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News Feed Latest worldwide news George H.W. Bush Witness at Maine Same-Sex Wedding Former President George H.W. Bush was an official witness at the same-sex wedding of two longtime friends, his spokesman said Wednesday. You're the Boss Blog Goldman to Expand Small-Business Program The ideal candidate for the program, a spokeswoman said, is a company in business for two years, with at least four employees and from $150,000 to $4 million in annual revenue. U.S. to consider relaxing rules on using electronics in flight NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Airplane passengers would be allowed broader use of mobile devices, laptops and tablets during flights, under a proposal U.S. air safety regulators are due to begin considering next week. 10 things U.S. still does best Love it or hate it (and feel free to do both) the U.S. is the world' s undisputed leader, at least at these things. UK probes slavery case Erin McLaughlin reports on a grisly discovering in the Wales countryside that raised concerns about modern-day slavery. Kunitz Leads Penguins to 5-1 Win Over Red Wings Chris Kunitz had two goals and an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Wednesday night in an exhibition game. Hers to Lose Christine C. Quinn, the longtime front-runner in the New York mayoral race, lost in the Democratic primary. A behind-the-scenes film captures the final weeks of her bid. White Lifts Canadiens Over Devils Ryan White scored the winner at 16 minutes 8 seconds of the third period to send Montreal to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Devils in a preseason game. U.S. backs market scheme for aviation emissions from 2020 MONTREAL (Reuters) - The United States supports a proposed market-based system to curb carbon emissions from the global aviation sector starting in 2020, but warned that concerns over measures to lower emissions in the interim threaten to undercut the broadly supported goal, a U.S. official said. 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. BRICs will suffer from QE rollback - World Bank June 19 - As quantitative easing slows, developing countries will struggle to access capital, warns World Bank President Jim Yong Kim at a newsmaker event in London. News Analysis For Obama, an Evolving Doctrine on Foreign Policy President Obama told world leaders on Tuesday that he was devoting the rest of his presidency to a negotiated end to the Iran confrontation, and creating a separate state for the Palestinians. Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. Recipes for Health Grilled Eggplant and Tomatoes With Chermoula A pungent Moroccan herb sauce makes a great accompaniment for grilled vegetables grilled outdoors, or in. ArtsBeat Levine Returns to the Met James Levine was greeted to a thundering ovation as he returned to the conductors podium at the Metropolitan Opera after a two-year absence because of injury. Square Feet Lofty Bids Emerge for a Piece of New Yorks Skyline Malkin Holdings may move ahead as early as this week with plans to sell shares to the public through a real estate investment trust. Open Mic Tehran Iranians in Tehran step up to CNN's Open Mic and tell Americans what they really feel about them. Atomic Goal 800 Years of Power From Waste TerraPower, a start-up led by Bill Gates, is at work on a new kind of reactor that would be fueled by todays nuclear waste. Mall attack Families' agony at morgue Relatives unsure if their loved ones are dead or alive face a gruelling search with dozens still missing after the Kenya mall attack. UPDATE 2-CEO to retire as Air Products strikes deal with Ackman * Three new independent directors to join board immediately Real Madrid don't do austerity Even in tough economic times, Real Madrid doesn't do austerity. Gareth Bale's signing is yet another example. But do its fans care? Small-scale Hungarian growers looks to spice up paprika market BATYA, Hungary (Reuters) - Not long ago, Peter Szabo left a lucrative telecommunications job in Britain, sold his property and returned to Batya, a riverside village in the Hungarian flatlands south... Free Tickets Offered After Bobble in Rivera Doll Giveaway The Yankees, mindful that fans were unhappy with how the Mariano Rivera bobblehead dolls were distributed Tuesday night, announced that they would offer a free ticket to a 2014 regular-season game. S.Korea Aug s/adj current account surplus at $7.78 bln SEOUL, Sept 27 (Reuters) - South Korea's seasonally adjusted current account surplus in August scored the second-largest on record as exports rose while imports fell in monthly terms, central bank... Bitter Tone in Debate Between Public Advocate Rivals The televised debate between Letitia James and Daniel L. Squadron was fiercely negative as the candidates sought to win over the tiny number of undecided voters. Power Failure Disrupts Metro Norths New Haven Line; May Last Days The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that the problem was caused by the loss of a feeder cable, and that the disruptions could persist for at least a few days. Emmys Draw 17 Million Viewers, Up From Recent Shows The audience was the largest in almost a decade and, notably, had competition from the big winner of the night, AMCs Breaking Bad. Toll in Quake in Pakistan Rises Past 300 Soldiers and rescue workers scrambled to reach victims in one of the countrys remotest areas, frequently troubled by unrest and natural calamities. Orbital Sciences' new cargo ship blasts off for space station WALLOPS ISLAND, Virginia (Reuters) - An unmanned Antares rocket blasted off from a seaside launch pad in Virginia on Wednesday, sending a cargo capsule to the International Space Station. Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. Golf's 'Next Year' Is Only 16 Days Away Tiger Woods said he was tired. Phil Mickelson already was looking for ways to reduce his schedule by 25 percent. Giving airline food a lift Take a look inside airline catering company Gate Gourmet's Hong Kong kitchens where they make their in-flight meals. 'Snake Man' moves like a serpent The "Snake Man" is real. The mythical creature with the body of a serpent and face of a human folds himself into a tight coil for the gasping crowds, before slithering into his next impossible position. In Bronx River, Helping Oysters Stage Comeback After decades of cleanup efforts in the river, a one-acre oyster reef, aimed at serving as an anchor for the marine ecosystem, has been created on the rivers bottom. Mall shooting turns status symbol into palace of terror A safe distance from Nairobi's Westgate Mall, several Kenyans stare through a stand of trees at the site of one of the nation's worst terrorist attacks. Movie Review The Time Is Now, Directed by Vishal Hiraskar The documentary The Time Is ... Now focuses on people who have survived catastrophes and violence. 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. Next basketball star from Africa? Soccer may be the number one sport in Africa but basketball is growing fast and the NBA is targeting the continent to provide future stars, and tomorrow's fans. Amanda Bynes' drunk driving case moved to mental health court LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The drunk driving case against troubled actress and former teenage star Amanda Bynes has been moved to the mental health court at the request of her attorney, a Los Angeles judge ruled on Tuesday. 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.

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