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News Feed Latest worldwide news Streetscapes A Return to Duty for the Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital Steiner Studios plans to spend $400 million to take over and restore the magnificent, slightly sagging Navy Yard Hospital. UPDATE 4-Telefonica to increase hold over Telecom Italia MILAN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Spanish telecoms group Telefonica has struck a deal to gradually secure control of Telecom Italia and its lucrative south American business without having to launch a full... World Briefing | Africa Libya Qaddafis Son Appears in a Tribal Court Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, the onetime political heir of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, appeared in court on Thursday after the militia holding him defied an order from the state to deliver him to the capital, Tripoli. Radwanska Reaches Quarterfinals at Korea Open Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska advanced to the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Estrella Cabeza Candela. U.S. upbeat on Syria U.N. resolution, but sees more to do UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov worked in a "constructive spirit" on Tuesday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria's chemical arms but more work is needed by U.N. envoys, a U.S. official said. 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. T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Basketball's Shaquille O'Neal takes stake in Sacramento Kings SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal has become the newest minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, which California investors bought in May after a tug-of-war with a Seattle group, a team spokeswoman said on Monday. Could siege backfire on group? What does al-Shabaab stand to gain and lose through its campaign of terror? CNN's Nic Robertson reports. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. The Voice Propels NBC to a Big Ratings Win on Monday Night The large, young audience for the singing show confirmed its status as the top reality competition offering on TV. Jury Who's to blame for Michael Jackson's death? Closing arguments begin Tuesday in the trial to decide if concert promoter AEG Live shares responsibility in Michael Jackson's death. Baby killed by airport baggage carousel Spanish investigators are trying to figure out how a 5-month-old baby died on a baggage carousel at an airport in Alicante. Fashion Museums Are La Mode As public interest in fashion museums increases, a score of new exhibition sites have opened in recent years. The Media Equation Wintours Reign Extends Beyond Vogue Anna Wintour has always been a big deal, but her influence within Cond Nast is now on the march in ways that are not just reshaping the magazines but the organization. GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares drift lower, Fed gets the blame * German Ifo sentiment index headlines in light data diary French leader meets Iran's Rouhani, demands 'concrete' nuclear steps UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande became the first Western leader to meet new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday after warning that Paris expects "concrete gestures" by Iran to show it will give up a military nuclear program. 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. 40% odds of a U.S. shutdown and default Analyst Guggenheim Partners analyst Chris Krueger says a government shutdown, however messy and disruptive, may be the only way to avoid a far worse U.S. default when the debt ceiling is reached in mid-October. Breaking Bread Dinner With Sal Albanese Sal F. Albaneses 1997 campaign for the Democratic mayoral nomination used the Dickens theme that Bill de Blasio adopted this year in defeating Mr. Albanese and seven other Democrats. Its the Economy Freebies for the Rich Why are colleges giving away money to rich kids who dont need it? They might value their rankings more than the economy. Key to football success? Luck Football author Chris Anderson explains why football is a game of luck and why it's not the most expensive players that improve teams the most. DealBook JPMorgans Legal Hurdles Expected to Multiply JPMorgan Chase paid $1 billion to resolve an array of government investigations last week. But more hurdles lie ahead. Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation. Bank of Ireland eyes longest post crisis Irish public deal LONDON, Sept 24 (IFR) - Bank of Ireland, rated Ba2/BB+/BBB at the senior level, is preparing to sell a seven-year covered bond - the longest public bond offering from an Irish bank since the financial crisis began. Large Boise investor won't back Packaging Corp deal Sept 24 (Reuters) - One of Boise Inc's largest shareholders doesn't plan to vote for the paper and packaging company's $1.28 billion takeover by rival Packaging Corp of America and said Boise should spin-off its paper business instead. Driverless shuttles seen as viable public transport alternative Sept. 17 - A collaboration between French company Induct and a Singapore university aims to replace conventional shuttle buses with a driverless, electric alternative. The team are currently testing the vehicle on a two kilometre test route virtually devoid of other traffic, but hope eventually to increase its range. Rob Muir has more. 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. Venezuela's toilet paper takeover When you're running low on toilet paper and getting desperate, what do you do? Market Ready Should I Convert My Alcove Into a Bedroom? Advice on whether a home owner should renovate before selling. The most expensive education in America - Felix TV The Poway school district in San Diego County, Calif., is investing $105 million in education. But the final cost will actually be much more. Barrick in talks on further asset sales -CEO DENVER, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Barrick Gold Corp, the world's largest gold producer, is in talk on further asset sales, Chief Executive Jamie Sokalsky told Reuters on Tuesday. Movie Review Quest for Mr. Olympia in Generation Iron Generation Iron, directed by Vlad Yudin, follows professional bodybuilders in their quest to become Mr. Olympia. Watson is not wild on Ryder Cup wildcards (Reuters) - Rival 2014 Ryder Cup captains Tom Watson and Paul McGinley were involved in their first public disagreement, albeit good natured, at Gleneagles on Tuesday. You're the Boss Blog Today in Small Business JOBS Act It may now be cheaper to manufacture in China. The price of writing a fake review. Why Microsoft will keep making Surface tablets. 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. U.S. officials seeking details on whether Americans involved in Kenya attack NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. officials are talking to Kenyan officials to try to determine whether any Americans were involved in a deadly attack at a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya, a senior Obama administration official said on Tuesday. DealBook Telefnica Raises Stakes in Latin America In an attempt to gain greater control in the Latin American markets, Telefnica of Spain agreed to raise its stake in the struggling Telecom Italia to 66 percent. COMMODITIES-Gold snaps 3 days of losses; copper down, sugar up NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Tuesday, snapping a three-day decline, while copper extended losses on near-term uncertainties over U.S. monetary and fiscal policy.

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