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News Feed Latest worldwide news Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. Two bodies found near New York's Coney Island after jet ski accident NEW YORK (Reuters) - The bodies of a man and woman believed to have died in a jet ski accident near New York's Coney Island amusement park were found by police divers on Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said. After Marrow Transplants, 2 More Patients Appear H.I.V.-Free Without Drugs Two H.I.V.-infected patients who had bone-marrow transplants for blood cancers have apparently been virus-free since they stopped taking antiretroviral drugs. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the last 24 hours. BBC Shelves Its 3-D TV Programming Plans The decision follows a similar one from ESPN. Both broadcasters said public interest in 3-D shows was less than they had expected. 8 buildings shaped like animals It's a Jonah-and-the-whale kind of moment. You wake up, and your guest room appears normal. But as you get your bearings, you realize that you're in the belly of a reptile -- otherwise known as Australia's Gagudju Crocodile Holiday Inn. U.S. Companies Investing in Myanmar Must Show Steps to Respect Human Rights The reporting requirement represents a novel effort to shape business practices in an emerging economy that has embarked on tentative reform. Economix Blog Putting Off the Employer Mandate Although the White House is delaying a provision requiring employers to offer health coverage or pay a penalty, the key aspects of the Affordable Care Act should be little affected, an economist writes. Brazil thrash Spain in Confed Cup final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. The New Old Age On Becoming an Orphan When your only remaining parent dies, something profound shifts inside you. Charlie Coles, Who Led Miami (Ohio) on Improbable N.C.A.A. Run, Dies at 71 Mr. Coles coached Miami University in Ohio and Wally Szczerbiak to a memorable N.C.A.A. basketball tournament run in 1999. Street kids go behind the camera A young boy in a photograph holds a cigarette while sitting cross-legged on a dirt road. We don't know his name, but it's clear by his face his life is full of pain and struggle. Tiger and Obama Golf's power pairing Butch Harmon could hardly believe what he was seeing. Two of the most recognizable faces on the planet were casually shooting the breeze as they swept down the fairway in Florida. The 'Chexican' barefoot runner His name hints of an unconventional origin, and his next journey reveals his desire in doing things "differently" Going to school, instead of work A Nepalese girl has her sights on a medical career because of her mother's blindness. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports. Els Aims to Be King of the Castle at Scottish Open World number 15 Ernie Els will prepare for his British Open title defence by going for his third Scottish Open victory next week. Two Former Popes to Be Made Saints Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be made saints, the Vatican said on Friday, announcing that a second miracle had been attributed to John Paul. The Bible, a Hit on Cable, Will Have Its Sequel on NBC The follow-up to the popular History Channel series will be called A.D. Beyond the Bible and tell the story of the early Christians. Long Goodbye Contracts That Keep on Giving Depending on the idiosyncrasies of a leagues salary structure, teams may be motivated to clear a big contract off their books to make room for another player or many other players. Brazil mulls boosting allowable returns on big projects BRASILIA, July 5 (Reuters) - As Brazil looks for private bids for major public infrastructure projects, it may have to raise the rates of return being offered to keep investors interested at a time... Private equity group EQT hires M.Stanley for Swedish gas grid sale -sources STOCKHOLM, July 5 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT has hired Morgan Stanley for the sale of gas grid operator Swedegas, which could fetch more than 500 million euros ($650 million), two... Dueling mothers vouch for sons at Zimmerman murder trial SANFORD, Florida (Reuters) - The mothers of Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman told jurors in a Florida courtroom on Friday that they both recognized the screams for help heard moments before Zimmerman shot and killed Martin as coming from their respective sons. N.H.L. Is Close to Making Olympic Deal There is still no agreement to let N.H.L. players participate in the 2014 Olympics, but Commissioner Gary Bettman is confident one will be made. Ivanisevic's epic Wimbledon win an 'unsolved mystery' A look back at the 2001 Wimbledon men's final when Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to bag the men's title at noted postcode SW19 in one of the tournament's most dramatic matches. Going to school, instead of work A Nepalese girl has her sights on a medical career because of her mother's blindness. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports. Hansen Shoots a Handy 66 for Early French Open Lead Dane Anders Hansen defied a hand injury and a difficult course to card a five-under-par 66 and take a one-shot lead in the opening round of the French Open on Thursday. Global Soccer Brazil vs. Spain Best in World Meets Best in History The Confederations Cup has been a tough tournament. And Brazil has made sure its most feared opponent took the longest and most tortuous road to the final. Small business hiring falls again in June NFIB WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. small business employment edged down for the second straight month in June, sharply contrasting with other data showing an improvement in the tone of the labor market last... SAC Capital posts strong June amid market selloff, U.S. probe NEW YORK (Reuters) - SAC Capital Advisors, the hedge fund firm run by billionaire Steven A. Cohen that has been under intense scrutiny as part of an insider trading investigation, posted a... TIMELINE The fall of Mohamed Mursi (WARNING CONTAINS SOME GRAPHIC CONTENT) July 5 A look back at the significant events in the days that led to the downfall of Mohamed Mursi, Egypts first democratically elected president, after only one year in office. Girls, it's time to power the world Dear Girls of the World, U.S. declines to criticize Egypt's military as Mursi ousted WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States declined on Wednesday to criticize Egypt's military, even as it was ousting Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi from power. UPDATE 1-US FCC approval paves way for SoftBank, Sprint, Clearwire deals WASHINGTON, July 5 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Corp on Friday received the final approval it needed from U.S. regulators for its $21.6 billion bid to take control of Sprint Nextel Corp, the No. 3 U.S. wireless provider. ArtsBeat Lou Reed Reviews Kanye Wests Yeezus, and He Likes It Writing about the polarizing new Kanye West album, Lou Reed says it contains moments of supreme beauty and greatness. World Briefing | Europe Britain Church to Fight Bullying of Gays The archbishop of Canterbury has announced a campaign to stamp out antigay bullying in Church of England schools, acknowledging that attitudes toward sexuality have changed. Bits Rediscovering Radio Through Apps Despite the popularity of listening to music on services like iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, radio suddenly becomes more appealing for its human element. 25 greatest engineering feats The last few months have seen a fair number of impressive construction plans announced, from Norway's intention to create the world's first shipping tunnel, to Maldives' plans for a space-age underwater hotel, to Dubai's plans for the world's biggest shopping mall. High-end pawn shops solve small business cash crunch CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Marc Kaye needed a loan to fund his boutique insurance firm at a time when payroll, his kids' college tuition and a mortgage payment were all draining his cash reserves, he... Art Review Bill Traylor Finally Gets a Spotlight in New York Two exhibitions at the American Folk Art Museum give the marvelous self-taught artist Bill Traylor his due. Coyotes Sign Ribeiro to 4-Year Deal The Phoenix Coyotes spent the past four years searching for impact players, but didn't have the money to land many due to the restraints of being run by the NHL.

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