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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Breakingviews Obamas capital misallocation Sept. 20 - Breakingviews columnists don their activist investor hats to examine how the American president has been spending too much time and energy on the wrong issues. Exposures Gorgeous Glimpses of Calamity Man-made perils to the universes garden of life are evident from space. Advertising Speaking of Sports, and Kardashians Participants in Advertising Week devote panels and presentations to the increasing popularity of sports on television, a reality show family and social media. Sudan Leader Says He Will Travel to U.N. Omar Hassan al-Bashir, wanted by the International Criminal Court on genocide charges, said he planned to attend this weeks General Assembly and had already booked a hotel in New York. Ex-Army translator gets 25 years in Taliban weapons sting NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced a former translator for the U.S. Army in Iraq to 25 years in prison for trying to sell anti-aircraft missiles and other military weapons to the Taliban in Afghanistan. Baby killed by 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. Treasury Puts a Date on When Cash May Run Out Oct. 17 Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew warned in a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner on Wednesday that the government might not be able to pay its bills in mid-October unless a budget deal was made. Your Money Adviser When Health Deductibles Rise, Men Delay Emergency Care A recent study found that men are more likely to delay treatment for serious conditions under high-deductible plans, in contrast to women, who tend to cut back care for minor ailments only. U.S. factory activity loses momentum in September Markit NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. manufacturing activity growth slowed in September as demand for products declined and firms took on fewer workers, an industry report showed on Monday. Celebrating the life of Arthur Ashe Retired tennis player James Blake talks to Arthur Ashe's widow about keeping his legacy alive. Golf Captain's picks not for Watson The next Ryder Cup is still a year away but both captains were at Gleneagles on Tuesday. Tom Watson, at the helm for the U.S., said he would prefer to do away with wildcards. Tokyo Electron takeover could be a mold-breaker for Japan TOKYO (Reuters) - Applied Materials Inc's $10 billion acquisition of Tokyo Electron Ltd is more than just a milestone foreign takeover in Japan - it's a rare forward-looking deal in a country where selling to an overseas rival is usually a last resort. Sports Briefing | Tennis Zhang Wins First Title in Home Country Zhang Shuai won her first WTA singles title by beating the qualifier Vania King, 7-6 (1), 6-1, on Saturday in the final of the Guangzhou Open in China. An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia (Reuters) - An unmanned Antares rocket blasted off from a seaside launch pad in Virginia on Wednesday, sending a cargo capsule to the International Space Station. 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. ONeal Joining Kings Ownership Group Shaquille ONeal is joining the ownership group of the Sacramento Kings. ArtsBeat Stings Musical to Open on Broadway After Chicago Tryout The Last Ship will open in Chicago next summer, before a planned Broadway opening that fall. Meet the ocean's 'great ladies' It might be better known for its extravagant superyachts, but this week Cannes will be a haven for some of the world's most iconic vintage yachts. Jump aboard for Regates Royales de Cannes. Backlash Grows in Ireland to a Day That Celebrates Guinness Critics say Arthurs Day, which began in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Guinness, is nothing but an excuse for binge drinking. Canadian festival celebrates Africa Michael Stohr talks about organizing Toronto's Afro-Fest which has celebrated the continent's culture for 25 years. Recipe Lab Video Chat on Chinese Cooking at Home Fuchsia Dunlop, the author of Every Grain of Rice, joined Julia Moskin and three home cooks to discuss everyday Chinese cooking. Will social media foil Putin's plan? The world is waiting to see how Russia deals with hosting its first Winter Olympics. Sochi may be under strict government control, but can Vladimir Putin prevent activists from gaining a global audience at the Games via social media? Johnny Football Leads No. 10 AM, 42-13 Over SMU Johnny Manziel accounted for 346 yards with three touchdowns in just more than a half to help No. 10 Texas AM cruise to a 42-13 win over SMU on Saturday night. UPDATE 1-Private equity owner cuts stake in HellermannTyton LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Private equity group Doughty Hanson said it sold a 20.9 percent stake in cable equipment maker HellermannTyton Group Plc for about 119 million pounds ($191.21 million). Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. China Bans Items for Export to North Korea, Fearing Their Use in Weapons The ban on exports of military-like hardware and chemicals is a sign of Chinas increasing concern about the Norths nuclear abilities. World Briefing | Africa Zimbabwe 81 Elephants Killed Zimbabwean authorities say at least 81 elephants have been killed for their ivory tusks by poachers using cyanide poison in water holes in a vast western national park. Blackberry may have a buyer Blackberry tentatively agrees to a $4.7 billion offer from a consortium led by Fairfax Financial. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary 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. Peter Matthiessen to Publish New Novel Mr. Matthiessen, 86, said the new novel, about a group that comes together for a meditation retreat at the site of a World War II concentration camp, may be my last word. Gondolas replacing city buses? Gondolas are most commonly associated with ski-resorts but could they also offer an effective urban transport solution? Post-Nokia Finland looking to Russia for growth Sept. 25 - As Finland gets to grips with a post-Nokia landscape in the wake of the mobile company's purchase by Microsoft, it's looking to Russia, not Europe, says Chamber of Commerce member Risto Penttila. Tool Kit A Surge in Growth for a New Kind of Online Course Three major sites have emerged in the last couple of years to offer massive open online courses, greatly expanding the opportunity to take college classes. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Marina Nery at Rochas The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. Giant duck conquers Taiwan Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant rubber duck tours arrives in Taiwan, is expected to draw 3 million spectators. Not running for president (yet), Hillary Clinton keeps the spotlight NEW YORK (Reuters) - The question was being asked in hallway whispers and excited chatter in many languages this week at the Clinton Global Initiative conference. It's the question that follows Hillary Clinton everywhere - will she run for U.S. president in 2016? App Smart Apps That Make the Most of iOS 7 Apples mobile operating system has undergone a radical, huge redesign, and several apps have been updated to match the new look and feel.

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