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News Feed Latest worldwide news Furloughs Alter Routines for Presidents Staff Nearly 1,300 of the 1,701 employees of the Executive Office of the President have been furloughed, and quick lessons are learned in the West Wing. Will this man ever end his drought? Julien Benneteau is a talented player. He has beaten Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. But the Frenchman just can't win a tournament. When he lost to rising star Joao Sousa in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he slumped to 0-9 in finals to tie an unwanted record. Well The 5-Minute Empathy Workout Reading Chekhov A new study found that reading literary fiction leads to better performance on tests of empathy, social perception and emotional intelligence. With U.S. government shut, private data providers step in CHICAGO (Reuters) - When the U.S. Department of Agriculture went dark this week due to the partial government shutdown, phones lit up at commodities firm Urner Barry. Jana Partners reports 13.5 pct stake in Outerwall Oct 4 (Reuters) - Activist investor Jana Partners LLC reported a 13.5 percent stake in Outerwall Inc and said it intends to discuss strategic options, including a sale, with the operator of the... Think Like a Doctor A Green Heart Solved Readers solve the case of a 76-year-old man who heart turned a mysterious green color. Summer Camp for the Winter Olympics Every August, the worlds best snowboarders flock to Wanaka, New Zealand, where the only Olympic-size halfpipe anywhere in the world is open at that time of year. Column Rays Are Best Franchise in All of Sports They play in a lopsided dome from a best-forgotten era in stadium construction. Memories of Facebook cloud Twitter's IPO SAN FRANCISCO (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. Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias? Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Toronto Will Host All-Star Game The N.B.A. All-Star Game will be in Toronto for the first time in 2016. Mississippi blues The cost of rejecting Medicaid expansion PASCAGOULA, Mississippi (Reuters) - As Americans across the nation begin to find out what Obamacare has in store for them, many of Mississippi's most needy will find out the answer is nothing. 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. Twitters I.P.O. Plan Has an International Focus The social-networking service said in its stock filing that more than three-quarters of its recent users are outside the United States. Dartmouth in the Glare of Scrutiny on Drinking The fall semester got under way in the wake of a string of embarrassing episodes involving drunkenness, fraternity hazing and sexual harassment. Crosby, Fleury Lead Penguins Over Devils 3-0 The Pittsburgh Penguins stuck with goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the offseason, convinced two straight playoff meltdowns have not robbed the former Stanley Cup winner of his confidence. Russia 2018 'We have nothing to hide' Organizers of the 2018 Russia World Cup insist they have nothing to hide ahead of an investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. RLPC-Bankers prepare almost $1bn of debt for LTS Lohmann sale LONDON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Bankers are putting together about 700 million euros ($954 million) of debt financing to back a sale of German medical patch manufacturer LTS Lohmann, banking sources said... Dufner claims 1st major title Jason Dufner wins 2013 PGA Championship over Jim Furyk. Patrick Snell reports. Study of Hormone Use in Menopause Reaffirms Complex Mix of Risks and Benefits Research building on data from the Womens Health Initiative confirms that the risks of hormones outweigh the benefits, but that their use is sometimes appropriate. Most valuable diamond to go on sale Oct. 3 - Sotheby's unveils an oval cut pink diamond estimated to be worth over 60 million U.S. dollars - the most valuable diamond ever to be offered at auction. Tara Cleary reports. New Parent, Old Parent Addressing Teenage Drinking What worked for you as a parent in dealing with children and alcohol, and what worked for you as a teenager? FACTBOX-U.S. companies affected by government shutdown Oct 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. government shutdown, now into its fourth day, is beginning to hit the factory floor as concerns grow about the economic consequences of a prolonged stalemate in Congress. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Lockheed to furlough 3,000 workers due to U.S. shutdown (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp said about 3,000 employees would be furloughed on Monday due to the U.S. shutdown. Kerry Says Talks With Iran Will Not Be Based on Trust In his first comments since Israel warned the United States about negotiating with Tehran, Secretary of State John Kerry expressed wariness over such talks. T Magazine On View | Friendly Sculptures Derived From Scary Weather The artist Nathalie Miebach creates whimsical pieces that represent complex scientific data related to unusual weather patterns. Europe Threatens Gazprom With Antitrust Action The European Union's two-year investigation into the company's practices has already created tensions with Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin. T Magazine Now Online | T Fall Travel Issue In T Magazines Fall Travel issue, we discover a more contemplative mode of getting there, and being there, whether the destination is a place or something less defined. Madonna, Anderson talk art Madonna wants you to start a revolution. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Government Shutdown Begins as Health Insurance Exchanges Open What are Republicans insisting as part of their budget negotiations with Congressional Democrats and President Obama? Shutdown slows U.S. bilateral talks to fight offshore tax dodgers WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The federal government shutdown has interrupted U.S. efforts to negotiate agreements with other countries on implementing an anti-tax evasion law that is to take effect next year, tax lawyers said on Friday. Stockton city council backs plan to exit bankruptcy STOCKTON, California (Reuters) - Stockton, California's city council approved a plan on Thursday for the city to adjust its debt to exit from bankruptcy after reaching a deal with bond insurer... France filling the U.S. void? CNN's Christiane Amanpour asks French President Francois Hollande why he is so keen to project French power. Italy shipwreck "Today is a day of tears," Pope Francis says after a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa kills at least 110 African migrants. App Smart Keep Those Due Dates From Sneaking Up on You Mobile devices can be powerful personal finance tools, with apps that make managing and paying bills easier, if not more enjoyable. Secret to Vettel's dominance? Former Red Bull F1 driver David Coulthard explores the story behind Sebastian Vettel's dominance. Amanda Davies reports. RPT-BOJ Kuroda prolonged U.S. fiscal standoff could destabilise markets TOKYO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warned on Friday that the U.S. fiscal standoff could destabilise global financial markets if it drags on. Movie Review Grace Unplugged, Starring AJ Michalka and James Denton Grace Unplugged takes its title character to Los Angeles for a career in the music industry and, ultimately, some life lessons from the Bible. Breaking Up With Breaking Bad Is Hard for Albuquerque The popular series, which showcased Albuquerques grit and high-desert beauty, has helped the city become a star in its own right and given rise to an entire Breaking Bad economy.

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