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News Feed Latest worldwide news Breakingviews Lloyds sale mixed omen for bank ECM Sept. 17 - The sale of 6% of the UK bank was perfectly timed and expertly sized. But Breakingviews says future equity deals from UK banks may need strong domestic retail and institutional support to do as well. Two missing after crash of U.S. Navy helicopter in Red Sea Three crew members aboard a U.S. Navy helicopter that crashed in the Red Sea on Sunday were found alive and in stable condition, the Navy said. Two others remained missing. McGinley's Ryder Cup test European Captain Paul McGinley tests the course at Gleneagles. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. Advertising Small Fry Feed Off Merger of Big Fish Is big actually better or is small beautiful? Small is at least funnier, in the hands of rivals of the soon-to-merge Omnicom and Publicis. ArtsBeat Despite TVs Glorious Present, Emmy Awards Opt to Look Back Dave Itzkoff and Jon Caramanica live blogged the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. REFILE-BlackBerry in $4.7 billion takeover deal with Fairfax consortium TORONTO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd said on Monday that it has agreed in principle to be acquired by a consortium led by Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd for $4.7... Twitter Angriest site on the Internet? In the seven years since its founding, Twitter has become a go-to place for news updates, witty one-liners, political one-upmanship and even absurdist storytelling. Williams' toughest challenge Serena Williams opens up about her fifth U.S. Open victory and the medical condition that almost ended her career. T Magazine After Hours | The Origin Story of Midler and Manilow, in Music and Words The Bette Midler impersonator Donna Maxon paid tribute to the divas early days when she performed at a gay bathhouse in Manhattan, with Barry Manilow accompanying her on piano. Detroit Is Now a Charity Case for Carmakers General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are investing heavily in plants from Mexico to China. Yet their operations in Detroit remains a fraction of what they were a half-century ago. Angola frees anti-government protesters on bail LUANDA (Reuters) - Seven Angolans arrested at a demonstration against President Jose Eduardo dos Santos last week were released on bail on Monday, as human rights groups complained about assaults on protesters and journalists who cover such events. UPDATE 1-Finmeccanica in advanced talks to sell AnsaldoEnergia-unions MILAN, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Finmeccanica told unions on Monday it is in advanced talks to sell its prized gas turbine unit AnsaldoEnergia to Korea-based Doosan Heavy Industries, a move that would help Italy's defence and aerospace group cut its large debt pile. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Square Feet Piers Developer Looks for a Creative Tenant Mix A Fashion Week marketplace will offer a taste of redevelopment plans for a Hudson River site. Stenson pockets $11.4M jackpot Henrik Stenson keeps his cool to collect the biggest paycheck of his career Sunday, landing a $10 million FedEx Cup jackpot along with the $1.44 million prize for winning the Tour Championship in Atlanta. A New U.S. Player, Put on World Stage by Syria Samantha Power, the American ambassador to the United Nations, will be on the spot as her performance at the General Assembly this week will help determine the countrys future course in Syria. FOREX-Euro under pressure on German coalition concerns NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The euro weakened against most currencies on Monday, hurt by worries about how long it will take Angela Merkel to form a coalition after her party's victory in Sunday's... Networks Go to Extremes to Promote New Shows for the Fall Season Broadcast networks have been challenged by a continuing decline in ratings, so marketing executives have left no stone unturned in the pursuit of promotional ideas. France says urgent action needed to aid Central African Republic NEW YORK (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Monday there was an urgent need to tackle the crisis in the Central African Republic and called for strengthening an African peacekeeping force. On Golf Top Award Would Be Just One of Woodss Consolations Tiger Woods did not win a major tournament or the Tour Championship this year, but he seems likely to be voted the player of the year. Small business hiring dips in August for fourth straight month NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small businesses cut jobs for the fourth straight month in August, the National Federation of Independent Business said in a report that casts a shadow over recent signs... Seige in Kenyan shopping mall continues Sept. 23 - Early morning gunfire erupts from Kenyan mall under siege by Islamist militants. Julie Noce reports. Suicide bombers attack Pakistan church, 81 dead A double bomb blast at a church in the troubled city of Peshawar in northwestern Pakistan killed 77 people and left more than 120 wounded. Two suicide bombers targeted the church just as services were ending. Live The Navy Yard Memorial President Obama is speaking at the memorial in Washington for the victims of the Navy Yard shooting last week. Ronaldo stars in Real thriller Cristiano Ronaldo shows just why Real Madrid agreed to pay him the big bucks with a hat-trick on a scintillating evening of European football. Griner and Other Rookies Rejuvenate W.N.B.A. With the W.N.B.A. heavily promoting the top rookies Brittney Griner, Elena Delle Donne and Skylar Diggins, the league has seen increases in ticket sales, TV audiences and Web site traffic. Egypt court bans all Muslim Brotherhood activities CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court on Monday banned the Muslim Brotherhood from carrying out any activities in the country and ordered the seizure of the group's funds, widening a campaign to debilitate the Islamist movement of deposed President Mohamed Mursi. D. J. R. Bruckner, Columnist and Critic, Dies at 79 Mr. Bruckner, who was a longtime editor for The New York Times Book Review, landed on Nixons enemies list over his syndicated columns for The Los Angeles Times. Wealthy Chinese seek U.S. surrogates for second child, green card (Reuters) - Wealthy Chinese are hiring American women to serve as surrogates for their children, creating a small but growing business in $120,000 "designer" American babies for China's elite. Back to His Working-Class Roots Christopher Abbott, formerly of HBOs Girls, has found a milieu closer to his working-class roots in the play Where Were Born, at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Syngenta may be template as Novartis reviews non-core assets ZURICH (Reuters) - Novartis may take a leaf out of its past deal-book as the Swiss drugmaker conducts a review into some of its underperforming businesses, a board member said. Qatar 2022 Too hot for football? As the debate rages about Qatar 2022, CNN's Leone Lakhani looks at what it's like to play football in the Gulf heat. Pairings What to Eat With Bierzo Wines Beef with peppers echoes the flavors in these Spanish wines. CANADA STOCKS-China data helps keep TSX steady; BlackBerry flat after bid * TSX rises 4.71 points, or 0.04 percent, to 12,811.18 * Seven of the 10 main index sectors advance * BlackBerry pares losses after news of takeover deal * Telecoms gain as U.S. carriers shun wireless auction By John Tilak TORONTO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged higher on Monday as positive Chinese economic data and German Chancellor Angela Merkel's election victory offset uncertainty about U.S. Federal Reserve's policy direction. Smartphone maker B The Learning Network Blog Weekly News Quiz | Sept. 17 23, 2013 Answer the 10 questions below to see what you know about the people and events that are making news this week. 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. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares decline on Fed fear, German vote aftermath NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Global equities markets declined on Monday as nagging uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's policy stance offset an election triumph for German leader Angela Merkel and... DealBook On JPMorgan and What Makes a Criminal Case The decision to charge two lower level JPMorgan employees, but not top executives, in the London Whale case highlights that prosecutors have enormous discretion over whom and what to charge. Meet the CEO feeding the world Helene Gayle must be one of the few chief executives working to eradicate her own job. The first African American female boss of poverty charity CARE, talks about some of the challenges of feeding the world

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