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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sailing-Australian wine mogul to challenge for America's Cup Sept 28 (Reuters) - An Australian winemaker and his son, who own an island off Australia's Great Barrier Reef, have officially challenged software mogul Larry Ellison's Oracle Team USA for the next America's Cup, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. T Magazine Model-Morphosis | Alana Zimmer at Haider Ackermann The photographer Greg Kessler captures the transformations of the Spring 2014 Fashion Week in Paris. Deadly typhoon makes landfall in southern China Sept. 23 - At least 25 people are dead after typhoon Usagi hits southern China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Raytheon wins $243 million U.S. Navy order for SM-6 missiles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Raytheon Co has won a contract worth $243 million to build 89 new Standard Missile-6 interceptors for the U.S. Navy, the Pentagon said on Friday. Damascus Syrians welcome U.N. chemical arms eradication vote Sept. 28 - Syrians in Damascus say the U.N. Security Council resolution to remove chemical weapons from the country is a positive step forward. Nathan Frandino reports. 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. 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. Motherlode Blog The New iPad App Youll Want Grandma to Download Ustyme allows grandparents and distant friends to share books and games with children over video, but is smart enough to make that connection and get out of the way. Thanks to the Digital Revolution, a Conservative Uprising Can Rally Its Troops A fervent group of conservatives is harnessing the power of the Internet, determined to tell the story of the current budget showdown on its terms. Cilic to fight doping ban after ITF decision Marin Cilic has announced he will appeal against the decision by the International Tennis Federation to ban him for nine months after being found guilty of a doping violation. You're the Boss Blog Would You Start a Business With 401(k) Money? For many, it can be a very tempting strategy for all sorts of reasons. The Chatter for Sunday, September 29 Notable quotes from business articles that appeared in The New York Times last week. Football Atletico stun Real at Bernabeu Atletico Madrid recorded their first victory in the league over Real Madrid this century with a 1-0 victory at the Bernabeu on Saturday. Thousands of car geeks flock to Nebraska vintage Chevy auction PIERCE, Nebr. (Reuters) - America's love affair with the automobile was on full display Saturday as thousands of people converged on a muddy field in rural Nebraska for the auction of one of the... UPDATE 3-Church of England teams with U.S. investors to back new "ethical" bank * Corsair-led consortium sees off competition for 314 RBS branches CBS to Test a Third Version of NCIS Franchise The possible new show would be based in New Orleans and would be introduced the way NCIS Los Angeles was introduced as a planted spinoff. Music Review Earth, Wind Fire Performs at the Beacon Theater Earth, Wind Fire played its decades-old Top 10 hits, as well as some newer songs, at its show at the Beacon Theater. How government shutdown affects you Ticktock. Ticktock. Bulldog carves across Peru's streets on skateboard Sept. 19 - Skateboarding bulldog wins hearts and minds in Peru and beyond. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Why oil is where Iran feels the pain Economic sanctions have ground down the Iranian economy and hit the energy sector. The country has huge potential and now, it seems, a moderate tone. But will it destabilize the oil markets? CNN's John Defterios explains. Austen ring bought back from singer A ring once owned by the 19th century novelist Jane Austen is to remain in Britain after a museum successfully raised funds to buy it from American singer Kelly Clarkson. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Watson not a fan of Cup wildcards Tom Watson has had some great moments in Britain, winning five British Opens. He hopes for more magic at next year's Ryder Cup. Ahead of the series at Gleneagles, Watson said he wants to do away with captain's picks. American dream of F1 double alive The American dream of holding two Formula One races next season has been kept alive after a new Grand Prix of America was added to the 2014 calendar. Art Review Robert Indiana and Beyond Love, at the Whitney Robert Indiana, the artist behind the popular Love stamp, has a new retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art. 40% odds of a U.S. shutdown and default Analyst Guggenheim Partners analyst Chris Krueger says a government shutdown, however messy and disruptive, may be the only way to avoid a far worse U.S. default when the debt ceiling is reached in mid-October. Palantir Technologies raises $196.5 million SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Data-analytics company Palantir Technologies has raised $196.5 million, the company disclosed Friday in a regulatory filing. Van Gogh copies in 3D look almost real, cost 25,000 euros AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - It would be the envy of forgers a technology that can mint near-perfect reproductions of Vincent Van Gogh's paintings at a rate of three a day, with differences only experts can detect. Westbrook Eager to Return for Oklahoma City Russell Westbrook isn't quite ready to go full speed after last season's knee injury that left him on the bench for Oklahoma City's second-round exit from the playoffs. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Hype Machine in Overdrive, N.F.L. Pops Back to London The N.F.L., whose efforts to build an international following have been modestly successful, is back in London, with two games this season. Obama Gov't shutdown won't delay healthcare exchange launch Sept 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Friday that the new state insurance exchanges created by his healthcare reform law will launch as scheduled on Tuesday even if the federal government shuts down due to Republican efforts to defund Obamacare. Letters Atoms Everywhere (1 Letter) Letter to the editor. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. Mortgages Carrying Debt After Retirement A much higher proportion of households over the age of 65 is carrying mortgage debt compared with past generations. Insight Largely out of sight, U.S. budget sequester still cuts deep WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Airports have not ground to a halt. Fresh meat has not disappeared from supermarkets and the economy has not slipped back into recession. U.S. settles charges related to Actavis' Warner Chilcott buy WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it settled charges that generic drugmaker Actavis Inc's proposed $8.5 billion purchase of Warner Chilcott Plc would be... Yankees 3, Astros 2 For Yankees, Emotional Conclusion Isnt End The Yankees play a series at Houston after Mariano Riveras send-off in the Bronx. Manager Joe Girardi said Rivera could play anywhere he wanted. DealBook S.E.C. Sues Former Chairman in Looting of Educational Company The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused the former chairman and chief executive of the ChinaCast Education Corporation of stealing $41 million in company funds.

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