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News Feed Latest worldwide news QA Exporting an iPhoto Library to Aperture How to move photos from iPhoto to Aperture, and how to update a Google Calendar invitation. From football to golf for 'Sheva' Andriy Shevchenko was one of the finest football players of his generation. He retired last year but is now making his debut on the professional golf circuit. Atomic Goal 800 Years of Power From Waste TerraPower, a start-up led by Bill Gates, is at work on a new kind of reactor that would be fueled by todays nuclear waste. Meet the dogs who sniff out sharks Specially trained sniffer dogs are using their amazing sense of smell to combat poaching. Saudi car owners fined for allowing women to drive DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi traffic police have fined several car owners after six women were found defying the kingdom's male-only driving rules, a Saudi daily reported on Wednesday. Ex-Washington state campaign director charged with embezzling to feed gambling habit OLYMPIA, Washington (Reuters) - The former head of a Democratic Party fundraising committee in Washington state has been charged with embezzling up to $300,000 in campaign contributions to feed a gambling habit, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Theater Review Arguendo by Elevator Repair Service at the Public Theater Arguendo, which brings together strippers and Supreme Court justices, is an argument for the right to free expression within an argument for the right to free expression. After Syria, Congress wary of Obama's Iran thaw WASHINGTON (Reuters) - After balking at President Barack Obama's plan to attack Syria, the U.S. Congress is also stirring in opposition to his latest foreign policy goal an effort to improve relations with Iran. What's big, yellow, draws 500k people? What could possibly draw 500,000 spectators to a Taiwan harbor front in the midst of typhoon Usagi threats? 24 Recipients of MacArthur Genius Awards Named The dancer-choreographer Kyle Abraham, who recalled relying on food stamps three years ago, is among the 24 MacArthur fellows who will each receive a $625,000 stipend. Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. Company developing Alzheimer's test mulls sale -source NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Medical technology provider Cognoptix, which is developing a test for early detection of Alzheimer's Disease, is discussing putting itself up for sale, a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Bullock gets hand and footprint ceremony, closing arguments continue for Jackson's trial Sept. 25 - The latest celebrity news including Sandra Bullock is honored with a hand and footprint ceremony and closing arguments for Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial continues. Roselle Chen reports. Target aims at online rivals with baby goods subscription plan Sept 25 (Reuters) - Target Corp will launch a free service on Wednesday that lets shoppers set up recurring deliveries of bulky baby goods, a move that mimics Amazon.com Inc and is aimed at attracting more moms. After Hints of Guilty Plea, Lawmaker Opts for Trial William F. Boyland Jr., a Brooklyn assemblyman facing corruption charges, was expected to plead guilty Tuesday, but at the last moment, he decided to go to trial. UPDATE 3-Telefonica faces opposition to Telecom Italia plans * Italian politician says vital national interests at stake West Says U.N. Nears Syria Resolution Two diplomats said they had reached a consensus on the broad elements, including a reference to sanctions should Syria fail to comply with its obligations. The Appraisal Free Cable for Building Managers, but With Fine Print In recent years, concerns have bubbled up that Time Warners contracts with apartment building employees are deputizing them to carry out the companys business, thus creating a conflict. Generic drug sales help Rite Aid to surprise profit (Reuters) - Rite Aid Corp, the No. 3 drugstore chain in the United States, reported a surprise quarterly profit after generic drug sales boosted margins, sending its shares up by a fifth to their... Lagarde says IMF work can contribute to environmental change (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund can play a role in protecting the planet from environmental damage, IMF head Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday, as she highlighted how an analysis of the harmful effects of energy subsidies could act as a catalyst for action. Jets 27, Bills 20 Jets Overcome Their Mistakes With One Long Pass A 69-yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Santonio Holmes in the fourth quarter helped the Jets, who committed 20 penalties, defeat the Bills and improve their record to 2-1. Police hunt gunman who shot two on Long Island NEW YORK (Reuters) - Police launched a search for a gunman who they say shot two people, killing one, in what was described as a workplace incident on Wednesday morning in Garden City, Long Island, a suburb of New York, authorities said. Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. Theater Review | New Jersey A Review of Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center Proof, at the McCarter Theater Center, is more concerned with the value of trust in relationships than with proving some mind-boggling equation that changes the worlds understanding of the cosmos. Well Rethinking Motion Sickness Thomas Stoffregen, a kinesiologist, believes that motion sickness is connected to posture and gait, not imbalances in the inner ear. T Magazine Feeling For | A Hong Kong Neighborhood Thats a Lot Like Brooklyn The laid-back area of Tai Hang is proving that Hong Kongs night life scene is about more than fancy hotel bars and ostentatious clubs. National Briefing | Washington Money Awarded for Tobacco Research The Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health are awarding millions of dollars to create 14 centers to research tobacco products. City Room An Elite School Is the Saddest Spot in Manhattan, a Study Says Hunter College High School, filled with many of the citys top performing students, was labeled the saddest place in Manhattan, based on a study that gauged the emotions of New Yorkers by their Twitter messages. 'Left Behind' video game creator faces U.S. SEC fraud charges WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The creator of a video game based on the popular Christian "Left Behind" novel series and his friend have been charged with scheming to inflate the company's revenue by nearly 1,300 percent, U.S. regulators announced Wednesday. Timeline of the Kenya Mall Shooting A day-to-day look at the events that have occurred since Saturday's deadly shooting and hostage situation at an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya. "Pink Star" diamond could fetch record $60 million, Sotheby's says GENEVA (Reuters) - A huge and rare pink diamond could fetch more than $60 million at auction in November as collectors chase exceptional pieces in a strong international jewelry market, Sotheby's... Veteran Spanish war correspondent kidnapped in Syria A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. London keeps global edge as top transport finance hub LONDON (Reuters) - London remains the top financing centre for the global transport industry, although it faces stiff competition from New York and capitals in Asia Pacific as companies seek to tap more funding sources, a survey showed on Friday. Facebook and Twitter too late for China's Internet BEIJING (Reuters) - Facebook Inc and Twitter face a daunting task in China, if access to their social networks is unblocked, as they would be up against deeply entrenched domestic rivals which cater to local needs and tastes. ADM's CEO continues to expect closing of Graincorp acquisition by year-end CHICAGO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Archer Daniels Midland Co continues to expect to complete its acquisition of Australian grain handler Graincorp Ltd by the end of the year, the U.S. agribusiness giant's chief executive officer said on Wednesday. Deal Professor Lax Rules Give U.S. Upper Hand in Tussle Over Alibaba I.P.O. Deregulation has helped the United States maintain its pre-eminence in the competition for global public offerings, but perhaps at a price, the Deal Professor writes. Man evicted for 1964 Tokyo Olympics will be forced out again for 2020 Games Sept. 19 - A Tokyo resident whose home was flattened to make way for the enlarged 1964 Olympics stadium faces eviction again for the 2020 Games. Tara Cleary reports. In nearly empty Senate, Ted Cruz talks and talks and talks WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It was precisely eight o'clock Tuesday night and the Senate chamber was nearly empty when Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz started reading "Green Eggs and Ham," aloud. ArtsBeat New Releases Top Chart The top five albums on the Billboard 200 chart this week are all fresh releases, led by Jack Johnsons From Here to Now to You. At least 33 killed in violence across Iraq KIRKUK, Iraq (Reuters) - At least 33 people were killed in attacks across Iraq on Wednesday that included a coordinated assault against local government and police buildings in the north of the country, police and medical sources said.

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