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News Feed Latest worldwide news Wallace Shawn and Andr Gregory on Their Long Collaboration The playwright-director duo of Wallace Shawn and Andr Gregory on their 40-year collaboration and the pleasures and benefits of rehearsing a play for a really long time. Hedge fund firm Lansdowne names new CEO LONDON (Reuters) - One of London's largest hedge fund firms, Lansdowne Partners, has named Alex Snow, the former head of UK Investment Banking at Investec, as its new chief executive officer. Malaysia Denies Entry to Journalist The journalist, Clare Rewcastle Brown, is the sister-in-law of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Britain and the founder of news outlets that have taken on the Malaysian government. No Porn, Just Books and Zines The Newsstand, a subway space transformed into a funky alternative space at the Metropolitan Avenue stop in Brooklyn, stocks zines, comics, photography and special treats. CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC. Five texts you should never send We're texting more than ever, and, like society, the texts themselves are getting worse and worse. Read on to learn just how terrible silent cell phone users are these days. Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 5 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Friday On Tape, Murdoch Criticizes Hacking Inquiry, Broadcaster Says A British station broadcast what appeared to be a recording of Rupert Murdoch criticizing the police investigation of Britains phone hacking scandal as totally incompetent. Bomb Blasts Kill 6 Children in Afghanistan Four girls at a wedding party and two boys walking home from school died in two roadside blasts. Penguin and Random House Merge, Saying Change Will Come Slowly The new company, Penguin Random House, will control more than 25 percent of the trade book market in the United States. Not a vulture but a drone South Africa police detain cameraman PRETORIA (Reuters) - South African police on Friday detained the owner of a radio-controlled helicopter drone carrying a camera that was filming scenes around the Pretoria hospital where ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is being treated. In Oregon, a Demand for Safety, but Not on Their Dime Amid budget woes and facing an increase in taxes, Oregon citizens have taken up patrols, adding to the debate over what government is for and how community is to be defined. Stock market strategies for a volatile summer NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ever since the Federal Reserve started hinting it could pull back on its massive bond-buying stimulus program later this year, the stock market has been on a wild ride. Letters More on Archimedes A letter to the editor. Whats On Tuesday Television highlights. UPDATE 8-Two killed, many injured as S. Korean airliner crashes, burns in San Francisco * Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul had 291 passengers, 16 crew F.D.A. Prefers Smaller Dosage of Merck Sleep Drug Merck said the Food and Drug Administration had rejected an application for a new sleeping pill called suvorexant, but would probably approve it in smaller doses. UPDATE 3-EU says Greek aid could be split into instalments * Greece offers plan to resolve public sector reform hurdle UPDATE 2-EU and China close in on solar panel deal * China offers to cap export volume and set minimum price After a Stumble, Tech Lobby Refocuses on Immigration After ads that drew criticism for promoting pet conservative causes, Fwd.us is trying to turn around its image as it prepares for the fight for immigration overhaul in the House. Recipes for Health Apricots to Savor, While You Can Its too bad their growing season is short, because apricots are delicious in both sweet and savory dishes. An affirmative action 'imposter' A CNN writer reveals what he learned when he became an affirmative action imposter. Techquity Analysts praise Apple, see Pandora like Netflix Jul 1 - Analysts praise, raise ratings on Apple. Plus, how one sees Pandora as similar to Netflix. In China, Nestle and Danone play it by the book SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Swift responses from Swiss food company Nestle and French rival Danone to Beijing's announcement that it was investigating possible price-fixing of instant milk formulas are textbook examples of how firms should deal with such crises in China, executives and consultants say. China Says Foreign Makers of Baby Formula May Be Fixing Prices The government said prices for milk powder made outside China were up 30 percent since 2008, when several babies died after drinking Chinese-made formula. Can you pass the Newsquiz? June 7, 2013 Australia shares rise after Europe easing signals; U.S. jobs in focus SYDNEY, July 5 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose 0.9 percent on Friday after commitments to looser monetary policy from Europe and the UK buoyed market sentiment, but investors remained cautious... The Boss How Audubon Societys Chief Took Wing From Journalism The president and C.E.O. of the National Audubon Society describes his career journey, which included many years at The San Jose Mercury News. Sweet 16th slam for Serena Serena Williams powers her way to the French Open title Saturday with a straight sets win over defending champion Maria Sharapova to claim her 16th grand slam title. America's top free attractions Enjoying what America has to offer can get expensive fast, but not all great attractions charge a fee. Television Review Josh Foxs Gasland Part II Is to Be Shown on HBO Josh Foxs Gasland movies grew out of a companys effort to pay him for exploration rights to his land, which lies above the Marcellus Shale formation. WHO sets up emergency committee on MERS virus GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization is forming an emergency committee of international experts to prepare for a possible worsening of the Middle East coronavirus (MERS), which has killed 40 people, WHO flu expert Keiji Fukuda said on Friday. Calendar Events on Long Island A guide to cultural and recreational events on Long Island. Silicon Valley venture capital vets launch $111 mln fund July 3 (Reuters) - Two longtime venture capital investors have started a new firm, Wing Venture Partners, with a $111 million fund aimed at start-ups specializing in cloud computing, data and mobile... ArtsBeat A Film Fans Love Letter to Jaws A film fan with a day job puts his downtime to use by making love letters to blockbusters like Star Wars. The latest of these is called Inside Jaws. Kim Jong-un inspects artillery drill July 6 - North Korea's state media releases a video of its leader Kim Jong-un supervising an artillery drill. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Recreating golf's most iconic photo Shane O'Donoghue attempts to recreate the most iconic photo in golf, Hy Peskin's pic of Ben Hogan's 1-iron shot. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). SP cuts Nokia rating by one notch to B+ LONDON, July 5 (IFR) - Standard Poor's downgraded Nokia by one notch to B+, from BB-, on Friday, citing pressure on the company's net cash following its agreement to take over Siemens' 50% stake in Nokia Siemens Network. Missing brother of Senator Mark Udall found dead in Wyoming DENVER (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Mark Udall's younger brother, who had been missing for more than a week, was found dead on Wednesday in a Wyoming mountain range, but no foul play was suspected, authorities said.

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