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News Feed Latest worldwide news The most ruthless al-Assad? He's the strongman behind the strongman Maher al-Assad. The TV Watch The Old Guard Keeps Its Grip Despite all the fear and anxiety, Netflix didnt steal Emmy night in the end as established series like AMCs Breaking Bad and Modern Family on ABC took top awards. Faster Web Microsoft is trialing the use of 'white spaces' -- empty TV channels -- to bring broadband to rural Africa. Obama calls Kenya attack 'terrible outrage,' U.S. cooperating NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday called the attack in a Nairobi mall a "terrible outrage" and said the United States was providing all the cooperation it could to Kenya. Is U.S.-Iranian deal doable? Aaron David Miller says there is no greater foreign policy priority for Obama than stopping Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Banks lead FTSE lower, Aberdeen bucks trend * Fed's Bullard talks of potential October stimulus withdrawal Golf helps rehab war vets Medically retired veterans participate in a program that helps their adjustment back to civilian life through golf. Are pilotless planes within reach? CNN's Ayesha Durgahee explores the future of drone-based passenger aircraft. UPDATE 1-German court delays decision on Ecclestone bribery case FRANKFURT, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A decision on whether Formula One Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone will stand trial on bribery charges is likely to be delayed until next year, a German court said on... Goldcorp CEO not ruling out new deals DENVER, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Goldcorp Inc is not ruling out new takeovers, Chief Executive Chuck Jeannes told Reuters on Monday, taking a strategy in sharp contrast with many of the gold miner's... Stephen E. Malawista, Lyme Disease Researcher, Dies at 79 Dr. Malawista and his team were credited with defining an ailment that was causing distress in Connecticut. Can government shutdown hit you? 10 ways a government shutdown would affect your daily life UPDATE 2-Chrysler files for IPO, forced by UAW trust DETROIT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC filed paperwork on Monday for an initial public offering of up to $100 million, an action that could slow majority owner Fiat SpA's plans to take full ownership of the U.S. automaker. Releasing orangutan into the wild Few people in the world have the chance to see a former pet orangutan released back into the wild and it was about to happen right in front of me. We were with the Frankfurt Zoological Society orangutan team deep in the Sumatran jungle at the site where Bobo the endangered Sumatran orangutan was to be released. Merkel must fix energy policy - German Industry Sept. 23 - Angela Merkel needs to make it a priority to tackle energy policy to keep Europe's biggest economy competitive, says Alexander Schumann, German Chamber of Commerce and Industry DIHK Chief Economist. 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. Plans for Jackie Chan theme park Jackie Chan is giving fans in China a new way to get personal with the Hong Kong-born kung fu superstar. Untimely Fever Costs Scott Dearly at East Lake A high fever all but ended Adam Scott's bid to win the Tour Championship and FedExCup honours on Saturday. Characters on Veep Become Shorthand for Washington Types The on-screen characters in Veep have managed to capture a subset of Washingtons striving population. The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. Britain's Labour says to scrap planned corporation tax cut BRIGHTON, England, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Britain's opposition Labour Party will scrap the government's plans for a cut in corporation tax in 2015 if Ed Miliband wins the next election, according to... Whats on Monday Television highlights. 48 hours in Rochester, New York ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. Girls flee bombs, start over in U.S. Blair Brettschneider didn't experience war or genocide as a young girl in suburban Michigan. She has never received a death threat, and she has never seen a family member murdered. But the 49 teenagers she helps every week have. 1.3 tons of cocaine found on 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. Staying Alive Debating the Merits of a Profit-Sharing Plan A business owner responds to reader questions about his plan to share profits with his employees and promises to report back if the plan fails. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Lauda backs Kimi decision The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback -- Niki Lauda -- has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Red Bulls Rewind Red Bulls Goalkeeper Makes a Case for Team M.V.P. Goalkeeper Luis Robles recorded his 10th shutout of the season in a 1-0 over win over visiting Dallas on Sunday. Even in a U.S. government shutdown, Obamacare exchanges could function NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. State officials behind the launch of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform on October 1 say they could weather a federal government shutdown, though the scenario would add new pressure to the political attacks and technical issues that have weighed on the program's introduction. On Fulton Street, Worries About Change As trendy stores move in to the Fulton Street bazaar in Downtown Brooklyn, some worry about the potential loss of the markets distinctive stores and atmosphere. 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. Two held in Chicago park shooting Two people are in custody in connection with last week's shooting in Chicago, and a 3-year-old boy injured in gunfire remains in intensive care, authorities said Monday. 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. Rapist's son My personal torment Grappling with the fact that his father was a convicted rapist and kidnapper was difficult enough. Honoring Navy Yard Victims, Obama Asks Do We Care Enough to Change? President Obama laments Americas creeping resignation toward gun violence but stops short of calling for a new political fight against it. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Kenya Mall Carnage Shows Shabab Resilience The Shabab could be signaling a wider offensive, despite losses in recent years at the hands of the African Union and Kenyan troops in their home country. Anti-Hunger Advocates Put Pressure on Lawmakers Over Food Stamp Bill The efforts came as the Republican-controlled House was expected to take up the measure this week. Lady Vols Approached UConn About Playing Again Tennessee coach Holly Warlick says she recently approached Connecticut about the possibility of playing each other again.

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