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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kenya Forces Said to Be Securing Mall After Long Standoff The bloody standoff at a Kenyan shopping mall edged closer to a conclusion on Monday night, with Kenyan officials saying that there were no more civilians trapped inside. Motherlode Blog Dont Dress Your Toddler Like a Hipster The stylish children on fashion Tumblrs dont look like children so much as eerie, miniature-sized versions of hipsters and socialites, and they are splashed across social media to inspire the style of actual grown-ups. 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. Gulbis and Garcia-Lopez Reach St. Petersburg Final Sixth-seeded Ernests Gulbis advanced to the final of the St. Petersburg Open in Russia by beating Michal Przysiezny, 6-3, 6-3. The Saturday Profile A Muslim Prosecutor in Britain, Fighting Forced Marriages and Honor Crimes Nazir Afzal, a Muslim born in England to Pakistani parents, has become Londons go-to lawyer for cases involving violence against women. Robert Barnard, Award-Winning Writer of British Crime Cozies, Dies at 76 Mr. Barnard, the author of 40 novels, was an accomplished creator of the cozy genre, murder mysteries that feature picturesque settings, colorful characters and minimal violence. Today's Economist Medicares Lessons for the Affordable Care Act The creation of Medicare in the 1960s may offer some insights for how the Affordable Care Act will go into effect, but the demographics of those eligible are quite different, an economist writes. Breakingviews - London risks talent loss in house price boom Sept. 27 - As fears of a property bubble in London grow, high prices may be scaring off foreign talent, says Breakingviews. China to offer tax breaks to solar power manufacturers SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Finance announced it will offer tax breaks to manufacturers of solar power products on Sunday, as China moves to support an industry still struggling to deal with massive overcapacity and weak demand. Japan September PMI shows manufacturing expanding at fastest since 2011 quake TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturing activity expanded in September at the fastest pace since a record earthquake and nuclear disaster in early 2011, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting the economy has been able to stage a full recovery due to strong domestic demand and recovering exports. Kindles add live, video-chat tech support One of the oddest features in the new Kindle Fire tablets is decidedly retro a button that summons a human tech support representative on your screen. Guns at School? If Theres a Will, There Are Ways In an effort to protect students should a shooting occur, some school districts are using a patchwork of concealed-carry laws, special regulations and local policies to arm staff members. Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Buyout group gets 45 percent stake in Mexico's Maxcom in tender offer MEXICO CITY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A group of investors led by Mexican private equity firm Ventura Capital Privado has acquired 44.69 percent of telecom Maxcom's outstanding shares after concluding its... Alibaba Chastises Hong Kong Exchange A top executive at the company, which bypassed Hong Kong for its possible I.P.O., says the Asian exchange is in danger of being overtaken by other markets. How Jack Ma can keep a tight grip on Alibaba after an IPO NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd founder Jack Ma wants to keep a tight grip on the Chinese e-commerce company he founded even after he takes it public, and U.S. law gives him several ways to do so. Warming world The melting towns of Alaska are clear evidence of warming, writes John Sutter. George Washington Library Opens at Mount Vernon A new $47 million library has opened at George Washingtons estate in Mount Vernon, Va., with a goal of scholarly and straightforward investigation of the first president. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Bahrain Dissidents Said to Get Prison Sentences Human rights activists said that 50 defendants have received terms of 5 to 15 years on charges of membership in a violent movement. Economix Blog 3 Leaders on Education Reform, Continued The conclusion of a discussion with Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University; and John Engler, the head of the Business Roundtable. Merkel makes gains in elections German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party won Sunday's parliamentary elections, but appeared to fall just short of obtaining a super majority, according to preliminary results released early Monday. Alicia Keys Let's fight HIV Alicia Keys and Cristina Jade Pea say young people are at the center of the HIV epidemic in terms of vulnerability and infection -- but also in potential to turn the epidemic around. Global Soccer There Is Much More to Soccer Than Statistics Numbers have their uses, but they cannot indicate what is going on between mind, body and soul. They cannot (yet) give a reading on creative imagination. Companies Admit They Fixed Prices of Car Parts The companies, all based in Japan, agreed to pay $740 million in fines on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Dot Earth Blog Climate Panels Fifth Report Clarifies Humanitys Choices The pace of global warming beyond 2050 is ours to choose, a new climate report says. Can Tiger win 15th? Shane O'Donoghue previews the PGA Championship and discusses Tiger Wood's elusive 15th major. Seahawks go 4-0 after comeback in Houston, Giants winless (Reuters) - The Seattle Seahawks extended their winning start to the season to a franchise record four games after a 23-20 comeback victory in overtime at the Houston Texans on Sunday while the New York Giants suffered a fourth straight loss with a miserable 31-7 defeat at Kansas City. Increase in Jihadi Attacks in Africa May Reflect Movements Weakness Some terrorism experts say an uptick in violence has occurred because Islamist militants are making a statement as they feel themselves threatened. Doctor Ice's quest for Olympic glory It is akin to Sebastian Vettel designing his own Formula One car, getting in the cockpit and driving it to the world title. As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Seeks a New Path Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors. Football Messi testifies in tax trial Soccer star Lionel Messi and his father testified in a Barcelona court Friday in a preliminary hearing over allegations they defrauded Spanish tax authorities of more than $5 million. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. Living Golf meets Samuel L. Jackson Amanda Davies gets a crash course in golf from actor Samuel L. Jackson, who always makes time for his favorite sport. Software problem delays cargo ship arrival at space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A software glitch will delay Orbital Sciences' trial cargo ship from reaching the International Space Station until Tuesday, officials said on Sunday. Open Book Judging an Actor by His Cover James Francos appearance on the cover of a William Faulkner novel set off a brief flurry of sarcasm and outrage online. British PM Cameron says Labour's energy, tax plans will cost jobs MANCHESTER, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Sunday that Labour party proposals for a freeze on energy prices and the cancellation of a planned cut in corporation tax would cost jobs and weaken the economic recovery. Climate change stars fade, even if risks rise STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Compared to the heady days in 2007 when U.S. climate campaigner Al Gore and the U.N.'s panel of climate scientists shared the Nobel Peace Prize, the risks of global warming may be greater but the stars preaching the message have faded.

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