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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pennsylvania clerk appeals ban on gay marriage licenses PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's same-sex marriage battle headed to the state's supreme court on Tuesday when a county clerk appealed a lower court's September order to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples. A Quake Shakes Loose an Island An island that emerged in the Arabian Sea, off the Pakistani coast, after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake last week was probably created as freed methane gas pushed up a section of shallow seafloor. Rihanna "right" about Phuket Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. UPDATE 3-Church of England teams with U.S. investors to back new 034;ethical034; bank * Corsair-led consortium sees off competition for 314 RBS branches '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. Analysis U.S. shutdown strategy - Many advisers keep clients in stocks The looming U.S. government shutdown has plenty of investors asking if it's time to exit the stock market or stay put. U.S. economy fuel? Fracking Fracking is providing a huge boost to the U.S. economy, but what exactly does the process entail? Richard Quest reports. Cubs Fire Manager, Leading to Talk About Girardi With the dismissal of Dale Sveum as manager of the Cubs, many in Chicago are clamoring for the Yankees manager, Joe Girardi, who has strong ties to Chicago. New shoes for 10,000 homeless kids Nicholas Lowinger, 15, has provided new shoes to more than 10,000 homeless children since 2010. Americans Abroad Totally Immersed in European Soccer The writer, a United States international midfielder, also plays for Kopparbergs/Goteborg in Sweden. Japan PM Abe calls for prompt debate on corporate tax cut TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that he has asked ruling parties to promptly begin deliberations on cutting the country's corporate tax rate. Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. Americans Abroad Totally Immersed in European Soccer The writer, a United States international midfielder, also plays for Kopparbergs/Goteborg in Sweden. Rodriguez Grievance Hearing Starts The grievance to overturn Alex Rodriguezs 211-game suspension began before arbitrator Fredric Horowitz. Tourists Check your plans Planning to travel in or to the United States and wondering if the U.S. government shutdown will hit your plans? Reuters on the Road Do Adjust Your Set Oct. 1 - Founder and CEO Chris Gorell Barnes takes Reuters taxi challenge to explain how his digital video agency Adjust Your Set is providing a different kind of branded content for companies. 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. After the Floods in Colorado, a Deluge of Worry About Leaking Oil As waters recede from Colorados drilling epicenter, the sight of drowning oil wells has inflamed the debate over the environment. Elizabeth Lenn, Christian Decker The bride is a doctoral candidate in English; the groom is a project manager at a residential remodeling company. Family comes first for risk-averse fund managers LONDON (Reuters) - Investors seeking less volatile returns from their stock portfolios are turning their attention to family-owned firms that play for pride as well as profit. Britain's Times to pull Blackberry app due to lack of interest LONDON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Britain's The Times newspaper said on Tuesday it would no longer make its mobile app available on a Blackberry because few people used it, in another sign that rival smartphone makers are trumping its technology. Aerial engineers seek inspiration from slo-mo hummingbirds Oct. 1 - Researchers at Stanford University are looking to one of nature's most agile creatures - the hummingbird - for design tips as they build the next generation of aerial search and rescue vehicles. Using high-speed cameras, the engineers are slowing down time to study the birds in flight. Ben Gruber reports. Vatican Bank Publishes Its First Annual Report The bank's president said the 100-page report was an attempt to meet the commitment to transparency that Catholics around the world "rightfully expect." Gadgetwise Untangle Your Cords Recoil Winders help organize earbud, USB and power cords into neat, pocket-size packages. Amazon hiring 70,000 for holidays Oct. 1 - Like many big U.S. retailers, Amazon.com is increasing seasonal hires even though experts forecast modest increases in holiday sales. Fred Katayama reports. World Briefing | Asia Indonesia Australian Leader Aims to Halt Flow of Asylum Seekers Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia pledged Monday to work with Indonesia to stop the flow of people traveling by boat to Australia to seek asylum. Dance Listings for Sept. 20-26 A selected guide to dance performances in the New York area. A Wealth of Data in Whale Breath Researchers are learning how to use the breath, or blow, of whales and dolphins to extract and measure hormones, microorganisms, DNA and the byproducts of metabolism. Japan's Lixil to tender for more Joyou shares after Grohe deal TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Lixil Group Corp said it would buy additional shares in Joyou AG , a Chinese bathroom fittings maker, through a public tender offer tied to its roughly $4 billion... 'Breaking Bad' flash-forward SPOILER ALERT If you haven't seen Breaking Bad's series finale, stop reading now. Pitino, One of 12 Inductees, Recalls Great Journey Rick Pitino, who has led three teams to the Final Four, winning two N.C.A.A. championships, was among those enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Hedge funds show strong confidence in European shares LONDON/PARIS (Reuters) - Hedge funds' negative bets on European shares have tumbled to a level not seen since before the global financial crisis began in 2007, signalling their strongest conviction... World Briefing | Asia Indonesia Australian Leader Aims to Halt Flow of Asylum Seekers Prime Minister Tony Abbott of Australia pledged Monday to work with Indonesia to stop the flow of people traveling by boat to Australia to seek asylum. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. RPT-UPDATE 2-Lloyd's auction reels in Macquarie, Pepper with Westpac lurking-sources * Sell-off part of global move to offload non-core assets Iran studies fuel price rises under sanctions pressure * Iran avoiding external payments crisis but reserves falling Share Your Experience With Health Insurance Exchanges The Times would like to hear from Americans who have begun to sign up for health care under President Obamas signature health care law. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Nektar Therapeutics pain drug for knee arthritis fails study (Reuters) - Nektar Therapeutics said its experimental drug to treat chronic pain in patients with arthritis of the knee failed to meet its main goal in a mid-stage clinical trial. 10 things to know New Mexico It's too easy to let New Mexico off as simply "The Land of Enchantment."

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