BlackBerry plans to go private

BlackBerry plans to become a private company in a deal that is worth just $4.7 billion.

BlackBerry's largest shareholder, Canadian insurance company Fairfax Financial, hopes to buy the smartphone maker for $9 per share.

Chrysler files for IPO

Chrysler Group filed for an initial public offering on Monday, potentially setting the stage for the automaker's return to the public market.

Here are the details via CNNMoney

"Apple sells record 9 million iPhones in opening weekend"

Apple announced it sold 9 million of the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C models since they went on sale Friday -- a record opening weekend for the iPhone.

Here are the details via CNNMoney

 

This Day In History

1991

Children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, died at age 87. 

The Power of Kindness!

The year was 1863, on a spring day in Northern Pennsylvania. A poor boy was selling goods door-to-door to pay his way through school. He realized he had only a dime left, and that he was hungry. So he decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.

DJ Switch emerges the first winner of GLO X Factor (West Africa)

 Spiro Damaskinos – Sony Music Marketing Director, Bella Disu – Globacom Group Executive Director presents Dj Switch the award of 24 million Naira and the recording contract deal with Sony Music.

Obianuju Catherine Udeh popularly known as DJ Switch has emerged the first winner of the world’s biggest singing reality TV show, X Factor in West Africa. the other top 2 acts in the finale were Eshun & Vicky.

"N4.495tn budget proposal for 2014 unrealistic – Analysts Says"

 

Financial analysts have described the 2014 budget proposal sent to the National Assembly for debate on Tuesday as dicey and unrealistic. The Federal Government has proposed a budget of N4.495tn for the 2014 fiscal year that will be predicated on an oil revenue benchmark of $74 per barrel. 

Manchester City crushes United in derby

Sergio Aguero (left) celebrates with Alvaro Negredo (center) and Samir Nasri after scoring Manchester City's third goal against Manchester United and his second of the match.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Manchester City wins 4-1 in Sunday's derby match against Manchester United
-Sergio Aguero scores twice, with Yaya Toure and Samir Nasri also on target
-Wayne Rooney nets late consolation for United in absence of Robin van Persie

FedEx Cup: Henrik Stenson pockets $11.4M with Tour Championship victory

Henrik Stenson of Sweden walks off the 18th green with his caddy Gareth Lord after winning the Tour Championship.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson wins PGA Tour's end-of-season playoffs
-The 37-year-old triumphs at Tour Championship, having also won in Boston
-Win lifts him above previous FedEx Cup leader Tiger Woods, who ties for 22nd

Kenya mall attack: Military says most hostages freed, death toll at 68

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-The number of hostages believed to be held drops to 10 or less
-Security forces are reported to have taken control of most of the mall 

Typhoon Usagi hits southern China, killing at least 25

This NASA Terra satellite image from September 19, 2013 shows Typhoon Usagi nearing the Philippines and southern Taiwan. It forced evacuations and several injuries and at least 25 deaths in southern China.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Typhoon Usagi makes landfall in Guangdong province
-300 flights have been canceled at Hong Kong International Airport

Suicide bombers kill 81 at church in Peshawar, Pakistan

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-The death toll rises to 81, a hospital official says
-A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility

$270 million worth of cocaine found on Air France flight

A picture taken on Saturday in Nanterre shows a part of the 1.3 tons of pure cocaine seized by French police

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Venezuela says it has detained three members of the National Guard
-The cocaine traveled in 30 colorful suitcases from Venezuela to France

2013 Emmys: On a wild night, things finally break 'Bad's' way

Outstanding drama series: "Breaking Bad"

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

"Breaking Bad' wins outstanding drama
"Modern Family" wins outstanding comedy
"Behind the Candelabra" wins for movie, lead actor, director

This Day In History

September 23

1779

John Paul Jones declared "I have not yet begun to fight!" aboard the American warship Bonhomme Richard in the battle against the British man-of-war Serapis.

T.G.I.F !!!

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