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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well Pregnant Weight Lifter Stirs Debate Most Americans are being told they are not exercising enough. Lea-Ann Ellison, who is pregnant, is being told she has taken her exercise routine too far. The advert that changed a life Some people take many years to find their calling -- but for Adam van Koeverden, it was right in front of him in black and white. On a small section of his local newspaper, the boy who would become an Olympic champion saw his future flash before him. Charles Taylor Sentence upheld An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, after he was convicted of aiding war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone. Glow Art Festival Illuminates a Beach The third installment of Glow, an overnight event in Santa Monica, Calif., had fewer artworks and a mellower, more ethereal ambience than its predecessors. UPDATE 1-Obama calls congressional leaders as shutdown deadline draws closer WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama placed separate calls to congressional leaders on Monday evening as a midnight deadline for a government shutdown drew closer, a White House official said. Soccer Roundup Manchester Teams Stumble and Fall Manchester United and Manchester City each lost games in Englands Premier League on Saturday. Murray Leads No. 9 Georgia Past No. 6 LSU 44-41 Two out of three ain't bad. Breakingviews Sacrilege at Microsoft? Sept. 25 - Jeffrey Goldfarb and Breakingviews columnists suggest that it may be time for Bill Gates to part ways with the $270 billion software company he founded and still chairs. Guilty plea in drug smuggling case An Irish woman accused with a Scottish woman of trying to smuggle 25 pounds of cocaine from Peru back to Europe has admitted to the charges, her lawyer said Wednesday. Michael Jackson verdict could shake up entertainment business model LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of late pop star Michael Jackson against his concert promoter is now in the hands of a jury, and the verdict could have far-reaching implications for how the entertainment industry does business with its biggest stars. UPDATE 1-Fitch cuts Detroit's GO ratings to D on imminent default Sept 30 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Monday dropped Detroit's general obligation bonds ratings to the lowest level of D, from C, a day ahead of the city's expected default on its debt-service... Doctor and Patient Easing Doctor Burnout With Mindfulness Two-thirds of doctors experience the emotional, mental and physical exhaustion characteristic of burnout. New research points to mindfulness, the ability to be fully present and attentive in the moment, as a possible remedy. Photos Pandas artificially bred Pandas on display at China's Chengdu Panda Base Cosmos-Rowdies That 70s Rivalry, Updated First place in the N.A.S.L. will be up for grabs Sunday night when the Cosmos host Tampa Bay. SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasts off from California VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California (Reuters) - An unmanned Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from California on Sunday to test upgrades before commercial satellite launch services begin later this year. Perry Corp cuts stake in J.C. Penney by more than half NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc shareholder Perry Corp has cut its stake in the retailer by more than half to 3.28 percent, a regulatory filing showed Monday. Did 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' live up to its hype? One of the most-anticipated new shows of the fall season, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," is now also the highest-rated drama debut in almost four years. Exxon to Extend Health Care to Married Same-Sex Couples The Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has drawn criticism for policies related to its gay and lesbian workers, said that it would extend health insurance to married same-sex couples effective Oct. 1. NASCAR pioneer Nicole Nicole Lyons sets the pace for African-American woman in NASCAR. George Howell reports. Motherlode Blog Need Birth Control Advice, Fast? Text Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthoods experts have reached more than 250,000 people by text or chat since it began offering that option. Knox trial Knox will not return to Italy -- as her retrial in the 2007 murder of her roommate gets underway. Rihanna "right" about Phuket Rihanna recently tweeted about a visit to a sex show in Phuket. Phuket-based publisher Alan Morison says her visit highlights just how bad the island's main nightlife strip has become. De Bruyne Questions Trigger Mourinho Walk-Out Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho cut short his Champions League news conference in Bucharest on Monday and walked out after becoming riled by questions about his team selection. Fashion Review Chlo, Giambattista Valli, Givenchy, Sacai, Stella McCartney Clare Waight Keller of Chlo and Stella McCartney present very wearable collections in Paris. FDA approves Lundbeck's antidepressant Brintellix Sept 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lundbeck's antidepressant Brintellix to treat adults with major depressive disorder. Advertising Apple Passes Coca-Cola as Most Valuable Brand Apple, named most valuable brand by Interbrand, a corporate identity and brand consulting company, is one of five technology companies among the top 10. Two Marine Corps Generals Are Forced to Retire Over Fatal Security Breach The punishment, considered unprecedented in modern Marine Corps history, came after an insurgent attack in Afghanistan in 2012 killed two Marines and destroyed six fighter jets. Did 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' live up to its hype? One of the most-anticipated new shows of the fall season, "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," is now also the highest-rated drama debut in almost four years. On the Runway Blog The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and the Beautiful Fausto Puglisi took a moment to answer some questions at the Ungaro studio before his show. McChrystal, Reto Share Lead in Symetra Finale Megan McChrystal and South Africa's Paula Reto were tied for the lead at 12 under when final-round play in the season-ending Symetra Tour Championship was suspended because of darkness. Brazil's OGX on track to miss $44.5 mln interest payment -sources SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian oil producer OGX Petrleo e Gas Participaes SA is on track to forego a $44.5 million interest payment due on Tuesday, two sources with... Emmys 2013 What you need to know If you missed Sunday night's 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, don't worry -- we can bring you up to speed. A new phone concept? What if you could buy a smartphone that would last you for the rest of your life? NSA mines Facebook In addition to phone records and email logs, the National Security Agency uses Facebook and other social media profiles to create maps of social connections -- including those of American citizens. Jack Johnson tops Billboard 200, Lorde lands top digital song LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hawaiian folk singer Jack Johnson landed his fourth No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, while New Zealand newcomer Lorde overtook Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus to top the digital songs chart. Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped. Your Money Adviser Deciding When to Enter a Palliative Care Unit Patients with fatal conditions who arent ready for hospice care may opt for a plan that focuses on treating symptoms and offering emotional support. How Kenya turned to social media Kenyans used social media to stay informed, donate money and organize blood donation drives after the Westgate attack. 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, are beginning to rattle markets. Alicia Keys Let's fight HIV together Bernadette's father died from AIDS complications when she was a child. Her mother never even knew he had HIV until she and her daughter tested positive years later.

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