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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Senate Votes to Move Forward on Budget Debate The article describes Mr. Cruz as a lightning rod, a hero to conservative activists, a rogue to others in both parties. What do you think about Mr. Cruz and his actions? Making luxury affordable CNN's Rosie Tomkins explores the concept of "fractional ownership" in the luxury yacht and private jet industries. Getting a Dog Into a No-Pet Building Requests for waivers of no-pet rules on disability grounds are on the upswing. This is creating St. Bernard-size headaches for buildings. UPDATE 1-KKR to buy Panasonic's healthcare unit in $1.67 bln deal Sept 27 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm KKR Co said it will initially pay about 165 billion yen ($1.67 billion) for Panasonic Corp's healthcare unit, in what could be the largest buyout deal... Russia Applauds Syria Resolution on Chemical Arms The Russian foreign minister said the diplomatic breakthrough was possible because the West had realized that military force was not an option. ArtsBeat Rene Fleming Sings an Operatic Top Ten for David Letterman Ms. Fleming performed the Top 10 Opera Lyrics on Late Show With David Letterman. Coca-Cola's clean water initiative CNN's Poppy Harlow sits down with Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to discuss the company's new water purification system. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | doff This word has appeared in 13 New York Times articles in the past year. Straight Sets Youngest Djokovic Is Adjusting to Life as a Pro Djordje Djokovic, 18, is the youngest of Novaks two tennis playing siblings, and has long been marked as a special talent. But he has only two wins in his first full season on the professional circuit. Penney stock hits 13-year low as Goldman warns of slow comeback (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shares tumbled to their lowest in nearly 13 years on Wednesday after Goldman Sachs said it expects sales at the struggling department store chain to improve more slowly... UPDATE 1-U.S. clears Arkansas Medicaid expansion proposal Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. government approved Arkansas' proposal to use federal money targeted for expanding the Medicaid health program for the poor to help low-income residents buy private insurance under President Barack Obama's healthcare law. What's for Dinner? Panzanella With Chicken and Capers Toss roasted chicken into this Tuscan tomato salad, and spend an extra few minutes crisping up the skin first. Surgery for Spains King Fuels Debate on Monarchy King Juan Carlos of Spain underwent hip surgery on Tuesday, his fifth operation in 18 months. American invasion damp squib for some Man Booker diehards LONDON (Reuters) - No one but the jurors can say which of six short-listed books will receive the Man Booker Prize for fiction on October 15, but one thing for certain is the Americans are coming into the competition next year and the literary world is in an uproar. Bullock Son helped me get through 'Gravity' When talking to Sandra Bullock, it won't be long before she mentions that special guy in her life her 3-year-old son, Louis. Israeli forces clash with Palestinians over al-Aqsa visits Sept. 27 - Israeli police clash with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem's Old City, the occupied West Bank and Gaza on Friday, reflecting growing tensions over an increase in Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Katharine Jackson reports. Big Bang Reinforces Its Status as Biggest Hit on Network TV The CBS sitcom had an audience of almost 19 million, and the highest rating on any series this season. The audience for Michael J. Foxs return was relatively modest. Op-Ed Contributor The End of Poverty, Soon The evidence for eradication of poverty worldwide is on the side of optimists. Cultural Studies Technology and the College Generation Regarded as too slow, e-mail is barely a second thought for college students, who prefer texting. But that sets them up for trouble with their professors. You're the Boss Blog Four Things to Remember When Youre Feeling Spent First of all, its important to understand that under certain circumstances its O.K. to quit. Djokovic joins elite group at summit The grand slams could have gone better for Novak Djokovic this year. And he's on the verge of losing the top ranking to Rafael Nadal. But Djokovic had reason to celebrate Monday when he became the ninth man to spend 100 weeks at No. 1. With Tastes Growing Healthier, McDonalds Aims to Adapt Its Menu The fast-food chain said it would increase its offerings of fruits and vegetables and promote more nutritional options to children. REUTERS SUMMIT/-Polish entrepreneurs come of age with global acquisitions WARSAW, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Polish companies are buying into foreign markets long dominated by Western multinationals, driven by growth at home and a hunger to prove they are no longer Europe's poor relations. 'Foodimals' stalk animated film world of 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fruits, vegetables and cheeseburgers get their film shelf-life extended in the animated comedy "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2," as the franchise explores a new world of living, breathing "foodimals." New Jersey judge cannot moonlight as stand-up comic court (Reuters) - Being a judge in New Jersey is no laughing matter. Turkish Protesters Are Still Said to Be Ailing From Tear Gas Almost 40 percent of protesters surveyed by a Turkish medical group complained of continuing repercussions from their exposure to the tear gas used in last springs antigovernment demonstrations, the group says. Dance Review New York City Ballet Revives a Standard in Swan Lake The New York City Ballet production of Swan Lake was shaped by the companys artistic director, Peter Martins, in the 1990s, and it hasnt changed. World Briefing | Asia The Philippines Over 100,000 Displaced Face Disease The United Nations said Wednesday that those displaced by two weeks of fighting between soldiers and Muslim rebels are at risk of disease from unsanitary conditions in evacuation centers. Phys Ed Why Runners Dont Get Knee Arthritis One of the most entrenched beliefs about running is that it can ruin knees by causing arthritis. But a new study finds that distance running is unlikely to contribute to the development of arthritis. Banks get slim fees for privatisation of UK039;s Royal Mail LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The investment banks working on the privatisation of Britain039;s Royal Mail postal service stand to share a maximum fee pot of just under 24 million pounds ($38.4 million), around a third below the typical amount for a similar sized listing. U.S. SEC settles fraud case against former Vitesse executives NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said on Friday it reached a settlement with two former Vitesse Semiconductor Corp executives accused of inflating company... Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Spieth's Decision to Turn Pro Dates to Olympic Tiger Woods knew he was ready to turn pro when he shot a 66 at age 20 in the second round of the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham St. Annes. He closed with a pair of 70s and tied for 22nd, his best finish as an amateur in 14 professional events. His father referred to it as his "coming out party." Militants raid forces in India before India-Pakistan talks, 12 dead SAMBA, India (Reuters) - Militants dressed in Indian army uniforms attacked Indian police and soldiers near the border with Pakistan on Thursday, killing nine people and triggering calls for talks between the prime ministers of the rival nations to be called off. Eight held over Nairobi mall attack, al Shabaab issues new threat NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyan authorities are holding eight people in connection with an attack by Islamist militants on a Nairobi shopping mall and have released three others after the assault that killed 67 civilians and soldiers, the interior minister said on Friday. Coughlin Leads Calls for Giants to Show More Character Coach Tom Coughlin said he had challenged the Giants pride in the aftermath of a 38-0 loss to the Panthers that left his team 0-3. Miley Cyrus breaks silence on VMAs Miley Cyrus has a message for the haters You are overthinking it. Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said. Dollar, global stocks rise after U.S. jobless data NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dollar rose and global stocks edged higher on Thursday, led by Wall Street, after weekly U.S. jobless claims data suggested an improving labor market, though investors kept an eye on the ongoing impasse in budget and debt negotiations in Washington. Spanish city seeks mystery buyer of $6 million lottery ticket MADRID, Spain (Reuters) - The Spanish city of Coruna has begun a search for the person who missed out on 4.7 million euros ($6.3 million) by buying a winning lottery ticket but leaving it behind in the shop.

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