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News Feed Latest worldwide news NBC Gets More Than It Expected NBC got a great deal, it paid nothing for the Americas Cup races, and it also got lucky, televising a remarkable comeback. Etisalat talks to buy Vivendi's Maroc Tel stake extended to Oct 31 DUBAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Exclusive talks for Etisalat to buy Vivendi's 53 percent stake in Maroc Telecom have been extended to Oct. 31, the United Arab Emirates' former telecom monopoly said on Sunday. An open letter to texting-mad teenagers Put your phone down for a second, teen texters -- there are some things you've got to hear. Bits Review Roundup The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C A small number of technology journalists have had their hands on Apples new iPhones for about a week, and the consensus was generally positive. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Lanvin Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Schohaja. Pilot has heart attack midair, dies A passenger airline pilot had a heart attack in midair late Thursday, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing, an airport spokeswoman said. Special Report The Presidents Cup Nick Price Has a Mission to Motivate at Presidents Cup Nick Price, captain of the International team facing the mighty U.S. squad this week at Muirfield Village, believes that passion and unity can overcome a lot of apparent hardships. Israel accuses Iranian of spying Israel has arrested an Iranian-born man, accusing him of spying for Tehran. The great North Korea bike ride When Bernt Johansson crossed the mountainous countryside of North Korea into the city of Rason, the crowds there reminded the Swedish biker of the adulation that greeted his 1976 Olympic gold finish in Montreal. British PM Cameron says Labour's energy, tax plans will cost jobs MANCHESTER, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday that Labour party proposals for a freeze on energy prices and the cancellation of a planned cut in corporation tax would cost jobs and weaken the economic recovery. 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. On the Market in New York City A Chelsea studio; a duplex on the Upper West Side; and a Prospect Heights apartment with a terrace. RPT-Iran is biggest test for Obama's often rocky ties with Netanyahu WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Six months after U.S. President Barack Obama eased a strained relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to Israel dubbed "Operation Desert Schmooze," the two leaders now face the biggest test of whether they can work together - and the stakes are higher than ever. Berdych and Raonic to Play in Thailand Final Top-seeded Tomas Berdych outlasted Gilles Simon of France, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-5, to reach the final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok. The Texas Tribune Its Not the Rare Birds They Mind So Much. Its the Watchdogs. Texas ranchers are crucial to the protection of the declining lesser prairie chicken, but they must set aside their deep suspicion of government efforts. Breakingviews Sacrilege at Microsoft? Sept. 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists suggest that it may be time for Bill Gates to part ways with the $270 billion software company he founded and still chairs. Kenya mall attack Additional suspect arrested An additional suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with the deadly attack on a mall in Nairobi, Kenya, the country's interior minister said. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph R. Harbert Mr. Harbert is the president of the Eastern Region of Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. As Washington debates, some U.S. states proceed with food stamps cuts KANSAS CITY, Kan., Sept 28 (Reuters) - As Congress and the White House debate proposed cuts in the federal food stamps program, Kansas and Oklahoma are going ahead with reductions that could leave thousands of people without subsidies for food if they do not find work, or sign up for job training. Lab grown brain to open doors for disease research Sept. 11 - Scientists have grown human brain tissue from stem cells in a laboratory in Vienna. The researchers say they can replicate the organ's development in its early stages of life in the womb, potentially increasing our understanding of neurological and mental disorders. Jim Drury reports. Pirates Beat Reds 4-2, Wait for Wild Card Rematch A three-game sweep left the Pirates with 94 wins and home-field advantage for the wild-card playoff. Now, it's back home to PNC Park to get the postseason started. China to offer tax breaks to solar power manufacturers SHANGHAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Finance announced it will offer tax breaks to manufacturers of solar power products on Sunday, as China moves to support an industry still struggling to deal with massive overcapacity and weak demand. City Opera Takes What Is Expected to Be a Final Bow As New York City Opera prepares for bankruptcy proceedings, its performance of Anna Nicole, on Saturday night will most likely be the last performance in the companys 70-year history. Football Messi testifies in tax trial Soccer star Lionel Messi and his father testified in a Barcelona court Friday in a preliminary hearing over allegations they defrauded Spanish tax authorities of more than $5 million. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Ysaunny Brito at Kenzo The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. Gift of U.S. diplomacy to Iran? A 2,700-year-old silver chalice may be a new token of friendship between the U.S. and Iran. Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1. Stockton, California, says has outlines of pension bond settlement SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Stockton, California, unveiled on Friday a draft plan for exiting from bankruptcy that it said had the "outlines of a negotiated settlement" with bond insurer... Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Typhoon Usagi hits China, dozens dead At least 25 people have died after Typhoon Usagi slammed into southern China, state media reported Monday. The Texas Tribune A Polling Place of Their Own Students Win a Long Battle Students at Prairie View AM University, the states oldest historically black public college, have finally won the right to have a polling place on campus. DealBook Beats Gets Infusion of Capital From Carlyle Group Beats Electronics said that it has secured a minority investment from the Carlyle Group for $500 million, valuing the music company at more than $1 billion. Wine under shadow of Mt. Fuji In the shadow of Mount Fuji, the Misawa family has been producing wine for 90 years. CNN's Pauline Chiou reports. The Week Ahead | Dance A Smorgasbord of Tasty Twirls It is 10 years since Fall for Dance burst upon the New York fall season with its eclectic programs and most important its movie-ticket prices. Sports Briefing | Soccer Manchester United Wins Manchester United ruined Luis Surezs return from a 10-match ban for biting by beating visiting Liverpool, 1-0, on Wednesday in the third round of Englands League Cup. Fashion Review Anthony Vaccarello, Balmain, Cdric Charlier, Gareth Pugh, Paco Rabanne A review of the Anthony Vaccarello, Balmain, Cdric Charlier, Gareth Pugh, Paco Rabanne collections. UPDATE 1-Guinea votes in long-delayed parliamentary election * No party seen winning outright majority (Adds President Conde, opposition comments) Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Kawamura Takes Title After Koreans Falter in Japan Japan's Masahiro Kawamura birdied the final two holes to claim the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open in Osaka on Sunday, his first Asian and Japan Golf Tour title. Babies rescued CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney reports on a Chinese police operation to crack down on a criminal gang trafficking in babies.

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