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News Feed Latest worldwide news Listening Post Another Shutdown Victim U.S. Efforts to Offset China By forcing President Obama to cancel a visit to Malaysia and the Philippines, the impasse is spoiling Mr. Obamas show of support for two countries that have labored under Chinas shadow. US STOCKS-Wall St ends lower as shutdown continues for third day * Gunfire forces brief lockdown at U.S. Capitol in Washington Your Money Adviser Surviving Spouses With Reverse Mortgages Win Case Reverse mortgages allow borrowers to tap into the equity in their homes, but check out the fine print before signing for one. UPDATE 3-Goldman Sachs funds invest in DONG Energy, seek IPO * Parties say they will seek IPO when conditions are right Critics Notebook The Unexpected Files Comes to Science Channel The Unexplained Files, a new television series on the Science Channel, looks at some puzzles of existence. Fatal crash renews debate over future of historic California airport LOS ANGELES, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The fatal crash-landing of a small business jet at Santa Monica airport has reignited a debate over safety at the historic Los Angeles-area aviation hub, which local politicians and homeowners have fought for years to scale back or close. Snedeker's health fightback World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Nicklaus Holds Court Prior to Presidents Cup Even though he doesn't have an official title at the Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus remains a presence. Copenhagen 10 things to know Copenhagen not only the capital of the happiest country on Earth (officially) but also probably the center of the designer goods universe. UPDATE 1-Chile frost hits fruit and wine, emergency declared * Up to $1 billion estimated damage in South America's top fruit exporter The Learning Network Blog Should Colleges Use Admissions Criteria Other Than SAT Scores and Grades? If you were a college admissions officer, what criteria would you deem most important when looking at an applicant? How would you select which candidates to admit to your college? Who is the 'White Widow'? British-born Samantha Lewthwaite was once seen as a kind of victim of the July 2005 London terror attacks -- the pregnant wife of one of the suicide bombers that killed 52 people, now left alone to care for her children. Baby in car as driver shot Dramatic video shows a car evading police to start a chase near the White House that sparked gunshots and a lockdown of government buildings around Washington DC. Scores killed as boat sinks off Italy Rescuers are hunting for survivors after a boat carrying as many as 500 people capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa, killing at least 93. 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. Lionel to pop stars Keep your clothes on Lionel Richie is back and ready to hit the stage. Barclays set for $500 mln placing to cap share issue LONDON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Barclays is expected to sell at least 300 million pounds ($487 million) of its shares in the market on Friday, as the British bank finds a home for shares not taken by... Jury clears promoter of liability in Michael Jackson's death LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Los Angeles jury cleared concert promoter AEG Live of liability on Wednesday in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Michael Jackson, in a trial that offered a... Week 5 Probabilities Why Offense Is More Important Than Defense You would think that in a symmetric zero-sum sport like football, offense and defense are equally important to winning. Small business borrowing rises in August, slowly (Reuters) - Borrowing by U.S. small businesses edged up in August, pushing an index of borrowing to a six-year high. Advertising A Campaign Urges Listening to Those Torn by Mental Illness While other campaigns focus on the mentally ill themselves, this effort focuses on the people around them, who can provide shelter by just listening to them. Check In Hotel Review The Reeds at Shelter Haven in Stone Harbor, N.J. This boutique property, which opened in June just up the coast from Cape May, evokes turn-of-the-century seaside estates. You're the Boss Blog Does Fulfillment Have to Be a Headache? Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool sees it as a competitive advantage. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Narrow Escapes and Questions on Emergency Response in Attack at Kenya Mall Pretending to be Muslim, hiding in a box and using the blood of a shooting victim were among the ways that potential victims escaped death. U.S. municipal bond funds report $690 million of outflows Lipper (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $690 million of net outflows in the week ended October 2, up from $159 million of outflows in the previous week, according to data released by Lipper on... Character Study A Nightly Dinner Out Thats Like Therapy At 103, Harry Rosen eats dinner every evening at a fine restaurant, always ordering fish, and often lying to fellow diners curious about his age. Despite shutdown, U.S. Congress saves Iraqi interpreter visa program WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers took a break from bitter debate over government spending to save a program granting special visas to civilian interpreters who risked their lives to work for the American military in Iraq, sending it to the White House on Thursday for President Barack Obama's signature. Diesel exhaust pollution may disrupt honeybee foraging LONDON (Reuters) - Exposure to pollution from diesel exhaust fumes can disrupt honeybees' ability to recognize the smells of flowers and could in future affect pollination and global food security, researchers said on Thursday. India Ink Image of the Day October 3 A girl practicing the traditional dance form of Garba ahead of the nine-day Navratri festival in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 9 rules for surviving Oktoberfest Raised steins, raised bosoms, leather-clad Bavarian thighs. And "beer corpses." 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. In Tunisia, Arab Spring 'will not die' Christiane Amanpour speaks with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, about the state of the Arab Spring there and abroad. Merkel win another step toward EU reforms Rehn German Chancellor Angela Merkel's victory signals a "strong sense of continuity" as the EU moves forward with reforms and toward a banking union, says European Commission Vice President Olli Rehn in an interview with Reuters Editor-in-Chief Stephen Adler. Petkovic Knocks Out Azarenka in China Open Defending champion Victoria Azarenka double-faulted 15 times Monday in losing 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to Andrea Petkovic in the first round of the China Open. Nadal Breathing Down Djokovic's Neck in China Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday. CEOs, learn from football coaches Football coaches are high-profile leaders of the sporting world, but can they also offer valuable insights in management to aspiring business or industry executives? Telecom Italia director confident current management can relaunch group MILAN, Oct 3 (Reuters) - A Telecom Italia board member said on Thursday he was confident the current management will be able to relaunch the debt-laden group following the resignation of executive chairman Franco Bernabe. The Lede Video of Israel and Iran Sparring at U.N. Following an address to the United Nations from Israels prime minister that was an extended attack on the credibility of Irans new president, an Iranian diplomat exercised his countrys right to reply. Republicans Say Boehner Vows to Avert Federal Default A House Republican said Thursday that Speaker John A. Boehner has told colleagues that he was determined to prevent a default and was willing to pass a measure through a combination of Republican and Democratic votes.

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