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	Click to View in Browser 10/11/2013 U.S. Congress urgently works to end fiscal deadlock WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will press his case for a quick reopening of the entire federal government coupled with an emergency increase of U.S. borrowing authority when he meets with Senate Republicans on Friday. German firm blocked shipments to U.S. distributor after drug sent for executions (Reuters) - A German manufacturer confirmed on Thursday that it took the extraordinary step of suspending shipments of a widely used drug to a U.S. distributor this year after 20 vials were mistakenly sent to the state of Missouri to be used in executions. Accused Colorado gunman's computer used to search 'rational insanity' CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Reuters) - A computer belonging to accused gunman James Holmes, who claims he was insane when he shot dead 12 Colorado moviegoers last year, contained an internet search for the term "rational insanity," a police officer testified on Thursday. Rising number of U.S. homes at risk from wildfires -report (Reuters) - The number of homes at risk from wildfires in western U.S. states jumped 62 percent in the past year as more properties were developed in fire-prone areas, according to a report released on Thursday. Astronaut Scott Carpenter, fourth American in space, dies at 88 DENVER (Reuters) - Astronaut Scott Carpenter, who in 1962 became the fourth American in space and the second to orbit the Earth, died on Thursday in Colorado at age 88 of complications from a stroke, his wife Patty Carpenter said. Deadline draws near for crippling San Francisco-area transit strike SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A 60-day cooling off period to block a potential strike by San Francisco transit workers that could cripple the Bay Area's commuter rail system expires at midnight on Thursday and negotiators remain far apart, both sides said. Detroit CFO apologizes for controversial remarks, is suspended pending probe DETROIT (Reuters) - Jim Bonsall, Detroit's chief financial officer, apologized Thursday after the city launched an investigation into allegations that he made racially inappropriate comments and demeaned his co-workers. Furloughs push U.S. air traffic system near 'yellow' warning NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. air traffic control system is close to hitting a "yellow" alert level as people who keep radar and other equipment running remain out on furloughs due to the government shutdown, the head of the controllers union said on Thursday. Ex-Detroit mayor gets 28 years in prison for corruption DETROIT (Reuters) - A U.S. judge sentenced former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to 28 years in prison for corruption on Thursday, one of the longest such sentences ever handed to a major U.S. politician, in a case that further battered the reputation of a beleaguered and insolvent city. Utah to pay federal government to reopen national parks (Reuters) - Utah will reopen its national parks and monuments under a deal with the U.S. Department of the Interior, which closed the sites and other parks across the country as part of the partial federal government shutdown that began on October 1. Related Video OPCW wins 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Breakingviews: Lloyds can't get cocky over Royal Mail IPO Great Debate For Syrians, a no-fly zone of their own The budget is its own 'debt ceiling' A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend