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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kenya warning Kenyan officials were warned about the possibility of a Westgate-style attack a year before gunman stormed the Nairobi mall, sources say. Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Intesa San Paolo names Messina as CEO to replace Cucchiani ROME, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Intesa San Paolo said on Sunday that it had named Carlo Messina as chief executive officer to replace Enrico Cucchiani. DealBook A Proposal to Freeze Pensions in Detroit Detroits emergency manager wants to freeze the citys pension system for public workers, in light of evidence it was operated in an unsound manner for many years, contributing to the citys financial downfall. Well Magnets Fail to Relieve Arthritis Pain Many people use copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps to alleviate the pain of arthritis, but a rigorous new study concludes they do not work. Inside the List Nicholas Sparks, whose Longest Ride enters the hardcover fiction list at No. 1, is receiving help promoting the book from professional bull riders. Currents | Deals Discounts at Michele Varian, Peter Harrison and Sferra Bargains on knickknacks, benches and bedding. Hogan's 3 TDs Leads No. 5 Stanford Past WSU 55-17 Kevin Hogan picked apart Washington State, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Stanford won its 12th straight with a 55-17 rout of the Cougars on Saturday night. New Egyptian government to be in place by spring, minister says Work is under way to establish political stability in Egypt following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy, the country's interim foreign minister told the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday. Bahrain's Arcapita eyes new investments after first Gulf Chapter 11 * Firm split in two after restructuring - one holds existing assets UPDATE 2-Lumber Liquidators cooperating in wood imports probe * Shares down 9 percent (Adds analyst comments, details on scene, updates stock activity) Cuba lets athletes go pro Ever since the Cuban Revolution more than 50 years ago, athletes on the communist island have been able to garner gold medals and glory, but not big paychecks. Federal Agencies Lay Out Contingency Plans for Possible Shutdown Federal agencies have been asked to identify nonessential employees, who will be forced to stay home if Congress fails to pass a spending bill. Pogue's Posts The Many Mysteries of Air Travel Air turbulence wont crash a plane, and nothing happens when lightning hits a plane. A pilot and blogger answers the questions that many fliers have. Refugees die in Indonesia boat capsize Twenty-one bodies have been recovered from a boat that sank off the coast of Indonesia on Friday. Gene Therapy With a Difference An experimental drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy failed in a large clinical trial recently, but the technique of counteracting mutated genes holds promise. U.S. Shutdown Nears as House Votes to Delay Health Law The federal government on Sunday barreled toward its first shutdown in 17 years as House Republicans voted to link further funding to a one-year delay of President Obamas health care law. Dueling Narratives in Iran After Breakthrough in U.S. Relations Irans foreign minister said there was a real chance for a pact with the United States over his countrys nuclear program, but his deputy said Tehran would never trust America 100 percent. Out There Stars, Gold, Dung Beetles and Us Its hard to imagine a more humbling connection between the microscopic and the massive than that of a bug who navigates its carefully wrought investment by the light of the Milky Way. Why Rouhani deserves praise The media circus over Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to New York has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum, and rank alarmism at the other. It's worth taking a moment to pick out a few important points Nadal wins U.S. Open Rafael Nadal confirmed his status Monday night as the dominant force in men's tennis with a four-set win over world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final. EU bank bailout roulette awaits Monte dei Paschi investors * Investor treatment in bank bailouts varies across Europe FOREX-Dollar drops broadly on possible U.S. government shutdown * Speculators cut bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in latest week DealBook Wall Street Uneasy in Face of Government Shutdown With political disagreements appearing more intractable, the battle over a shutdown and the threat of no accord on a debt limit, could rattle the markets when they reopen this week. The Commissars Culinary Stamp The Soviet era and its demise inspire a food memoir. Berlin wax museum unveils second Angela Merkel Sept. 19 - Madame Tussauds in Berlin unveils a new wax figure of Angela Merkel, denying any connection to the upcoming federal election when the German chancellor hopes to be reelected. Elly Park reports. Bale seals Madrid move The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant. Theater Review | New Jersey A Review of On Borrowed Time, at the Two River Theater In On Borrowed Time, death comes to visit an old man who tricks it into climbing an apple tree from which it cannot escape. Quandary of Hidden Disabilities Conceal or Reveal? Announcing a condition like epilepsy may stigmatize an employee, but keeping it secret could mean being fired. Hungry City New York, All Wrapped Up in a Tortilla Every cart, truck and bodega holds a promise of taco greatness. Seattle 4-0 After 23-20 OT Win Over Texans Seattle's Richard Sherman saw quarterback Matt Schaub roll out in the fourth quarter and had a pretty good idea what he wanted to do next. Heat Signs Spoelstra to Multiyear Extension Erik Spoelstra signed a multiyear extension to remain the coach of the two-time defending champion Miami Heat, the team said. Straight Sets U.S. to Host Britain in First Round of Davis Cup The United States learned on Wednesday that it would host a first-round tie with Britain for the 2014 Davis Cup. SAILING-Oracle sailors learned flying for America's Cup comeback SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - The come-from-behind victory of Larry Ellison's America's Cup team is a tale of learning how to fly a boat - and pushing the equipment, the rules and the crew to the very limit in the process. Marlins' Alvarez Flirting With No-Hitter Miami Marlins right-hander Henderson Alvarez had not allowed a hit after nine innings Sunday, but the game against the Detroit Tigers was scoreless heading to the bottom of the ninth. First floating turbine seeks winds of change in US Sept. 29 - North America's first floating wind turbine, launched in May, is being hailed as a prototype for a future US offshore energy industry. While the small "pilot phase" unit, sitting off the Maine coast, produces only enough electricity to power four homes, it represents the first stage of a far more ambitious project. Tara Cleary reports. Exclusive French carmakers back German bid to delay CO2 curbs - sources BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) - Germany has enlisted French carmakers' support for a last-ditch bid to delay new EU vehicle emissions limits by four years as it battles to win more time for its luxury auto industry, government officials and diplomats said. Jackson Release of U.S. captive in Colombia 'imminent' The release of an American held since June by Colombia's FARC rebel group is "imminent," U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Hungry City New York, All Wrapped Up in a Tortilla Every cart, truck and bodega holds a promise of taco greatness. Pastor shot dead while preaching Bond is set at $1 million for a Louisiana man accused of shooting and killing a church pastor as he preached in Lake Charles, Louisiana on Friday night.

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