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News Feed Latest worldwide news Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. America's rising tennis star The top junior player in the world last year, 17-year old Taylor Townsend talks body image and those who've inspired her. Jamaica's Hue Gets Nine-Month Doping Ban, Doctor Four Years Jamaica midfielder Jermaine Hue has been banned for nine months for failing a doping test and the team doctor suspended for four years, FIFA said on Thursday. Opera and Classical Music Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. A New Senator Stops Talking, and a Vote on Spending Nears Senator Ted Cruzs verbal assault on the health care law ended when the Senate voted 100 to 0 to end debate and move to consider legislation that keeps the government open through Dec. 15. Seeking Tacos in Their Purest Form A quest for the kind of tacos you might find on any corner of Mexico City. 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. Dog Ziggity New Jerseys Own Hot Dogs A road trip to 10 joints shows that New York hot dogs may have nothing on these franks. Solar innovation in Uganda Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds. Music Review Mohammed Fairouz Suites in Bargemusics Here and Now Series Bargemusics Here and Now Series offered a program of works by Mohammed Fairouz, including pieces dedicated to Egypt and addressing an event in Syria. Buzz Fly Reaches USGA Senior Amateur Semifinals Former PGA Tour player Buzz Fly beat Patrick Tallent 5 and 3 on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals in the rain- and fog-delayed USGA Senior Amateur. American gets 25 years for trying to get weapons for Taliban A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced an American citizen to 25 years in prison for conspiring to sell missiles, rifles and other weapons to the Taliban, the U.S. attorney's office for Manhattan announced. Balotelli Gets Three-Match Ban for Red Card Mario Balotelli was barred for three games on Monday after a confrontation with the referee after A.C. Milans loss to Napoli on Sunday. Citigroup to Pay $395 Million to Settle Freddie Mac Claims The agreement involves 3.7 million mortgages that the bank sold to Freddie from 2000 to 2012. Sandy to paparazzi 'Kids shouldn't be sold' Sandra Bullock is speaking out in support of a new law in California that increases penalties for paparazzi harassing the children of celebrities. In New Zealand, Jitters Yield to Cheers, Then Sighs At the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, disappointed fans expressed pride in the performance of Emirates Team New Zealand. 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. Bankrupt California city to unveil debt adjustment plan Friday SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept 24 (Reuters) - The bankrupt city of Stockton, California will announce its plan on Friday for adjusting its debts and the city council will review it next week, a lawyer for... Report Egypt court bans Brotherhood activities An Egyptian court Monday ordered a ban on activities of the Muslim Brotherhood and froze its finances, according to state-run news website Egynews. Obama on government shutdown Not on my watch Sept. 26 - U.S. President Barack Obama says a government shutdown is "not going to happen" during his presidency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Moms Van Is Called Uber Parents are turning to Uber, a company that connects passengers and drivers of luxury vehicles, to have their children conveyed around the city. Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. Movie Review The Spy Undercover Operation, With the Anti-Bond In The Spy Undercover Operation, a Korean comedy, the agents wife may be his most formidable challenge. Red Bulls Henry Strikes a Pose, and Starts a Trend The postgoal celebration last week of the Red Bulls Thierry Henry has taken on a life of its own on Twitter. Pioneer for golf's money men The PGA Tour can make instant millionaires at virtually every one of its tournaments -- but it was not always that way. It took golf pioneer Billy Casper almost 15 years to reach seven figures in the nascent days of the pro circuit. 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. Elop to Nokia I won't return my pay-off Nokia's chairman asked Stephen Elop, the Finnish group's former chief executive, if he would forgo part or all of his 18.8m pay-off several days ago as the furore over it grew. Deadly typhoon makes landfall in southern China Sept. 23 - At least 25 people are dead after typhoon Usagi hits southern China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. says online Obamacare enrollment for individuals starts October 1 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Individuals seeking health insurance under Obamacare through new federal marketplaces will be able to enroll online as planned beginning October 1, despite a one-month delay for small businesses, the Obama administration said on Thursday. 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. With Doubled Fees, Tennis Court Permit Sales Plunge After doubling the seasonal fee, to $200, the citys Department of Parks and Recreation saw a drop even more significant than expected. Fed tapering -- like tailoring? What can we learn about tapering from the world of tailoring? CNN's Richard Quest explains. 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. U.S. says online Obamacare enrollment for individuals starts October 1 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Individuals seeking health insurance under Obamacare through new federal marketplaces will be able to enroll online as planned beginning October 1, despite a one-month delay for small businesses, the Obama administration said on Thursday. 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. Rooftop algae a growth industry in Bangkok Sept. 23 - Urban algae farming is gaining a foothold in Bangkok with the rooftop of one big hotel supporting a small but flourishing algae industry. Algae is well known as a source of biofuel, but the species being cultivated on the roof of the Novotel produces Spirulina, a vitamin-rich, so-called "superfood". Tara Cleary reports. 'Batman' TV prequel What we can expect Fox chose an auspicious moment to greenlight a Batman prequel show. 36 Hours in Hampstead, London Pack a picnic for the Heath, stroll through chapters of history and even take a bracing dip during a weekend in Londons worst-kept, high-altitude secret. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows.

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