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News Feed Latest worldwide news Off The Shelf In New Books, Paths to Investing and Spending One new personal-finance book provides advice for unearthing undervalued stocks. Another offers a method for spending your money smartly. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? A year before the World Cup, Pedro Pinto finds out whether Brazil's transportation infrastructure is ready for the event. Dance An Indian Artist Extends Her Reach The poetically named Shantala Shivalingappa was born in India, but raised in Paris. 2 Mothers Testify, Each Saying That Screams on the Phone Were Her Sons George Zimmerman, on trial in the death of Trayvon Martin, has claimed that the teen attacked him, but a medical examiner said that Mr. Martins hands bore only a few scrapes. Viktor Rolf Conceptual Couture Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren celebrate 20 years of introducing their conceptual ideas to the fashion world. Why TV is in a 'golden age' Kurt Andersen, host of public radio's "Studio 360," tells Reuters Opinion Editor James Ledbetter that companies are producing great content and using new business models that spur different modes of consumption, all of which is propelling TV into one of its best phases. They spoke at the Aspen Ideas Festival. A Philadelphia Street, Transformed On South 13th Street, check-cashing joints have been replaced by hot restaurants and chic shops. Critics Notebook Latest Vision for Las Vegas A Downtown Vibe Tony Hsieh, the billionaire who runs Zappos, is leading an effort to transform downtown Las Vegas in a way that has nothing to do with gambling. Dell shares fall as investors bet against higher buyout bid (Reuters) - Shares of Dell Inc fell more than 3 percent on Friday, as investors grew skeptical that founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners will raise their $24.4 billion buyout bid in order to... Brazil's grupo Rede creditors approve Energisa takeover plan SAO PAULO, July 5 (Reuters) - Creditors of Grupo Rede Energia SA, the Brazilian power distribution group seeking to emerge from bankruptcy protection, approved a recovery plan and a takeover bid by... Police No Suspect in Burglary at Stoops' Home Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops. Your most memorable moments For some it was an exhilarating holiday to an exotic place, finding new love or conquering their greatest fear. For others, it was witnessing an historic event. Resentment toward U.S. in Egypt Many Egyptians are angry with Washington's dealings with the Muslim Brotherhood. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. Art in Review The Cat Show The Cat Show presents feline-themed art in just about every known medium by about 100 artists. Doctor and Patient The Gulf Between Doctors and Nurse Practitioners Nurse practitioners believe that they can lead primary care practices and admit patients to a hospital and that they deserve to earn the same amount as doctors for the same work. Physicians disagree. One killed, 20-30 injured in San Francisco plane crash -diplomat WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - One person was killed and 20 to 30 were injured on Saturday when a Boeing 777 with more than 300 people on board from Seoul crash-landed at San Francisco International Airport, South Korean Deputy Consul General Hong Sungwook told Reuters at the scene. (Reporting by Ronnie Cohen; Editing by Sandra Maler) Carnegie Mellon robots aim to please June 26 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are designing modern day butlers - service robots that will one day help people with tasks like fetching coffee and cleaning up the kitchen. Ben Gruber has more. When cooking can kill Whether it's a weekend barbecue or roasting marshmallows on a camping trip, cooking over an open fire is a novelty that many Americans enjoy. Even as Army Seizes Power, Egyptians Claim Revolt as Their Own In protest squares and elsewhere in Egypt, it was hard to find much hand-wringing about the circumstances that forced President Mohamed Morsi from power. WHO sets up emergency committee on MERS virus GENEVA, July 5 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization is forming an emergency committee of international experts to prepare for a possible worsening of the Middle East coronavirus, which has killed 40 people, WHO flu expert Keiji Fukuda said on Friday. Cambodia's empire just got bigger 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. Swiss insurers brace for next U.S. crackdown on untaxed billions * Swiss insurers may be next in U.S. crackdown on tax evasion Bucks Blog Same-Sex Marriage and Personal Finances Further Reading A roundup of past coverage from the Bucks blog and elsewhere in The Times about the particular financial issues facing same-sex couples. India Ink Ahead of Elections, Indias Cabinet Approves Food Security Program The executive order establishes a legal right to food and will create what may be the worlds largest food subsidy system for the poor. Wealth Matters Two Paths for Charitable Giving From the Head or From the Heart Is it better to give in response to an emotional need or based on how effective the contribution will be? 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. Calendar Events in New Jersey A guide to cultural and recreational events in New Jersey. Nadal challenger makes a splash Pat Cash faces off with Spain's Nicolas Almagro on the sidelines of the Madrid Open. India Ink Hindi Paper Finds Success Going Hyperlocal A Hindi newspaper grows after embracing advocacy journalism and hyperlocal editions in small towns and rural India. Soccer spectators, bystanders killed in Baghdad At least six people were killed and 10 others were wounded when a roadside bomb exploded near a soccer field in Baghdad's outskirts on Sunday, police officials said. RPT-BRIEF-OFT says not referring BT-ESPN deal to competition authorities LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - Office Of Fair Trading * says it won't refer British telecommunications - espn global deal to the competition commission 2 Die and Many Are Hurt as Plane Crashes in San Francisco An Asiana jetliner from South Korea crashed and caught fire, killing at least two people and injuring more than 180 others. Rsum Shows Snowden Honed Hacking Skills Edward J. Snowdens rsum suggests that he transformed himself into the kind of cybersecurity expert the National Security Agency is desperate to recruit. Five stories you may have missed The dramatic overthrow of Egypt's first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsy has dominated the news agenda for much of this week. Op-Ed Contributor Diagnosis Insufficient Outrage Medical care is intended to help patients, not enrich providers. But the way prices are rising, its beginning to look less like help than like highway robbery. Southern Copper might close Peru refinery -company email LIMA, July 5 (Reuters) - Southern Copper Corp is considering closing its foundry and refinery in southern Peru because it does not think it will be able to meet tighter pollution standards, according... Syrian Leader Is Jubilant at Morsis Fall The Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, saw the ouster of the Egyptian president, Mohamed Morsi, as a vindication of his governments fight against the two-year Syrian uprising. Field Notes People Will Say Theyre in Love, and They Are Romances on the stage or behind it can blossom into love, marriage and families. NSA hit with furloughs starting next week WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The National Security Agency, the spy agency thrown into the public eye following former contractor Edward Snowden's disclosures, is getting hit with furloughs starting next week. Guardiola's secret weapon? In his bid to replicate Barcelona's unprecedented success at Bayern Munich, Josep Guardiola has a secret weapon -- a gold medal-winning water polo player.

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