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News Feed Latest worldwide news An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account. In big shift, Exxon to provide same-sex marriage benefits HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Friday it will extend benefits to spouses of its U.S. workers in same-sex marriages, a sweeping reversal by one of the world's top companies following a landmark Supreme Court ruling in June. Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24. 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. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26. College Football Roundup No. 12 South Carolina Upends Central Florida Mike Davis rushed 26 times for 167 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as No. 12 South Carolina overcame an injury to its starting quarterback, four turnovers and a 10-0 halftime deficit. Tennis greats gather for reunion A group of exclusive players, including Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, met on the sidelines of the U.S. Open. Economix Blog The Cost of Climate Change Some scholars assert that estimates of the long-term cost of a rise in atmospheric temperatures are greatly understated. REFILE-IPOVIEW-Bankers brace for Q4 rush as global equity markets rise Sept 27 (Reuters) - Bankers across the globe expect a string of large, high-profile IPOs during the rest of the year, on the back of strong equity markets and U.S. Federal Reserve policies that have driven an uptick in IPO activity. Samsung addresses EU concerns in antitrust probe- NEW YORK, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered remedies that may settle a European Union probe over whether it breached antitrust rules through its use of patent lawsuits... Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. UPDATE 1-Big freighter traverses Northwest Passage for 1st time LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - A large freighter completed a voyage through the hazardous Arctic Northwest Passage for the first time this week, showing the potential for cutting shipment times and costs as global warming opens new routes. Steal My Vacation Norma Kamalis Provence The designer always returns to Provence because of the quality of its olive oil, which she considers the best in the world. Heres her take on getting a taste of the region. Judge allows challenges to Illinois gay marriage ban to proceed (Reuters) - An Illinois judge on Friday allowed two lawsuits challenging the state's ban on gay marriage to proceed, possibly setting the stage for state courts rather than the legislature to decide whether same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in Illinois. High Low Finance Chryslers Owners Are Racing for the Cliff The preliminary prospectus filed by the automaker suggests that the companys chief executive is willing to go to extremes to scuttle its proposed I.P.O. NASAs Deputy Administrator Is Leaving Agency Lori B. Garver, a top administrator at the agency who played a large role in drafting the Obama administrations controversial space policies, will leave next month. CORRECTED-KKR to buy Panasonic Healthcare in $1.67 bln deal (Corrects headline and first paragraph to clarify KKR is not paying $1.67 bln for an 80 pct stake) 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. Teenager defies the odds 17-year old Charley Hull will be the youngest player in Solheim Cup history after receiving a wildcard pick. In Practice Enrollment to Be Delayed for Small-Business Marketplaces The Obama administration announced that the insurance marketplaces for small businesses would be fully open for enrollment a month later than it had planned. Poison Pen The Arsenic in Our Drinking Water Long famed for its homicidal toxicity at high doses, a number of studies suggest that arsenic is an astonishingly versatile poison, able to do damage even at low doses. Rattled by Alibaba loss, Hong Kong bankers seek market reforms HONG KONG (Reuters) - Lauded by many for its principled stance in rejecting Alibaba Group's plans to list shares, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has left the city's financial community fuming at a lost opportunity, and re-ignited calls for market reforms. Latest SpaceX Rocket Test Successfully Goes Sideways The latest test flight of Space Exploration Technologies Corporations Grasshopper vehicle demonstrated more pronounced steering maneuvers. Square Feet Piers Developer Looks for a Creative Tenant Mix A Fashion Week marketplace will offer a taste of redevelopment plans for a Hudson River site. U.S., Iran voice optimism, caution after rare encounter at U.N. UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran and the United States held their highest-level substantive talks in a generation on Thursday, saying the tone was positive but sounding cautious about resolving the long-running standoff over Iran's nuclear program. N.F.L. Roundup Cassel Will Start at Quarterback When Vikings Face the Steelers in London Matt Cassel will replace the injured Christian Ponder for winless Minnesota when it faces Pittsburgh, also 0-3, at Wembley Stadium. World Briefing | Europe Italy Bones Found Amid Shipwreck Divers involved in the recovery of the cruise ship Costa Concordia found several bones on the seabed on Thursday. Environmentalists win U.S. court fight to protect whales from Navy sonar (Reuters) - A federal judge in California has sided with environmental groups in their lawsuit against the U.S. government over Navy training exercises off the West Coast involving sonar that they say harms endangered whales, dolphins and other protected marine mammals. 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. 10 hotels from James Bond movies Where to slurp a shaken martini or cheat at poker just like a vacationing secret agent. T Magazine Accommodations | A Vacation Rental Platform for Jet-Setters Onefinestay, an up-and-coming service in the mold of Airbnb and HomeAway, offers properties and perks for guests used to four-star hotels. Markus Hinterhaeuser to direct Salzburg Festival VIENNA (Reuters) - Salzburg Festival veteran Markus Hinterhaeuser is to be the new director of the annual classical music showcase, replacing the controversial Alexander Pereria, who is going to La Scala Milan. Katy Perry rides pillion to perfume launch The singer Katy Perry 'roars' into Berlin riding pillion on a motorbike to launch her 'Killer Queen' perfume. Rollo Ross reports. Your Money Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage Reverse mortgages, through which people over 62 can tap home equity, are getting streamlined rules to protect both borrowers and lenders. Golfer Picks Ballplayer Husband Over L.P.G.A. Tour After four years playing on the L.P.G.A. Tour, Amanda Blumenherst has given up the road to spend time with her husband, Oakland Athletics first baseman Nate Freiman. Working poor hit hard by Colorado flooding EVANS, Colo. (Reuters) - Victoria Varela shook her head in disbelief as she surveyed the wreckage of the trailer she had fled minutes before flood waters rushed through her mobile home park in the hardscrabble town of Evans, Colorado destroying everything in its path. Prototype Helping Bands Play to the Crowd, Long Before the Show For musicians, crowd-sourced fund-raising is lessening the financial risk of performing in new markets. E.A. Sports Settles Lawsuit With College Athletes The settlement in the suit filed by student-athletes seeking to be paid included the Collegiate Licensing Company, and the court filing came after E.A. Sports announced it would not publish a college football video game in 2014. FOREX-Dollar slides broadly, hits 7-1/2-month low vs Swiss franc * Fed taper uncertainty, budget cliff-hanger weigh on dollar

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