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News Feed Latest worldwide news With High Fives and a Squirrel Prank Tiger Enjoys Opening Win As much as players and officials like to talk up the competitive nature of the Presidents Cup there was also an end-of-season party atmosphere at Muirfield Village on Thursday with even Tiger Woods joining in the fun. Gadgetwise For Your iPhone 5, a Personal Photo and Extra Juice A battery case from Uncommon can be customized with a picture from the user. India Ink Image of the Day October 4 Supporters of the Indian National Congress celebrated after the union cabinet gave a nod to the proposal for creating Indias 29th state. 'I'm the original voice of Siri' For the past two years, she's been a pocket and purse accessory to millions of Americans. She's starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel. She's provided weather forecasts and restaurant tips, been mocked as useless and answered absurd questions about what she's wearing. India announces warm-up for world's biggest election NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India will hold five state elections in November and December, authorities said on Friday, kicking off a contest that is expected to boost the profile of Hindu nationalist opposition leader Narendra Modi ahead of a general election next year. 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 Novel by Michael Hastings to Be Published Posthumously The journalist and author, who died in a car crash in June, had been working on a novel based on his own life, which will be released next summer. World Briefing | Asia India Ex-Official Is Jailed in Graft Case An Indian court sentenced Lalu Prasad, a former chief minister of the state of Bihar, to five years in prison for corruption on Thursday. REFILE-Mario's Tweets Twitter celebrity name-dropping reflects novel IPO risk SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Mario Batali landed on a new promotional platform this week, one that was regulatory rather than razzle-dazzle the opening pages of Twitter's 234-page... Audrey Gelman, the Girl Most Likely If Audrey Gelman, political ingnue and fashion darling, didnt already exist, her friend Lena Dunham might have invented her as a character. Dalglish Returns to Liverpool as a Director Liverpool great Kenny Dalglish joined the club's board as a non-executive director on Friday, 16 months after his second spell as manager ended by getting the sack. Despite Criticisms, Health Care Laws Impact on Jobs Is Still Unclear Critics say the law will suppress job growth, but economists say it is too soon tell whether businesses will cut hours or hire more part-timers to skirt the employer mandate. Short-term shutdown won't hurt U.S. states, public finance SP WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A short U.S. budget shutdown would not have a significant impact on the credit quality of states, local governments, non-profit healthcare centers, airports, roads, mass transit or public housing, Standard Poor's Ratings Services said on Friday. Can doodling boost your memory? The common doodle has long been frowned upon in business meetings. But now researchers say doodling aids concentration by reducing a person's capacity to daydream whether in the workplace or the classroom. Cup broadcast costs at stake? Jim Boulden looks into the broadcast costs for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. G.O.P. Elders See Liabilities in Shutdown Senior Republican officials say the conservatives pushing the shutdown are undermining the party and its efforts to modernize, and helping President Obama just as his standing with the public has begun to slide. Personal Health A Youthful Glow, Radiating From Within Business is booming in the anti-aging market, with many clamoring for lifts, tucks and fillers, but research has shown that youthfulness must come from within. Corner Office Always Thank Your Star Players, Cheggx2019;s C.E.O. Says Dan Rosensweig, president and C.E.O. of Chegg Inc., the online and mail-order textbook rental service, admires people who arenx2019;t afraid to think big. Is Dubai experiencing another property bubble? Oct. 4 - Dubai property prices are on the rise again, climbing over 20 percent in some areas. There are fears of another property bubble, just four years since the market crashed dramatically in 2009. But are things different this time? Hayley Platt reports. UPDATE 3-Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast NEW ORLEANS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast... Source Meds for mental disorders found in D.C. driver's home After all the chaos and gunfire, still remains the question Why did a woman with a young child try to drive into a blocked entrance near the White House? 'Golden Bear' on tennis CNN's Pat Cash meets golfing great Jack Nicklaus on the sidelines of Wimbledon. News Analysis An Uphill Climb for the Oil Giants The major producers face steady drops in profit margins as natural gas shifts the energy matrix. Golf Capsules Another rain delay cut short some exceptional golf Friday in the Presidents Cup. Email, undisclosed in SAC trader's case, could help defense -sources NEW YORK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - In the coming trial of a SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund portfolio manager, Michael Steinberg, prosecutors are likely to present emails purporting to show he was being... Growing Libya's new nation CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks with Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan. Can Iraq ever escape cycle of violence? Iraq's violence is at its highest levels since 2007. The world seems oblivious but with unrest spreading though the region, this is why you should not ignore it. Phnom Penh Asia's urban star Cambodia's capital could be the region's next great urban getaway -- if you don't mind a bit of grit with your fine French wine. Report legendary Vietnamese general dies Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap, a man credited with major victories against the French and the American military, has died, according to local media reports. Giap was 102. Industry Still Churns, Even as Cleanup Plan Proceeds for a Canal A $500 million plan will focus on the decades-old toxic muck at the bottom of the canal, though nearby businesses are still being cited for sometimes treating the canal like a waste dump. Cristiano Ronaldo appeals for Miami soccer fan arrested for hug MIAMI (Reuters) - Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo is appealing to Florida officials to drop charges against an over-enthusiastic fan who was arrested during a match after rushing the field to embrace him. WRAPUP 3-Republicans hang tough in standoff over U.S. government shutdown * Obama says will not negotiate with a gun to Americans' head RPT-Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - When Facebook Inc was preparing to go public last year, the telephones at Granite Investment Advisors rang off the hook as clients called about the social media's company's highly anticipated debut. Gadgetwise An iPhone Case That Sharpens Your Photography Skills The tech company iZZi Gadgets says its Orbit case will turn an iPhone into a professional-grade device for digital photographers. Fitch Affirms Kaiser's IFS Ratings at 'A+'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, October 04 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) and its subsidiaries at 'A+' (see full rating list at the end of this release). The Rating Outlooks are Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS Key strengths supporting KFHP's and its subsidiaries' ratings include the organization's unique business model and strong competitive position in California, Australian Open Prizemoney Upped to A$33 Million The Australian Open will hike total prizemoney 10 percent in 2014 to A$33 million ($30.97 million), organisers said on Wednesday, offsetting a depreciation in the local currency. Ex-Soviet Basketball Great Sergei Belov Dies at 69 Former Soviet basketball great and Olympic gold medalist Sergei Belov has died at 69. Mississippi Football Players Disrupt Campus Play A University of Mississippi professor says that a group of Ole Miss students, including football players, disrupted a production of a campus play with "hate speech" on Tuesday night. Weapons Inspection Team Begins Work in Syria A team of weapons inspectors has begun the groundwork for destroying Syrias chemical arms, but it is unclear how it will navigate the complex task amid a civil war. Price Career is dream come true The pro golfer on becoming the International Captain at the 2013 Presidents Cup and trying to beat the American's winning streak.

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