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UPDATE 1-Chicago trains collide, dozens injured
(Adds union representative and mayor's comment; recasts throughout)


Reuters Today U.S. shutdown means more QE
Sept. 30 - Ben Bernanke could have his hands tioed over the continued wrangling over the U.S. budget and debt ceiling, and keep QE going for much longer, says Ishaq Siddiqi of ETX Capital.


Siemens' new CEO riles labor reps with news of job cuts
MUNICH/FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Weekend news of 15,000 job cuts at Germany's Siemens has put the German engineering group's new chief executive, Joe Kaeser, on a collision course with workers' representatives only two months after he took the helm.


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.


Dance Review John J Zullo Dance/Raw Movement Delves Into the Past
John J. Zullo and dancers explored perspective and perception in a memory triptych at Danspace Project.


Whats on Tuesday
A listing of shows to watch on Tuesday.


Preparations underway for healthcare enrollment
Sep. 27 - Starting October 1st, Americans will begin enrolling in health plans under the Affordable Care Act, and preparations are underway to help consumers make sense of the different options. Jillian Kitchener reports.


In Practice Survey Shows Confusion Over Health Care Law but Support for Medicaid Expansion
A survey by The Commonwealth Fund shows support for the Affordable Care Act increases as consumers gain better understanding of its provisions


'Breaking Bad' goes out with a bang
Was the series finale of "Breaking Bad" satisfying? Did it tie up all loose ends? Did the character you wanted to live survive and did the ones you wanted to die get their just desserts? Is it sending you back to the beginning to binge watch it all over again?


Comcast to bid for Houston sports network if court forces sale
Sept 30 (Reuters) - Comcast Corp is prepared to bid if it can force a sale of the financially troubled, regional-sports network that carries the games of the Houston Astros baseball team and the...


NBC Scraps Hillary Clinton Mini-Series
The project drew strong opposition from Republicans, who saw it as a potential boon to Mrs. Clinton as she considers a run for president in 2016.


U.S. study says asset managers could pose systemic market risk
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Some activities of asset managers could pose risks to the broader marketplace, according to a study released by the Treasury Department on Monday that boosted the...


Special Report The Presidents Cup Presidents Cup Is Custom-Made for Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods has had a great track record both in the Presidents Cup and at the course where its being played this year.


Active Network to be taken private by Vista Equity for $1.05 bln
Sept 30 (Reuters) - Active Network Inc, which makes software for event management and online registrations, said it would be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for about $1.05 billion.


David Finkels Thank You for Your Service
Soldiers interviewed by David Finkel faced their greatest challenges once they came home.


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...


Risky Emma Delta bond still on course despite market jitters
* Structure dependent on Emma Delta controlling the board


Shortcuts Opting to Blow the Whistle or Choosing to Walk Away
Many employees are using their companies ethics procedures to report misdeeds, but the outcome is sometimes not what they expected or hoped.


'Special One' or stage villain?
Jose Mourinho needs love. He pretends that he doesn't. He acts tough, reveling in the role of stage villain. But the bad guys need love too and the Portuguese football coach, quite possibly the most entertainingly controversial character in world sport, is no exception.


Gunmen kill three Egyptian policemen, one soldier in Sinai
CAIRO (Reuters) - Gunmen killed three policemen and a soldier in Egypt's Sinai region on Monday, security sources said, and Islamist militants released a video of an earlier drive-by shooting of an army colonel, highlighting growing security risks to the government.


Sports Briefing | Basketball Video of W.N.B.A. Kiss Gets Attention Online
Diana Taurasi became an Internet sensation when she gave Seimone Augustus a peck on the cheek after the players were called for double personal fouls in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.


DealBook Beats Gets Infusion of Capital From Carlyle Group
Beats Electronics said that it has secured a minority investment from the Carlyle Group for $500 million, valuing the music company at more than $1 billion.


Telecom Italia chief Bernabe considering resigning source
MILAN (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Executive Chairman Franco Bernabe is considering resigning at a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, a source close to the situation said, as his plans to relaunch the heavily indebted company may not get enough backing.


In Transit Blog In Belgium, a Museum About the People Who Left It
The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium, is focused on the people who sailed from the port city, including Albert Einstein and Golda Meir.


Jessica Marie Krilivsky, Daniel Whitney Jr.
The couple are associates at a Towson, Md., law firm.


T Magazine Take Two | A Dual Review of Whats New, Starring Azealia Banks and Katie Couric
Azealia Banks and Katie Couric discuss the new Mini Cooper, Louis Vuitton luggage, Alice Waterss new cookbook and more.


20 best franchises for travelers
Sometimes it's not about a place where everybody knows your name. It's about a place where you already know theirs.


The Search How to Rebound From a Wrong Career Choice
Many young people can be steered into careers and discover much later that the choice was wrong.


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.


REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, shares fall as U.S. government shutdown looms
LONDON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Concerns about a looming political showdown in Washington rattled investors on Monday, sending equities and the dollar lower, though moves that could help Italy's...


Typhoon lashes southern China
Sept. 30 - Fishermen missing as Typhoon Wutip batters the southern coast of China. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | September 30, 2013
See what you know about the news of the day.


ArtsBeat Michelle Obama Visits Studio Museum in Harlem
As President Obama attended the United Nations General Assembly, Michelle Obama hosted an event for the spouses of chiefs of state at the Studio Museum in Harlem.


The TV Watch The Final Episode of Breaking Bad Leaves One Question Unanswered
After so many lugubrious turns, Breaking Bad came to an end on Sunday on an almost uplifting note. But perhaps the best thing about it was the series actually ended.


Comment Ban Sets Off Debate
The magazine Popular Science has decided to shut off comments on its articles, saying ignorant, insulting and counterfactual posts were polluting the discourse and sowing confusion.


T Magazine On the Verge | Pasadena, a Place With Many Hidden Charms
The sleepy town just might be the Los Angeles areas next great bohemian enclave. Kevin and Bo Carney, who opened a new outpost of their shop Mohawk General Store there on Saturday, give a rundown of their favorite Pasadena attractions.


UPDATE 2-Obama prepares for government shutdown, hopes for deal
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday prepared Americans for what he called an "entirely preventable" government shutdown at midnight while urging Republicans in Congress to reach an 11th hour deal to avoid economic harm.


No. 9 Georgia 44, No. 6 L.S.U. 41 Georgia Wins Showdown Reflecting Airborne SEC
Georgias Aaron Murray and Louisiana States Zach Mettenberger combined for 7 touchdowns and almost 700 yards of offense in a duel between two of the top quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference.


ArtsBeat Bloomberg Says City Opera Is On Its Own
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said Monday that neither the city nor his private foundation would step in to save New York City Opera, which has said it will file for bankruptcy protection without support.


AEG expert MJ was a drug addict
Michael Jackson suffered a "quite extensive" drug addiction the last 15 years of his life, according to an addiction expert testifying Tuesday in the AEG Live wrongful death trial.


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