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News Feed Latest worldwide news Veteran war reporter held in Syria A veteran Spanish war correspondent has been kidnapped by insurgents in Syria, his newspaper reported Tuesday. State of the Art Chair Pitched as Answer to New Ways We Sit on Job Steelcase says we need chairs to accommodate the strange new positions we work in these days, but its new model may offer only a slight improvement. BlackBerry executives sold newly vested stock on day of warning TORONTO (Reuters) - Top BlackBerry executives sold small blocks of the company's stock on the day that the smartphone maker warned of a huge quarterly operating loss and massive job cuts, according to Canadian regulatory filings. UPDATE 5-Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron deal would create titan * Applied Materials shareholders to hold 68 pct of company UPDATE 1-Burger King debuts lower-fat french fries Sept 24 (Reuters) - Burger King Worldwide Inc, known for its "Whopper" hamburgers, has introduced lower-fat french fries as consumer groups and nutrition experts in the United States increase pressure on the food industry to offer healthier alternatives. Cambodian Prime Minister Extends Reign Amid Opposition Boycott of Parliament Hun Sen, the authoritarian prime minister who has ruled the country for 28 years, appears willing to govern without the cooperation of the opposition. Watson Calls for End to Ryder Cup Wild-Card Picks Tom Watson's first move as U.S. captain for the 2014 Ryder Cup was reducing the number of wild-card picks from four to three. Syrian rebels fight to break blockade of Damascus suburbs BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian insurgents pressed a new assault in the strategic, heavily-defended southwestern suburbs of Damascus on Tuesday, saying they aimed to break an army blockade of rebel-held areas. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Meet the ultra-competitive travelers Impressed with your 10 passport stamps? These people can bag those in a week ... a slow week. Versace's former Miami mansion sells for $41.5 million at auction. Sept. 27 - The landmark Miami mansion where the late fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead is sold at auction for $41.5 million. Mana Rabiee reports. Meet the 'mermaid' of Barcelona With a first name that means "wave" in Catalan, perhaps Ona Carbonell was destined to pursue a career in water sports. Oracle Sweeps Two Races to Tie Americas Cup The Americans seventh straight victory tied the Cup, 8-8, and forced a winner-take-all race for the famed trophy on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay. Fed uncertainty knocks FTSE, Aberdeen pares gains * Croda boosted by Credit Suisse upgrade (Updates prices) Marriott's new luxury brand CNN's Richard Quest talks to Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott International, about the chain's new luxury hotels. U.S. leveraged loan buyers undeterred by Fed, regulation NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve's no-taper decision kicks interest rate hikes further down the road, yet investors still pour into U.S. leveraged loans to hedge duration risk and are willing... California law allows kids to erase digital indiscretions SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California teenagers, who post photographs of themselves wearing too little clothing or having had too much to drink, will have the legal right to erase their online indiscretions under newly enacted first-in-the-nation legislation. Kenya Forces Said to Be Securing Mall After Long Standoff The bloody standoff at a Kenyan shopping mall edged closer to a conclusion on Monday night, with Kenyan officials saying that there were no more civilians trapped inside. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. You're the Boss Blog Goldman to Expand Small-Business Program The ideal candidate for the program, a spokeswoman said, is a company in business for two years, with at least four employees and from $150,000 to $4 million in annual revenue. Di Resta reveals Ferrari 'dream' Monza may be a long way from his birthplace in West Lothian, Scotland but Italy is unquestionably a home from home for Paul di Resta. Burger King debuts lower-fat french fries (Reuters) - Burger King Worldwide Inc, known for its "Whopper" hamburgers, has introduced lower-fat french fries as consumer groups and nutrition experts in the United States increase pressure on the food industry to offer healthier alternatives. U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology. China Bans Some Exports to North Korea for Fear of Weapons Use The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Beijings increasing concern about Pyongyangs nuclear abilities. You're the Boss Blog How I Hire Got Any Questions? Jay Goltz and Eilene Zimmerman, Youre the Boss bloggers, are standing by to answer them. 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. Iranian activist freed Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian human rights advocate, was among several prisoners released Wednesday from a Tehran prison where she had been jailed since 2010. Daimler's pitch in China CNN's Charles Hodson chats with Daimler AG chairman Dieter Zetsche. Bloomberg on climate change For the first time in human history, more than half the world's population is living in cities, which now produce approximately 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That puts cities on the frontlines of the battle against climate change -- and more and more cities are leading the charge. UPDATE 2-National Oilwell to spin off equipment distribution business * National Oilwell says spin-off does not need shareholder approval This is how we pick Fed chief? David Gergen has a few words for the recent selection process for a new chief of the Federal Reserve It stinks. Recipes for Health Miso Dressing This tangy dressing can also be used as a sauce over grains. 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. White House lists two dozen leaders to meet with Obama on deficit WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two dozen business, labor and civic leaders, including the chief executives of major U.S. corporations such as Ford, IBM and Wal-Mart, will meet President Barack Obama to discuss how to control the federal deficit, said the White House on Monday. Your Money Adviser When Health Deductibles Rise, Men Delay Emergency Care A recent study found that men are more likely to delay treatment for serious conditions under high-deductible plans, in contrast to women, who tend to cut back care for minor ailments only. Television Review Trophy Wife, on ABC, Hopes to Repeat Sitcom Magic Trophy Wife is an ABC comedy revolving around the latest spouse of a man who has already been married twice. UPDATE 2-Fed following up on report of unusual trading around FOMC statement WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve said on Tuesday it was following up with news organizations over a report of unusual trading around the release of its monetary policy... UPDATE 1-Netanyahu says Rouhani speech 'cynical', Iran buying time JERUSALEM, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's U.N. address was "cynical" and Tehran was stalling for time in order to develop nuclear arms. Obama unlikely to name Fed head this week source WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama is unlikely to unveil his pick to succeed Ben Bernanke as chairman of the Federal Reserve this week, and the current Fed No. 2, Janet Yellen, remains the... Weber and Hansen Lead Canucks Over Coyotes 6-1 Yannick Weber and Jannik Hanson both had a goal and an assist to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 6-1 rout of the Phoenix Coyotes in a preseason game Monday night.

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