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News Feed Latest worldwide news Staying Alive Debating the Merits of a Profit-Sharing Plan A business owner responds to reader questions about his plan to share profits with his employees and promises to report back if the plan fails. Al-Shabaab's American allies Of all al Qaeda's affiliated groups, the Somali terrorist organization Al-Shabaab has over the past several years had the deepest links to the United States. Some 15 Americans have died fighting for Al-Shabaab, as many as four of them as suicide bombers in Somalia, and an American citizen even took up a leadership role in the group. The Williamsburg Divide Glitz and grit a tale of two Williamsburgs, as different as glass and brick. Bank of England says will review UK housing programme annually LONDON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Thursday it has been asked by Britain's government to make annual assessments of the "Help to Buy" programme, which seeks to ease access to mortgages and boost the housing market. Miley Cyrus breaks silence on VMAs Miley Cyrus has a message for the haters You are overthinking it. The Boss Joel Peresman, Drawn to the Music At the age of 6, Joel Peresman saved 63 cents to buy his first single record. Now he is C.E.O. of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. Electronic Arts says no "NCAA Football" game next year SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Electronic Arts will not publish a new version of its college football video game "NCAA Football" next year and is evaluating the fate of the game franchise, which is mired in legal disputes with former collegiate athletes, the company said on Thursday. Earthquake shakes southern Peru Sept. 26 - Deaths feared after a magnitude 7 earthquake rocks the southern coast of Peru. Paul Chapman reports Fiat Chief Rolls Dice on Market and Chrysler Merger Sergio Marchionne of Fiat hopes the open market will set a price for Chrysler shares that will return the U.A.W. trust to the table. 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. Open Mic Tehran Iranians in Tehran step up to CNN's Open Mic and tell Americans what they really feel about them. Canines are in the pink at doggie fashion show Sept. 23 - Dogs take to the catwalk in Buenos Aires as designer Karen Reichardt presents her latest collection of canine frocks. Elly Park reports. Backstrom Stops 33 Shots; Wild Beats Blues 3-1 Niklas Backstrom made 33 saves and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Wednesday night in an exhibition game. In Corner of Arkansas, Frustration but No Panic Over Possible Shutdown Residents of northwestern Arkansas see the turmoil over a possible debt default as the new normal of Washington rather than a seminal political moment likely to affect their lives. U.S. ballet company takes on tragedy in dance September 25 - An American ballet troupe hopes to promote tolerance through the artistic portrayal of Holocaust horrors. Sharon Reich reports. Ford buys small software startup to bolster 'connected car' offerings DETROIT, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co has bought a five-year-old software company for less than $10 million in a move the No. 2 U.S. automaker hopes will beef up its in-car connectivity that is... UPDATE 9-Oil gains on bargain hunting even as political risks ease NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Oil prices firmed on Thursday in light trading, despite easing political worries and an improving supply picture, as traders sought bargains after sharp losses earlier this month. Bats Mariano Rivera, Center Fielder Joe Girardi is considering letting his teams peerless closer play center field during the Yankees season-ending series in Houston. Editorial Lasting Damage From the Budget Fight The quiet continuation of the sequester has been lost amid the noise about health reform. Table For Three For Cicely Tyson and Kerry Washington, Roles of a Lifetime Cicely Tyson and Kerry Washington discuss race, role models and overcoming parental disapproval. Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. On Religion After a Crisis of Faith, a Former Minister Finds a New, Secular Mission The path for a minister who loses faith in God can be murky. But for one lapsed Methodist, fate or something intervened. Djokovic's No. 1 milestone Novak Djokovic admitted that this year could have been better for him at the grand slams. He won the Australian Open but lost two finals and had clay-court king Rafael Nadal on the ropes at the French Open. Abandoning E.R.B. Test May Also Put End to a Status Symbol For the parents of some preschoolers in New York, a score below 99 on the admission test used by elite private schools can be a cause for concern. Brooklyn Man Is Charged With Role in 2 Deaths in Pakistan Mohammad Ajmal Choudhry is accused of conspiring to kill relatives of people who he believed had helped his daughter flee an arranged marriage. Mourinho explains changes after vital win After two successive defeats, and with his proud unbeaten home English Premier League record at stake, Jose Mourinho was never going to take any chances in Chelsea's game against Fulham. Michael Jackson death trial Lawyers' last arguments Jurors who will decide if a concert promoter shares blame in Michael Jackson's death begin deliberations Thursday after five months of testimony and three days of closing arguments. Philip Green's Hong Kong venture Arcadia Group owner Philip Green talks to CNN's Monita Rajpal about bringing British high street fashion to Hong Kong. Artist Liu Bolin hides in plain sight at Beijing theatre BEIJING (Reuters) - Liu Bolin, the Chinese artist known as "the invisible man" for using painted-on camouflage to blend into the backdrops of his photographs, has done it again by making himself and 22 others "disappear" into the red seats of a Beijing theatre. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. Meet the 'mermaid' of Barcelona With a first name that means "wave" in Catalan, perhaps Ona Carbonell was destined to pursue a career in water sports. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. ND LBs Grace, Smith Face Comparisons With Te'o At first glance, Notre Dame linebackers Jaylon Smith and Jarrett Grace don't appear to have a lot in common other than being starters the 22nd-ranked Fighting Irish are counting on to help slow No. 14 Oklahoma's offense. Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. U.S., China want quick, binding U.N. resolution on Syria, U.S. says UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States and China strongly agree on the need for the U.N. Security Council to quickly adopt a binding resolution on eradicating Syria's chemical weapons arsenal, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday in remarks that appeared aimed at putting pressure on Russia to accept the measure. NASA clears Orbital Sciences for test flight to space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - NASA on Monday cleared a second commercial company to launch a cargo ship to the International Space Station, with blastoff slated this week from a Virginia spaceport. Li Fung says Wal-Mart has not canceled orders; shares slide HONG KONG (Reuters) - Global exporter Li Fung Ltd said business with its major customer Wal-Mart Stores Inc is normal, but its shares still slid as much as 4.9 percent on a report that the U.S.... DSM sees no sizeable acquisitions for now Sept 26 (Reuters) - Dutch food and chemicals group DSM does not plan to do any sizeable acquisitions at the moment, a senior executive told reporters on Thursday. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King.

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