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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise With CityVille Invasion, a Blend of Destruction and Construction Hasbro and Zynga have combined Kre-o brick-building kits with the CityVille digital game. Strong links between Al-Shabaab and U.S. residents Peter Bergen says some immigrants to the U.S. have been a source of funding, recruitment for al Qaeda affiliate. The White House Honors Design Award Winners Michelle Obama was the host of the luncheon for the honorees, who include architects, fashion designers, urban planners and others who work in the design fields. In Transit Blog Miraval Plans a Resort in New Jersey The luxury resort Miraval is scheduled to open a location in New Jersey in 2015. France Is 1 Win From First Basketball Gold Tony Parker is one win from finally guiding France to its first major basketball title. ArtsBeat Bruckheimer to End Deal With Disney Jerry Bruckheimer, one of Hollywoods most respected filmmakers, has been making movies with Disney since the early 1990s, when he was executive producer of The Ref. Report Girl, 8, dies after wedding Yemen's human rights minister wants child marriage outlawed after an 8-year-old girl reportedly died of internal injuries that she suffered on her wedding night. News Analysis Amid Economic Stress, Differing Strategies Emerge Indonesia must get used to higher interest rates, its vice president said Friday, while Indias central bank decided it needed to lower its rates. 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. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks fall, Brazil telecom up on Telefonica deal By Priscila Jordo and Silvio Cascione SAO PAULO, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks dropped on Tuesday, tracking global shares lower as a lack of clarity over the future of U.S. fiscal and monetary policies weighed on emerging market assets. The decline was tempered in Brazil by gains in shares of telecom companies after Spanish firm Telefonica struck a deal to raise its stake in Telecom Italia, paving the way for a possible consolidation in the Brazilian mobile phone market. Stuck in your own success? Economist and author Noreena Hertz explains why it pays to not get stuck in your own success and make choices with your eyes wide open. Couture Leads Sharks to 3-2 OT Win Over Coyotes Logan Couture scored on a power play 328 into overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. Roundup Michigan Hangs On After Scare, Again Michigan dodged another upset by beating unranked Connecticut. The Wolverines took their first lead in the second half. New York Life purchases Dexia asset management arm NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - After less than a week of negotiations, New York Life Investments announced Tuesday that it had agreed to purchase Dexia Asset Management for 380 million euro ($512 million). Is Iran ready to deal on nukes? As the toll of international sanctions on Iran continues to mount, Iran's new President Hassan Rouhani has signaled his government's interest in addressing the world's concerns over his nation's nuclear program, and easing the pain on the Iranian economy. Rouhani's recent statements, tweets and appointments have underscored a possible willingness to resolve the nuclear problem. He told NBC News Wednesday that Iran will never develop nuclear weapons. Mythbuster Edoardo Molinari Ryder Cup star Edoardo Molinari shows how you can improve your golf game using technology, among other things. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. DealBook Union Push for I.P.O. Forces Filing at Chrysler Chrysler is moving toward an offering under pressure from its second-largest shareholder, a trust set up to provide medical coverage for 115,000 retired auto workers and family members. UPDATE 1-India takes first steps to open up shale resources NEW DELHI, Sept 24 (Reuters) - India has approved a policy to allow state-owned companies to start exploration for shale oil and gas as the world's fourth-biggest energy consumer moves slowly to seek alternatives to expensive oil imports. France Beat Lithuania, Win First Major Title An inspired France won their maiden basketball title in any major competition after overwhelming Lithuania 80-66 in an enthralling European championship final on Sunday. Well Questioning Steroid Shots for Back Pain A new review of studies suggests that injecting any liquid, even plain saline solution, works just as well as steroid injections for back pain. East Roundup Nova Throws for 3 Touchdowns as Rutgers Rallies Past Arkansas Gary Novas two scoring passes to Leonte Carroo in the final 10 minutes capped a 17-point rally for the Scarlet Knights, who edged the Razorbacks, 28-24. Days Best in the N.F.L. The top performers and key injuries in Week 3 of the N.F.L. season. Tee off at world's most extreme golf courses From Greenland to Afghanistan to Bolivia playing golf in some of the world's wildest, most beautiful and most dangerous places. Breakingviews Diplomatic deal-making Sept. 24 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists discuss the unique structure and tactics in the $29 bln merger between U.S.-based Applied Materials and the Japanese Tokyo Electron. '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. Mexico storm death toll rises to 130, more rain coming MEXICO CITY, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy flooding across much of Mexico rose to 130 on Tuesday, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could soak areas that have already... Now comes the real test in Syria Over the weekend, the U.S. and Russia hashed out a plan to get Syria to give up control of its chemical weapons. But will Syria actually hand over the weapons, or is this just a delay tactic? Short-seller Citron questions Zillow's business model (Reuters) - Shares of real estate website Zillow Inc fell after short-seller Citron Research questioned its business model and noted that senior executives have been selling the stock. Richard C. Sarafian, Director of Vanishing Point, Dies at 83 Mr. Sarafian was a filmmaker whose 1971 car-chase thriller, Vanishing Point, earned him a loyal cult following. Economix Blog Shutdown vs. Default The Relative Impact Economists warn against equating the prospects of a budget impasse and a failure to raise the debt ceiling, saying the latter would be much worse for the economy. Obama encouraged by Iran move For years it was a United Nations General Assembly annual ritual Iran's president would denounce the United States, and the American president would fire back. But this year the talks in New York are brimming with the possibility of diplomacy. DealBook Detroits Casino-Tax Dollars Become Big Issue in Bankruptcy Case An insurer has filed a lawsuit trying to block a deal Detroit reached over interest-rate swaps. Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? UK mulls new auction of NuGen nuclear site after delays -sources * Energy ministry says may review other scenarios for site The Pixies sound off The Pixies have just played their signature anthem, "Where is My Mind." As the crowd begs for an encore, Black Francis stands alone at center stage, an uncharacteristic grin spread across his usually enigmatic features. Israeli, Palestinian liaison to help ease travel FIFA (Reuters) - The Israeli and Palestinian Football Associations will each appoint a liaison officer to facilitate the movement of players in and out of the Palestinian territories, world soccer's governing body FIFA said on Monday. Lake Pavilion Inside the banquet-style Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, Queens. Palestinians scuffle with Israeli troops in Jerusalem, West Bank Sept. 24 - Palestinians scuffle with Israeli security forces in Jerusalem and in the West Bank city of Hebron. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback.

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