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News Feed Latest worldwide news Stop demonizing the needy LZ Granderson says a Michigan bill that requires volunteer work and drug testing for welfare recipients is a useless move pandering to myths about poor people. Danny Ludeman to retire as head of Wells Fargo Advisors NEW YORK (Reuters) - Danny Ludeman, who has led Wells Fargo Advisors and a predecessor brokerage firm for almost 15 years, will retire as of January 1, 2014, the Wells Fargo Co. brokerage unit said... Secrets below tennis stars' feet CNN's Christina MacFarlane shows us how the French Open maintains its special surface. Japan big manufacturers' sentiment improves - BOJ tankan TOKYO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Japanese big manufacturers' sentiment improved in the three months to September for a third straight quarter, the central bank's "tankan" survey showed, cementing the case... Legacy of Greco-Roman Mapmaking A new exhibit features more than 40 objects that provide an overview of Greco-Roman geographical thinking and representation, tracing the roots of modern mapmaking. World's most extreme golf courses Extreme golf gallery Exclusive | 415 Washington Street Opulent and Quirky TriBeCa Town House A combination of two units at the Fairchild condominium, built on the site of a former soap warehouse, yielded this 4,000-square-foot triplex. U.S. House Republican predicts no government shutdown WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A senior Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday said he thought there would not be a shutdown of federal government agencies at midnight, but he did not provide details on how that might be avoided. Obama Criticizes G.O.P. as Senate Rejects Houses Terms on Budget President Obama castigated House Republicans after they pushed forward a new plan to tie further government spending to a one-year delay in a requirement that individuals buy health insurance. Julia Cosgrove, Jeffery Cross The bride is editor in chief of a travel magazine and Web site; the groom is a still-life photographer. Nokia's cheap smartphones drive Windows in Europe -research FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Microsoft's Windows platform has reached a 9.2 percent share in the smartphone operating system (OS) market in key European markets, driven by Nokia's low and mid-range models, market research firm Kantar said on Monday. Fifth of Hong Kong residents live in poverty Hong Kong, with its glittering skyscrapers and luxury malls, is home to some of the world's richest people but new government figures show that a fifth of its population lives in poverty. T Magazine In Fashion | Roomy Carryalls That Are Ready for Takeoff A big bag and a few classic separates are all you need for a quick weekend getaway. World's smallest autopilot to heighten UAV disaster response Sept. 30 - Dutch-based engineers have created what they say is the world's smallest auto-pilot attachment for unmanned aerial vehicles, a technology that will greatly expand their value in firefighting and search-and-rescue missions. It's called the Lisa/S autopilot, as Jim Drury reports. Liberia Warzone to paradise? 10 after the end of its ruinous civil war Liberia is hoping that peace and growing prosperity could bring tourists to its sandy beaches. Bank of America in record settlement over 'robocall' complaints * BofA denies allegations, agrees to settle for $32 million Cartoonists draw dangerous lines In many ways, the Middle East makes a strange -- and at times perilous -- hotbed for caricature. Ovechkin Helps Capitals Beat Flyers 6-3 Alex Ovechkin and Eric Fehr each scored twice to power the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night in a preseason game that included five fights. Japan August output slips - seen rising on exports, domestic demand TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industrial output slid 0.7 percent in August after a hefty gain the previous month, but company production forecasts indicate that factory output and the broader economy are... National Briefing | New England Massachusetts Fishery Group Limits Herring Catch According to the rules, the Atlantic herring fleet can incidentally catch no more than 311.4 metric tons of river herring and shad. On the Threshold of Obamacare, Warily Some uninsured people are eager to sign up for new state marketplaces, but for others the decision will require a series of complicated calculations. Telecom Italia and CDP still far from agreement on fixed line network MILAN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia and state holding company Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) are still far from an agreement on an investment in the Italian phone group's fixed line network, Telecom Italia's top executive said in a letter on Monday. US STOCKS-Wall St slips as gov't shutdown more likely on budget impasse * Possibility of budget deal before midnight seen as remote Congressman Proposes New Rules for Music Royalties The Free Market Royalty Act would let record companies and performing artists collect royalties when their songs are played on the radio. Hogan's 3 TDs Leads No. 5 Stanford Past WSU 55-17 Kevin Hogan picked apart Washington State, throwing for 286 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 5 Stanford won its 12th straight with a 55-17 rout of the Cougars on Saturday night. Exclusive JPMorgan settlement complicated by Washington Mutual - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co's possible $11 billion settlement of government mortgage probes has been complicated by a dispute with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp over responsibility for losses at the former Washington Mutual Inc, said people familiar with the matter. Teachers train to face shooter While some talk of arming teachers or buying bullet-proof backpacks, some educators are taking it upon themselves to learn how to hide, run or fight in case of a school shooting. Square Feet Recent Commercial Real Estate Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. You're the Boss Blog The Myspace Alumni That Left L.A. to Start Businesses Gogobot and Mango Health emerged from the decline of Myspace but chose to locate in Silicon Valley. Street Style Tech Accessories The best of readers photos from the week of Sept. 23. Markets Slide Worldwide Amid U.S. Budget Battle On Wall Street, investors were concerned that a shutdown could make it more likely that the United States will default on its outstanding debt when it reaches its borrowing limit. 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.... Women push to end driving ban Women who want the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift a de facto ban that prohibits them from driving have launched an online campaign urging Saudi females to stage a demonstration by driving cars on October 26. Life's a blur -- literally -- for these kids Yash Gupta, 17, collects used eyeglasses and donates them to children in need. Buses, trains? It's urban gondolas Urban transport in Bolivia's administrative capital of La Paz has always been about what goes up and down. Bank of America in record settlement over 'robocall' complaints * BofA denies allegations, agrees to settle for $32 million Drug 'Molly' is taking a party toll in the United States NEW YORK (Reuters) - Artist and therapy student Anna and her friends marked a birthday in New York recently with a familiar ritual They pumped up the electronic music, danced, and celebrated with a special guest called Molly. Rescued sea lions swim to freedom Sept. 30 - Six injured sea lions rescued by a group of Peruvian activists are released back into the wild. Tara Cleary reports. Jury selection begins in insider trading trial of Mark Cuban DALLAS (Reuters) - Jury selection began on Monday in the civil trial of Mark Cuban, the billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA basketball team, who faces charges of insider trading in shares of a little-known Internet search company nearly a decade ago. 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