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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat New Getty Atlas to Preserve Data on Nondigital Photography The Getty Conservation Institute in Los Angeles will collect and publish information about pre-digital photography to aid scholars and preservationists. Americans Retain PGA Cup but Settle for a Tie Dan Greenwood of England holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday as Great Britain Ireland rallied in singles to end the PGA Cup in a tie. The trophy still goes home with the Americans because they were the defending champion. Pentagon Denies Money for Guantnamo Overhaul A lack of Congressional support doomed a bid to renovate the prison in Cuba that the Obama administration has been trying to close, an official said. Music Review Vampire Weekend Brings Its Tour to the Barclays Center Vampire Weekend, promoting its latest album, brought its brand of rock to the Barclays Center. UPDATE 2-Smithfield shareholders OK sale to China's Shuanghui Sept 24 (Reuters) - Smithfield Foods Inc shareholders on Tuesday approved the pork giant's $4.7 billion sale to Shuanghui International Holdings Ltd in what is shaping up as the biggest acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese firm. Militants hold out as Kenya forces try to crush cross-border jihad Sept. 23 - Islamist fighters from al Shabaab continue to hold out at a Nairobi shopping center after killing at least 62 people, surrounded by Kenyan forces trying to crush their group's cross-border jihad. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Sochi -- Russia's field of dreams? CNN's Amanda Davies gives the inside track on Sochi's preparations for February's Olympic Games with the Russian city facing a race against time to be ready. Woods Wins Points Award as Player of the Year Tiger Woods wrapped up at least one award as player of the year. Obama says U.S. confronting "yet another mass shooting" Sept. 16 - President Barack Obama said the United States is facing "yet another mass shooting," with an armed attack at Washington's Navy Yard. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Steve Jobs' childhood home may become historical site The home where a young Steve Jobs built the first Apple computer may soon become a protected historical site. Jovetic Opens Man City Account in Rout of Wigan Stevan Jovetic and Jesus Navas scored their first goals for Manchester City who avenged last season's shock FA Cup final defeat by Wigan Athletic with a 5-0 victory in the League Cup third round on Tuesday. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. 'Breaking Bad' finally makes good with best drama Emmy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television drama "Breaking Bad" won the top Primetime Emmy award for the first time on Sunday, just as the gritty tale of a chemistry teacher turned meth cook and drug kingpin winds down to widespread acclaim. Obama, Clinton to launch healthcare campaign push Tuesday NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will turn to his unofficial "secretary of explaining stuff," former President Bill Clinton, on Tuesday to help with a final push to extol the benefits of U.S. healthcare reform before new insurance exchanges go live on October 1. In Fight for Legacy, Rodriguez Fields Costly Team of All-Stars As Alex Rodriguez prepares to appeal his 211-game suspension baseballs longest ever doping punishment he has a supersize team of advisers to counsel him. Irans New President, in First U.N. Appearance, Preaches Tolerance, Says His Country Is No Threat The president, Hassan Rouhani, said nuclear weapons would never be part of Irans future. Jets Replay Week 3 The Jets amassed 513 yards of offense in their 27-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. New Franciscan revolution David Perry says that the pope seems so transformative without changing any theological principles is a testament to the power of his reform. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. You're the Boss Blog Would You Start a Business With 401(k) Money? For many, it can be a very tempting strategy for all sorts of reasons. Rinne Backstops Predators to 2-0 Win Over Isles Pekka Rinne made 13 saves in his first preseason game to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday night. BlackBerry users ponder uncertain future Since the dawn of the iPhone age in 2007, loyal BlackBerry users have watched their favorite device maker stumble into an ever-steepening decline. Minimal Desktop Speakers With Maximum Sound Logitechs Z600 Bluetooth speakers deliver some serious volume from a streamlined package. Froese's 2 Goals Lead Blackhawks Past Wings, 4-3 Byron Froese scored his second goal 325 into the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on for a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason game Sunday. Quake kills 45 in Pakistan, creates new island in sea QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A major earthquake hit a remote part of western Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 45 people and prompting a new island to rise from the sea just off the country's southern coast. City Room An Old-Fashioned Elevator Man Metropolitan Diary Nostalgia ensued when people in a Brooklyn office tower had to use the staff-operated service elevator. 'Modelpreneurs' Beyond the catwalk Gisele Bundchen tops Forbes' latest list of richest models, earning $42m in a year. But the world's top models aren't earning the cash from strutting down the catwalk. America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. ArtsBeat The Lit Sets Day in the Sun Authors, publishers and readers came together Sunday for the eighth annual Brooklyn Book Festival. Charitys Ex-Chief Is Charged With Stealing Millions A criminal complaint says William E. Rapfogel was mired in fraud nearly from the start of his 21 years with the Metropolitan New York Council on Jewish Poverty. Kuchar Assesses 'Best Year', Fatigue and Woods Just like Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar did not play well at the season-ending Tour Championship after succumbing to a hectic schedule but the American can still reflect on the "best year" of his career on the PGA Tour. Recipes for Health Imam Bayildi Although this iconic Turkish dish contains quite a bit of olive oil, its a much lighter dish than the classic. Diageo's 'Arthur's Day' faces backlash in home of Guinness DUBLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The Irish are famous around the world for their convivial drinking culture and the cosy pubs that have been copied around the world - but it seems they do not want to be cajoled into an annual celebration of their best-known beer. Attack on a Kenyan Mall Scenes from inside the Westgate mall in Nairobi as shoppers fled the assault by Shabab militants. Note Contains graphic images. Ariana Grande finds 'Way' to No. 1 Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande has proven she knows "The Way" to No. 1. Red Bulls Rewind 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. Analysis Mall attack sophisticated The Al-Shabaab assault on a mall in Nairobi, Kenya, is alarming for its audacity, its scale and the sophisticated planning that went into it. Both the choice of target and method of attack exactly fit the new al Qaeda playbook. Britain awards 1.5 billion pound smart meter contract to Telefonica MADRID (Reuters) - The British government has awarded a further contract as part of its multi-billion pound smart meters programme, designed to link electricity and gas meters to supplier systems in a network that could cut bills and create jobs.

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