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News Feed Latest worldwide news Obama says "send me the vote," blames Republicans for shutdown Oct. 3 - He's calling for a straight up-or-down vote to reopen the government, blames House Republican leaders for caving to their conservative Tea Party members. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. Accuses 13 Hackers in Web Attacks Members of the collective Anonymous were indicted on charges that they conspired to bring down at least six Web sites, including those of Visa and MasterCard. Common Sense In Rural Iowa, Ambivalence About the Shutdown Their representative is a leader of a move to kill the new health care law, but residents of Iowas Fourth District say paralysis in the capital is a bigger concern. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | October 3, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. Short-term shutdown won't hurt U.S. states, public finance SP WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A short U.S. budget shutdown would not have a significant impact on the credit quality of states, local governments, non-profit healthcare centers, airports, roads, mass transit or public housing, Standard Poor's Ratings Services said on Friday. Dance Review Andrea Millers Fold Here Is Performed by Gallim Dance Andrea Millers Fold Here, danced for the first time by her Gallim Dance Company at the Alexander Kasser Theater, does much with simple cardboard boxes. Anti-monopoly body gets request to buy part of Tele2 Russia-report MOSCOW, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Russia's anti-monopoly service, FAS, has received a request from companies representing Bank Rossiya for permission to buy 50 percent of telecoms operator Tele2 Russia from bank VTB, the Interfax news agency reported on Friday. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Fashion Week Valentino Scenes from the Paris Fashion Week photo diary of Sonny Vandevelde. NHC says Karen continuing northwestward over central Gulf of Mexico (Reuters) - Tropical storm Karen was continuing north-northwestward over the central Gulf of Mexico and could be near hurricane strength late Friday and early Saturday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its bulletin. Giant duck conquers Taiwan Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman's giant rubber duck tours arrives in Taiwan, is expected to draw 3 million spectators. COMMODITIES-Gold slips on firm U.S. dollar; copper, oil rise CHICAGO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Commodities markets were mixed on Friday as copper rose 1 percent in a technical bounce and gold slipped on a firmer U.S. dollar, despite concerns that deeply divided lawmakers in Washington were far from reaching a budget deal. Lilly says it must cut costs to meet goals; shares fall (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co, which is trying to rebound from painful patent expirations on its medicines, said on Thursday that it would have to cut costs to achieve its financial goals through 2014. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. In a First, Saudis Cancel a Speech at the U.N. Saudi Arabia, a strong ally of the United States, was said to be frustrated by policy setbacks over Syria, Iran and Palestinian statehood and did not submit a written statement in lieu of a speech. For Lego, rising wealth means more play - and business SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The boss of Lego Group carries two business cards - one the usual kind and the other a Lego mini-figure in his likeness, complete with beard and glasses, with contact details on... Garment District Isnt Just for Fashion Anymore Nonfashion industry tenants are flocking to the garment district because of soaring rents in other areas. France Takes Aim at Amazon to Protect Local Bookshops French lawmakers on Thursday approved a law that bars online booksellers from offering free delivery to customers on top of a maximum 5 percent discount on books. In Transit Blog A Major Photography Museum in Marrakesh The worlds largest photography museum is scheduled to open in Marrakesh in 2016. REFILE-Mario's Tweets Twitter celebrity name-dropping reflects novel IPO risk SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Celebrity chef Mario Batali landed on a new promotional platform this week, one that was regulatory rather than razzle-dazzle the opening pages of Twitter's 234-page... Japanese schoolboy, 14, youngest to make cut in JGTO event (Reuters) - Asian golf's crop of talented teenagers delivered another record on Friday when 14-year-old Ren Okazaki became the youngest player to make the cut in a Japan Golf Tour event. Bank of Japan Maintains Stimulus The central bank suggested that no additional monetary policy measures were needed to counter the pain from next year's sales tax hike. U.S. and Israel Share a Goal in Iran Talks, but Not a Strategy The stated goal is to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but the mantra of the Israeli prime minister is distrust, dismantle and verify, while President Obama focuses on verifying the peaceful nature of the program. 'Breaking Bad' goes out with a bang With Walter White dead, fans everywhere are mourning, celebrating, tallying up bets and discussing what just happened. Was the series finale of "Breaking Bad" satisfying? Did it tie up all loose ends? Did the character you wanted to live survive and did the ones you wanted to die get their just deserts? Is it sending you back to the beginning to binge watch it all over again? Square Feet Tourists, Not Conventions, Feed Chicago Hotel Boom The Windy City is attracting more tourists, and many prefer smaller lifestyle hotels near the citys sites and bars and restaurants. City Room New York Today Out of the Mothballs What you need to know in New York for Friday and the weekend archives to explore, muggy weather and voters conflicted affection for Bill de Blasio. Lacker says Fed can't counter U.S. fiscal uncertainty BALTIMORE (Reuters)- The Federal Reserve does not have the power to counter the drag on economic growth from a prolonged U.S. budget battle, Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker said on Friday. Ghana's tricky commute CNN's Errol Barnett discovers some of the innovative and creative ways Ghanaians handle the challenges of commuting. U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment files for $400 mln IPO Aug 30 (Reuters) - U.S. cinema chain AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc filed with regulators for an initial public offering up to $400 million, roughly a year after being acquired by China's Wanda Group. Source Biker attack suspect identified Authorities have identified and will soon apprehend a motorcyclist who played a direct role in the beating in New York City of the driver of an SUV, a law enforcement official with knowledge of the investigation told CNN. 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. Swiss Investigate Possible Rate Rigging Switzerland's financial markets regulator is investigating several Swiss banks in connection with the possible manipulation of foreign exchange rates, it said on Friday. Jury Clears Promoter in Death of Michael Jackson The jurys verdict saves A.E.G. Live, the worlds second-largest concert company, from paying what could have been huge damages. UPDATE 3-Evacuations ordered as Tropical Storm Karen nears U.S. coast NEW ORLEANS, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders for low-lying areas south of New Orleans on Friday as a weakened Tropical Storm Karen closed in on the Louisiana coast... 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. Economix Blog More Companies to Call Emerging Markets Home About 70 percent of the 7,000 new companies that are likely to grow to the $1 billion-revenue mark by 2025 will come from emerging markets in Asia and elsewhere, a report by the McKinsey Global Institute estimated. 'Engagement without embroilment' CNN's Ivan Watson finds NATO keen to showcase the value of striking without ground troops. Your Money A Guide to the New Exchanges for Health Insurance Details on the Obama administration health care plan are scheduled to be disclosed next week, but its never too early to examine the basics. Switzerland probes banks over possible forex rigging ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland's financial markets regulator is working with authorities in other countries to investigate possible manipulation in the $5 trillion-a-day foreign exchange market potentially involving multiple banks. Fair Game Find the Loan Behind the Loans When regulators accuse financial firms of predatory lending, shouldnt they track down where these firms are getting their capital? Faith, politics clash over Muslim-run women's gym in France LE RAINCY, France (Reuters) - A pink and orange all-women's gym has become an unlikely focus of a very French row over Muslim integration, secularism and what some view as blatant populism in the...

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