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News Feed Latest worldwide news New York man hits 3 million miles in 1966 Volvo Sep. 20 - Irv Gordon hits 3 million miles in his 1966 Volvo continuing his place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the driver with the most miles driven in one car by a single owner. Gavino Garay reports. Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1. Your Money Adviser Trends to Watch for in Employer Health Plans As health insurance changes approach, higher costs for covering a spouse and children and higher deductibles are likely to affect more Americans covered on the job. China to offer tax breaks to solar power manufacturers SHANGHAI, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Finance announced it will offer tax breaks to manufacturers of solar power products on Sunday, as China moves to support an industry still struggling... T Magazine On Beauty | When It Comes to Brows, Thin Is Not In Say goodbye to overly pruned, barely-there crescents, and hello to a fuller look that is more natural and more discreetly groomed. William Boyd tinkers with typecast Bond in new novel "Solo" LONDON (Reuters) - The women, fast cars and a glamorous London hotel set the scene for the launch of a new James Bond novel on Wednesday that sees 007 set out on a renegade mission in the pursuit of justice. Roiled by U.S. Italian politics, safe-havens gain SYDNEY (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures and the dollar came under pressure on Monday as a shutdown of the U.S. government seemed increasingly likely, though the euro had political troubles of its own as the Italian government teetered on the edge of collapse. David Hubel, Nobel-Winning Scientist, Dies at 87 Dr. Hubel was half of a team that studied how the brain processed information from the retina. The findings led to a better understanding of how to treat certain birth defects. 5th suspect in Chicago shooting arrested Chicago police have arrested a fifth suspect in connection with a shooting that injured 13, including a 3-year-old child, earlier this month. Immune drugs hold hope of "clinical cure" for deadly skin cancer * New data on BMS drug show some patients survive 10 years Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth. Editing Wikipedia Pages for Med School Credit Students from the University of California, San Francisco, will be able to share their knowledge with the public and do research that has a life beyond the classroom. "I'm not Tarzan," Pope Francis tells young crowd CAGLIARI, Sardinia (Reuters) - Pope Francis brought laughter to a crowd of young people on Sunday when he told them he was not "Tarzan" but gets his staying power during times of difficulty from his faith. UPDATE 1-Amplats strikers in South Africa to rally on Monday JOHANNESBURG, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Striking South African workers at mines operated by Anglo American Platinum kept the company guessing about whether they will call off the stoppage at a rally on Monday. Big Bang Reinforces Its Status as Biggest Hit on Network TV The CBS sitcom had an audience of almost 19 million, and the highest rating on any series this season. The audience for Michael J. Foxs return was relatively modest. Voices from the Westgate Mall Westgate Mall survivors describe their encounters, hiding as as gunmen moved from room to room. $10 Deal for Rights to World Trade Center Name Draws Scrutiny New York State is looking into the sale of the rights to the three-word name to a nonprofit, accusing a former Port Authority official of leading the deal without proper approval. Museum and Gallery Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A critical guide to the visual arts in New York and the region. Banks regulator could soften rules on securitised products-FT Sept 29 (Reuters) - The world's banks watchdog could relax stringent capital rules on securitisation or asset-backed products as part of a second look at the instruments blamed for triggering the... Review 'Don Jon' a dirty-minded romantic comedy How do you make a movie that tackles pornography not just as an ''issue'' or a product but in terms of its psychological effects? Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. As Some Companies Turn to Health Exchanges, G.E. Seeks a New Path Seeking to cut costs and improve care for its employees, General Electric has taken a hands-on approach with hospitals and doctors. Pussy Riot member's hospitalized Her requests for parole and a prison transfer recently denied, a member of the punk rock collective Pussy Riot was hospitalized amid a hunger strike Friday, according to Russian state-run media. ArtsBeat HBO Orders Fifth Season of Boardwalk Empire Boardwalk Empire, the period crime-drama, was recently rewarded with five Emmys for its 2012 season, including the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama, which went to Bobby Cannavale. Special Report The Presidents Cup Nick Price Has a Mission to Motivate at Presidents Cup Nick Price, captain of the International team facing the mighty U.S. squad this week at Muirfield Village, believes that passion and unity can overcome a lot of apparent hardships. Well Naps May Aid Young Childrens Learning Nap time may be an important tool for learning, a new study of preschoolers suggests. Italian coalition in disarray after exodus Italy's left-right coalition government was on the edge of collapse on Saturday night after former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi pulled out his five ministers from the alliance he formed with Enrico Letta's Democrats last April. Miley Cyrus breaks silence on VMAs Miley Cyrus has a message for the haters You are overthinking it. Berdych eyes first title of 2013 in Bangkok (Reuters) - Tomas Berdych closed in on his first title of the year when he rallied from a set down to beat Gilles Simon in their Thailand Open semi-final on Saturday. Editor's choice Our top photos from the past 24 hours. Didnt Ace SAT? Just Design Microbe Transplant Research Beginning this fall, Bard College will look beyond grades and test scores by offering a new option for applying writing four, 2,500-word research papers. Well Statins Tied to Cataract Risk In one of the largest studies ever done on the subject, researchers have found that taking statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, is associated with an increased risk for cataracts. QA A Change in iTunes Radio Adjusting to shifts in iTunes after the arrival of iOS7, and locking a Nexus 7 screen into place. Private banker pay holds up in tough market ZURICH (Reuters) - Stiff competition for top private bankers has kept a floor under pay even as low interest rates, flaccid client trading and tougher regulation squeeze industry profit margins. Bayern catches Dortmund at top Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday as leader Borussia Dortmund drops points for the first time. CORRECTED-Race to get Obamacare online sites running goes to the wire (Corrects paragraph 21 to say "the glitch may lie in its integration," instead of "the glitch may not lie in its integration." Removing the word "not.") Jaw jaw better than war war There are 34 years of reasons to be skeptical, but also reasons to appreciate the significance of the call between President Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, writes David Rothkopf. New report blames mankind as main culprit for global warming Sept. 27 - The International Panel on Climate Change says the Earth is set for further warming and more catastrophic weather events. Nathan Frandino reports. Make or break for Poland as EU cash floods in WARSAW, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Elzbieta Bienkowska, a 49-year-old mother with a tattoo on her arm and back, has more money to invest than any other Polish minister in history. House bill passed Sept. 29 - The U.S. House of Representatives approves a spending bill, but attaches an amendment attacking Obamacare. Julie Noce reports.

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