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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-U.S. swaps watchdog rushes trading approvals as shutdown looms WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. derivatives regulator has been rushing through approvals for a new untested type of trading platform before a possible government shutdown next week, the head of the agency said on Friday. Could be long time between QE taper and rate rise Fed's Dudley (Reuters) - Once the Federal Reserve reduces its bond-buying program, it could then wait "a number of years" before it raises interest rates, an influential official at the U.S. central bank said on... Intesa CEO could be ousted next week sources MILAN (Reuters) - Enrico Cucchiani, the CEO of Italy's No.1 retail bank Intesa Sanpaolo , could be forced out next week after clashing with supervisory board chairman Giovanni Bazoli and the bank's... Premier League Coverage Pays Off for NBC NBC Sports Group has gone big with covering Premier League soccer games as part of a three-year deal. The viewership numbers have shown that the formula for full-blown coverage has been working. City Kitchen The Unstuffy Taco The ideal taco consists of a warm corn tortilla with a spoonful or two of a savory filling. UPDATE 2-Vestas, Mitsubishi Heavy team up in offshore wind drive * Sees North Europe offshore market growing 20 pct a year The 30-Minute Interview Susan Hewitt Ms. Hewitt is a partner and the founder of the Cheshire Group, which owns and operates rent-regulated and market-rate apartments in the New York area. 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,... Gunmen Kill Dozens in Terror Attack at Kenyan Mall Two squads stormed into a Nairobi mall Saturday, killing at least 39 people. Hours later, police officers dashed through corpse-strewn corridors, trying to find the assailants. A Somali militant group is suspected in the attack. BlackBerry reports deep loss, revenue drop Sept 27 (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd reported a huge quarterly loss on Friday, days after accepting its largest shareholder's tentative $4.7 billion bid to take it out of the public eye. Boeing QF-16 completes first pilotless flight Sept 25 - Two U.S. Air Force test pilots in a ground control station remotely fly an F-16 jet modified to be an aerial target. Jillian Kitchener reports. Why women 'owe' Billie Jean When the winner of the women's singles at the U.S. Open picks up her check for $2.6 million -- buck for buck the same as the men's champion -- she might well reflect that, if not for Billie Jean King's pioneering efforts, those riches might not exist. Sketch Guy A Time to Splurge, and a Time to Pinch Pennies People make their own choices on what they are willing to spend extra for. The important thing is having good reasons for these choices. New Jersey judge allows same-sex marriage; state plans appeal NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New Jersey judge ordered state officials on Friday to allow same-sex couples to marry starting on October 21, saying the current civil union system unfairly deprived them of... 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. Zalaznick, Once a Programming Force at NBCUniversal, Is Leaving The announcement wasnt a surprise within the company. Promoted because of her work at Bravo, she had recently lost a corporate power struggle, executives said. Palantir Technologies raises $196.5 million SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Data-analytics company Palantir Technologies has raised $196.5 million, the company disclosed Friday in a regulatory filing. India building collapse toll reaches 50, more feared trapped MUMBAI (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of a five-storey apartment block in India's financial capital of Mumbai climbed to 50 on Saturday and was expected to rise as more than a dozen people were feared trapped in the rubble. Review 'Rush' hits potholes Back in 1977, Ron Howard made his directorial debut with a low-budget, high-octane car-crash comedy called "Grand Theft Auto." Well After Cancer, Fertility Is Often Within Reach Oncologists are increasingly making a point of bringing up the subject of fertility at the time of a cancer diagnosis in children, discussing various options before treatment. Vattenfall's retreat from Europe fraught with pitfalls * Buyers scarce amid weak industry demand, high debt levels UPDATE 8-Oil falls as U.S. and Iran look for nuclear deal * Obama says "unique opportunity" to make progress with Iran White House to help bankrupt Detroit demolish buildings, hire firefighters WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - The White House will send a group of top officials to Detroit on Friday to offer millions in assistance for knocking down empty buildings, hiring firefighters and... Interpol issues alert for 'White Widow' Interpol issues a red notice for Briton Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," at the request of Kenyan authorities. Turbo talk with Alain Prost The Art of Movement explores the evolution of F1 design with four-time F1 World Champion Alain Prost. 'Don't get stuck in success' Economist and author Noreena Hertz explains why it pays to not get stuck in your own success and make choices with your eyes wide open. Air of youthful rebellion dominates at Balmain Black leather and sexy hemlines mix with demure pastels and gold at Balmain's Spring-Summer 2014 collection with attitude, shown at Paris Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration). Hispanics Grow Cool to G.O.P., Poll Finds A new survey shows that Hispanics have grown negative toward the Republican Party during the immigration fight and lean liberal on social issues like gay marriage. An Escape From Slavery, Now a Movie, Has Long Intrigued Historians Solomon Northup told a story of escaping from slavery in 1853, and for decades scholars have been trying to untangle the truth of his account. Op-Ed Contributor The End of Poverty, Soon The evidence for eradication of poverty worldwide is on the side of optimists. Well Living With Cancer Feeling Older Than My Age Sometimes cancer and its treatments make me feel as if I have entered a time machine that accelerates aging. No. 15 Miami Routs USF to Improve to 4-0 Miami's first road test was a breeze. Group claims to have hacked iPhone 5S A group of hackers in Germany says it has found a way to bypass the fingerprint-sensor security system on the new iPhone 5S. Fiscal cliff All it takes is a superhero - Felix TV Reuters blogger Felix Salmon takes to kids toys to explain one of the most vexing problems facing Washington the fiscal cliff. (December 12, 2012) Charles Taylor Appeals court upholds 50-year sentence An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, after he was convicted of aiding war crimes in neighboring Sierra Leone. Saudi woman reveals all on stage Maisah Sobaihi the is first Saudi Arabian woman to perform at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, in play on love lives. WRAPUP 4-U.N. Security Council demands elimination of Syria chemical arms * Ban says vote not license to kill with conventional arms McIlroy goes it alone after splitting from management firm LONDON (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy has set up his own company to run his business interests after terminating his contract with Dublin-based Horizon Sports Management, the golfer said on Friday. Snedeker fights back World no. 7 Brandt Snedeker targets strong finish to 2013 after fighting back from a bone disease. Why Rouhani deserves praise The media circus over Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's visit to New York has evoked euphoria at one end of the spectrum, and rank alarmism at the other. It's worth taking a moment to pick out a few important points

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