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News Feed Latest worldwide news NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. Rise in Deadly Attacks on Shiites in Iraq Stirs Anger at Government The inability of the government of Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki to control terrorist violence has drawn complaints of incompetence and corruption. 'Wild sport' meets 'strict square' Where there's wind and water in Marseille, you are likely to find "Les Mouss" -- three brothers with a passion for windsurfing, and a love for their native south of France. T Magazine The Daily Shoe | Studded Cowboy-Like Booties at Junya Watanabe T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick severe, studded booties from an equally tough collection. Big Deal Family Compounds, by Elevator Its expensive in New York City, but a lucky few are building multigenerational compounds in the sky. George H.W. Bush Witness at Maine Same-Sex Wedding Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday. U.S. farmland market cooling entering key auction season CHICAGO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The red-hot rush for U.S. grain land is cooling after years of record prices, but prime acreage is still attracting top dollar in the heart of the Corn Belt so far this fall, according to land auctioneers. Hype Machine in Overdrive, N.F.L. Pops Back to London The N.F.L., whose efforts to build an international following have been modestly successful, is back in London, with two games this season. Tavares Helps Islanders Beat Predators 6-4 John Tavares scored two first-period goals, leading the New York Islanders to a 6-4 preseason victory against the Nashville Predators on Friday night. Pilots snoozed at 30,000 feet in cockpit Cruising at 30,000 feet, pilots snoozed in the cockpit of a 300-passenger airliner en route to Britain last August, UK aviation authorities told CNN on Thursday. Michael Jackson verdict could shake up entertainment business model LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of late pop star Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is now in the hands of a jury, and the verdict could have far-reaching implications for how the entertainment industry does business with its biggest stars. BlackBerry's Heins, Fairfax's Watsa and the $55 million handshake TORONTO (Reuters) - Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive, according to company filings. 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. Working poor hit hard by Colorado flooding EVANS, Colo. (Reuters) - Victoria Varela shook her head in disbelief as she surveyed the wreckage of the trailer she had fled minutes before flood waters rushed through her mobile home park in the hardscrabble town of Evans, Colorado destroying everything in its path. Premier League Coverage Pays Off for NBC NBC Sports Group has gone big with covering Premier League soccer games as part of a three-year deal. The viewership numbers have shown that the formula for full-blown coverage has been working. Child shepherds in 'Sky Kingdom' In Lesotho, boys as young as five tend sheep and cattle alone, braving thieves and jackals. But Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have set up a charity to help them. Investors bet on last-minute deal to end fiscal showdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - With a possible U.S. government shutdown days away, Wall Street still hasn't come down with a critical case of fiscal fever despite forecasts that failure to resolve the federal budget standoff could be catastrophic. When BlackBerry Reigned (the Queen Got One!), and How It Fell A short history of the device from a tiny Canadian company that created and, for a long time, dominated what became the smartphone market. Putin Defends Seizure of Activists Ship but Questions Piracy Charges President Vladimir V. Putin appeared intent on defending Russias decision to seize a Greenpeace International ship last week, while defusing potential diplomatic tensions if the crew members are charged with piracy. American Uihlein inches away from European Tour's first 59 (Reuters) - American Peter Uihlein went agonizingly close to posting the first 59 in European Tour history during the second round of the Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland on Friday. Op-Ed Contributor For the U.N., Syria Is Both Promise and Peril The American-Russian agreement to rid Syria of chemical weapons should please and terrify anyone hoping to see the United Nations return to relevance in global security. T Magazine Letter From France | A Tiny Village With Its Very Own Princess Harou, in northeastern France, has fewer than 500 residents, but it does have royalty the princess Minnie de Beauvau-Craon, who presides over the towns cultural life from her 82-room chateau. Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. Fantasy Football Week 4 Matchup Breakdown Robert Griffin III is on the verge of breaking out, and that could happen as soon as this weekend against a struggling Oakland secondary. Climate fears Analysis shows warming that we shouldn't ignore, warns a science professor. Martha Stewart to Apple come fix my iPad now SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Martha Stewart broke her beloved iPad. Can someone from Apple rush over and fix it? She's waiting. FOREX-Dollar down broadly, hits 7-1/2-month low vs Swiss franc * Yen up after Japan minister remarks on corporate tax rate Sirius considers international expansion, looking at Mexico - CEO NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sirius XM Radio Inc Chief Executive Jim Meyer sees an opportunity to enter international markets with Internet-based products, a business that could provide a new revenue stream to the company, which is mainly focused on the United States. Pursuits Dancing, Dining and Daiquiris in Cajun Country Fall is one of the best times to visit this region of big flavors and lively culture in southern Louisiana. MARKET PULSE-J.C. Penney, Lumber Liquidators, Nektar, Violin, Enduro (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S.... Strategies The Bridges Are New, but Business Scams Are Timeless A survey suggests that surprising numbers of Americans dont recognize potentially fraudulent sales pitches and that the rich are sometimes the most easily fooled. Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. A Jet Groomed for Danger and Running Full Speed Toward It Ellis Lanksters childhood was valuable preparation for his role as a gunner, or flier, on the Jets kickoff and punt coverage units. Some U.S. brokers not policing 'hold' recommendations regulator NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some securities brokerages are struggling with an industry rule requiring, among other things, policies to make sure that recommendations to hold securities are appropriate for... Bank of America fraud trial spotlights whistleblower awards NEW YORK (Reuters) - The former executive who blew the whistle on questionable mortgage lending at Countrywide Financial Inc could reap up to $1.6 million under a law dating from the 1980s savings-and-loan crisis. UPDATE 3-BlackBerry confirms deep loss and revenue drop TORONTO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd reported a quarterly loss of nearly $1 billion on Friday, in line with a warning it gave last week, just days after the smartphone maker accepted its... Theater Review Not What Happened, a Next Wave Festival Play Not What Happened, by Ain Gordon, looks at how we interpret the past. Manning Starts Game After Game Despite Hit After Hit Sundays game against the Chiefs will mark the 150th consecutive Giants game started by Eli Manning, including the postseason, since 2004. National Briefing | West California Minimum Wage Will Rise Calling it a matter of justice, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Wednesday that will raise Californias minimum wage to $10 an hour within three years. Red Bulls Could Miss 2 in Battle for No. 1 Thierry Henry and Jamison Olave are likely to miss Sundays M.L.S. game against the Sounders in Seattle.

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