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News Feed Latest worldwide news Well How Aspirin Might Stem Cancer The use of aspirin significantly reduces the risk for cancer, but no one knows why. Now researchers have found that aspirin and similar drugs slow the accumulation a type of DNA change that leads to uncontrolled cell growth. Ultimate binge-watching list Binge-watchers, consider these shows the first five items on your to-do list but be ready to lose some sleep. WWOR-TV in New Jersey Replaces Nightly News The last newscast was Friday and Chasing New Jersey, a newsmagazine-style program, will begin on Monday night. Serena I apologized to Maria Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life. Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience. Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years There have been dozens of arrests of members of the Gator football teams coached from 2005 to 2010 by Urban Meyer. Injured former champion Daly to miss British Open (Reuters) - Former champion John Daly has withdrawn from next week's British Open golf through injury, organizers said on Monday. Using 3-D to design cars CNN's Isa Soares travels to Ford's 3-D Cave where cars are tested and refined. Sgolne Royal Is Not Willing to Be a Footnote With a new book, Sgolne Royal is once again drawing interest in French politics after a long period of misfortune. U.S. power trading executive leaves Barclays Capital-source HOUSTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The head of Barclays Capital's U.S. power trading team has left the company, according to a source familiar with the situation. Renteria withdraws candidacy for U.S. CFTC chair WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - Amanda Renteria, mooted as a candidate to succeed Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler, on Monday said she had withdrawn her name from the race to... Czech Prosecutors Prepare to Charge Ex-Premier The Czech Parliament was asked to strip former Prime Minister Petr Necas of immunity from prosecution, a prelude to corruption charges being filed against him. Amy Falls Down, a Novel by Jincy Willett Jincy Willetts heroine, a reclusive novelist, gets her 15 minutes. Meet the Rules of the Internet Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around. Poll Majority of U.S. primary dealers see Fed slowing bond buying in Sept NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is likely to begin shrinking the size of its debt purchase program, intended to prop up economic growth and support the labor market, by September of this... Disney's 'Lone Ranger' off to a slow gallop at holiday box office (Reuters) - "The Lone Ranger," Walt Disney Co's big-budget Western starring Johnny Depp, wrangled just $19.5 million in ticket sales in its first two full days at U.S. and Canadian movie theaters, trailing far behind the $59.5 million racked up by animated sequel "Despicable Me 2." Pope Offers Mass on Island Beacon for Refugees With a service before 10,000 people, Francis seeks to call attention to a humanitarian problem at what has become a gateway for thousands of migrants. Private job growth accelerates in June ADP NEW YORK (Reuters) - Private employers hired more workers than expected in June, a report released on Wednesday showed, supporting the view of overall moderate job gain but one that might allow the... The Media Equation A Different Deal Mania Grips TV As companies like Tribune and Gannett buy up local television stations, the goal is not transformation, but leverage, using size to cut better deals with distributors and suppliers. ArtsBeat Obama to Present Arts and Humanities Medals on Wednesday George Lucas, Herb Alpert, Allen Toussaint, Rene Fleming and Tony Kushner are among this years recipients of the National Medal of Arts. National Humanities Medals will go to Marilynne Robinson, Kay Ryan, Anna Deavere Smith and Joan Didion, among others. Preservation Hall Jazz Bands Goal Keep History and Make It On Tuesday the band releases Thats It!, an album that is its first record to be made up exclusively of new compositions. Shadow banking bolsters China Inc as Beijing tightens credit SHANGHAI/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Wang Zhiyong, the founder of a Shanghai-based gift card company, tried twice to get a bank loan for his business and failed both times. App developer Shazam gets $40 million backing from tycoon Carlos Slim LONDON (Reuters) - Smartphone app developer Shazam has found an unlikely ally in the form of Carlos Slim, one of the world's richest men, who is investing $40 million to back the development of the start-up best known for helping music fans identify catchy songs. US STOCKS-Dow, SP advance before Alcoa opens earnings season * Alcoa rises before reporting earnings after market's close Flurry of Moves Opens N.H.L. Free Agency A lower salary cap did not hamper the usual flurry of summer free-agent spending. In perhaps the most stunning move, Daniel Alfredsson left Ottawa to join Detroit. Spanish ruling party says funding allegations 'nonsense' MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's ruling People's Party on Monday denied allegations by its former treasurer it had funded itself illegally through bribes for at least 20 years and insisted its accounts were transparent and sound. Judge Delays Ruling in N.F.L. Concussion Case and Brings In Mediator The federal judge overseeing the case said she would not rule on the N.F.L.s motion to dismiss until Sept. 3 to give the mediator time to bring the sides closer. Music Review Speedy Ortiz Cuts Through Thick Night Air at Death by Audio Speedy Ortiz performed on Friday night at Death by Audio, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to celebrate the release of its full-length debut album, Major Arcana (Carpark). Kerrys Wife Is Flown for Emergency Care Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of Secretary of State John Kerry, became ill with a serious medical condition on Sunday during a vacation on Nantucket. FOREX-Dollar retreats from three-year high but strength seen returning * Dollar pauses after index hits 3-year high as investors take profit Convoy takes remains of fallen Arizona firefighters home PHOENIX (Reuters) - A solemn procession of 19 white hearses carrying the remains of firefighters killed battling an Arizona wildfire traveled to the crew's hometown of Prescott from Phoenix on Sunday, accompanied by police motorcycle outriders as onlookers lined the route, saluting and waving American flags in honor of the fallen men. App developer Shazam gets $40 mln backing from tycoon Carlos Slim LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Smartphone app developer Shazam has found an unlikely ally in the form of Carlos Slim, one of the world's richest men, who is investing $40 million to back the development... 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. Opposition in Syria Continues to Fracture Clashes between rival rebel factions have harmed the Syrian oppositions ability to halt gains by forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. Venus Williams Hopeful for Return Before US Open Don't count out Venus Williams for a U.S. Open appearance. Total and French Officials Cleared in Iraq Oil-for-Food Case The oil giant Total, its chief executive and former French officials were acquitted of corruption-related charges linked to the scandal-ridden United Nations oil-for-food program. Driving the Lincoln Highway A trip on the road once called Main Street Across America. Israel Sees a Chance for More Reliable Ties With Egypt and a Weakening of Hamas The good news for Israel remains tempered by the uncertainty and instability next door, but some in the country were celebrating the fall of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. UNC Leading Scorer Hairston Facing Drug Charge Durham police have charged North Carolina leading scorer P.J. Hairston with marijuana possession following a traffic stop. Music Review Verdis Les Vpres Siciliennes How Paris Helped Him Soar While Verdi thought little of the Paris Opera, he wanted to prove himself there. So he composed Les Vpres Siciliennes, performed Saturday at Caramoor in Katonah, N.Y.

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