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News Feed Latest worldwide news Ronaldo agrees new deal Cristiano Ronaldo pledged his future to Real Madrid as he signs a new five-year deal Sunday which ties him to the Spanish giants until 2018. Misery of Pakistan quake victims Sept. 26 - Victims of the Pakistan earthquake in remote villages come to terms with the destruction of their homes. Paul Chapman reports Al-Shabaab Somali teens, many of them orphans, are lured into Al-Shabaab by the promise of food and security -- not for religious beliefs, but simply to survive, writes James Fergusson. Fourth officer arrested in Mexico mass kidnapping case As Mexico City authorities unravel the workings behind the mass kidnapping and killing of 13 bar-goers, some unsettling developments have surfaced. Four of those arrested in connection with the crimes are police officers. Motherlode Blog My Son Calls School a Waste of Time Should I tell his teacher that my son is complaining at home, ask for more challenging work or just recognize this as a stage that may pass when he gets to the challenges of high school? U.S., Russia agree on Syria U.N. chemical arms measure UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Ending weeks of diplomatic deadlock, the United States and Russia reached an agreement on Thursday on a draft U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at ridding Syria of its chemical weapons arsenal. Bats Another Stop on Riveras Farewell Tour At a luncheon at the New York Athletic Club, Mariano Rivera looked forward to his final Yankee Stadium appearance Thursday night and looked back on his 19-year career. Oracle Completes Voyage to History, Winning Americas Cup Pulling off the greatest comeback in Americas Cup history, Oracle Team USA won eight straight races, dashing the title hopes of Emirates Team New Zealand. Nucor says storage dome collapses at new plant, delays output Sept 26 (Reuters) - Nucor Corp said on Thursday that a storage dome collapsed at its steel plant in St. James Parish, Louisiana, delaying the start-up of its new direct reduced iron plant until the end of the year. World Bank approves $140 million for Myanmar electricity WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank's board on Tuesday approved a $140 million interest-free loan to fund a more efficient power plant in Myanmar, as the bank seeks to support reforms in the Southeast Asian country. Irans Leader, Denouncing Holocaust, Stirs Dispute President Hassan Rouhanis condemnation of the Holocaust has set off a political storm, landing him in precisely the kind of tangled dispute he had hoped to avoid. 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. A homegrown fix for 'food deserts' More than 72,000 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, lack access to fresh, healthy food. When Robin Emmons discovered this problem, she turned her backyard into a garden. The Learning Network Blog Text to Text A New Feature, and an Invitation to Share Ideas Introducing a new feature, in which we pair a Times article, past or present, with an often-taught literary, historical, scientific or mathematical text. We invite teachers to send us ideas. Stajan, Ramos Lead Flames Over Rangers 4-1 Matt Stajan had a goal and two assists and Karri Ramo made 27 saves to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 preseason win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Iran's new optimism From bakery to barber shop, cafe to carpet store, Iranians stroll their capital with a renewed step, uplifted by how their newly elected president seeks something remarkable after decades of cold war-like relations between their country and the West. Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Nina Ricci Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Filippo Mutani. Movie Review On the Job, Directed by Erik Matti The crime thriller On the Job, set in Manila, puts an assassin and a federal agent on a collision course. 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. 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. Miley Cyrus breaks silence on VMAs Miley Cyrus has a message for the haters You are overthinking it. Lee handed 12-year ban for match-fixing LONDON (Reuters) - British snooker player Stephen Lee was handed a 12-year ban for match-fixing on Wednesday that will effectively end his top level career in the game. Infinity Pharma's cancer drug fails mid-stage trial goals (Reuters) - Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc said its cancer drug failed to improve overall survival in a mid-stage study on patients with non-small cell lung cancer who had a history of smoking. Obamacare's average monthly cost across U.S. $328 (Reuters) - Americans will pay an average premium of $328 monthly for a mid-tier health insurance plan when the Obamacare health exchanges open for enrollment next week, and most will qualify for government subsidies to lower that price, the federal government said on Wednesday. UPDATE 3-U.S. to get coveted Alibaba IPO after Hong Kong talks founder * Alibaba IPO could have added 5 pct to HKEx daily turnover UPDATE 4-New delays hit Obamacare rollout before Oct. 1 launch WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (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... Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. Sports Briefing | Pro Football Giants Webster Out Against Panthers Giants cornerback Corey Webster will not play in Sundays game against the Carolina Panthers. Knicks and Nets Expected to Share 2015 All-Star Game The N.B.A. will announce on Wednesday that the game will be held at Madison Square Garden, and that the dunk contest and other related events will be at Barclays Center. Police Mom kills her 2 kids When two small caskets slowly descend into the ground Thursday in Atlanta, it may slowly sink into their father's head that his children are gone. It hasn't so far. Olympics Sochi hit by flooding Sochi has embarked on an Olympian effort to clear the dirt and debris from its roads after the 2014 Winter Games host was hit by severe flooding. Arrests Made in Colorado Outbreak of Listeria Federal prosecutors said the owners of a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado were arrested on misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. Al-Shabaab Somali teens, many of them orphans, are lured into Al-Shabaab by the promise of food and security -- not for religious beliefs, but simply to survive, writes James Fergusson. UPDATE 1-Chinese firm wins Turkey's missile defence system tender ISTANBUL, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Turkey on Thursday chose a Chinese defense firm CPMIEC to co-produce a $4 billion long-range air and missile defense system, rejecting rival bids from Russian, U.S. and European firms. Frugal Traveler With Age Comes (Some) Discounts For older travelers, some advice for sorting through the sometimes confusing world of discounts overseas. King of Pop's birthday Mom looks back Michael Jackson's life began on August 29, 1958, as the seventh child in a family crowded into a tiny home in Gary, Indiana. You're the Boss How I Hire Dont Tell Me You Work Too Hard and Care Too Much How do you get candidates to talk usefully about their weaknesses? New Moon Probe Raises Questions About What to Do Next in Space While scientists are excited about what the experiment may yield, they are also concerned about the absence of future moon voyages on NASAs schedule. Kerry says Syria will implode before either side claims victory UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday that Syria "will implode before any side would claim a military victory" and that all sides needed to move rapidly to put a political solution in place to end the conflict.

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