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News Feed Latest worldwide news Solar innovation in Uganda Inside Africa looks at how Ugandans living without electricity use innovative technology to bring light in their worlds. Ally executive to become Freddie Mac's finance chief (Reuters) - Government-owned mortgage giant Freddie Mac said on Monday it has named James Mackey, a top executive at Ally Financial Inc, as its chief financial officer. N.F.L. Roundup Cassel Will Start at Quarterback When Vikings Face the Steelers in London Matt Cassel will replace the injured Christian Ponder for winless Minnesota when it faces Pittsburgh, also 0-3, at Wembley Stadium. Bale seals Madrid move The longest transfer saga of the summer came to an end when Gareth Bale officially signed for Real Madrid. It's not known for sure if the fee is a world record but Bale did make it clear that he was overjoyed to be joining the Spanish giant. On Pro Basketball Mixed Opening Lines in Courtship of Anthony While Steve Mills, the Knicks new top executive, made it clear during N.B.A. media day that signing Carmelo Anthony to a contract extension was a priority, the teams star was more circumspect. Go Deeper Into Mexico With Mezcal Tequilas more-assertive cousin is working its way into many cocktails. 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. WRAPUP 1-Deadlocked Congress takes U.S. gov't to brink of shutdown * Time to avoid shutdown dwindles as Republicans, Democrats dig in $10 Deal for Rights to World Trade Center Name Draws Scrutiny New York State is looking into the sale of the rights to the three-word name to a nonprofit, accusing a former Port Authority official of leading the deal without proper approval. NSA mines Facebook for connections, including Americans' profiles In addition to phone records and email logs, the National Security Agency uses Facebook and other social media profiles to create maps of social connections -- including those of American citizens. NSA mines Facebook for clues In addition to phone records and email logs, the National Security Agency uses Facebook and other social media profiles to create maps of social connections -- including those of American citizens. Sports Briefing | Soccer Ukraine Is Penalized for Fans Racist Abuse FIFA has ordered Ukraine to play its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after its fans shouted racist abuse during the teams match against San Marino. College Football Around the Country Teams, players and games that stood out in the third week of college football. Breakingviews Does Berlusconi chaos mask silver lining? Sept. 30 - Once again, Silvio Berlusconi is pushing Italy to the edge and inflicting likely short-term pain. But his move could also accelerate a much-needed process of political change, says Breakingviews. 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. Gadgetwise Headphones for Protection, Not Cranking It Up The 3M Tekk Protection WorkTunes headphones keep excessive noise out, and wont damage your ears with loud music levels, either. The Mayors of New York Historically, the template for choosing a new mayor of New York has resembled a pendulum, swinging from one extreme to another. UPDATE 1-AXA spins off private equity arm as "Ardian" PARIS, Sept 30 (Reuters) - French insurer AXA has sealed the spin-off of its private equity arm under the brand name "Ardian", reaping a 200 million-euro capital gain ($270 million) and retaining a... Pasqualoni Fired at UConn After 0-4 Start Connecticut athletic director Warde Manuel says he's looking for football coach who can bring more excitement, passion, and above all wins to UConn. UPDATE 4-UK039;s Royal Mail privatisation subscribed in hours-sources LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Britain039;s Royal Mail privatisation garnered orders for all of the shares on offer in the space of a few hours on Friday, sources said, marking a strong start for a selloff that stands to flush up to 2 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) into government coffers. Ellis Makes 20 Stops as Stars Blank Oilers 4-0 Dan Ellis made 20 saves to help the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Friday night in a preseason game. UPDATE 1-Obama calls congressional leaders as shutdown deadline draws closer WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama placed separate calls to congressional leaders on Monday evening as a midnight deadline for a government shutdown drew closer, a White House... After years of crop crises, U.S. harvest beckons new era of plenty...almost (Reuters) - For much of the past six years, the global grain markets have lurched from one crop crisis to the next, keeping inventories low and food prices high. 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. Theater Review Not What Happened, a Next Wave Festival Play Not What Happened, by Ain Gordon, looks at how we interpret the past. MARKET PULSE-J.C. Penney, United Continental, Arqule, Yahoo (For more market insights, including options activity, click on ; for the Day Ahead newsletter http//link.reuters.com/mex49sfor the Morning News Call newsletter http//link.reuters.com/nex49s) U.S.... Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - The low-budget horror flick "The Conjuring" outran the "Despicable Me" minions and a racing snail named "Turbo" to win the weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Exclusive JPMorgan settlement complicated by Washington Mutual - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase Co's possible $11 billion settlement of government mortgage probes has been complicated by a dispute with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp over responsibility for losses at the former Washington Mutual Inc, said people familiar with the matter. Lionel to pop stars Keep your clothes on Lionel Richie is back and ready to hit the stage. Smile still on rookie Marquez's face No wonder Marc Marquez is smiling. He's closing in on the MotoGP title following another victory. Could anyone have predicted his success prior to the 2013 season? Probably not. McChrystal, Reto Share Lead in Symetra Finale Megan McChrystal and South Africa's Paula Reto were tied for the lead at 12 under when final-round play in the season-ending Symetra Tour Championship was suspended because of darkness. New York's MoMA exhibition explores Rene Magritte's surrealist work NEW YORK (Reuters) - Belgian painter Rene Magritte's work, featuring men in bowler hats, mysterious landscapes and bright blue skies, may be familiar to many art lovers, but a new exhibition focuses attention on the artist's surrealist pieces. Tesco puts U.S. grocery chain in bankruptcy, seeks sale Sept 30 (Reuters) - Britain's Tesco Plc put its U.S. grocery store chain into bankruptcy on Monday as part of a plan to sell most of the 167 stores to a private equity firm led by billionaire Ron... Wealth Matters Younger Generations Approach to Investing Three reports by big financial institutions show how the younger generations want to set themselves apart from the baby boomers. Colombian singer Carlos Vives scores five Latin Grammy nominations LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Colombian singer Carlos Vives and Argentine fusion group Illya Kuryaki the Valderramas led the Latin Grammy Award nominations with five nods a piece, the Latin Recording Academy said on Wednesday. CANADA FX DEBT-Canada dollar flat as possible U.S. shutdown offsets GDP * C$ at C$1.0303 vs US$, or 97.06 U.S. cents * GDP picks up in July; investors wary of U.S. budget battle * Bond prices rise across the curve By Leah Schnurr TORONTO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The Canadian... Bear looks for Dollywood? Black bear creates a scene in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. WBIR reports. What Lurks Beneath the Linoleum in Columbia County Namely, wide-plank pine floors and square-head nails. Jean Anyon Dies at 72; Wrote Ghetto Schooling Professor Anyon, who taught at the City University of New York, asserted that the problems that plague urban schools are inextricably linked to larger social ills. Global Health Coca-Cola Plans Kiosks With Water and Internet At the Clinton Global Initiative meeting, the Coca-Cola Company announced that it will erect kiosks in 20 countries to offer water, electricity and Internet connections.

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