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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Campaign Spotlight Ads for Rosewood Hotels Hope to Convey A Sense of Place The hotel chain is highlighting experience travel tied to its lodging worldwide. Former F.B.I. Agent to Plead Guilty in Press Leak Donald Sachtleben, a former bomb technician, agreed to plead guilty to leaking classified details about a foiled bomb plot in Yemen, the Justice Department announced. Rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." Tennis Surgery success for Murray Andy Murray has given the thumbs up after undergoing surgery on his back. Iowa Awarded 2017 Solheim Cup The 2017 Solheim Cup will be held at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Bank of America goes to trial over U.S. mortgage fraud charges NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp heads to trial this week over allegations its Countrywide unit approved deficient home loans in a process called "Hustle," defrauding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the U.S. government enterprises that underwrite mortgages. Inside chemical weapons lab CNN's Fred Pleitgen got exclusive access to the lab where evidence from the Syrian chemical attack was scrutinized. Fairfax consortium bids $4.7 billion to take BlackBerry private TORONTO (Reuters) - Smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed to go private in a $4.7 billion deal led by its biggest shareholder, allowing the on-the-go email pioneer to regroup away from public scrutiny after years of falling fortunes and slumping market share. Motherlode Blog New York City Passes Law Defending Rights of Pregnant Workers No one benefits from effectively forcing a pregnant woman to choose between protecting her babys health and looking out for that childs future economic interests. The Lede Israeli Diplomats Mock Irans President Online Israeli diplomats in Washington mocked Irans new president online, with a parody LinkedIn account that described him as scarcely different from his predecessor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Bale mania in Madrid Real Madrid officially unveil world-record transfer signing Gareth Bale to thousands of fans inside the Bernabeu Stadium. The 30-Minute Interview Lesley Bamberger Mr. Bamberger is the chief executive of the Kroonenberg Groep, a large Dutch real estate development and investment company founded in 1956 by his grandfather, Jacob Kroonenberg. Central America Independence Day For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. World's safest mansion? From bombproof doors to tactical fog machines, check out this ultra-secure mansion in the Hollywood Hills. Yo, there's a 'Breaking Bad' spinoff coming "Breaking Bad" addicts who may suffer withdrawal when the AMC drama ends will get a comedic fix with a spinoff featuring criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. Occupy Bakery An immigrant fights to change working conditions at a Manhattan bakery cafe. Observatory Small, Slimy and See-Through Scientists have discovered a tiny snail with a translucent shell living half a mile below the surface in Croatia. Golf helps rehab war vets Medically retired veterans participate in a program that helps their adjustment back to civilian life through golf. Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports. Cincinnati Freshman Lineman Dies in Accident A freshman offensive lineman for Cincinnati was killed and two freshman receivers were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the Bearcats 14-0 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. ArtsBeat American Ballet Theater Announces Diversity Program American Ballet Theater has begun a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and regional ballet companies aimed at increasing the number of dancers from minority groups. Well Rethinking Motion Sickness Thomas Stoffregen, a kinesiologist, believes that motion sickness is connected to posture and gait, not imbalances in the inner ear. Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Movers and Shapers A roundup of the dancers, choreographers and designers to watch for this season. CORRECTED-BRIEF-GSK's Revolade gets European approval for additional Hep C indication (Corrects headline to say Revolade is now approved for additional indication of hepatitis C) Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. Fairfax consortium bids $4.7 billion to take BlackBerry private TORONTO (Reuters) - Smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed to go private in a $4.7 billion deal led by its biggest shareholder, allowing the on-the-go email pioneer to regroup away from public scrutiny after years of falling fortunes and slumping market share. Economix Blog Shutdown vs. Default The Relative Impact Economists warn against equating the prospects of a budget impasse and a failure to raise the debt ceiling, saying the latter would be much worse for the economy. Fed official blasts White House handling of Bernanke succession SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The White House has handled the process of picking the next chair of the Federal Reserve "terribly," a top official at the U.S. central bank said on Monday in an unusual... Red Bulls Henry Strikes a Pose, and Starts a Trend The postgoal celebration last week of the Red Bulls Thierry Henry has taken on a life of its own on Twitter. The New Old Age Blog When Theres No Family For elderly adults without relatives, its hard to implement advance directives. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. Vista Equity to take Greenway Medical private in $644 mln deal Sept 23 (Reuters) - Greenway Medical Technologies Inc will merge with a privately held electronic health records provider owned by Vista Equity Partners in a $644 million deal. Kinder Morgan chairman denies skimping on maintenance (Reuters) - Kinder Morgan's billionaire chairman on Wednesday denied the U.S. pipeline company skimps on maintenance spending, hitting back at allegations by a young analyst that have rattled the... Personal Health Dietary Report Card Disappoints An analysis of Americans diets from 1970 to 2010 reveals we have a way to go in cutting down on harmful fats and starches to ward off obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The White House Honors Design Award Winners Michelle Obama was the host of the luncheon for the honorees, who include architects, fashion designers, urban planners and others who work in the design fields. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. Giant duck What could possibly draw 500,000 spectators to a Taiwan harbor front in the midst of typhoon Usagi threats?

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