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News Feed Latest worldwide news Red Cross releases new video of Kenya mall attack, volunteers aiding victims Sept. 28 - Red Cross releases new video showing its volunteers arriving at the scene on the first day of the Westgate shopping mall attack. Rough cut (no reporter narration). The Lede Russian News Sites Protest Detention of Journalists With Greenpeace Activists More than a dozen independent Russian media sites responded to the detention of two photojournalists with a literal blackout covering the images on their sites with black squares as a sign of protest. The Devils Plan of Succession, Carried Out Gradually Martin Brodeur is set to start his 21st season in the N.H.L., with Cory Schneider waiting in the wings to take over in goal. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. Friend of ex-NFL player Hernandez indicted as accessory to murder BOSTON (Reuters) - A friend of former National Football League player Aaron Hernandez, who is charged with murdering the semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, has been indicted on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact, local prosecutors said. eBay must face Justice Department suit over recruiting ruling SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday refused eBay's attempt to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice civil lawsuit over its alleged agreement with Intuit to refrain from recruiting each other's employees. U.S. approves first artificial pancreas system for diabetics (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial pancreas system for diabetics that reads blood sugar levels and automatically shuts off the flow of insulin. CORRECTED-KKR to buy Panasonic Healthcare in $1.67 bln deal (Corrects headline and first paragraph to clarify KKR is not paying $1.67 bln for an 80 pct stake) Miami's high-end cigar rollers create niche industry for top smokes MIAMI (Reuters) - Inside a Little Havana cigar rolling business in the heart of Cuban Miami, Maria Sierra's gnarled fingers perform the same dance they did for more than three decades for Havana's... Bale seals Madrid move The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant. Golf helps rehab war vets Medically retired veterans participate in a program that helps their adjustment back to civilian life through golf. Music Review Zorn@60, Honoring John Zorn, Opens at the Miller Theater Members from New Yorks current wave of hyper-versatile, independent new-music groups performed to honor the composer John Zorn as part of his 60th birthday celebration. Crisp White Wines for a Crisp Pork Cutlet Try Champagne, a fizzy gift to savory fried foods, with bubbles that lift up the nutlike flavors of the breaded meat. Tale of White Widow Fills British Press While there is no evidence that Samantha Lewthwaite was involved in the Kenya mall attack, British newspapers remain fascinated with the woman they call the white widow. Rebels seize military post on Syria's southern border BEIRUT (Reuters) - Rebel fighters including foreign Islamists took control of a military post on Syria's southern border with Jordan on Saturday after four days of heavy fighting with President Bashar al-Assad's forces, activists said. World Briefing | Middle East Bahrain Obama Speech Buoys Marchers Tens of thousands marched in Bahrain on Friday in the largest antigovernment protest in months. Cruz's brash tactics fracture Senate GOP Never mind Democrats, Texas Senator Ted Cruz has his own party picking sides. His 21-hour "faux"-libuster exhilarated conservatives, says Prof. John Sides, but he's alienating senior Republicans he needs to succeed in the Senate as a launch pad for 2016. Bale Has Setback, but His New Team Is Surging Ahead Two goals by Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid defeat Getafe, 4-1, but Gareth Bale sat out after sustaining an injury during warm-ups at Madrids Santiago Bernabu stadium. Editor's choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. Portugal's Sousa causes another upset to make first ATP final (Reuters) - Unseeded Portuguese Joao Sousa has been as surprised as anyone by his giant-killing efforts at the Malaysian Open this week as he reached his first ATP Tour final with victory over fourth seed Juergen Melzer on Saturday. Man evicted for 1964 Tokyo Olympics will be forced out again for 2020 Games Sept. 19 - A Tokyo resident whose home was flattened to make way for the enlarged 1964 Olympics stadium faces eviction again for the 2020 Games. Tara Cleary reports. Marijuana The Uruguayan model Views on marijuana are shifting, but nearly everywhere, it is too early to talk about substantive changes to drug policies. Nadal 'had doubts' before U.S. Open triumph Crushing a string of opponents before dispatching Novak Djokovic in four sets in the U.S. Open final, Rafael Nadal was back to his ruthless best, with not a hint of the injury problems which have threatened to blight his career, even during a year which has seen him claim two grand slams. Dark Lies the Island, Stories by Kevin Barry Kevin Barrys story collection borrows from the vernacular of his native Ireland. Scientists more convinced mankind is main cause of warming STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Leading climate scientists said on Friday they were more convinced than ever that humans are the main culprits for global warming, and predicted the impact from greenhouse gas emissions could linger for centuries. UPDATE 1-Chipmaker RDA Microelectronics gets $15.50/ADS buyout offer Sept 27 (Reuters) - RDA Microelectronics Inc said China's state-owned Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Investment Co Ltd offered to buy the shares of the chipmaker it does not already own at... UPDATE 2-Pentagon finalizes $7.8 bln in F-35 contracts with Lockheed WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday said it had finalized two contracts with Lockheed Martin Corp valued at $7.8 billion for 71 more F-35 fighter jets, citing what it called significant reductions in the cost of the new radar-evading warplane. With Simple Protest, Players Join Push for N.C.A.A. Reform The National College Players Association, the group that organized the protest, said 28 players from three universities Northwestern, Georgia and Georgia Tech participated. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues. Same-sex couples earn victory in New Jersey Sep. 28 - A state judge rules New Jersey must allow gays to marry starting on October 21. Opponents are vowing to appeal the decision. Linda So reports. Nigerian Islamists kill 27 in northeast attacks - official MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Gunmen from Islamist group Boko Haram killed 27 villagers in two attacks in Nigeria's restive northeast this week, a government official said, as violence continued to flare in the face of an army crackdown on the militants. UPDATE 3-U.S. FDA warns Pfizer's drug Tygacil raises risk of death Sept 27 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc's antibacterial drug Tygacil increases the risk of death whether used as authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or for unapproved conditions, the agency warned on Friday. N.S.A. Gathers Data on Social Connections of U.S. Citizens The analysis of phone call and e-mail logs for foreign intelligence purposes adds to the growing body of knowledge about the agencys access to private information, prompting concern from lawmakers. T Magazine Feeling For | The Enduring Appeal of the Patagonia Fleece The California sportswear brand has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity among the fashion set simply by sticking to its utilitarian roots. The Texas Tribune Its Not the Rare Birds They Mind So Much. Its the Watchdogs. Texas ranchers are crucial to the protection of the declining lesser prairie chicken, but they must set aside their deep suspicion of government efforts. Basketball's Shaquille O'Neal Takes Stake in Sacramento Kings 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. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Planned tax breaks for UK married couples rapped as 1950s throwback LONDON (Reuters) - Activists and opponents accused Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron of discriminating against single parents and promoting a fantasy 1950s lifestyle through his plans to give...

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