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News Feed Latest worldwide news Even in a U.S. government shutdown, Obamacare exchanges could function NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - U.S. State officials behind the launch of President Barack Obama's healthcare reform on Oct. 1 say they could weather a federal government shutdown, though the scenario would add new pressure to the political attacks and technical issues that have weighed on the program's introduction. East Germany's secret police The sometimes ludicrous disguises and complex surveillance techniques used by East Germany's Stasi secret police to psychologically brutalize the population have been revealed, more than two decades after the fall of the Iron Curtain. UPDATE 1-Vodafone wins EU approval for 7.7 bln euro Kabel Deutschland takeover * Vodafone to compete with Liberty Global, Deutsche Telekom Historic polls open in Sri Lanka Sept. 21 - Voting underway in Sri Lanka's former rebel stronghold for the first time in 25 years. Rough cut (no reporter narration) UPDATE 4-U.S. House taunts Democrats with anti-Obamacare spending bill WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - A familiar Washington melodrama - will they or won't they shut down the government - took center stage on Friday when the Republican-controlled House of... World bank warns Bulgaria over ageing population SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria is heading for the steepest drop in the working-age population in the European Union that will impose a heavy burden on the Balkan country's economy, the World Bank said in... Statin use tied to cataract development study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The risk of developing cloudy lenses in the eyes may be linked to the use of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, according to a new study. In Mexico, Critics Say Political Corruption Worsened Impact of Dual Storms The twin storms that tore through the country this week renewed criticism that corruption and political shortsightedness made the damage even worse. Meet 'tunnel moles' who clean Chunnel It's approaching midnight at the bottom of the English Channel and a team of eager "tunnel moles" stands poised for a busy night's work. Yankees 6, Giants 0 The Yankees Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive as Nova Shuts Down the Giants With Saturdays victory against the visiting San Francisco Giants, the Yankees delayed elimination and took another step toward the improbable. Your Money Adviser When Health Deductibles Rise, Men Delay Emergency Care A recent study found that men are more likely to delay treatment for serious conditions under high-deductible plans, in contrast to women, who tend to cut back care for minor ailments only. Gadgetwise Justin Case Offers More Than a Play on Words The Justin Power Case can charge an iPad and other gadgets, including iOS, Android and BlackBerry devices, at the same time. Football Bayern catches Dortmund Josep Guardiola hails Bayern Munich's best Bundesliga performance this season after his side crushes Schalke 4-0 on Saturday to stay second in the league. Household Incomes Remain Flat Despite Improving Economy A major annual report on poverty, insurance and earnings shows that the improving economy has so far failed to benefit most households. The Learning Network Blog Mulling on Molly Investigating the Dangers of a Club Drug What are the risks of using this club drug, also known as ecstasy or MDMA? In this lesson, students learn about a string of fatalities associated with the drug and research how it adversely affects the body. GRAPHIC IMAGES Stunned, injured shoppers escape Kenyan mall Sept. 21 - Dozens of stunned and injured shoppers poured out of a Nairobi mall after gunmen opened fire killing at least 20 people. Mana Rabiee reports. US Airways, American push back on Justice Dept merger lawsuit WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - US Airways and American Airlines, whose proposed merger has been stalled by U.S. government opposition, urged a court on Friday to require the Justice Department to... Pot Alaska, Oregon may vote to inhale next year SEATTLE (Reuters) - Marijuana legalization activists hope Alaska and Oregon will become the next two states to put recreational use of the drug before the voters, perhaps as early as next year. Senior U.S. Republican to target state, local tax deduction WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Congress' top Republican tax law writer is drawing up a plan to rewrite the tax code and is likely to recommend repeal of a popular and costly federal tax deduction for state and local taxes paid, congressional aides said. Eiji Toyoda, who helped steer Toyota's rise, dies at 100 TOKYO (Reuters) - Eiji Toyoda, who helped steer Toyota Motor Corp's global rise and pioneered the automaker's vaunted production system, died on Tuesday, the Japanese automaker said. He was 100. Boston homeless man finds bag stuffed with cash, turns it in BOSTON (Reuters) - A Boston homeless man turned over to police a backpack stuffed with nearly $42,000 worth of cash and travelers checks shortly after he found it at a shopping mall, police said on Monday. Well Ask Well Sleep or Exercise? The Phys Ed columnist Gretchen Reynolds responds to readers questions about fitness. Cute furry species discovered Scientists at the Smithsonian announced Thursday the discovery of a mammalian species called the olinguito. Need help with Russian? Aiming for Gold CNN's Amanda Davies brushes up on her Russian for the Sochi Winter Games. Americans Abroad N.W.S.L.s First Season From the Outside Looking In U.S. international Yael Averbuch on watching the inaugural season of the National Womens Soccer League. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. Levels of Life, by Julian Barnes Julian Barnes discusses life after the loss of his wife. The most ruthless al-Assad He's the strongman behind the strongman Maher al-Assad. On Fulton Street, Worries About Change As trendy stores move in to the Fulton Street bazaar in Downtown Brooklyn, some worry about the potential loss of the markets distinctive stores and atmosphere. UPDATE 1-Harvard asks donors for $6.5 billion BOSTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Harvard, the richest university in the United States, said on Saturday it would seek to raise some $6.5 billion in donations to fund new academic initiatives and bolster its financial aid program. MARKET PULSE-Cyclacel, Tibco, NGL, Huntsman (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49s) Bartoli talks first grand slam win Marion Bartoli, the new Wimbledon women's singles champion talks to CNN's Amanda Davies. Bo Pelini Draws Mix of Support, Rebuke From Fans Longtime Nebraska football fans Karen Shelton and Sue Schrader arrived at Memorial Stadium eager to show their support Saturday for embattled coach Bo Pelini. Should Chelsea have got back with ex? There's always something strange about bumping into an ex. Sometimes it can be satisfying -- perhaps they're looking a bit shabby, or have obviously fallen on hard times. Kate West, Carter Westfall The bride is a managing director of a nonprofit organization that supports independent film; the groom is a marketing executive with the N.B.A. UPDATE 1-Foreigners push Kenyan shares to three-week high * Safaricom hits new all-time high mid-session * Shilling seen targeting 87, but not breaching it (Recasts with stocks, adds market close) By Richard Lough NAIROBI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Kenyan shares hit a three-week high on Friday as local investors who had been supplying liquidity this week sat tight in the face of strong offshore demand, pushing prices higher, traders said. Kenya's benchmark NSE-20 Share Index climbed for a fourth straight session, adding 0.1 percent in the d Dance Review New York City Ballets Fall Gala New York City Ballets Fall Gala paired each of its choreographers with a different fashion designer. In Transit Blog A New Andaz Hotel in Costa Rica The Andaz Papagayo hotel is scheduled to open in Costa Rica in December. World Briefing | Europe Russia Greenpeace Members Held at Arctic Oil Rig Russian border guards detained two activists from the environmentalist group Wednesday morning after they boarded an oil rig to protest drilling in the Arctic.

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