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News Feed Latest worldwide news Miami's Jim Larranaga Under Contract Through 2022 Jim Larranaga seems set at Miami for the rest of his career. AP Source Florida Panthers Sold to NY Businessman Vincent Viola grew up in Brooklyn, graduated from West Point, is a former chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange and after the Sept. 11 attacks founded a center devoted to combating terrorism. Fitch Rates Tortoise Closed-End Fund Notes 'AAA'; Affirms Existing Ratings (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, September 27 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the following notes issued by two closed-end funds managed by Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC Tortoise Energy Capital Corporation (TYY) --$12,000,000 2.75% Series M Senior Notes due on Sept. 27, 2017; --$15,000,000 3.48% Series N Senior Notes due on Sept. 27, 2019; --$13,000,000 4.21% Series O Senior Notes due on Sept. 27, 2022; --$5,000,000 Series P Floating Ra New King of Shaq-ramento Former NBA player Shaquille O' Neal buys part of NBA's Sacramento Kings. CNN's Rachel Nichols has more. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. 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... Doctors grow nose on man's forehead Surgeons in China will transplant a new nose, grown on a patient's forehead, to his nasal region. The Lede What Irans President Said, Is Said to Have Said and Says He Said In an interview broadcast by CBS News on Thursday, Irans new president, Hassan Rouhani, rejected accusations that he had not clearly acknowledged the historical reality of the Holocaust in remarks to CNN earlier this week. UPDATE 2-Chemical weapons watchdog to begin Syria inspections next week * Syrian to name official for chemical weapons destruction Music Review We Have an Anchor, a Film With a Live Score Indie-rockers provide the live score for We Have an Anchor, a film by Jem Cohen, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. 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. Sports Briefing | Tennis Serbia Reaches Davis Cup Final Serbia reached the Davis Cup final after Janko Tipsarevic won the decisive singles match against Vasek Pospisil to clinch a 3-2 victory over Canada. A Tussle Over Service Dogs Landlords and owners are faced with difficult decisions when considering medical waivers allowing dogs in no-pet buildings. Why oil is where Iran feels the pain Economic sanctions have ground down the Iranian economy and hit the energy sector. The country has huge potential and now, it seems, a moderate tone. But will it destabilize the oil markets? CNN's John Defterios explains. SEC official says public pension disclosures remain under scrutiny CHICAGO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's scrutiny of public pension liabilities will not let up any time soon, a top SEC official said on Thursday. 10 best golf courses in Africa With courses this beautiful, you don't even need to play golf to enjoy these green hills of Africa. Syria rebels struggle to rally practical backing on U.N. stage UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - International opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad reaffirmed support for the country's opposition coalition at the U.N. General Assembly this week, but with rebel forces splitting and delivery of weapons slow, the coalition looks increasingly marginalized. T Magazine Power of 10 | The Secrets of an A-List Divorce Attorney The celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who has represented clients like Kim Kardashian and Maria Shriver, has a new book and a whole lot of advice about the right way to split up. U.S. intelligence chiefs open to new surveillance controls WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers and intelligence chiefs, facing an outcry over the government's collection of personal communications data, said on Thursday they were open to measures tightening oversight of the government's sweeping electronic eavesdropping programs. Asian shares firm, but U.S. budget impasse constrains TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares ticked up on Friday after U.S. jobless claims data pointed to an improving labor market, but the lack of progress in budget and debt negotiations in Washington kept investors on edge. Glowing moon created from recycled water bottles Sept. 16 - Hong Kong welcomes the traditional moon festival with a "rising moon" lantern made with 7,000 recycled water bottles. Tara Cleary reports. Environmentalists win U.S. court fight to protect whales from Navy sonar (Reuters) - A federal judge in California has sided with environmental groups in their lawsuit against the U.S. government over Navy training exercises off the West Coast involving sonar that they say harms endangered whales, dolphins and other protected marine mammals. Bob Newhart wins first Emmy It's hard to believe, but TV veteran Bob Newhart has just snagged his very first Emmy. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. Squeezed in Hong Kong In a city with some of the highest living costs in the world, those at the bottom of the income ladder increasingly resort to cupboardlike living spaces, a dozen or more to an apartment. NBC Gets More Than It Expected NBC got a great deal, it paid nothing for the Americas Cup races, and it also got lucky, televising a remarkable comeback. Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout's U.S. conviction upheld NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld the conviction of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for conspiring to kill Americans. Which model earns $42 million? On the heels of London Fashion Week, CNN takes a look at how a new generation of supermodels are moving beyond the catwalk and making millions from their own brand. Sports Briefing | Tennis Zhang Wins First Title in Home Country Zhang Shuai won her first WTA singles title by beating the qualifier Vania King, 7-6 (1), 6-1, on Saturday in the final of the Guangzhou Open in China. Mortgages Carrying Debt After Retirement A much higher proportion of households over the age of 65 is carrying mortgage debt compared with past generations. Heroism during moment of terror In the midst of tragedy and fear, there were moments of heroism during the terrifying mall attack in Kenya. Iran agrees to talk about its nuclear program Sept. 27 - Diplomats make progress on discussions of Iran's nuclear program. Julie Noce reports. Sooners QB Bell Ready for Trip to Notre Dame For a quarterback with exactly one collegiate start, Blake Bell is about as prepared as one can be to face a marquee opponent on the road. Venezuela orders temporary takeover of toilet paper factory CARACAS (Reuters) - A Venezuelan state agency on Friday ordered the temporary takeover of a factory that produces toilet paper in what it called an effort to ensure consistent supplies after embarrassing shortages earlier this year. 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. U.N. Investigates New Alleged Chemical Attacks in Syria Inspectors were looking into reports that chemical weapons were used seven times, including three after the Aug. 21 attack that set off an international crisis. Tiger deception scares off crop-raiding elephants Sept. 24 - Using a system of sensors and speakers, researchers in California are exploiting elephants' natural survival instincts to stop them encroaching on farms and villages in India. By fooling the elephants into believing there are predators nearby, the researchers say crops and lives can be saved. Ben Gruber reports. 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. Belgium says finds virus in prime minister's office computers BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Belgian experts investigating the security of the government's computer network discovered a virus in the offices of Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo, the government said on Friday. Lawyer Gary Player Settles $1 Million Dispute Gary Player's lawyer says the nine-time major winner has settled a dispute with a former friend over a $1 million transaction that took place in 1999.

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