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News Feed Latest worldwide news No clear path to ending U.S. debt limit, spending impasse WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Thursday refused to give in to President Barack Obama's demand for straightforward bills to run the government beyond September 30... Li Fung says Wal-Mart has not canceled orders; shares slide HONG KONG (Reuters) - Global exporter Li Fung Ltd said business with its major customer Wal-Mart Stores Inc is normal, but its shares still slid as much as 4.9 percent on a report that the U.S.... The aerodynamics of F1 Christina MacFarlane explores the role aerodynamics play in boosting a Formula One car's performance. Michael Jackson death trial Lawyers' last arguments Jurors who will decide if a concert promoter shares blame in Michael Jackson's death begin deliberations Thursday after five months of testimony and three days of closing arguments. 'Big brother' tech watches over Rio Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. China leaping forward on carbon footprint - World Bank June 19 - China has set very aggressive goals to cut its carbon footprint as well as short-lived climate pollutants, says World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. Letter From Paris Trendy Green Mystifies France. Its a Job for the Kale Crusader! One American womans effort to lead Parisians to embrace kale as a menu staple has led to some modest victories. Historic Iran talks Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made a strong call for an end to nuclear weapons, saying such disarmament "remains our highest priority." Gunman in Afghan Army Uniform Kills Coalition Soldier Though insider attacks are down, it was the second time in a week that a person thought to be an Afghan soldier turned his weapon on foreign troops. Oilers Win 4th Straight, 5-3 Over Rangers Jordan Eberle had a goal and two assists, David Perron scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight preseason game, defeating the New York Rangers 5-3 Tuesday night. Ex cons turn curators September 25 - Nine inmates from a French penitentiary select works of art for an exhibition. Sharon Reich reports. China's wealth brings worries Bruce Stokes of the Pew Research Center discusses a new survey on what concerns the Chinese public. Japanese Auto Parts Makers Fined The companies agreed to pay $740 million on federal charges of fixing prices on parts like radiators sold to automakers in the United States, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said. Report U.S. spied on Mexico, Brazil The U.S. National Security Agency directly targeted the communications of the presidents of Brazil and Mexico, according to a Brazilian news report. Kennedy Gets Support to Beat Diamondbacks 12-2 Ian Kennedy's solid pitching and offensive production throughout the San Diego Padres lineup was enough to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-2 on Wednesday night. Toro and Other Restaurants Opening This Week A New York edition of the Boston tapas bar and restaurant opens, and more. Crawford, Howard Among Players on Olympic Bubble When the NHL season begins, a lot of players will begin tryouts of sorts for their Olympic teams. Pop Listings for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 A selected guide to performances of indie rock, RB, rock, folk and reggae in the New York area. At least 29 killed in central Sudan's worst unrest for years KHARTOUM (Reuters) - At least 29 people have been killed in protests in Khartoum over fuel subsidy cuts, police said on Thursday, and more clashes broke out in Khartoum in the worst unrest seen in Sudan's central regions for years. National Grid settles with NY, Mass. over unpaid wages post-Sandy (Reuters) - National Grid Plc will pay more than $6.3 million to compensate employees in New York and Massachusetts who were not properly paid in the weeks after Hurricane Sandy because of problems with a new computerized payroll system. 2 More Militant Attacks Unsettle Kenya Three people were killed in attacks on police officers near the border with Somalia. The Kenyan authorities blamed the Shabab militant group that has taken responsibility for the mall siege. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - Sept 26 Sept 26 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Pub cuts prices for campaign CNN's Jim Boulden reports on a British revolt involving pints and pub grub -- all in the name of slashing taxes. Peru rescues man trapped in mine after 7.0 quake, no deaths LIMA (Reuters) - Authorities in Peru said they rescued a man trapped in a mine on Wednesday after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake shook the coast - causing landslides, damaging homes and schools and injuring at least 17 in rural provinces. Op-Ed Columnist Suffocating Echo Chamber Who is the right-wing echo chamber damaging most of all? Conservatives themselves. Close-Up On the Lookout for Quirky Places to Stay Meghan McEwen, a travel writer, has reviewed dozens of family-owned inns, and now has opened one of her own in Detroit. Exclusive KKR pulls out of Jones Group auction - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private equity firm KKR Co LP has withdrawn from the bidding process for Jones Group Inc , two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, raising questions over the prospects of the auction for the fashion and footwear company. Rio's 'Big brother' tech Rio de Janeiro's state-of-the-art Operations Center is gathering real-time information on traffic jams and environmental emergencies around the clock. It's part of the mayor's vision to make the city safer and more sustainable. Arrests made in Air France flight cocaine case Venezuelan authorities on Wednesday announced additional arrests in connection with a massive shipment of cocaine in an Air France flight from Caracas that landed in Paris. Iran hits at 'unfair' U.N. nuclear agency ahead of talks VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran has sharply criticized the U.N. nuclear watchdog over "baseless allegations" about its atomic activity, a document showed before talks between the two sides on Friday to discuss a stalled inquiry into suspected bomb research by Tehran. Canine Cardio With so many American dogs overweight, mans best friend is hitting the gym at kennels and pet spas across the country. Ryder Cup 2014 David vs. Goliath? If it were a heavyweight boxing contest it would probably be ruled a mismatch -- the journeyman's champion up against one of golf's greatest legends. The 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy clash is a classic story waiting to happen. The Williamsburg Divide Glitz and grit a tale of two Williamsburgs, as different as glass and brick. Hits to the Head Dont Differ With Age, Research Indicates Football players as young as 7 sustain hits comparable in magnitude to those absorbed by high school and adult players, and most of the hits are sustained in practices, not games. Jury to decide Jackson death trial Jurors began deliberations Thursday afternoon in the Michael Jackson wrongful-death trial, potentially bringing the contentious case to a close after five months of testimony and three days of closing arguments. Militants raid forces in India before India-Pakistan talks, 12 dead SAMBA, India (Reuters) - Militants dressed in Indian army uniforms attacked Indian police and soldiers near the border with Pakistan on Thursday, killing nine people and triggering calls for talks between the prime ministers of the rival nations to be called off. Tipsarevic's clay master class Pat Cash caught up with world number 10, Janko Tipsarevic at the Tecnifibre clay court training camp in Nice, France. Advertising A Big Week for the Advertising Industry, in Many Ways For Advertising Week, 90,000 people, at more than a dozen locations, are attending 198 events featuring 798 speakers. 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. Dance Review Kafkas Metamorphosis Skitters at Joyce Theater The Metamorphosis, Arthur Pitas dance-theater adaptation of Franz Kafkas novella, opens the Joyce Theaters fall season.

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