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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Russia Accuses Greenpeace Activists of Piracy Prosecutors brought the charges against 13 Greenpeace activists and a journalist for trying to scale an oil platform in the Arctic. Brodeurs Tenure Stands Out in Landscape Rich With Resilience In the long history of major league sports, only one player has spent more time with a single New York-area team than Martin Brodeurs 21 seasons with the Devils. 10 best places to start a business The World Bank's most recent report that ranks economies for ease of doing business has found New Zealand to be the easiest place to start a small and medium-sized enterprise. Couple forced to move wedding A couple that planned to have their wedding at the Jefferson Memorial will have to move it because of the shutdown. Back in Asia, Hagel Pursues Pivot to Counter China With conflicts in the Middle East and budget crises at home, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said a shift in American foreign policy in Asia remained a priority. Norman Rockwell paintings to be sold at New York auction NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seven works by American painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell, including "Saying Grace" and "The Gossips," will be sold at auction in New York in December, Sotheby's auction house said on Thursday. Movie Review The Time Is Now, Directed by Vishal Hiraskar The documentary The Time Is ... Now focuses on people who have survived catastrophes and violence. In Practice Problems at Health Care Web Site Not From Online Attack, Experts Say Computer experts say technical problems on health exchange Web sites more likely stem from databases overloaded by heavy traffic on the first and second days. RPT-Fidelity hires advisers for Energy Future reshuffle plan -sources NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Fidelity Investments, a creditor of Energy Future Holdings Corp, has hired advisers to propose a restructuring plan for the Texas utility in the hope of saving it from a... How sensors make your phone "Star Trek smart" Can your current smartphone be any smarter? Sure it can, if the device knows how to better understand its surroundings with the help of internal sensors. Qualcomm's Project Gimbal does just that for app developers. Here's a peek at how Paramount is using the technology. Sugar Industry Highlights Conflicts Over Trade Pacts and Land For Cambodia and other poor nations, trade agreements that foster exports can also encourage land grabs by wealthy, politically connected families. Namie Journal Japans Nuclear Refugees, Still Stuck in Limbo Tens of thousands of evacuees from the area around the Fukushima nuclear plant are in emotional and legal limbo as the cleanup limps along. Opinionator | Fixes Who Will Heal the Doctors? Some of the most poignant reader insights on my previous column came from doctors, and their words revealed a deep sense of betrayal. Risk-Averse Gandhis Move Rattles Indian Election Rahul Gandhi, the Congress Party candidate, took a stand on a contentious issue, presenting himself as a leader who would embrace political change. T Magazine Home/Work | The Delicate, Unique Designs of Joy de Rohan Chabot The artisan and designer has captured famous fans with her exquisite, one-of-a-kind tableware pieces and her ebullient spirit. Danone wants full compensation from Fonterra after recall WELLINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Danone says it is seeking full compensation from New Zealand dairy exporter Fonterra over a contamination scare involving a Fonterra ingredient used in milk formula produced by the French food manufacturer. Introducing 'Le Zlatan' burger Zlatan Ibrahimovic may have cost Paris Saint-Germain $30 million, but you can get your own chunk of the Swedish striker for just $41. 'Mad Men' star Hamm ditches suave for macabre in 'Young Doctor' LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jon Hamm's new TV role takes him far from the stylish 1960s Madison Avenue setting of "Mad Men" to a dreary, isolated and bloody hospital in a small Russian village during the 1917 revolution. Blackhawks Score 3 in 3rd, Beat Capitals in Opener Six different players scored. Corey Crawford made a bunch of key saves. There was a big penalty kill and an impressive rally. Language No Barrier for Good Play, Says Scott Adam Scott and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama may have a language barrier between them but the Australian is confident that the duo can win points together for the Internationals at this week's Presidents Cup. Letters It May Only Look Like Shyness (1 Letter) A letter to the Editor. Roundup Manning Piles Up Points, and Records, as Broncos Win The Broncos blew out the Eagles, scoring more points than the team ever had, as Peyton Manning stayed on a roll with four more touchdown passes. Tee off at extreme golf courses Extreme golf gallery Solar charity takes aim at Africa's kerosene lamps Sept. 24 - Non-profit groups aiming to replace Africa's deadly kerosene lamps with safe, solar alternatives say their campaign is gaining momentum. The award-winning Solaraid project says the dangerous lamps could be eliminated from the continent by 2020. Jim Drury has more. Several killed as bus, train collide A double-decker bus and a passenger train collided in Ottawa Wednesday morning, killing six people and injuring at least 30 others, authorities said. Minions carry Justin Bieber up Great Wall of China Justin Bieber has broken one of the most sacred rules of travel -- don't use your bodyguards to carry you up the Great Wall of China. Pakistan Spinner Ajmal Forced to Apologise to Coach Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has had to apologise to the national team's coach Dav Whatmore over seemingly innocuous remarks the player made in a television interview about having a foreign-born coach. U.S. Supreme Court to weigh taxability of severance pay WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to consider whether severance pay to workers laid off involuntarily is subject to federal payroll tax in a case the Obama... DealBook A Charm Offensive to Lure Banking Customers in Britain By focusing on service, Vernon W. Hill II is drawing consumers to his British start-up, Metro Bank, but the hurdles have been high. A Wealth of Data in Whale Breath Researchers are learning how to use the breath, or blow, of whales and dolphins to extract and measure hormones, microorganisms, DNA and the byproducts of metabolism. Google Accused of Wiretapping in Gmail Scans The accusations, made over several years in lawsuits that have been merged into two cases, ask whether Google went too far in collecting user data in Gmail and Street View. Israelis praise Netanyahu's U.N. speech, say country is ready for Iran Oct. 2 - As U.S. and Iran show signs of rapprochement, Israelis say they will take on Iran by themselves, if necessary. Nathan Frandino reports. Motherlode Blog 6 Ways to Overcome Anxiety and Talk Money With Your Children Many parents would rather talk to their children about sex than about money, but far too few have stopped to figure out why and how to get over it. Shutdown, debt fight highlight Republican distance from 'big business' (Reuters) - Big business, a traditionally powerful but pragmatic player in Republican policy-making, has found itself outflanked and marginalized by smaller conservative groups opposed to compromise... Knox not in court as retrial begins The latest chapter in Amanda Knox's long legal battle begins Monday in Florence, Italy, with a retrial over the 2007 killing of her British roommate Meredith Kercher. Gadgetwise For Your iPhone 5, a Personal Photo and Extra Juice A battery case from Uncommon can be customized with a picture from the user. More Than 10 Million Watch Finale of Breaking Bad A large audience tuned in Sunday night for the concluding episode of the AMC series. Wall Street shrugs off government shutdown for now NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street took the partial shutdown of the U.S. government in stride on Tuesday, but market analysts expected investor patience to run out if it lasts more than about a week as... Things I wish I'd known at 15 International day of the girl 'To my 15-year-old self'

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