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News Feed Latest worldwide news 9 rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." The greatest F1 driver ever? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Powerful typhoon kills 20 in southern China, swipes Hong Kong HONG KONG (Reuters) - A powerful typhoon hit Hong Kong and the southern China coast on Monday, killing at least 20 people on the mainland, crippling power lines and causing flooding and gale force winds. Columbuss Hopes Ride on Gaboriks Returning to Form The Blue Jackets hope Marian Gaborik can regain his scoring touch in his first full N.H.L. season in Columbus. Victims of Navy Yard shooting They were civilians and contractors, just starting their day at a massive military compound that's normally a bastion of safety. UPDATE 1-JC Flowers interested in buying Lloyds' TSB unit - report LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Private equity firm JC Flowers has approached Britain's Lloyds Banking Group about a bid for the TSB business that was split from the part state-owned bank earlier this... French court fines mother for 3-year-old's "Jihad...I am a bomb" T-shirt PARIS (Reuters) - A woman who sent her three-year-old son - called Jihad - to school in a T-shirt marked "Jihad, Born September 11, I am a bomb" was fined and given a suspended jail sentence by a French court on Friday. Car buyers' incentive plan backfires in Southeast Asia's Detroit BANGKOK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - An incentive programme for first-time car buyers in Thailand has backfired with more than 100,000 indebted consumers defaulting, leaving the big global manufacturers that dominate Southeast Asia's largest auto market struggling to defend their margins. North Korea postpones reunions of war-torn families, to South's regret SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea on Saturday ordered the indefinite postponement of a scheduled series of reunions for families divided since the 1950-53 Korean War, dealing a setback to months of efforts to improve ties between the Korean neighbors. UPDATE 2-Nielsen wins U.S. OK for Arbitron deal, with conditions WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Television ratings giant Nielsen Holdings NV won U.S. antitrust approval on Friday for a $1.6 billion deal to buy Arbitron Inc, a company that dominates radio ratings... Stephanie Psaki, Adam Frankel A Match Set Up via the White House The couple met through his job as a presidential speechwriter. Swiss town to donate some of Glencore CEO's taxes to charity * Swiss town to donate some of taxes paid by Glencore boss Phonebloks A new concept in phones What if you could buy a smart phone that would last you for the rest of your life? Details Lacking on Prescription Drug Coverage in New Health Law Many people worry that they will have to pay much more for their prescriptions, while some of the chronically ill fear theyll have to pay thousands for their expensive drugs. Mets 5, Phillies 4, Six innings Wright Homers Again to Help Mets Past Phillies David Wright hit a home run in his second consecutive game since coming off the disabled list and Daniel Murphy also homered in a game shortened because of rain. Disney Shuffles Schedule Over Delays to Good Dinosaur For the first time in nine years, Disney will not release its annual Pixar movie. The gap has led to a flurry of new opening dates for Disney movies. Artificial scarcity at iPhone launch-CNET's Molly Wood Sept. 20 - Apple created a false sense of demand for its new iPhones by not offering them for pre-sale and by severely limiting supplies of some models, including the 5S gold. Bobbi Rebell reports. A Gilded Trove A look at Medieval Treasures From Hildesheim at the Met. Ask Well Gap Toothed A gap tooth can arise for a variety of reasons. And a variety of treatments are available to fix it, though it is often not medically necessary to do so. 'Bad' night at the Emmys? As the clock ticks down toward Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, all signs are pointing toward a big evening for "Breaking Bad." Stenson Wins Tour Championship and FedExCup Henrik Stenson held his nerve to fend off a last-day charge by Jordan Spieth and win the season-ending Tour Championship by three shots on Sunday, along with FedExCup honors and the mind-boggling $10 million bonus. All eyes on the $10 million prize If Tiger Woods wins the Tour Championship, he is assured of collecting $10 million as the FedEx Cup champion. But the world No. 1 has plenty of ground to make up following the first round. Impact Your World How to help CNN Films' "Girl Rising" tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. Are you inspired to help the cause of girls' education around the world? You can make an impact in many ways, but by just being aware of the issue, you can spread the word. By acting in your own community, you can make a global difference. Matter A Far-Flung Possibility for the Origin of Life A leading expert on the origin of life suggests that based on available evidence, Mars might be a more likely place for life to have started than Earth. UPDATE 1-Billionaire Soros weds consultant in third marriage NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - George Soros, the 83-year-old billionaire investor, philanthropist and supporter of liberal political causes, married for a third time on Saturday, tying the knot with... Disruptions Gawker Wants to Encourage More Voices Online, but With Less Yelling A site that will promote comments on Gawker Media sites wants to elevate the role of commenters while trying to keep needless vitriol at bay. Sprint promises savings from new early upgrade plan NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Sprint Corp on Friday joined its three biggest rivals in offering an early upgrade option for smartphones, and it promised savings greater than those available from its competitors. The 30-Minute Interview Joseph R. Harbert Mr. Harbert is the president of the Eastern Region of Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage firm. Jordana Kerschner, Daniel Belke The couple met at Colgate, from which they graduated. 18 Under To Help a Shy Child, Listen Shyness is part of the range of the human normal, but it can also be an indicator of bullying, anxiety, a learning problem or other issues. Theater Review Sonya Kelly Stars in I Can See Clearly Now at 59E59 I Can See Clearly Now is Sonya Kellys memoir of growing up extremely nearsighted. Bits Blog Grand Theft Auto V Muscles Its Way to Sales Record The video game has beaten sales records for the edgy and violent adventure series, earning more than $800 million in sales for its first day on store shelves. Merkel romps to victory but faces tough coalition choices BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel won a landslide personal victory in Germany's general election on Sunday, but her conservatives appeared just short of the votes needed to rule on their own and may have to convince leftist rivals to join a coalition government. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for Sept. 21 for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Paul Hardings Enon At the center of Paul Hardings follow-up to the Pulitzer-winning Tinkers is a man coming to terms with personal tragedy. Ryder Cup Qualifying to End at Italian Open The Italian Open has received a boost with its selection as the final qualifying event for Europeans to make the Ryder Cup team. On Tennis After Injury and Illness, a Surprisingly Triumphant Season for Nadal After missing six months with chronic left knee problems and another month and the Australian Open because of a stomach virus, Rafael Nadal has won 10 titles, including his second United States Open. 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. Kenya assault raises new fears The weekend massacre at an upscale shopping center in Kenya is shining a new light on an old concern for Western counterterrorism officials the recruitment of jihadist fighters from among the Somali diaspora. 2 missing in Navy helicopter crash Three crew members aboard a U.S. Navy helicopter that crashed in the Red Sea on Sunday were found alive and in stable condition, the Navy said. Two others remained missing.

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