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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-Frontier buyer cites global appeal for lower-cost airlines Oct 1 (Reuters) - Airline pioneer William Franke is looking to bring more low airfares to U.S. air travelers, with his firm agreeing to purchase Frontier Airlines from Republic Airways Holdings. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | Budget Standoff Leads to Government Shutdown How do you feel about the government shutdown? Why? U.N. panel to blame mankind for global warming, explain 'hiatus' STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A United Nations panel of experts met on Monday to review a draft report that raises the probability that climate change is man-made to 95 percent and warns of ever more extreme weather unless governments take strong action. Unilever to Buy Oil Derived From Algae From Solazyme Unilever plans to buy about three million gallons of the algae-produced oil as part of its aim to double the size of its business while reducing its environmental footprint. Somali Militants Mixing Business and Terror The Shabab, which claimed responsibility for the deadly mall siege in Nairobi, Kenya, makes money through illegal endeavors and even employs a team of accountants. Currents | Events Museum Celebrates an Artist Who Still Produces Craft and Folk Art Museum in Los Angeles to honor Gere Kavanaugh. Demographics will drive the 'new normal' economy (The author is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.) Fonterra, Danone in talks to resolve dairy recall dispute WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra , the world's biggest dairy exporter, said it is in talks to resolve a dispute with Danone over a contamination scare involving a Fonterra ingredient used by the French food manufacturer. Colorful, art-inspired collection by Lagerfeld for Chanel Oct 1 - Karl Lagerfeld mixes art and fashion to show a colorful pop collection for Chanel at Paris fashion week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). 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. In Practice At a Miami Health Center, Told to Come Back Another Day In one of Miamis poorest neighborhoods, there was lots of interest in enrolling for health care, but the technology wasnt cooperating. Israeli Leader Excoriates New President of Iran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel denounced the new president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, saying Irans actions belied his soothing talk. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. On a wild night, things finally break 'Bad's' way On a wild night of upsets at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, virtually nothing seemed to be going "Breaking Bad's" way. In Practice In Debut, Affordable Care Web Site Gets Off to Rocky Start While glitches hampered access to the Heatlhcare.gov Web site in its first day of operation, many early users liked the look. China typhoon survivors airlifted Oct. 1 - Fishermen rescued from the South China Sea after a typhoon sank their boats are airlifted to hospital. Paul Chapman reports. Bruce C. Murray, Who Helped Earth Learn of Mars, Dies at 81 As director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory from 1976 to 1982, Dr. Murray faced shrinking budgets as the space agency focused on the emerging shuttle program. UPDATE 2-Empire State IPO prices at $13/shr, low end of range -source NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The company that owns New York City's Empire State Building priced its initial public offering at $13 a share on Tuesday, an underwriting source said, the low end of an expected $13- to $15-a-share range, marking the end of a nearly two-year road to an IPO. UPDATE 2-BBC to shrink as it shares in UK spending cuts * 2,000 jobs to be axed, senior manager roles to be cut In Practice Your Money Columnist Is Answering Health Care Questions Readers ask how to estimate income and account for living overseas as they apply for health care in the new exchanges. French parliament passes law punishing plant closures PARIS, Oct 1 (Reuters) - France's parliament passed a law on Tuesday imposing tough penalties on companies that shut down operations deemed economically viable, as President Francois Hollande struggles to save jobs in a declining industrial sector. Water discovered in Martian soil Scoop up some soil on Mars, heat it up, cool down the steam and ... slurp, slurp! You've got water! Intel and Sony Ambitions for Internet TV Services Meet Skepticism Intels goal of introducing its OnCue service by the end of the year has been scrapped, and Sony, like Intel, has yet to announce deals to carry any channels. Dot Earth Blog Will Hurricane Lull Blunt Coastal Shifts? As the sleepy hurricane season continues, will folks relax their guard or sustain shifts in coastal norms? Last Shutdown a Lesson Lost on Capitol Hill Even those who lived through past government shutdowns, including in 1995-96, have varied recollections, or none at all, about how and why they happened. Netanyahu at U.N. Don't trust Rouhani, Iran's overtures a ruse UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dismissed a charm offensive by Iran's new president as a ruse concocted by a "wolf in sheep's clothing," and declared that Israel was ready to stand alone to deny Tehran an atomic weapon. Jackson Release of U.S. captive in Colombia 'imminent' The release of an American held since June by Colombia's FARC rebel group is "imminent," U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Militants Blamed After Dozens Killed at Nigerian College Gunmen believed to be Islamic militants from the extremist group Boko Haram shot more than 40 students as they slept in northeast Nigeria. Dollar, U.S. stock futures steady; U.S. government shutdown seen short TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar and U.S. stock futures held steady on Wednesday as investors bet the first partial U.S. government shutdown in 17 years will be short-lived. Church collapse in northern Mexico kills boy, 10, injures dozens MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A church under construction in the northern Mexican city of Juarez collapsed on Sunday, killing a 10-year-old boy and injuring at least 28 people, a senior Juarez official said. Bulldog carves across Peru's streets on skateboard Sept. 19 - Skateboarding bulldog wins hearts and minds in Peru and beyond. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Andrew Lloyd Webber launches scandalous new musical The knighted composer turns to The Profumo Affair for inspiration for his latest West End musical. Rough cut - no narration Sketch Guy Beware Financial Comparisons With Others Sticking to the numbers makes more sense than worrying about who makes more money, a financial planner writes. Gadgetwise A Tablet for 3-D Spectacles, Minus the Spectacles The Neo3do tablet plays 3-D video and converts standard video into 3-D that you can see without the goofy glasses. ThyssenKrupp talks with hedge funds on share issue DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - German steelmaker ThyssenKrupp , which has said it risks breaching loan covenants, is in talks with hedge funds to persuade them to buy into an issue of new shares,... Hype Machine in Overdrive, N.F.L. Pops Back to London The N.F.L., whose efforts to build an international following have been modestly successful, is back in London, with two games this season. Chat Chow A Taste of Childhood, With a Cherry on Top A family trip on the Staten Island Ferry to visit the citys only Dairy Queen franchise triggers a cascade of memories. Dot Earth Blog Chinas Basketball Giant Again Presses Case for Elephant Conservation A basketball giant revisits an orphanage for tiny victims of the ivory trade. Mockery, laughter as U.S. shuts down The U.S. government stalemate has been greeted with derision in the press and social media. BTG Pactual tops Brazil MA rankings as recovery gains steam By Guillermo Parra-Bernal and Natalia Gmez SAO PAULO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Grupo BTG Pactual SA led Brazil's mergers and acquisitions rankings in the first nine months as Chief Executive Officer Andr...

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