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News Feed Latest worldwide news Eileen Tucker, Matthew Spiro The bride is a research associate at an investment firm; the groom works for an asset management unit of JPMorgan Chase. Cargo Ship Docking at Space Station Is Delayed A commercial cargo spacecraft, which was to dock at the International Space Station on Sunday, will not make its second attempt until at least Saturday. Woods Named PGA Tour Player of the Year Tiger Woods was named on Friday as the PGA Tour's Player of the Year for a record 11th time with fellow-American Jordan Spieth voted rookie of the year. BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday. How to end the elephant slaughter The heads of five major conservation groups say a new initiative to cut demand for ivory could save the elephants The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Cincinnati Freshman Lineman Dies in Accident A freshman offensive lineman for Cincinnati was killed and two freshman receivers were injured in a one-vehicle accident after the Bearcats 14-0 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Mercury Beat Sparks 78-77 on Griner's Late Basket Brittney Griner's performance had been up-and-down in her WNBA playoff debut. With veteran Diana Taurasi urging her on, the rookie calmly sank the winning basket. Political Memo Republicans Facing a Test of Unity As the Congressional showdown over the health care law threatens to shut down the government, conservative advocacy groups have emerged as central players, pitting Republicans against one another. Team rebuilding world's first website Twenty years ago, a team of researchers shared the Web with the world. Now they want to show a generation that grew up online what it was like in its earliest days. Jackson auction halted by another Jackson's possibly fake signature (Reuters) - The U.S. Marshals Service on Friday canceled an auction of assets forfeited by convicted former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr concerned that one item - a guitar signed by Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen - might be faked. As Merkel Is Showered in Glory, Hollande Trudges Through Drizzle President Franois Hollande of France is struggling at home, while across the border in Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel is having a much nicer time of it these days. T Magazine In Store | A New York Flagship for the Maker of the Ultimate American Motorcycle Jacket To celebrate its centennial, Schott NYC manufacturer of the Perfecto, worn by everyone from James Dean to Lady Gaga is opening a store and staging a special exhibit. Rights Groups and Clinics Sue Texas Over 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. Sudan Erupts in Deadly Protests as Gas Prices Rise The police and activists differed on how many Sudanese were killed in protests this week after the government lifted gasoline subsidies, raising the price of gas and other commodities. Television Review The Michael J. Fox Show Uses Parkinsons as a Motif Michael J. Fox, who has made a series of prominent guest appearances since he revealed in 1999 that he had Parkinsons disease, is back with his own sitcom on NBC. Bill Requiring Sick Leave Is Approved in Jersey City More than 30,000 workers in New Jerseys second largest municipality will be able to earn up to five sick days a year. Israeli forces clash with Palestinians over al-Aqsa visits Sept. 27 - Israeli police clash with Palestinian protesters in Jerusalem's Old City, the occupied West Bank and Gaza on Friday, reflecting growing tensions over an increase in Jewish visits to the al-Aqsa mosque compound. Katharine Jackson reports. Habla espaol? Soon, U.S. Latinos will be less likely to say 'si' It's no secret that more and more people are speaking espaol in the United States, but what you probably didn't know is that in the future more of those Spanish speakers will not be Hispanic. Deadly bus blast in Pakistan attacks government workers Sept. 27 - The bus was carrying government officials when a remote-controlled bomb went off on board. Linda So reports. Gay players want to come out Anton Hysen is a football player. He is also gay. "We can run, we can play, we can score. So what's the problem?" he says. "There's so much ignorance. Some people who are homophobic don't even know a gay person." ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem. Steve Mills Returns, Grunwald Out as Knicks GM Steve Mills is returning to the New York Knicks as president and general manager, replacing Glen Grunwald in a front-office shake-up just days before the start of training camp. Is Rihanna right about Phuket? Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. Economix Blog A Report Card on Education Reform A discussion with Education Secretary Arne Duncan; Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University; and John Engler, the head of the Business Roundtable, about the state of the education system. Christening date set for royal baby Prince George Prince George will be christened on October 23 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, announced Friday. 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. Shortcuts A Special Purchase to Curb Behavior Could, Just as Easily, Terrify a Pet Americans spend billions on pet products, from automatic litter boxes and anti-scratch spray to special harnesses and leashes. The results are mixed. House G.O.P. Raises Stakes in Debt-Ceiling Fight With no serious negotiations in sight, a disorderly and divided Congress slipped closer to a double-barreled fiscal crisis. Sowing a Change in Kitchens Luminaries from the world of food gathered in Westchester to discuss using seeds to explore a new frontier of flavor. Taking food from poor cruel Donna Brazile says Americans are known to lend a hand to those who are in trouble. Food stamp cuts just kick people when they're down. Raikkonen switch to wake up Alonso? The man who made Formula One's bravest comeback - Niki Lauda - has given his seal of approval to Kimi Raikkonen's dramatic decision to return to Ferrari. Vodacom in talks to buy Tata's Neotel for over $500 mln -Bloomberg JOHANNESBURG, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Vodacom Group is in talks to buy Tata Communications' stake in South African telecoms operator Neotel for more than 5 billion rand ($500 million), Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. New delays hit Obamacare rollout before October 1 launch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government on Thursday announced new delays in rolling out President Barack Obama's healthcare reform, saying small business and Spanish-language health insurance enrollment services would not begin on October 1 as planned. Justine Chilvers, John Fang The bride is a lawyer; the groom is an investment banker. New Jersey Judge Rules State Must Allow Gay Marriage A New Jersey judge ruled Friday that the state must allow same-sex couples to marry in light of the United States Supreme Courts decision in June striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. Sonar jamming moths hinder hungry bats Sept. 25 - A tiger moth native to the deserts of Arizona has developed a highly evolved sonar jamming system it uses to fend of attacks by hungry bats. The discovery, described in a paper published in the journal PLOS One, could have applications in the design of acoustic deterrents to protect bats from dangerous wind turbines. Rob Muir reports. Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports In Transit Blog Antarctica by Snorkel Aurora Expeditions is adding snorkeling to the activity list on its Antarctica trips. Gunmen Kill Dozens in Terror Attack at Kenyan Mall Two squads stormed into a Nairobi mall Saturday, killing at least 39 people. Hours later, police officers dashed through corpse-strewn corridors, trying to find the assailants. A Somali militant group is suspected in the attack.

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