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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dot Earth Blog Global Warming Trend and Variations Charted by Cello A cellist conveys climate change in a musical composition. DealBook Deadline on Trading Rules Abroad Splits an Agency A looming deadline to regulate trading by American banks overseas has set off a rare breakdown of decorum at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, long known for its cordiality. Egypt army takes control of state TV building July 3 - Egypt's army has taken control of the country's state TV building amid the expiration of a 48 hour deadline for Islamist President Mohamed Mursi to share power. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Gadgetwise Blog QA Using Skype or FaceTime Microsofts Skype service and Apples FaceTime system both allow users to make free video calls, and you can use both programs on an iPad. Bush Snowden damaged U.S. Robyn Curnow sits down with former President George W. Bush to discuss Edward Snowden and the legacy of his office. U.S. SEC aims to lift longtime ban on private-placement ads WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) - U.S. securities regulators plan to meet next week to adopt rules that would lift a long-time ban prohibiting hedge funds and other firms from advertising for private... In Case of Big Yale v. Tiny Yale, Victor Kept the Name Little Yale Academy, which helps students study for college entrance exams, said it didnt mean for its name to infringe on the trademark of Yale University. Dance Review Third Rail Projects Takes Drama Outdoors in Lower Manhattan A performance piece by Third Rail Projects takes place outdoors in Lower Manhattan around a pop-up camper. Dance Review Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperling Perform at Danspace Rachel Cohen and Jody Sperlings works include nods to Cervantes and to Loe Fuller. Retro Report Biosphere 2 Good Science, or Bad Sense? Retro Report revisits an experiment in the Arizona desert in 1991 that sought to test the limits of sustainability. Deemed a fiasco, the project had a surprising afterlife. Cold summer weather knocks Irish CC's cider sales DUBLIN, July 3 (Reuters) - Irish cider maker CC reported weak growth in the United States and sharp sales falls in Britain and Ireland on Wednesday, knocking its shares down some 9 percent. Countdown to a Coup in Egypt A timeline of four critical days in Egypt as massive street protests on Sunday kicked off a chain of events culminating in the army ousting Egypt's president. Large land assets help Lennar ride housing recovery wave (Reuters) - Lennar Corp reported a 27 percent rise in orders in the critical spring selling season as its large land bank helped it take advantage of a recovering U.S. housing market. Currents | Kids A Crib to Remember Elephant, a new crib, takes 10 minutes to assemble and requires just a screwdriver. RPT-UPDATE 2-MUFG whets appetite for Thai banks after majority stake bid * MUFG makes $5.9 bln bid for 75 pct stake in Bank of Ayudha Best Buy shares rise after Credit Suisse cheers turnaround efforts NEW YORK (Reuters) - Best Buy Co shares rose to their highest level in two years on Monday after Credit Suisse gave a thumbs-up to the turnaround efforts of the world's largest electronics chain. Legislators Reap Benefits of Part-Time Jobs at Law Firms, Filings Show In one notable revelation, the disclosure of the Assembly speaker, Sheldon Silver, showed that he earned $350,000 to $450,000 last year. British lawmakers launch inquiry into mining, oil industries LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - British lawmakers launched an inquiry into the mining and oil and gas industries on Wednesday, seeking to better understand their contribution to the economy and the impact of having scandal-prone companies listed in London. Water crisis, over-population present stark choices for Kiribati June 13 - Rising sea levels and a booming population are presenting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati with stark choices that could determine its survival. Migration from smaller islands and a lack of fresh water have some experts predicting dire consequences for the country and its people if action is not taken. Rob Muir reports. Preoccupations The Urban Lands of Opportunity Where we live, rather than whox2019;s employing us, may now be attaching us to our work and careers. For Perry, Setback in Texas May Propel Him Nationally After Democrats scored a rare legislative victory on Gov. Rick Perrys home turf, blocking a bill to limit abortions, how he handles it could affect his hopes in 2016. Regulator in France Raids Office of Apple Authorities reportedly want to know if Apple ordered its wholesalers not to deliver some products on time to retailers. Angkor huge new city revealed Outside of Siem Reap, the results of an airborne laser survey confirm the existence of a medieval city buried beneath impenetrable jungle on a remote mountain. Wed be better off without American Airlines - Felix TV Loose seats. Disrupted flights. Damning headlines. Its been a terrible week for American Airlines. Reuters blogger Felix Salmon explains why flying American and other big carriers has become such a drag. (October 4, 2012) Travel the 'Iron Silk Road' The Silk Road was once a series of dusty trails forged by traders traveling between Asia and Europe. Today it takes the form of a bustling railway linking the continents. Bubba's $40K hovercraft Bubba Watson's golf cart hovercraft will cost you $40,000. In Open Letter, Top Morsi Aide Says Coup Is Under Way The aide, Essam el-Haddad, lamented what he described as an imminent military takeover and passionately defended President Mohamed Morsi. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Thom Browne Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Schohaja. Nadal edges out Djokovic in epic Rafael Nadal has lost tough matches to Novak Djokovic before, including at the 2012 Australian Open. But Nadal turned the tables on Djokovic on Friday to move into the French Open final. Mandela feud over burial spot A feud over where South Africa's Nelson Mandela should eventually be buried is dividing his family. Latin America fumes over Bolivia incident in Snowden saga BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Latin American leaders slammed European governments on Wednesday for diverting Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane on rumors it was carrying a wanted former U.S. spy agency contractor, and announced an emergency summit in a new diplomatic twist to the Edward Snowden saga. Nadal's road to redemption Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened. 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. North Carolina latest state to seek tighter abortion clinic rules July 3 (Reuters) - Stricter rules for abortion clinics were approved by the North Carolina Senate on Wednesday, adding that state to the ranks of a growing number nationwide seeking to tighten regulations. Advertising A Spokesman Finds Fame Interviewing Tiny Experts Beck Bennett, 28, is a comedian and writer who poses deadpan questions to an array of adorable children in a near-omnipresent ATT ad campaign. On Tulsas Long-Shot Olympic Bid, Mayor and Others Say Never Mind Mayor Dewey F. Bartlett Jr.s decision effectively kills the citys chance of hosting the Games because the United States Olympic Committee requires support from local government. T Magazine The Scene | Paris Mens Fashion Week Berluti Scenes from the mens fashion week photo diary of Sarah Aubel. Bucks Blog Tuesday Reading A New Approach to Treating Depression TMS offers a new approach to depression, when tipping still requires cash, answers to your questions about pies and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. World's 50 best surf spots Even if you don't surf, you'll love the scene at these spectacular beaches Masterful Djokovic tames Berdych LONDON (Reuters) - The scoreline suggested Novak Djokovic had stormed to his fifth successive straight-sets win at this year's Wimbledon yet the quarter-final tussle with Tomas Berdych on Wednesday was anything but straightforward.

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