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News Feed Latest worldwide news Fashion Review Christian Dior, Hussein Chalayan, Lanvin, Nina Ricci In Paris, a string of captivating images from several labels including Dior, Chalayan, Lanvin, Ricci. ArtsBeat Soldiers on the Home Front David Finkel Talks About Thank You for Your Service Mr. Finkels new book follows soldiers returned from Baghdad and struggling to adjust. Lilly drug fails in breast cancer trial, shares fall (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co said it will not seek a breast cancer approval for one of its most closely watched experimental drugs after it failed to significantly delay disease progression and... Prince aids Lesotho shepherds Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho join up to help the boys who brave jackals to tend sheep. Travel fees -- how to avoid them Whether it's a $20 daily charge for a resort gym you didn't use, or the new $200 penalty for altering your flight reservation, travel fees have an irritating way of surprising us on vacation. The upside is that you can avoid some of the worst penalties if you plan strategically. You're the Boss Blog How I Hire Got Any Questions? Jay Goltz and Eilene Zimmerman, Youre the Boss bloggers, are standing by to answer them. Damascus Syrians welcome U.N. chemical arms eradication vote Sept. 28 - Syrians in Damascus say the U.N. Security Council resolution to remove chemical weapons from the country is a positive step forward. Nathan Frandino reports. Red Bulls Could Miss 2 in Battle for No. 1 Thierry Henry and Jamison Olave are likely to miss Sundays M.L.S. game against the Sounders in Seattle. Challenges Await Plan to Reduce Emissions A proposal from the Obama administration to limit carbon emissions might be curtailed in a legal quagmire if the required technology does not meet current standards. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. BlackBerrys Future in Doubt, Keyboard Lovers Bemoan Their Own BlackBerry could soon be leaving the phone business, which is worrying its loyal users who have refused to give up its devices and their tiny buttons for touch-screen models. NBA masterclass for African players African basketball players get a training masterclass from NBA stars in Johannesburg. Top films at the North American box office Sept 8 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting Sept. 6, led by "Riddick" at No. 1, according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Riddick.............................$ 18.7 million 2 (1) Lee Daniels' The Butler.............$ 8.9 million 3 (5) Instructions Not Included...........$ 8.1 million 4 (3) We're the Millers...................$ 7.9 million 5 (4) Planes..............................$ 4.3 million 6 (2) In Hong Kong, a Cubicle to Call Home One of Asias premier banking, trading and logistics centers is a difficult place for low-income residents to live. Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports. Reimagining a Boardwalk, This Time in Concrete Queens residents had mixed reactions to the citys abandoning wood in a $200 million plan to replace 4.7 miles of Rockaway Beach walkway ravaged by Hurricane Sandy. Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. China puffer fish tower prompts a huff about state spending BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese viewing tower in the shape of a giant, copper puffer fish has raised an online huff about the latest in a series of bizarre and extravagant targets of state investment. UPDATE 3-Italian government breaks up after Berlusconi pulls out ministers ROME, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Italian centre-right leader Silvio Berlusconi pulled his ministers out of the cabinet on Saturday, effectively bringing down the government of Prime Minister Enrico Letta... Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. Television Review Hello Ladies, Starring Stephen Merchant Stephen Merchant, best known as the writing partner of Ricky Gervais, plays a British transplant to Los Angeles in Hello Ladies on HBO. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. Your Money Adviser Relief From Student Loan Debt for Public Service Workers The federal government is trying to encourage more participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has been underused. Kenya says 'at war' with al Shabaab, faces security questions NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya is "at war" with Islamist militants who attacked a Nairobi shopping mall, the government said on Saturday as it faced questions about whether it had received advance intelligence warnings of the deadly strike. Hungry City New York, All Wrapped Up in a Tortilla Every cart, truck and bodega holds a promise of taco greatness. U.S. Senate will reject new House bill to fund government Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Saturday his Democratic-led chamber was certain to kill legislation moving through the House of Representatives to delay "Obamacare" for one year and repeal a medical device tax that would be attached to a government-funding bill. In big shift, Exxon to provide same-sex marriage benefits HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Friday it will extend benefits to spouses of its U.S. workers in same-sex marriages, a sweeping reversal by one of the world's top companies following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in June. Singapore Looks Below for More Room The city-state is looking at the possibility of an Underground Science City containing 40 interconnected caverns for data centers and research labs. U.N. Climate change is man made Scientists are 95% certain that human activity has caused at least half of climate change in the last 50 years, a U.N. report concludes. Stockton, California, says has outlines of pension bond settlement SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Stockton, California, unveiled on Friday a draft plan for exiting from bankruptcy that it said had the "outlines of a negotiated settlement" with bond insurer Assured Guaranty over $124.3 million in outstanding pension obligation bonds. The allure of pearls explored September 18 - The Victoria Albert Museum in London hosts an exhibit exploring the history of pearls through the centuries from the early Roman Empire to present day. Sharon Reich reports. Is "Swiss Made" sought in Asia? CNN's Patricia Wu talks to IWC's CEO on how much the "Swiss Made" label means to Asian consumers. UPDATE 1-ANZ, Singapore's UOB eye Hong Kong's Wing Hang Bank -sources HONG KONG, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Singapore's United Overseas Bank Ltd and Australia New Zealand Banking Group Ltd are considering a bid for Hong Kong's Wing Hang Bank Ltd, according to people familiar with the matter. Golf helps rehab war vets Medically retired veterans participate in a program that helps their adjustment back to civilian life through golf. Ted Cruz's all-nighter in 60 seconds Senator Ted Cruz pulls an all nighter - though not technically a filibuster - to focus attention on GOP conservatives' bid to "defund" President Obama's signature health care law. CFTC fines Vision Financial for second time this week CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission fined Vision Financial Markets $525,000 on Friday for illegally commingling customer money with company funds. Astonishing revival Piers Morgan interviews the victorious members of Oracle Team USA, winners of America's Cup Gambling pro Archie Karas charged with defrauding casino SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - World-renowned professional poker player Archie Karas, has been arrested on charges of cheating and defrauding a casino after authorities say he was caught marking cards at a California blackjack table. Well Scans More Likely if Doctors Have Financial Stake A new study suggests that doctors with a financial interest in M.R.I. machines may be more likely to order the scans even when clinical findings suggest they are unnecessary. Hello, who's this? The pope CNN's Alessio Vinci reports on the new pope making personal phone calls to ordinary people around the world.

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