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News Feed Latest worldwide news New Bond author launches 'Solo' Sep 25 - New James Bond book author, William Boyd, launches "Solo" and reveals he'd like Daniel Day Lewis as his 007. Edward Baran reports. Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares pressured; U.S. budget vote weighs * Dollar remains pressured as U.S. budget concerns stay a key focus Theater Review Brendan at the Chelsea, an Import From Belfast A Belfast production of Brendan at the Chelsea, Janet Behans play about Brendan Behan, her uncle, is at the Acorn Theater in Manhattan. Rules Sought for Workplace Wellness Questionnaires Representative Louise M. Slaughter wants the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to issue guidelines on employee wellness questionnaires to prevent workplace discrimination. From Art to T. Rex, Shutdown Stirs Worry Federally financed cultural institutions are scurrying to come up with contingency plans ahead of a possible government shutdown. 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. Fairfax's Watsa confident BlackBerry bid will succeed TORONTO (Reuters) - Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Prem Watsa said on Wednesday he is confident the consortium he leads can find the money to fund its $4.7 billion bid for smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd. The Buzz Today Cher sounds-off on Miley Cyrus, Hailee Steinfeld's shakespearen romance and Chris Hemsworth's secret revealed! Timelapse shows aging Filmmaker Anthony Cerniello made this timelapse using shots taken of family members of various ages. Italy President meets Telecom Italia chairman MILAN, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Italian President Giorgio Napolitano met with the chairman of Telecom Italia Franco Bernabe on Wednesday, the office of the President said in a note. Women's Hoops Summit Garners Ideas to Improve Game The NCAA brought in women's basketball's past and present to help shape the sport's future. Irans New President Condemns Holocaust as a Crime An interview with CNN was part of an energetic effort by President Hassan Rouhani of Iran to distinguish himself from his bombastic predecessor. Front Row The Fashion Week Sports Report Athletic looks are the winners at the Milan spring shows. No. 25 Texas Tech Upends Texas State 33-7 Backup quarterback Davis Webb threw for two touchdowns and 310 yards to lead No. 25 Texas Tech over Texas State 33-7 on Saturday night. Housing Recovery Seems Still on Track Home values and home prices are rising, according to several surveys. US charges ex-Qualcomm executive, adviser in insider-trading scheme WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors announced Monday they had indicted a former executive vice president of the wireless technology company Qualcomm Inc for insider-trading and conspiring with... Obama and Clintons Share Stage for Health Care Talk A policy-heavy event aims to bring attention to next weeks opening of enrollment in the insurance exchanges at the center of the Affordable Care Act. 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. Greece, in Anti-Fascist Crackdown, Investigates Police The killing of the rapper Pavlos Fyssas has spurred a crackdown on the neo-fascist Golden Dawn party and an investigation into whether the police force has been infiltrated by party sympathizers or members. Moscow Biennale Draws Official Praise, and Some Grumbling The Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art steers cautiously between its ambition to promote that city as a cutting-edge art center and a concern about drawing the wrath of officialdom. The allure of pearls explored September 18 - The Victoria Albert Museum in London hosts an exhibit exploring the history of pearls through the centuries from the early Roman Empire to present day. Sharon Reich reports. Giants Myers Turned Corner in College to Reach N.F.L. Brandon Myers signed a one-year free-agent contract hoping he could become the latest in a long succession of lesser-known Giants tight ends who had big roles in the offense. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. 'Unsafe' plane hurts Tonga tourism Latest problem with Chinese-made MA60 turboprop reignites concerns over the plane's safety. 'Road rage' baby killer sentenced to death A Beijing man who snatched a baby from a pram and hurled it to its death in an argument over a parking space was Wednesday sentenced to death by a Beijing court, according to court documents. Secret Recordings Reveal Mubaraks Frank Views on a Range of Subjects The recordings offer a rare glimpse into former Egyptian President Hosni Mubaraks attitudes about Washington, Israel, Jews, the Muslim Brotherhood and himself. Missing toddler's mom demands arrest The mother of missing Maine toddler Ayla Reynolds disclosed new details about purported blood evidence discovered in the home where the 20-month-old was reported missing in 2011. David Hubel, Nobel-Winning Scientist, Dies at 87 Dr. Hubel was half of a team that studied how the brain processed information from the retina. The findings led to a better understanding of how to treat certain birth defects. No. 19 Florida 31, Tennessee 17 Despite Misfortune of Its Own, Florida Capitalizes on Mistakes The Gators defense forced six turnovers in their SEC opener against Tennessee, but the offense lost starting quarterback Jeff Driskel to a season-ending lower-leg injury. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. Crawford, Howard Among Players on Olympic Bubble When the NHL season begins, a lot of players will begin tryouts of sorts for their Olympic teams. Samsung to make curved smartphone Samsung plans to introduce a smartphone with a curved display screen, an executive of the South Korean company said Wednesday. Shares in British energy firms fall on opposition price cap plan LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Shares in British-listed energy companies Centrica and SSE fell over 3 percent on Wednesday after opposition leader Ed Miliband said he would freeze energy prices if... Tat's all, folks? U.S. Army weighs new tattoo policy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tattoos are everywhere these days, with no body parts off limits. But the U.S. Army may be asking new recruits to roll up their tattoo sleeves as part of a new uniform policy. Iran's Rouhani calls for 'consistent voice' from U.S. on nuclear issue UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran's new president, Hassan Rouhani, expressed hope on Tuesday that U.S. President Barack Obama would not be swayed by "warmongering pressure groups" at home in dealing with the Iranian nuclear dispute and called for a consistent voice from Washington on the issue. On Location | Gallatin, N.Y. Scraping Away the Decades Somewhere under all the ugly 20th-century additions was the simple 1850s-era home two Brooklyn designers had been searching for. Dashboard Today in Small Business Health Care Confusion Sales of vinyl records increase. A guide for small businesses looking to hire I.T. project managers. Why you shouldnt be loyal to your bank. Natural nerves improve robotic leg performance NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Redirecting nerves from the thigh muscle to control an experimental robotic leg makes it easier to use and more like a natural leg, researchers report.

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