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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.N. nuclear agency sends new Fukushima expert mission VIENNA, Oct 4 (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency said on Friday it would send an international team of experts to Japan later this month to look into efforts to clean up affected areas around the crippled Fukushima atomic power plant. Out There Astronaut and a Writer at the Movies Watching the new film Gravity with the astronaut Michael J. Massimino, who flew missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope, gives insight into the films fidelities, and its flaws. Hundreds of Sudanese protest, but numbers down after crackdown KHARTOUM, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Several hundred Sudanese protested in Khartoum on Friday to demand the resignation of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, but crowds were much smaller than last week, when protests provoked a bloody security crackdown. Wendy Davis Enters Race for Texas Governor With a Shorter Speech State Senator Wendy Davis opened an underdog campaign to lead a state that last sent a Democrat to the governors mansion nearly 23 years ago. Obama negotiations can't be done 'with gun held to the head of the American people' Oct. 4 - U.S. President Barack Obama visits sandwich shop offering discount to furloughed workers, urges House Speaker John Boehner to act to end government shutdown. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Deborah Voigt Reflects on Her Shifting Vocal Choices Deborah Voigt, who withdrew last month from the Washington National Operas season-opening production of Tristan und Isolde, talks about that decision and her future singing choices. Family identifies woman who died after Washington car chase STAMFORD, Conn./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Family members have identified the body of a woman who died after a tense car chase through the streets of Washington that prompted a lockdown of the U.S. Capitol, their lawyer said Friday. Tropical depression Jerry seen becoming low on Friday NHC (Reuters) - Tropical depression Jerry is forecast to become a remnant low on Friday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Fitch Affirms Kaiser's IFS Ratings at 'A+'; Outlook Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, October 04 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) and its subsidiaries at 'A+' (see full rating list at the end of this release). The Rating Outlooks are Stable. KEY RATING DRIVERS Key strengths supporting KFHP's and its subsidiaries' ratings include the organization's unique business model and strong competitive position in California, Video games bring new life to old brains Oct. 4 - Researchers in California are developing video games aimed at helping older people preserve their cognitive abilities as they age. The games are designed to improve communication between different parts of the brain, boosting memory function and the ability to stay focused. Ben Gruber has more. ArtsBeat Almost a Year After Storm, TKTS Booth at Seaport to Reopen The site, which was closed when Hurricane Sandy damaged the South Street Seaport last October, will reopen on Tuesday. T Magazine Q. A. | Greg Lauren on His Foray Into Fragrance Ralph Laurens nephew has already made his mark on worlds of art and fashion, and now he ventures into beauty with his new unisex scent, the latest in Barneys New Yorks designer fragrance collection. Bespoke bonus he decorated every single bottle. Expert Promoter didn't pressure Jackson's doc The doctor convicted in Michael Jackson's death did not appeared to be pressured by AEG Live, an expert hired by the concert promoter testified Friday. High Low Finance After Fraud, Regulators Go After a Bank A government action against TD Bank, brought in connection with a customers Ponzi scheme, is noteworthy because it is so rare. Doctor and Patient For Med Students, Love From the Drug Rep Medical students and trainees are interacting with pharmaceutical representatives less than in earlier years, but roughly half have received some kind of gift from industry a new study found. Fed official New chair to face key test on keeping policy easy (Reuters) - The key challenge for the next chair of the Federal Reserve will be resisting pressure for a premature tightening in monetary policy, a senior U.S. central banker said on Friday. Syrians Seeking Asylum End Standoff With French Police Dozens of Syrians who fled their countrys conflict had occupied a ferry terminal in the northern port of Calais, demanding to reach Britain. Russia Evacuates Embassy in Libya After Attack Armed men stormed the complex in Tripoli on Wednesday, apparently in retaliation for the killing of an air force officer by a Russian woman. Dealing a Blow to Berlusconi, an Italian Senate Panel Recommends His Expulsion The expulsion vote against Silvio Berlusconi represents his second setback of the week, after his failed attempt to bring down the countrys fragile coalition government. Tsonga Beats Monfils to Advance at Japan Open Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga needed four match points to beat Gael Monfils 6-3, 7-6 (8) on Monday to advance to the second round of the Japan Open. Play to resume at Cup with U.S. in early control DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - Foursomes play at the Presidents Cup was set to resume at 545 p.m. local (2145 GMT) on Friday after a weather delay of just over two-and-a-half hours due to a thunderstorm had halted early United States dominance. The New Old Age The Icing on the Cake Theres no fixing this, whatever you call it. So I bake a cake. Sebastian Vettel lauds Red Bull's hard work Sebastian Vettel has at times made his domination of Formula One look effortless, but the triple world champion insists his supremacy is the result of tireless work from his all-conquering Red Bull team. Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. Levity Amid Competition as U.S. Takes a Slim Lead The United States squad took a 3 -2 lead against an International team of the best non-Europeans at Muirfield Village. Cole, Pirates Reverse Roles, Top Cards, Tie Series Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates played a game of role reversal, and pulled even with the St. Louis Cardinals. Bankers urge borrowers to come to market now NEW YORK, Oct 4 (IFR) - Companies are being urged to ignore Washington's political impasse and pull forward financing plans for share buybacks, acquisitions and early 2014 maturities before the US debt ceiling deadline on October 17. Going to Macau? read this It's the gambling capital of the world, but there are plenty of ways to spend your winnings or forget about your losings. Here's a primer. Finmeccanica to sell power unit to Italy state fund for 777 mln euros MILAN, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Italy's Finmeccanica agreed to sell power unit Ansaldo Energia to Italy's state-backed fund for 777 million euros ($1.06 billion), the aerospace and defence group said on Friday. Termites' powerful weapon against extermination? Their own poop ORLANDO (Reuters) - Scientists trying to understand why destructive wood-eating termites are so resistant to efforts to exterminate them have come up with an unusually repugnant explanation. Russia launches rocket after fiery crash in July MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia successfully launched an unmanned Proton-M booster rocket on Monday, the first since the same type of rocket crashed in flames shortly after lift-off in July, the space agency said. U.S. hearing postponed for accused operator of Silk Road online drug bazaar SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A federal magistrate judge postponed a bail hearing on Friday for the alleged mastermind of the Silk Road online drug bazaar in order to give the 29-year-old's lawyer more time to prepare. $1 million tossed from plane Money might not grow on trees, but what if it fell from the sky? For the Choreographer David Dorfman, Its Now Personal The choreographer David Dorfman brings a more personal, introspective and family-oriented perspective to his latest work, having its premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Leadership lessons from the touchline 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? Letter from China Horse Racing Fans in China Betting on a Longshot Despite the building of dozens of horse-racing tracks and intense interest among fans and investors, gambling remains illegal in China, which has left development of the sport at a standstill. Stars share thoughts on government shutdown Oct 4 - Daniel Radcliffe, Elizabeth Banks and Amy Poehler give their take on the U.S. government shutdown. T Magazine Editors Letter | The Journey What is the real value of travel? In our latest issue, writers and their subjects delight in aspects of places tourists might overlook and thrill seekers would likely never see. Conservationists rejoice at endangered rhino footage Oct. 3 - Conservation groups in Indonesia are rejoicing at footage of the critically endangered Sumatran rhino, captured by camera-traps in a forest in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Until recently, the animal was thought to have been wiped out in Kalimantan but the footage confirms that the Sumatran rhino is still clinging on. Rob Muir reports. Mind your language or face arrest hat is the warning from London police to fans thinking of using the word "yid" at Sunday's potentially explosive Premier League derby game between Tottenham and West Ham.

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