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News Feed Latest worldwide news New Music The Blow and Haim Release New Albums New pop releases, both smart and rapturous, from the Blow and Haim. Website maps 1.2 billion Facebook faces A new Web page shows profile photos of 1.2 billion Facebook users, arranged in order of when they joined. Woods Enjoying Comical Atmosphere on U.S. Cup Team For one of the most successful individual sportsmen of his generation, Tiger Woods certainly enjoys the novelty of being part of a team. Riff The Apocalypse Market Is Booming Its the end of the world as we know it. (And we feel fine.) Currents | QA Musings on a Structure for Heaven The architect Alexander Gorlin on his new book, Kabbalah in Art and Architecture. The Mystery of the Ordinary A look at the Ren Magritte survey at the Museum of Modern Art. Neymar Scores as Barcelona Stays Perfect in League Play Neymar scored his first league goal and helped host Barcelona ease past Real Sociedad, 4-1, in Spains top league and stay perfect after six matches. Bale meets Madrid fans Real Madrid's expensive new winger Gareth Bale met the club's dedicated fans at the Bernabeu. Letters Best Interests of the Patient (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. JJ receives private equity offers for diagnostics unit sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some of the world's largest private equity firms have made preliminary offers for Johnson Johnson's Ortho Clinical Diagnostics unit, which makes blood screening equipment and laboratory blood tests and could fetch around $5 billion, several people familiar with the matter said on Monday. Iran studies fuel price rises under sanctions pressure * Iran avoiding external payments crisis but reserves falling Insurance Markets Open Amid Heavy Volume and Delays The insurance exchanges at the core of President Obamas health care law began operation, with officials watching closely, unsure of what to expect. George Will to Leave ABC News for Fox News Mr. Will has been contributing to ABCs Sunday political show This Week since 1981, when the host was David Brinkley. Bankrupt California city wants deal with bond insurer by Thursday STOCKTON, Calif., Oct 1 (Reuters) - Stockton, California, hopes to have a deal with bond insurer Assured Guaranty by Thursday, but if needed the city could impose a settlement to help it exit bankruptcy, its city manager said. City Unveils Campaign to Improve Girls Self-Esteem New York City officials and experts in adolescent health said it was the first campaign aimed at female body image that they knew of to be carried out by a major city. Japanese suppliers weather electronics storm better than name brands MAKUHARI, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's flagship consumer technology brands have had a rough few years with their products overshadowed by Korean and U.S. rivals, but the Japanese parts makers who supply those rivals are doing a roaring trade. On the Road A Little More Legroom, Priced as an Upgrade Airlines have been busily adding fees on most aspects of flying, spurred by spectacular revenue increases, and now they are charging premiums for seating. Australia shares seen under pressure from U.S., China worries MELBOURNE, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Australian shares are poised to open a touch higher, but will struggle to hold on to any gains amid worries about China's economic growth and the possibility of a U.S.... Your Money An Adage Adjustment for Investors at Retirement A study found that holding as little as 20 percent in stocks at retirement, and adding more over time, could make a portfolio last longer. 73 rescued from Mexican house The trek for those traveling through northern Mexico remains dangerous police rescued 73 people who were being held hostage in the border city of Reynosa. 'Sheva' struggles on debut Andriy Shevchenko is returning to pro sports. Redpoint Ventures hires former Twitter executive SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Venture-capital firm Redpoint said on Tuesday it has hired Twitter's former head of platform Ryan Sarver to be a partner. Brazil's Odebrecht plans $8.1 billion landmark investment in Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht plans to spend $8.1 billion in Mexico in the next five years in what appears to mark the biggest investment pledge yet from a Brazilian firm in Latin America's No. 2 economy. Bankrupt Stockton, California says has deals with key creditors SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Stockton, California said on Friday it had struck tentative deals opening the door to settlements with two major creditors, and putting the city at the "beginning of the... Shrinking List of Video Games Is Dominated by Blockbusters As video game players tastes shift toward smartphones and tablets, more and more of the money spent on console games goes to a small number of blockbusters. City Room New York Today Overdue What you need to know in N.Y. for Monday a library returns, the weather stays glorious and elevators attract crime. Harry Potter's classmates move on With "Harry Potter" getting movie spinoffs, we check in with some of Hogwarts' most famous students. Berlin wax museum unveils second Angela Merkel Sept. 19 - Madame Tussauds in Berlin unveils a new wax figure of Angela Merkel, denying any connection to the upcoming federal election when the German chancellor hopes to be reelected. Elly Park reports. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam stocks rise as investors shrug off U.S. shutdown * Brazil Bovespa up 1.61 pct, Mexico IPC gains 2.86 pct SAO PAULO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Latin American bourses posted gains and Brazilian stocks capped a five-day slide on Tuesday as investors bet that a U.S. government shutdown was unlikely to drag on long enough to affect global economic growth. Mexico's IPC index rose by its most on Tuesday in nearly two years, while Chile's bourse gained for the first session in six. The U.S. Congress missed a midnight deadline to agree on a spend Unrest in Central Sudan Leads to Arrests of 700 The lifting of gasoline subsidies by the government of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir prompted the latest protest, along with deaths and a crackdown on the news media. Art, life and fashion for Chanel on Paris Fashion Week runway PARIS (Reuters) - If art imitates life, then life is an oversized quilted Chanel purse mounted on a wall - at least for some. Matter In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions A man-made reservoir in Thailand has given biologists the opportunity to measure the speed of mammal extinctions and to watch them happen, quickly. Tseng Bouncing back to No. 1? After becoming the youngest golfer to win five major championships, Yani Tseng has slipped down the rankings. Can she come back? Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Well Married Cancer Patients Live Longer The burdens of cancer treatment take a greater toll on single patients than married patients, a new study shows. Oil and Money Special Report Iceland Aims to Seize Opportunities in Oil Exploration Melting ice is expected to make the Arctic more accessible to drilling, mining and shipping, and Iceland is eager to position itself as a base for some of that activity. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | embroider This word has appeared in 17 New York Times articles in the past year. Adrenaline-filled tour of Spa track The Circuit takes a minute long tour of the track ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Meghan Chaffee, Timothy Savage The couple met at Fairfield University, from which they graduated. Kirk Triplett Wins Again at Pebble Beach Kirk Triplett successfully defended his First Tee Open title Sunday at Pebble Beach, closing with a 4-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over Doug Garwood and Dan Forsman.

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