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News Feed Latest worldwide news News Analysis German Campaign, Amid Fiery Debate Abroad, Shuffles Toward Consensus Germanys inclination toward consensus could yield something nearly unfathomable anywhere else a power-sharing pact between the main parties of the left and right. 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. Microsoft CEO Ballmer bids emotional farewell to Wall Street (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer has made an impassioned plea to investors to support his vision of the world's largest software company as a unified devices and services powerhouse in his swan song before Wall Street. New York town finds 850 snakes in man's home NEW YORK (Reuters) - Authorities in the New York town of Shirley found 850 snakes, including two illegal 6-foot-long (2-meter) Burmese pythons, in the home and garage of an animal control officer suspected of dealing in the reptiles, local media reported. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Dashboard Today in Small Business Failure Parties Retailers look to the holidays. A money-back guarantee. Twenty-three graduates of the Goldman Sachs small-business program. And an iPhone spoof. Americans injured in Kenya mall attack State Department WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Saturday it had reports that American citizens were injured in an attack when gunmen stormed a shopping mall in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and it condemned the shooting as a "senseless act of violence". Brazil ready to finance Petrobras in offshore oil auction -paper RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Brazil's government plans to finance state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA's participation in the Oct. 21 auction of Libra, country's largest-ever oil discovery, the Estado de S. Paulo daily newspaper reported on Saturday. Stephen E. Malawista, Lyme Disease Researcher, Dies at 79 Dr. Malawista and his team were credited with defining an ailment that was causing distress in Connecticut. Hilton will start marketing new high-yield bond Thursday NEW YORK, Sept 18 (IFR) - Hilton Worldwide will begin marketing a USD3.25 billion high-yield bond on Thursday as part of a multi-billion refinancing ahead of its initial public offering, one of the... Former U.S. Football Star Gale Sayers Sues NFL Over Head Trauma Chicago Bears great Gale Sayers has filed a federal lawsuit against the National Football League, accusing it of failing to warn him about and protect him against head injuries, including multiple concussions, during his eight-year Hall of Fame career. At NPR, a New Host and a Move Westward NPR officials have billed a move west as a chance for a legacy radio program, previously based in Washington, to rethink what it is and what it does. Ad tech provider Rocket Fuel shares nearly double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of advertisement technology company Rocket Fuel Inc nearly doubled in their debut as investors flocked to grab a piece of the company that has shown impressive revenue growth. For Indiana's conservative rebels, fighting Obamacare worth risk GREENFIELD, Indiana (Reuters) - To understand why so many conservatives in Congress are willing to risk a government shutdown in their quest to cut spending and derail "Obamacare," take a look at Indiana and the state's crop of young Republicans in the U.S. House Representatives. DealBook Hedge Fund Drops Opposition to Smithfield Deal Starboard Value, the activist hedge fund that was seeking to block Smithfield Foods $4.7 billion sale to a Chinese meat processor, dropped its fight on Friday, saying that it could not formalize an alternative takeover bid. Giants Replay Week 2 The Broncos used a balanced attack as the Giants offense sputtered in the third meeting of the Manning quarterbacks. Upscale Mall Becomes War Zone in Kenya Terror Attack Two squads of gunmen stormed into a popular Nairobi mall, killing at least 39 people. Witnesses said commandos had cornered several of the assailants, who were holding hostages at gunpoint. A Somali militant group is suspected. National Briefing | South In Virginia, a Deal for a Man Accused of Aiding Syrian Rebels An Army veteran accused of fighting alongside a Qaeda-affiliated group of Syrian rebels is out of jail after a secret plea deal. Field Notes Divorce After 50 Grows More Common For the first time, more Americans 50 and older are divorced than widowed. Tastes Like Home Indulging His Inner New Jersey Child The chef Bill Telepan revisits the hair metal and onion rings of his youth. Character Study The Mr. Fix-It of Greenwich Village Colin Ryan, a Vietnam veteran, is a freelance carpenter in the Village. I dont need no pot of gold, he said, just enough for beer and cigarettes and subway fare. UPDATE 3-FireEye's debut signals red hot interest in cybersecurity (Updates with closing share price and ranking; adds link to Zscaler exclusive) 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. Ryder Cup David vs. Goliath If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch. Hardcover Business Best Sellers Rankings are based on October figures. T Magazine The Daily Shoe | Iconic Driving Moccasins From Tods, With Playful New Detailing T plucks the best shoes right off the runway. Todays pick classic shoes from the venerable Italian brand, updated to incorporate one of the seasons hottest trends. Straight Sets The Turning Point of the Nadal-Djokovic Match Rafael Nadal saved three straight break points in the ninth game of the pivotal third set to wrest control from Novak Djokovic in the United States Open final. Music Review Karbido Performs The Table at BAM Fisher Karbido, a band from Wroclaw, Poland, use rudimentary tools to create percussive sounds with international influences at the Brooklyn Academy of Musics Next Wave Festival. Frugal Traveler Taking Ride-Share Services for a Spin In an attempt to save money on a long drive this summer, the Frugal Traveler posted his route on three ride-share sites. Heres what he learned. Currents | Shows The Champagne of Venetian Glass Vintage glass by Napoleone Martinuzzi is on display in Venice. World Briefing | Africa Mali French President Declares Victory Over Jihadists President Franois Hollande said on Thursday that the war against Islamic extremists had been won in Mali but vowed to keep French forces in the country as long as the threat existed. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | hilarity This word has appeared in 72 New York Times articles in the past year. U.S. stocks needn't fret about a government shutdown NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors may be tempted to shy away from stocks in the next week or two as the latest version of the fiscal follies plays out in Washington. Stenson Loses Club but Increases Lead Henrik Stenson held a four-stroke lead after two rounds of the PGA Tour Championship, despite playing with less than a full complement of clubs. T Magazine Square Roots | The Making of an Alberta Ferretti Runway Look Click the image to see the path of one of Alberta Ferrettis ideas for her spring/summer 2014 collection, from the page to the stage. Week 3 Matchup Giants (0-2) at Panthers (0-2) Cam Newton is the first of several dual-threat quarterbacks the Giants will face, and Mark Herzlich, a third-year middle linebacker, will play a pivotal role in minimizing his options. China to sentence ousted politician Bo, could get long jail term JINAN, China (Reuters) - A Chinese court will announce its verdict on former top politician Bo Xilai on Sunday following his 5-day trial last month on charges of corruption and abuse of power. He could be handed a long jail term by the Communist Party-controlled court. Fed may impose swipe-fee cap as it appeals ruling -U.S. judge WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve may continue with a cap on debit card swipe fees while it appeals a July ruling that rejected it, a federal judge ruled in an order made... Scientists discover new legless lizard species in California SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California scientists have discovered four species of legless lizards hidden in unlikely habitats among central valley oil derricks, sand dunes at the end of a Los Angeles airport runway and other arid and desolate spaces. Most powerful female politician? Frugal, discreet and boring -- just some of the ways Angela Merkel has been described by peers and in the global press. As Germans head to the polls Sunday, CNN looks at how the German chancellor became the most powerful woman in the world.

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