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News Feed Latest worldwide news Peabody says settlement offer for Patriot Coal retirees rejected Sept 23 (Reuters) - Peabody Energy Corp, which created now-bankrupt Patriot Coal through a spin-off, said an offer to settle claims relating to healthcare benefits for Patriot Coal retirees had been... U.S. Warns of Frauds Tied to Health Care Law The warnings came amid reports of high-pressure sales tactics and efforts to obtain personal information from consumers in advance of the opening of the online markets known as insurance exchanges. 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). 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. Irans New President, in First U.N. Appearance, Preaches Tolerance, Says His Country Is No Threat The president, Hassan Rouhani, said nuclear weapons would never be part of Irans future. Behind scenes with Solheim stars Living Golf goes behind the scenes at the biggest tournament in women's golf. M.L.S. Tries to Mute Fans Vulgar Chants Some teams in Major League Soccer have been trying, with mixed success, to stop off-color taunting of opposing goalkeepers that at times is audible over TV broadcasts. U.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy A controversial federal loan-guarantee program intended to support greener energy technologies will shift to supporting development of cleaner oil and coal technology. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. 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. N.F.L. Roundup Reid Leads Chiefs to Win in His Return to Philadelphia Andy Reids Chiefs forced five turnovers and sacked Michael Vick six times in a 26-16 victory over the Eagles. T Magazine The Look | Subtlety and Simplicity Reign at the Emmys Celebrities wore a range of colors, styles and silhouettes on the red carpet, but all had one thing in common modest, understated elegance. 13 years on, abducted son meets dad It is a homecoming more than a decade in the making. Vietnam's VietJet seen close to major Airbus order (Reuters) - Vietnamese low-cost airline VietJet is in talks with Airbus about an order for as many as 100 jets worth up to $10 billion, sources familiar with the discussions said on Tuesday. Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues Sept 24 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade and high-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information was gathered from Thomson Reuters U.S. new issues... Cranston reads erotic fan letter Bryan Cranston shares his favorite erotic fan letter with Conan. It's actually more about Aaron Paul. Fair Game Find the Loan Behind the Loans When regulators accuse financial firms of predatory lending, shouldnt they track down where these firms are getting their capital? What a U.S. shutdown would mean Ticktock. Ticktock. The WTA hits 40th Serena Williams and a host of No.1 ranked women's players gather at a unique celebration event Sunday to mark the 40th anniversary of the WTA founded by her 'inspiration' Billie Jean King. Scientists set to prepare strongest warning that warming man-made OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists meet on Monday to prepare the strongest warning yet that climate change is man-made and will cause more heatwaves, droughts and floods this century unless governments take action. South Carolina man who won nearly $400 million jackpot withholds name CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - The winner of a nearly $400 million Powerball jackpot has declined to be named, lottery officials said on Monday, but they said the winner who lives near Columbia, South Carolina, told them he bought the ticket while on a mission to buy hot dog buns. T Magazine Food Matters | Stockholms New Casual Bistros In the midst of the New Nordic food movement, Stockholms top chefs are resurrecting the traditional bakficka, or back pocket bistro, offering menus that tend to be both innovative and casual. Dell upsizes buyout loan to US$7.1 billion -sources NEW YORK, Sept 23 (IFR) - The loan backing the management buyout of Dell Inc has been increased to US$7.1 billion, while the size of the 1st lien high-yield bond has been reduced by US$500 million to... 36 Hours in Reykjavik See the citys award-winning new architectural landmark, stay up (very) late on a pub crawl, find peace on a nearby island and far more during a weekend in Icelands capital. Diageo's 'Arthur's Day' faces backlash in home of Guinness DUBLIN, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The Irish are famous around the world for their convivial drinking culture and the cosy pubs that have been copied around the world - but it seems they do not want to be cajoled into an annual celebration of their best-known beer. Pursuits A Presidential Pub Crawl Touring East Coast spots on a presidential pub crawl makes for a history lesson that goes down easy. Miley Cyrus breaks silence on VMAs Miley Cyrus has a message for the haters You are overthinking it. U.S. regulators call on banks to help spot abuse of older people WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Tuesday said banks may be positioned to identify older people who have fallen prey to financial scams and clarified that firms can report suspected abuse. Guantnamo Hunger Strike Is Largely Over, U.S. Says The military said the number of hunger strikers had dropped significantly since mid-July, and a lawyer for the detainees said they had largely achieved their goals. Paperback Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. Victims Push Laws to End Online Revenge Posts Posting explicit images of former sexual partners can ruin lives, yet mostly goes unpunished. But the law may be catching up with technology. 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. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Gianfranco Ferre unveils new collection Designers of Italian label Gianfranco Ferre are inspired by the company's old advertising campaigns for their spring and summer 2014 collection. Rough cut - no narration A Turnabout at Traditionally White Sororities, in Nine Days at Alabama After a campus newspapers report on discrimination, the president of the University of Alabama said that traditionally white sororities have accepted six minority students. Well When Teams Lose, Fans Tackle Fatty Foods Football fans saturated-fat consumption increased by as much as 28 percent following defeats and decreased by 16 percent following victories, a new study reports. College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football. On Golf Top Award Would Be Just One of Woodss Consolations Tiger Woods did not win a major tournament or the Tour Championship this year, but he seems likely to be voted the player of the year. T Magazine All the Rage | Bright, Cheerful Colors at the London Design Festival This years edition of the annual mega-fair found designers using an unexpectedly playful color palette that included a smorgasbord of neons and pastels. Its the Economy Freebies for the Rich Why are colleges giving away money to rich kids who dont need it? They might value their rankings more than the economy.

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