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Rose Victory Was Casey's Irish Open Inspiration
Paul Casey has suffered his share of trials and tribulations in recent years and it was close friend Justin Rose's first major victory at last month's U.S. Open that inspired him to land the Irish Open title on Sunday.


Currents | QA Mother Daughter Me A Feel-Good Experiment That Wasnt
Katie Hafners new memoir chronicles a multigenerational live-in experience that goes awry.


Violent Episodes Grow in Tanzania, an African Haven
Human rights groups and the largest opposition party say episodes of intimidation and suppression are growing in the country, an island of stability in an often-chaotic region.


Rape Dark side of Egypt protests
Last week, a 22-year-old Dutch journalist was gang-raped in Tahrir Square and had to undergo surgery for severe injuries. The assault reminds us yet again of an often overlooked aspect of the Egyptian revolution.


Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game
Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring.


Oregon Put on Probation, but Faces No Bowl Ban
The NCAA stripped Oregon of a scholarship in each of the next two seasons and placed the program on probation for three years, opting against stiffer penalties like a bowl ban despite issuing a show-cause order against former coach Chip Kelly, who apologized to the school, its fans and it players.


Books of The Times Bodies of Subversion Explores Womens Tattoos
In a revision of Bodies of Subversion, Margot Mifflin updates the history of women and tattoos.


As Competition Wanes, Amazon Cuts Back Discounts
After years of lowering book prices, Amazon is offering smaller discounts on some books. Authors and small publishers said this puts some books beyond an audiences reach.


How to Win in Washington
An epic tale of favor-currying, arm-twisting, reputation-wrecking, ego-massaging, confidence-betraying and rumor-mongering.


Dutch drugmaker Prosensa jumps 54 percent in U.S. stock market debut
(Reuters) - Dutch drugmaker Prosensa Holding received a buoyant welcome in its market debut on the Nasdaq, a day after U.S. health regulators granted a "breakthrough status" to its drug to treat a...


Suicide attack targets NATO supplier
Five suicide attackers struck a compound housing international logistics companies in Kabul, detonating a truck bomb and exchanging fire with security forces, the Afghan interior ministry said.


Girls, it's time to power the world
Dear Girls of the World,


Rapper 50 Cent charged with domestic violence in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. Rapper 50 Cent has been charged with domestic violence and vandalism in Los Angeles after an alleged altercation with the mother of his child, the city attorney's office said on Wednesday.


Sports Briefing | College Football Alabama Fan Who Poisoned Auburns Tree Released From Jail
A University of Alabama fan is free from jail after serving time for poisoning Auburn Universitys landmark oaks at Toomers Corner.


After 8 Months Away, Crowds Swarm to See a Storm Survivor
The Fourth of July brought out the first visitors since Hurricane Sandy submerged and shut down the most famous monument in New York Harbor.


Tire kicking going on around BlackBerry's assets- IDC's Jackson
June 28 - The assets Blackberry has at its disposal are formidable, and it wouldn't be surprising if we see more tire kicking from competitors- IDC's John Jackson. Bobbi Rebell reports.


Vettori Out for Six Months, Considers Future
Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of any cricket for six months to recover from Achilles surgery and rejected a New Zealand Cricket (NZC) central contract while he considers his future.


DealBook Former Trader Returns to Court on Libor Fraud Charges
Tom A.W. Hayes, a former trader at UBS and Citigroup charged with fraud related to the manipulation of a global benchmark interest rate, is to remain on bail until his next court hearing in October, a judge said on Thursday.


Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes?
Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet.


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South Africa says Mandela still 'critical but stable'
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's ailing anti-apartheid hero and former President Nelson Mandela remained in a "critical but stable" condition after nearly four weeks in hospital, the government said on Thursday.


Briere Agrees With Canadiens on 2-Year Deal
Danny Briere is unlikely to hear any more boos at the Bell Centre.


Sports Briefing | Pro Football Hundreds Attend Funeral of Semipro Football Player Killed
Hundreds of relatives, friends and well-wishers wept together and hugged at the funeral of Odin Lloyd, a semipro football player whose killing led to charges against Aaron Hernandez.


Armstrong's cycling legacy
CNN's Amanda Davies looks at the state of cycling in the wake of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.


Where billionaires race
The Trapani Cup brings together superpowers from the worlds of both sailing and global business to enable amateur sailors to race alongside the biggest names in the sport.


TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks
TOKYO, July 5 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Friday. Japanese Stocks BUY 13.1 million shares SELL 7.5 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ BUY 5.6 million shares


I.M.F. and Pakistan Agree To a $5.3 Billion Bailout
The two sides reached a provisional agreement on the rescue package, which aims to bolster Pakistans flagging economy.


Got $32m? Jackie O's 'Love Boat' for sale
The stately superyacht Christina O isn't just a gorgeous 99-meter vessel. It's the palatial setting where Greek business magnate Aristotle Onassis married Jackie Kennedy. Now the luxury liner has gone on sale for $32 million.


New law Visit parents or face jail?
Lola Wang, a 28-year-old marketing officer in Shanghai, makes a six-hour trip to Shandong to see her parents twice a year -- once during the Lunar New Year and again during the National Day holiday in October.


CANADA FX DEBT-Oil boosts C$ ahead of U.S. holiday, jobs data
* C$ at $1.0510 to US$, or 95.15 U.S. cents * Higher oil prices boost commodity-driven currency * Buyers seek value following steep decline * Shrinking trade deficit ignored as jobs data looms By Cameron French TORONTO, July 3 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar gained versus its U.S. counterpart on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's 21-month lows as strong oil prices lifted the currency, while its recent decline enticed value seekers. U.S. crude topped $100 a barrel for


Iran tightens grip with 'halal internet'
In the last few months Iranians have found themselves in a cyber no-man's land.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Brazil Reaches Confederations Cup Final
Paulinho scored on a header from Neymars corner kick in the 86th minute, and host Brazil beat Uruguay, 2-1.


La Eurocmara pide bloquear el acceso a datos europeos de EEUU
BRUSELAS, 4 jul (Reuters) - El Parlamento Europeo pidi el jueves que se revoquen dos acuerdos que dan a Estados Unidos acceso a datos financieros y de viaje europeos a no ser que Washington revele...


Sports Briefing | Football Cowboys Player Jailed After Failing Drug Test
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was jailed in Texas after failing a second drug test.


The Consumer New Approach to Depression
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain connected to mood, has helped some patients with severe depression.


Storm forecasts cloud progress against deadly Arizona wildfire
PRESCOTT, Arizona (Reuters) - Firefighters labored on Wednesday to extend their grip on a smoldering but still potentially lethal blaze in Arizona that killed 19 members of an elite "hotshots" crew in the deadliest U.S. wildfire tragedy in eight decades.


Ethiopia builds infrastructure
Marketplace Africa looks at how an increase in construction projects is driving change in Ethiopia.


Equipment Failure Imperils Keplers Quest for Other Earths
If engineers cannot restore a mechanism that keeps the Kepler spacecrafts telescope pointed, one of the most romantic and successful of NASAs missions could end.


BRIEF-Montagu Private Equity to buy IT services co CliniSys Group
LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) * Montagu private equity to acquire clinisys group from ECI Partners * Montagu private equity - the terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


Movie Review Stuck in Love Stars Greg Kinnear as a Divorced Novelist
Stuck in Love focuses on a divorced novelist who nurtures his teenage offsprings literary aspirations and remains obsessed with his ex-wife.


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