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News Feed Latest worldwide news Case Study A Fast-Growing Tree Service Considers Selling Franchises An owner wants to add more locations, but is not sure whether he wants to own the locations or franchise them. The Getaway Now Checking In Pampered Pets Pet-icure? Puppy purse? Pooch minibar? These days, hotels are rolling out the amenities to make sure pets, and their owners, feel right at home. Danone unit probes new China bribery allegations SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A unit of French food group Danone SA said on Monday it opened an investigation after Chinese state TV reported that it bribed medical staff to boost sales of its infant formula at hospitals in a number of regions across northern China. Costa Concordia captain looks to spread blame for accident GROSSETO, Italy (Reuters) - The captain of the Costa Concordia told a court on Monday that a junior officer who was at the wheel at the time shared the blame for the cruise liner disaster that killed... 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. Merck says FDA concerned about aspects of drug study (Reuters) - Merck Co Inc said on Monday that health regulators are concerned about operational aspects of a hypersensitivity study for sugammadex, an injection designed to reverse the effects of muscle relaxants used by anesthesiologists during surgery. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. For Nets, a Sore Ankle and a Little Trash Talk The Nets Deron Williams is in a walking boot after spraining his ankle two weeks ago, and his teammate Paul Pierce scoffed at comments from a Knicks guard. No. 13 UCLA Honors Pasquale, Routs NM State 59-13 The Rose Bowl crowd cheered when Shaq Evans left the UCLA huddle and went to the sideline before the first play, leaving just 10 Bruins on the field in tribute to Nick Pasquale. T Magazine The Scene | Milan Fashion Week Missoni Scenes from the Milan Fashion Week photo diary of Alfredo Piola. Signs May Be Evident in Hindsight, but Predicting Violent Behavior Is Tough Mental health experts say that barring the rare few people who declare their intentions, picking out those who are likely to commit murder can be extremely difficult. 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. Porn producer mandates condoms Tristan Taormino has decided to make a fundamental change in the way she does business and become one of the few straight porn producers to require condoms on her set. Pakistan church death toll now 81 A blast at a church in northwest Pakistan killed at least 25 people and wounded more than 50, authorities said Sunday. UPDATE 6-Egyptian court bans Muslim Brotherhood CAIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - An Egyptian court on Monday banned deposed President Mohamed Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood and ordered its funds seized, a crippling strike in the campaign to crush the Islamist movement. UPDATE 3-Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala plans IPO MEXICO CITY, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Mexican dairy company Grupo Lala, one of the biggest in Latin America, said on Monday it plans to launch a long-awaited initial public offering of shares... Military Lags in Push for Robotic Ground Vehicles Amid spending cuts, the United States military, which helped kick-start the technology for self-driving cars, has remained focused on unmanned aerial vehicles. Movie Review In C.O.G., a Steinbeckian Dream Goes Awry In C.O.G., starring Jonathan Groff, a nave Yale student decides to spend his summer working on an apple farm in Oregon. World Briefing | Europe Russia Greenpeace Members Held at Arctic Oil Rig Russian border guards detained two activists from the environmentalist group Wednesday morning after they boarded an oil rig to protest drilling in the Arctic. What German election means for Europe Angela Merkel has made big gains in Germany's election, and has a mandate to form a government. So what will this mean for a crisis-hit Europe? Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. Gretchen Ruethling, Carlos Dorta Quiones The bride is a desk officer in the Latin America bureau of U.S.A.I.D.; the groom is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering. Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Leader's lapses leave $10M up for grabs If Henrik Stenson fails to hold his advantage at the Tour Championship and misses out on a $10 million FedEx Cup jackpot, then the Swede will no doubt look to a potentially costly second half of his third round on Saturday. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. On the Market in New York City A two-bedroom in Central Harlem; a three-bedroom Upper West Side condop; and a one-bedroom in Carroll Gardens. EFH creditors mull strategy to bridge value gap -sources NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The creditors of Energy Future Holdings, at odds over how to split the company's equity in an expected bankruptcy, have discussed using a tool that would bolster the payout to one creditor group if the company meets certain performance goals, two people close to the talks said on Monday. RPT-German group claims to have hacked Apple iPhone fingerprint scanner BOSTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A group of German hackers claimed to have cracked the iPhone fingerprint scanner on Sunday, just two days after Apple Inc launched the technology that it promises will better protect devices from criminals and snoopers seeking access. T Magazine Backstage Beauty Report | Full, Dark Eyebrows Take the Stage at Marni Under the models visors hid statement eyebrows full, grey and slightly glittery. Cavalli's cinematic spring Sept 23 - Roberto Cavalli uses his love for films as inspiration for his new collection. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) 2 presumed dead in Navy chopper accident in Red Sea area Two crew members who went missing when their helicopter went into the Red Sea on Sunday are believed to be dead, the U.S. Navy said Monday. Hungry City Kura in the East Village At Kura in the East Village, Norihiro Ishizuka prepares sushi with a genial smile and a generous hand. Search narrows for missing in Colorado flood disaster DENVER (Reuters) - Disaster teams in flood-ravaged foothills of Colorado narrowed their search on Friday for 82 people still unaccounted for a week and a half after torrential rains began, and officials said some of the missing would most likely be added to the death toll. The Lede Greenpeace Turns Arctic Face-Off Into Instant Ad Just hours after the arrest of two Greenpeace activists for boarding an oil rig in Russias Arctic waters, the environmental group was using footage of the confrontation in a Web advertisement. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Terror at a Nairobi Shopping Mall What group is responsible for the siege of a shopping mall in Kenya? Linux distributor Red Hat's billings growth disappoints Sept 23 (Reuters) - Red Hat Inc, the world's largest commercial distributor of the Linux operating system, reported a slower growth in billings than analysts had expected. Van Gogh copies in 3D look almost real, cost 25,000 euros AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It would be the envy of forgers a technology that can mint near-perfect reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at a rate of three a day, with differences only experts can detect. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. UPDATE 3-FireEye's debut signals red hot interest in cybersecurity (Updates with closing share price and ranking; adds link to Zscaler exclusive)

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