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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dozens dead in Pakistan earthquake A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Pakistan on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Central America Independence Day For one weekend in September more than 155 million people in six neighboring countries in one continent pull out all the stops to honor the birth of their nations. News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Analysis Washington to Wall Street - Threat of default is real WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Money lenders trust America so implicitly that they generally dismiss the risk it won't pay its debts. But in the U.S. capital, fears are growing that political dysfunction might trigger the unthinkable. Time Short, House Says It Seeks a New Farm Bill Days after the House passed a bill slashing food stamps, House leaders said they were working with their Senate counterparts toward a new five-year farm bill, but the odds were long. GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge lower as policy uncertainty grips * Currencies hug tight ranges; Fed, ECB uncertainty cited Muppet's dazzle at American History Museum Sept. 24 - On the anniversary of Jim Henson's birthday, more than 20 of his loveable Muppets and props have been donated to The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Jillian Kitchener reports. Pentagon, NASA to spend $44 billion on space launches through 2018 GAO WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department and NASA expect to spend about $44 billion to launch government satellites and other spacecraft over the next five years, including $28 billion in procurement funding, the Government Accountability Office said on Monday. Honor for Jets Rookies, if Only They Knew It The Bill Hampton Award is presented to the rookie who best exemplifies a Pro in the locker room. The winners jersey hangs for a year, and in plain view of players milling about their lockers. China Gains New Friends in Its Quest for Energy A Chinese presence at a vast new oil field in Kazakhstan is another indication that Chinas influence has eclipsed even Russias across the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. Mexico storm death toll rises to 130, more rain coming MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The death toll from heavy flooding across much of Mexico rose to 130 on Tuesday, while authorities warned that more heavy rains could soak areas that have already suffered some of the worst storm damage in decades. Genetics Research May Point to Treatment for Cold Sores Insight about a mutated gene in people who got cold sores suggests a possible research route for both cold sores and other infections caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. UPDATE 5-Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron deal would create titan * Applied Materials shareholders to hold 68 pct of company COLUMN-Energy efficiency bill threatens to sink in Senate swamp Kemp (John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own) Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. Sochi -- Russia's field of dreams? CNN's Amanda Davies gives the inside track on Sochi's preparations for February's Olympic Games with the Russian city facing a race against time to be ready. Jackie Chan theme park planned Another new way to celebrate kung fu movie legend Jackie Chan in China. Motorsport Ferrari's white flag? Sebastian Vettel has already won the 2013 Formula One world championship -- at least that's the view of his Ferrari rivals with six races still remaining this season. Analysis South Korea setback shows pressure on Boeing warplane orders WASHINGTON (Reuters) - South Korea's decision to reopen bidding for a fighter-jet contract rather than accept Boeing Co's F-15 Silent Eagle signals a wider problem for the aerospace giant revenue from its most profitable but aging military aircraft is winding down. ETF providers position funds for rising interest rate environment NEW YORK (Reuters) - Exchange-traded fund companies are coming to market with a rash of new products and strategies designed to protect income investors from the dangers of rising interest rates. Britain's Tate museum calls on government for funding "contract" LONDON (Reuters) - The Tate museum called for a five-year public funding "contract" with the British government on Thursday to help stabilize its role as a national repository of art in an era of declining public finances for culture. Americans Retain PGA Cup but Settle for a Tie Dan Greenwood of England holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday as Great Britain Ireland rallied in singles to end the PGA Cup in a tie. The trophy still goes home with the Americans because they were the defending champion. Foxtons, the London bubble stock James Saft (Reuters) - It is hard to imagine, much less find, a better exemplar of how capital gets misallocated in a bubble than British property agent Foxtons, whose stock was publicly listed last week. Top five craziest horse festivals As the dust settles on Italy's iconic medieval Palio di Siena horse race, CNN takes a look at five weird and wonderful equine festivals from across the world. Michael Jackson death trial nears end AEG LIve lawyers rested their defense case in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial, setting the scene for closing arguments to be delivered in a Los Angeles courtroom starting Monday. The Texas Tribune Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. Americans Retain PGA Cup but Settle for a Tie Dan Greenwood of England holed a 5-foot par putt on the 18th hole Sunday as Great Britain Ireland rallied in singles to end the PGA Cup in a tie. The trophy still goes home with the Americans because they were the defending champion. Ad tech provider Rocket Fuel shares nearly double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of advertisement technology company Rocket Fuel Inc nearly doubled in their debut as investors flocked to grab a piece of the company that has shown impressive revenue growth. Advertising Small Fry Feed Off Merger of Big Fish Is big actually better or is small beautiful? Small is at least funnier, in the hands of rivals of the soon-to-merge Omnicom and Publicis. Chile still divided, 40 years later Forty years have passed since the military coup in Chile that ushered in a 17-year dictatorship, and a divide remains between those who want to investigate the past and those who want to focus on the future. Heirs of wealthy, reclusive N.Y. heiress settle battle over will NEW YORK (Reuters) - Battling relatives and other beneficiaries on Tuesday resolved a dispute over the multimillion-dollar estate of Huguette Clark, one of America's wealthiest heiresses who died in... Burger King Introducing a Lower-Fat French Fry The fast-food chain says its new Satisfries will have about 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than the fries sold by its rival McDonalds. U.S. to Contact Borrowers With New Options for Repaying Student Loans Starting next month, the Education Department will send e-mails explaining relief plans to borrowers who seem most vulnerable. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Prince William I dream of Africa Dreaming of Africa is one way that Prince William escapes from the stresses he faces as the future king of Britain. As the New Iranian Leader Gets a Warm Reception, Israel Calls for Caution With the Iranian president getting a warm reception at the United Nations, Israeli leaders, though wary of being labeled naysayers, raised concerns. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. MARKET PULSE-Apple, BlackBerry, GE, GM, Groupon, J.C. Penney, Yongye (For more market insights, including options activity, click on STXNEWS/US; for the day ahead newsletter, http//link.reuters.com/mex49s; for the Morning News Call newsletter,... News From the Advertising Industry Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies. Timeline of terror 4 days A military standoff with terrorists at a Kenyan mall was apparently drawing to a close Tuesday after four days of carnage left at least 61 civilians and six security officers dead.

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