Showdown Senator Harry Reid, vowing, We will not bow to Tea Party anarchists, paved the way for a vote to strip the House spending bill of language that would defund President Obamas health care law. 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? U.N. panel to blame mankind for global warming, explain 'hiatus' STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A United Nations panel of experts met on Monday to review a draft report that raises the probability that climate change is man-made to 95 percent and warns of ever more extreme weather unless governments take strong action.

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