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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Becker tours hometown Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker talks about his career and his first tennis court. Gulbis and Garcia-Lopez Reach St. Petersburg Final Sixth-seeded Ernests Gulbis advanced to the final of the St. Petersburg Open in Russia by beating Michal Przysiezny, 6-3, 6-3. Hadley Takes 2-Shot Lead Into the Weekend Chesson Hadley and Andrew Svoboda did well enough Friday to think about a return to Sawgrass next May. China artist Liu Xiaodong goes local in London for first UK show LONDON (Reuters) - One of China's best known artists, Liu Xiaodong, headed down to the pub for inspiration for his first London show. Vestas Joins With Mitsubishi for Offshore Turbines The venture will develop Vestass 8-megawatt offshore turbines, each of which can power roughly 8,000 households. Islanders Coach Is Tough on Himself and His Team Coach Jack Capuano has used his background in various levels of professional hockey to turn his young Islanders team into a club with playoff experience. Exxon to Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Couples in U.S. Exxon Mobil said that it will begin offering benefits to legally married same-sex couples in the United States for the first time starting next week. Why Rouhani deserves praise The media circus over Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to New York has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum, and rank alarmism at the other. It's worth taking a moment to pick out a few important points T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Haider Ackermann Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Filippo Mutani. The Boss Back to the Ballet The executive director of the New York City Ballet grew up in a musical family and knew early in life that she wanted to be involved in the arts. A Nudge to Poorer Students to Aim High on Colleges Seniors with high SAT scores are receiving packets from the College Board encouraging them to apply to top colleges, part of a new outreach effort. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. E.A. Sports and Collegiate Licensing to Pay $40 Million to Compensate Athletes A plan to distribute the money has not been decided, and the settlement leaves the N.C.A.A. as the lone defendant in the lawsuit filed more than four years ago. Op-Ed Contributor The End of Poverty, Soon The evidence for eradication of poverty worldwide is on the side of optimists. Obama and Clintons Share Stage for Health Care Talk A policy-heavy event aims to bring attention to next weeks opening of enrollment in the insurance exchanges at the center of the Affordable Care Act. Kobe Uncertain on Return as Lakers Begin Camp Kobe Bryant stepped off a flight from Dubai and showed up at the Los Angeles Lakers' training complex Saturday, joining his teammates for the first morning of training camp. Members of far-right party arrested Sept. 28 - Members of Greece's far-right political party Golden Dawn have been arrested on charges of founding a criminal organization. Julie Noce reports. Well Eating the Color Purple Even though its officially autumn, the summer crop of eggplant is still in full swing at farmers markets across the country. Rights Groups and Clinics Sue Texas Over Provisions in Its New Abortion Law The plaintiffs are seeking to block two provisions one would require doctors to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital and the other requires a different drug protocol for medical abortions. Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. American Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Colombia An American Airlines plane flying from Costa Rica to Miami made an emergency landing on Colombia's San Andres Island on Thursday, CNN affiliate Caracol TV reported, citing civil aviation authorities. Op-Ed Columnist Three Sisters (Not Chekhovs) From adequate training to innovative reforms, in talking education with a family of teachers, you get a range of perspectives. Expert Promoter didn't pressure Jackson's doc The doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death did not appeared to be pressured by AEG Live, an expert hired by the concert promoter testified Friday. Greece Arrests Senior Members of Far-Right Party The arrests of Golden Dawn members, including the leader of the party and top members in Parliament, are part of a widening Greek crackdown on extremism. Elizabeth Gerard, Bradford Piazza A First Kiss (the Second One) Sealed It The couple dated in high school, split up, then rediscovered each other crossing a Manhattan street. Theater Review Natural Affection Opens at the Beckett Theater The Actors Company Theater is presenting Natural Affection, a play by William Inge that hasnt had a major New York revival since its Broadway premiere, in 1963. Movie Review The Secret Lives of Dorks, Directed by Salom Breziner A nerd who lusts after the hottest girl in high school is reluctantly paired with another social outcast in The Secret Lives of Dorks. Misgivings About How a Weed Killer Affects the Soil Some farmers are examining their soil, and finding cause for concern after years of using glyphosate to kill weeds in their fields. Final season of 'Mad Men' split in half The final season of "Mad Men" will be expanded to 14 episodes, but you'll only get half of it next year. AMC announced today that it will split the seventh season of the Madison Avenue-in-the-'60s drama into two parts, with the first half airing in spring 2014 and the second half debuting in spring 2015. Feminism isn't a drag for Kurd men Last April, images of Kurdish men dressed in drag started making the rounds on Facebook. U.S. Republicans reject Senate bid to avoid government shutdown WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government edged closer on Saturday to a shutdown as Republicans in the House of Representatives rejected an emergency spending bill approved by the Senate and pushed... Breakingviews Five year Fidelity plan no quick fix Sept. 24 - Waiting 5 years for long-term bonus plan benefits means companies will have to pay more to secure top talent, says Breakingviews. Breakingviews Sacrilege at Microsoft? Sept. 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists suggest that it may be time for Bill Gates to part ways with the $270 billion software company he founded and still chairs. Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes. A Jet Groomed for Danger and Running Full Speed Toward It Ellis Lanksters childhood was valuable preparation for his role as a gunner, or flier, on the Jets kickoff and punt coverage units. UPDATE 1-Bankrupt Stockton, California discloses deals with bond insurers SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Stockton, California said on Friday it had reached tentative deals with the two creditors that led opposition to its bankruptcy, bond insurers that had threatened... Gadgetwise Playing Around With a Toy Camera Despite its cuteness, the tiny Bonzart Lit digital camera can help you make some compelling images. Yemen oil pipeline pumping again after bomb damage repaired SANAA, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Yemen's main oil export pipeline has started working again after damage caused by a bomb attack earlier this month was repaired, security and oil sources said on Saturday.

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