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News Feed Latest worldwide news Law firms fear business will slow because of U.S. gov't shutdown NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Lawyers dependant on regulatory work fear the government shutdown starting Tuesday could cause a drop-off in billable hours in the final quarter of 2013, legal experts and... Ukraine police fire tear gas to disperse protest in Kiev Oct. 2 - Demonstrators demanding municipal elections to be held in Kiev, clash with police. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education Foreign investors seen warming to Nigeria's power sector-official * Nigeria selling sector to try to end crippling blackouts Sea program for peace A program at sea looks to rock the boat on old hatreds in the Middle East. CNN's Sara Sidner reports. Defectors sent back to N. Korean hell "Pack your bags you're going to South Korea." These are the words nine young North Korean defectors had waited years to hear having traveled thousands of miles. But it turned out to be a cruel lie. Opening Rush to Insurance Markets Runs Into Snags Federal and state officials said that while they knew there was pent-up demand for health coverage, the number of visits to their exchanges was greater than anticipated. U.S. funds already in position to score on Twitter, Alibaba IPOs BOSTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Five mutual funds run by T. Rowe Price Group Inc own $220 million worth of Twitter Inc, opening up a big lead over rival U.S. funds to capitalize on the social networking... Blackhawks Score 3 in 3rd, Beat Capitals in Opener Six different players scored. Corey Crawford made a bunch of key saves. There was a big penalty kill and an impressive rally. Far-right Greek politicians arrested The leader of Greece's extreme right wing Golden Dawn party and four party lawmakers were charged Saturday with forming and participating in a criminal gang. Bands unite for peace Two Israeli bands, one Jewish and one Arab, are joining together in "metal brotherhood" to spread a message of peace through rock 'n roll. Berlusconi Backs Down on Threat to Topple Government The backing of Silvio Berlusconis center-right party allowed Prime Minister Enrico Letta to easily win a confidence vote in the Italian Senate. Shutdown Felt Far Beyond Washington Tourists from Valley Forge to San Francisco were turned away from parks and monuments that were closed in the first government shutdown in nearly two decades. UPDATE 1-Cisco, Facebook to work with businesses to expand free Wi-Fi use NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc and Facebook Inc said on Wednesday they will work with big businesses such as hotels and retailers to provide free wireless Internet access to consumers who sign in using a Facebook log-in. Shuttle lands at California air base NASA officials Sunday waved off the first opportunity for space shuttle Endeavour to return to Earth, citing poor weather conditions. US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St trims losses; Nasdaq turns positive NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks trimmed losses in afternoon trading on Wednesday with the Nasdaq briefly turning positive. Door opened for Bill Gates exit Oct 02 - Three top shareholders think Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates should step down as part of ushering in a new future for the tech company, but not everyone is convinced Gates has to go. Conway G. Gittens reports. Cross Cuts Conversation About Race Has Not Brought Cultural Consensus The national conversation about race has advanced to another phase, but it has not ushered in an era of colorblind consensus. Guinea's ruling party takes early lead in legislative polls CONAKRY (Reuters) - The party of Guinean President Alpha Conde has taken an early lead, according to the first results from weekend legislative polls published by the elections commission late on Wednesday. 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. Recipes for Health Perciatelli With Baby Broccoli, Tomatoes and Anchovies Five dishes with vegetables that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil water and cook the accompanying pasta. Opening Rush to Insurance Markets Runs Into Snags Federal and state officials said that while they knew there was pent-up demand for health coverage, the number of visits to their exchanges was greater than anticipated. 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. Daniel Radcliffes Next Trick Is to Make Harry Potter Disappear The child star has graduated from Hogwarts. ArtsBeat Families Drive Cloudy 2 at Weekend Box Office The animated comedy Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 dominated a crowded field of films aimed at adults to finish No. 1 at North American theaters. Extended government shutdown would pinch housing recovery WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown will soon begin to delay the approval process for mortgages and could threaten the nascent housing recovery if it stretches to mid-October... New Egyptian government to be in place by spring, minister says Work is under way to establish political stability in Egypt following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy, the country's interim foreign minister told the U.N. General Assembly on Saturday. UPDATE 4-Russia to cut stake in diamond miner Alrosa * Alrosa will be one of a handful of listed diamond miners Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. The best and worst TV finales Great and bad gt;gt;gt; Australia shares eke out modest gain on US hopes; weak metals cap SYDNEY, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares edged 0.1 percent higher on Wednesday morning as investors were cautiously optimistic that the U.S. government shutdown would be short-lived, though a fall... Rookie Spieth Fired Up for Presidents Cup Challenge PGA Tour rookie Jordan Spieth is relishing teaming up with veteran Steve Stricker for the United States in Thursday's opening fourball matches against the Internationals at the 10th Presidents Cup. 'Wild sport' meets 'strict square' Where there's wind and water in Marseille, you are likely to find "Les Mouss" -- three brothers with a passion for windsurfing, and a love for their native south of France. Hackers want your smartphone In the world of cyber security there are some well-known designations for anyone that considers him or herself to be a hacker, the term being so broad in scope now. Dot Earth Blog Why More Climate Science Hasnt Led to More Climate Policy Yet Why theres a gap between climate science and climate policy. Star of NASA Planet Hunting Falls Idle With Broken Parts NASA says it will look for a new mission for its Kepler spacecraft, which has broken wheels but a perfect telescope. The Learning Network Blog Do Your Television Viewing Habits Include Binge-Watching? Is it better to watch multiple episodes of a show in one sitting, or watch one episode every week or so? Analysis 'Slow frequency' technology faces tough shift from FX to stock markets LONDON (Reuters) - Efforts to curb the advantage of high frequency traders - who use computers churning out numerous transactions at lightning speed - face resistance on stock markets, although technology is already starting to level the playing field in currency dealing. NASA on shutdown 'Sort it out, humans' Leave it to NASA to give us some perspective -- about 9.5 billion miles worth -- on the unpopular shutdown of the U.S. government. App Smart Getting a Party Started With D.J. Apps From a free app for beginning disc jockeys to more expensive apps with pro features, ways to add music to your gatherings.

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