E coli found in Lyons water amid flood damage
Lyons Colorado residents face evacuations and damaged homes as E coli is detected in the town water system. Town administrator Victoria Sims en warned not to use any water until repairs and restoration of water and sewer services are possible. In Jordan, the Syrian National Coalition signals readiness to attend a Geneva conference to discuss a transitional government, though some rebels oppose talks while Bashar al Assad stays in power.
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Typhoon Usagi hits southern China killing at least 20
Powerful typhoon Usagi lashes southern China and Hong Kong causing flooding and winds over 110 mph. More than 370 flights canceled and 80,000 moved to safety in Fujian as authorities issue highest alert amid widespread damage. Pope Francis denounces the global economic system during a Sardinia visit, urging the unemployed to seek work.
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Government Shutdown Fight Tests Bipartisan Odds
Leaders from both parties warned a bitterly divided Congress faces a near term clash over funding with eight days left. Republicans demand defunding Obamacare while Democrats vow to strip that provision and keep the government open. Public opinion favors avoiding a shutdown but opposition to Obamacare remains high.
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Merkel leads conservatives to strong win in Germany vote
Angela Merkel's bloc wins a near majority with about 42 percent as conservatives fall short of ruling alone. CDU CSU may seek a coalition, while SPD trails with 25.5 percent and FDP exits parliament. The anti establishment AfD fails to cross the threshold.
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Egypt aims to rewrite constitution after Morsi rule
Egypt's 50 member amending committee, appointed by the interim government after Morsi's ouster, signals a total overhaul of the constitution. The panel, including two Islamists but no Muslim Brotherhood reps, plans broad changes possibly reversing the 2011 voting system shift toward party lists.
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Emmy Winners Highlight Breaking Bad and Modern Family
Reuters reports Breaking Bad won best drama and Modern Family captured best comedy at the Primetime Emmys. Jeff Daniels surprised in drama acting for The Newsroom, while Claire Danes and Julia Louis-Dreyfus repeated in drama and comedy acting. Merritt Wever and Tony Hale won supporting comedy awards, Colbert Report claimed music comedy series, Gunn won drama acting, and Canavale earned drama supporting actor for Boardwalk Empire.
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