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News Feed Latest worldwide news Typhoon leaves 74 missing in China as Thailand, Vietnam brace for floods BEIJING/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Seventy-four Chinese fishermen were missing on Monday after a typhoon sunk three fishing boats in the South China Sea as Thailand and Vietnam braced for torrential rain and flooding. Murray Leads No. 9 Georgia Past No. 6 LSU 44-41 Two out of three ain't bad. Editors Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. IRS rides 1884 'dead horse' law to defense of tax preparer rules WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Tuesday defended its effort to regulate the tax return preparation business for the first time in U.S. history, basing its case largely on a 19th century law dealing with horses lost or killed in the Civil War. Rambus asked about shredded records in Nvidia case * Appeals judge says Rambus doesn't know what was shredded Obama blames government shutdown on 'ideological crusade' Oct. 1 - President Barack Obama blames Republicans for an "ideological crusade" aimed at his healthcare program and urges lawmakers to vote to keep government operations running and to raise the nation's borrowing cap without conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Argentina's Nalbandian Announces Retirement Argentina's 2002 Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian announced on Tuesday that he will quit tennis next month citing physical problems that have sidelined him for most of the year. UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. Dan Zevin Wins Thurber Prize for Humor The award, given annually for an outstanding book of humor published in the United States, recognized Mr. Zevins Dan Gets a Minivan. 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. New iPhone Reviews in So much for being underwhelmed. Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Terrifying road rage video goes viral A terrifying road rage incident involving a gang of bikers on Manhattan's west side has gone viral on the web after video of the incident surfaced online. Bewilderment in Wake of Arrest of A.A.U. Coach The drug trafficking charges against Curtis Malone, the president and co-founder of D.C. Assault, have stunned those who worked with him and the A.A.U. program. India and Nokia in Tax Dispute Before Microsoft Deal Nokia said the tax authorities froze all of its Indian assets, including bank accounts and factories, to ensure that the company could pay its future tax bill. A Heaping Helping of Personality Adds a Missing Flavor to the Vanilla Nets Kevin Garnett will very likely emerge as an outsize presence for a Nets team that Coach Jason Kidd said did not have an identity last season. A Troupe Thrives, After Disasters 3-Legged Dog is outrunning adversity thanks to its innovations in technology. Food stamp myths abound Donna Brazile wrote a column against cutting food stamps and got an avalanche of comments. She says many of them were based on misinformation and clichs. Capitol quiet as federal government shutdown nears WASHINGTON (Reuters) - With a deadline to avert a federal government shutdown fast approaching, the U.S. Capitol was eerily quiet on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats waited for the other side to... F.D.A. Bans Three Arsenic Drugs Used in Poultry and Pig Feeds The Food and Drug Administrations announcement comes after studies revealed chickens had higher-than-normal levels of the compound, which is primarily used to prevent disease and promote animal growth. UPDATE 1-Despite launch parties, Venezuelan oil tankers never sail HOUSTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - With flags and confetti, Venezuela launched three new oil tankers in the last 14 months that exemplify the socialist nation's ambitions to diversify exports to Asian markets and give a helping hand to its political allies. COMMODITIES-Gold leads selloff after U.S. shutdown; sugar jumps By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Gold, copper, crude oil and a number of other commodities fell sharply on Tuesday after the U.S. government's partial shutdown caused investors to sell and discouraged others from buying. Talk that a commodities fund was having to liquidate positions added to the pressure on gold. Gold sank 3 percent as some investors became frustrated at the market's inability to rally after the U.S. government shutdown. The safe-haven metal fell to its T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Chanel Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Economic Scene Health Care As a Scare For G.O.P. The vehemence of the Tea Party aside, Republican efforts to derail the Affordable Care Act arent entirely irrational. Its a threat to their party. UPDATE 1-Apple shares jump on Icahn dinner with CEO Cook NEW YORK, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Shares of Apple Inc. rose about 2.5 percent on Tuesday on news that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn had dinner with Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Monday and... T Magazine A Picture and a Poem | Worlds Apart by Johan Creten and Deborah Landau A drawing by Johan Creten captures the dissonance between personal sorrow and a vibrant city in Deborah Landaus elegy for a grieving friend. 'Breaking Bad' may be over, but Albuquerque businesses hope their high lasts (Reuters) - As fans readied to see how chemistry teacher turned drug kingpin Walter White would meet his end in the tense finale of "Breaking Bad" on Sunday night, one Albuquerque donut maker had a rush of customers on her hands. Lorie Kane Wins Legends Championship Canada's Lorie Kane won the Legends Championship on Sunday, closing with an even-par 72 for a two-stroke victory over Val Skinner and Laurie Rinker. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. Exclusive Time for Gates to go, some top Microsoft investors tell board NEW YORK/SEATTLE (Reuters) - Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter. Economix Blog Remember Sequestration? Whatever else the Republicans achieve, the current budget fight holds the prospect of extending the mandatory budget cuts that have reduced the level of discretionary government spending. In Practice For Many, Personal Service Is More Helpful Than Web Site At the Spectrum Health Center in West Philadelphia, Pa., only four potential customers for the new health care marketplace had come through the doors by about 1130 a.m. They were outnumbered by navigators, communications staff and reporters. Kopitar Gets Quick Goal as Kings Beat Rangers 4-1 Anze Kopitar scored 15 seconds into the game, and the Los Angeles Kings went on to a 4-1 preseason win over the New York Rangers on Friday night. Open U.S. government first, then will look at Republican offer -Senator Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday Republicans must agree to open the government before Democrats would consider their latest offer to end the budget stalemate, which has shut down most government services and functions. Royals Manager Yost Agrees to 2-Year Extension The Royals and manager Ned Yost agreed to a two-year contract extension Tuesday after wrapping up an 86-76 season, the best finish for the franchise in 24 years. On the Runway Blog A Vivier Shoe Retrospective, Buckles and All Roger Vivier, the designer shoe label that made buckles a fashion statement, is the subject of a new retrospective at the Palais de Tokyo. Unlucky in Owners, a Dog Cleared in a Manhattan Killing Is Found Dead in Ohio The body of Bones, once suspected of killing a man, was identified after being buried in the backyard of his owners former home. Al-Shabaab leader eyes the West He is merciless toward opponents, secretive to the point of being a recluse and a true believer in the cause of global jihad. And from his hideout somewhere in southern Somalia, Mukhtar Abu Zubayr, the emir of Al-Shabaab, planned the most devastating terror attack in Kenya since the U.S. Embassy bombing in 1998. Premier League Coverage Pays Off for NBC NBC Sports Group has gone big with covering Premier League soccer games as part of a three-year deal. The viewership numbers have shown that the formula for full-blown coverage has been working. Merck drug triggers response in 24 percent of lung cancer patients (Reuters) - Early data from a small trial of Merck Co Inc's experimental immunotherapy cancer drug, known as MK-3475, showed that about a quarter of lung cancer patients responded to the treatment.

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