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News Feed Latest worldwide news Olympics Sochi hit by flooding Sochi has embarked on an Olympian effort to clear the dirt and debris from its roads after the 2014 Winter Games host was hit by severe flooding. Gondolas replacing city buses? Gondolas are most commonly associated with ski-resorts but could they also offer an effective urban transport solution? Detroit eyes freezing pensions, probes city's dysfunction DETROIT (Reuters) - Detroit's emergency manager proposed freezing pension benefits for some current city workers starting in 2014 and will launch a two-month probe into the city's dysfunctional and... 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." In Ratings War, G.M.A. Beats Today for Full Season According to the final viewership figures for the 2012-13 season, Good Morning America on ABC has taken a decisive lead among total viewers. NASDAQ declares self-help against BATS stock exchange NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc said Nasdaq and Nasdaq PSX had declared "self-help" against the BATS stock exchange on Thursday, pointing to a communication issue between the... Timeline of the Kenya Mall Shooting A day-to-day look at the events that have occurred since Saturday's deadly shooting and hostage situation at an upscale mall in Nairobi, Kenya. What to know about 'Homeland' this season The second season of the Showtime hit "Homeland" ended with an explosive finale that left the CIA headquarters in shambles and a former war hero on the run, suspected of setting a bomb that killed 219 innocent people. Brazil polls show Rousseff's popularity still on the rebound BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff continues to recover popularity lost after the massive protests that shook Brazil in June, bolstering her chances of re-election next year, two polls published on Friday showed. Fed's Kocherlakota urges more stimulus, not necessarily more QE HOUGHTON, Michigan (Reuters) - Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota, one of the most dovish policymakers at the U.S. central bank, on Thursday made his most impassioned... UPDATE 2-U.S. FHA to tap $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds * Republicans FHA was irresponsible in propping up market Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. Letter From Paris Trendy Green Mystifies France. Its a Job for the Kale Crusader! One American womans effort to lead Parisians to embrace kale as a menu staple has led to some modest victories. Serbia bans gay pride march again; EU criticizes decision BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's government banned a weekend gay pride march for the third consecutive year on Friday, citing the threat of violence from right-wing hooligans, in a move that sparked protests by gay activists and criticism from the European Union. Moscow Biennale Draws Official Praise, and Some Grumbling The Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art steers cautiously between its ambition to promote that city as a cutting-edge art center and a concern about drawing the wrath of officialdom. The Haggler Seeking Vital Signs in a Lifetime Warranty If a product is covered by a lifetime warranty, who is to say it has reached the end of its life? A reader asks the Haggler for help in dealing with a backpacks manufacturer. Autonomous quadcopter takes humans out of flying equation Sept. 19 - A group of Austrian students has designed a quadcopter which flies autonomously using only the computing power of a smartphone. The reasearchers say the drone could one day be used for search and rescue scenarios or fighting fires without putting humans in harm's way. Jim Drury reports. Granger Eager to Get Started Following Injury Danny Granger's problematic left knee feels better. At War Blog Part 1 Idealism or Realism When It Comes to Syria? Dan Savage, a former infantry officer, analyzes the debate over Syria through his perspective as a veteran. Jamie Dimon's house of fines Sep. 26 - JPMorgan Chase still has a cloud hanging over it after attempts by CEO Jamie Dimon to reach a settlement in its legal woes have come up empty so far. Bobbi Rebell reports. On Baseball Riveras Young Catcher Has a Story to Tell Mariano Riveras goodbye to home fans was especially memorable for J.R. Murphy, 22, who caught the closers last pitches at Yankee Stadium. Open Mic Tehran Iranians in Tehran step up to CNN's Open Mic and tell Americans what they really feel about them. De Niro to Replace James Gandolfini in HBO Drama Robert De Niro, the Oscar-winning actor, has agreed to take over the part played by Mr. Gandolfini in the pilot of Criminal Justice. Mr. Gandolfini died in June. Obama Scorns G.O.P. Blackmail on Health Law Days before the laws main elements take effect, President Obama mocked opponents for crazy arguments and accused them of trying to blackmail a president to stop the law. ONeal, New Partner in the Kings, Is Not Silent Shaquille ONeal apologized for calling the Kings the Queens a decade ago and said he saw no conflict of interest with his job as an analyst on the TNT program Inside the N.B.A. U.S., Iran in first meeting since 1979 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meet -- the first such high-level meeting since Iran's 1979 revolution. Gas price spike spurs violent Sudan protests Civic unrest over a spike in gas prices roiled Sudan for a fourth straight day Wednesday, with gunshots ringing out around the capital of Kharthoum and elsewhere as government forces tried to clamp down. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. Thursdays Matchup 49ers (1-2) at Rams (1-2) The 49ers and Rams have a historical rivalry, but on Thursday their meeting could be one-sided. A Minute With Hungarian violinist Kelemen - proud of Roma roots LONDON (Reuters) - Hungarian violinist Barnabas Kelemen has studied with the late virtuoso Isaac Stern and won Gramophone magazine's award for best chamber music CD of 2013, but what he is really proud of is his Roma heritage. Westerners race into North Korea -- by bike When Bernt Johansson crossed the mountainous countryside of North Korea into the city of Rason, the crowds there reminded the Swedish biker of the adulation that greeted his 1976 Olympic gold finish in Montreal. Next Fed chair must not trim stimulus Kocherlakota MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Whoever takes over next year as chair of the U.S. central bank must show the world the Federal Reserve will do "whatever it takes" to boost employment and resist the inevitable calls to pare stimulus, a top Fed official said on Friday. Review 'Rush' hits potholes Back in 1977, Ron Howard made his directorial debut with a low-budget, high-octane car-crash comedy called "Grand Theft Auto." Cosmos-Rowdies That 70s Rivalry, Updated First place in the N.A.S.L. will be up for grabs Sunday night when the Cosmos host Tampa Bay. Bullock Son helped me 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. Rights Groups and Clinics Sue Texas Over Provisions in Its New Abortion Law The plaintiffs are seeking to block two provisions one would require doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and the other requires a different drug protocol for medical abortions. Central America Independence Day For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. U.N. Security Council set to vote on Syria chemical arms resolution UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council is set to adopt a resolution on Friday on eradicating Syria's chemical arsenal after Russia and the United States overcame a bitter deadlock to avert U.S. military action against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government. Weekend Miser Actions! at the Kitchen Explores Performance Art Events this weekend include the performance of a piece called Actions! and a series of concerts by Orchestra of Saint Lukes Chamber Ensemble. Off-balance, cliff-edge hotel It's awkward, possibly ingenious; designers hope to create a building that will make Lima an international sensation.

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