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September 25, 2013


ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem
As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem.


U.S. Senator John McCain takes talkathoner Ted Cruz to woodshed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator John McCain lashed out at fellow Republican Ted Cruz on Wednesday over a Nazi appeasement comparison he made during his all-night, anti-Obamacare marathon on the U.S. Senate floor.


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.


T Magazine Market Report | World-Class Watches for International Travelers
These stylish timepieces for men and women, which can keep track of up to 24 time zones, cater to the worlds most serious journeyers.


Uncommon Doughnuts, Healthier Chicken Nuggets and More
Recommendations for the week of Sept. 24.


Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry?
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair products from her start-up business, Rock Your Hair.


Postal Service Seeks 3-Cent Increase for First-Class Mail
It soon could cost 49 cents to mail a letter.


Tiger's highs and lows
Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback.


UPDATE 5-ICAP fined $87 mln over Libor, three former staff charged
* U.S. files criminal charges against three former ICAP employees


Return of risky PIKs doesn't mean high defaults Moody's
NEW YORK, Sept 25 (IFR) - The comeback of risky payment-in-kind (PIK) notes, a type of high-yield bond popular before the financial crisis, is unlikely to lead to the same high default rates as...


Obama and Clintons Share Stage for Health Care Talk
A policy-heavy event aims to bring attention to next weeks opening of enrollment in the insurance exchanges at the center of the Affordable Care Act.


Editors Choice
Our best photos from the last 24 hours.


Treasury Puts a Date on When Cash May Run Out Oct. 17
Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew warned in a letter to Speaker John A. Boehner on Wednesday that the government might not be able to pay its bills in mid-October unless a budget deal was made.


Citigroup to pay Freddie Mac $395 million on suspect mortgages
(Reuters) - Citigroup Inc on Wednesday said it agreed to pay $395 million to Freddie Mac to resolve claims of potential flaws in roughly 3.7 million mortgages it sold to the housing finance company from 2000 to 2012.


"Disgustologist" digs deep into science of revulsion
LONDON (Reuters) - Valerie Curtis is fascinated by faeces. And by vomit, pus, urine, maggots and putrid flesh. It is not the oozing, reeking substances themselves that play on her mind, but our response to them and what it can teach us.


Struggling, San Jose Tests a Way to Cut Benefits
The city that calls itself the capital of Silicon Valley is planning to cut pensions and other benefits to fight its escalating fiscal woes, and other municipalities are watching.


France investigates Apple contracts with telcos - report
PARIS (Reuters) - France's finance ministry is investigating the conditions that Apple imposes on mobile operators that sell its smartphones, according to French media BFMTV.


N. Korea cancels family reunions
In a sudden turn of events, North Korea on Saturday postponed reunions that were to start next week for families separated during the Korean War.


Pakistan quake
An earthquake in Pakistan, powerful enough to prompt the appearance of a small island off the coast, has killed more than 200 people, Pakistani officials said.


Snedeker fights back
World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease.


China launches juice probe after rotten fruit report
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's food safety watchdog has launched an investigation into local juice makers after a media report said they used rotten fruit to make their products. The probe includes two branches of the country's sector leader, China Huiyuan Juice Group Ltd.


Wealth Matters Seeking Investments That Are Profitable and a Little Bit Green
Many investors are no longer looking for companies in the vanguard of the green movement, but those that are making a profit while showing concern for social and environmental issues.


REFILE--France investigates Apple contracts with telcos-report
PARIS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - France's finance ministry is investigating the conditions that Apple imposes on mobile operators that sell its smartphones, according to French media BFMTV.


College Football Around the Country
Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football.


Breakingviews Diplomatic deal-making
Sept. 24 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists discuss the unique structure and tactics in the $29 bln merger between U.S.-based Applied Materials and the Japanese Tokyo Electron.


No. 15 Michigan Dodges Upset, Beats UConn 24-21
Michigan was making a mess of another game against a heavy underdog, when Desmond Morgan snatched away Connecticut's chance for a huge upset.


India-U.S. ties lose shine over economic differences
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last visited the White House in 2009 he was feted at President Barack Obama's first state dinner, a star-studded affair that reflected the excitement about blooming ties between the two big democracies.


How Yihaodian sees e-commerce
The growth of e-commerce in China has outpaced that of western countries during the past five years. This is largely due to the rapid growth of Internet users, improved online payments, increasing coverage and improving services.


U.S. says "not done yet" on Syria U.N. draft resolution
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday that progress has been made in discussions among the five permanent U.N. Security Council members on a draft resolution on eradicating Syria's chemical weapons but there was still work to be done.


App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You
Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable.


'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.


Santa Monica Bets on Electric Cars, but Consumers Are Slow to Switch
For automakers, reluctance in Santa Monica, Calif., underscores how difficult it will be for them to meet strict federal and state mandates on fuel efficiency and pollution.


Recipes for Health Balkan Eggplant and Chile Pure
A delicious spread that works well with warm pita bread or toasted pita triangles.


Global Soccer A Rebuilt Sunderland Needs to Be Rebuilt Again
Paolo Di Canio came in as manager near the end of last season and has since overhauled Sunderlands roster. The result? A club mired in last place.


Merkel still needs to focus on euro zone
Sept 23 - Investors liked the German election result but what's first on Merkel's to do list when it comes to the rest of the euro zone? The EU's top economic official tells Reuters what he thinks she must focus on. Sonia Legg reports


France Takes Modest Steps On Changes In 14 Budget
President Franois Hollandes spending plan comes without the radical changes that many economists say the country needs.


Shackles drop off fundraising for startups. Should we worry?
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nicole O'Rourke has a novel idea for raising cash that would have been illegal until this week smacking a "fund me" sticker on every bottle or can of hair products from her start-up business, Rock Your Hair.


Lawrie Unhappy at Seve Trophy Snub
Paul Lawrie says he's disappointed that eight of his Ryder Cup teammates have snubbed next week's Seve Trophy in France.


New iPhones in hot demand
With the latest iPhone handsets going on sale in 11 countries and territories Friday, there will be the usual lines of diehard fans snaking around popular Apple stores.


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