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NASA aborts spacewalk after leak into astronaut's helmet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A spacewalk to work on the International Space Station ended abruptly on Tuesday when a water-like liquid started building up inside an Italian astronaut's helmet, NASA officials said.


With EU sales likely capped, China solar firms will need new markets
HONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) - A weekend deal between Beijing and Brussels to regulate trade in solar panels will limit Chinese firms' growth prospects in the European Union, the world's largest solar market, and force them to step up sales to 'emerging' markets at home and in the United States and Japan.


Photographer investigated over topless Duchess photos
A photographer suspected of taking topless vacation pictures of Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, last year was placed under formal investigation in June, a spokeswoman for the Nanterre prosecutor said Friday.


High Low Finance Intersection of Fraud and Traffic Violations
Results of a study could indicate that people who are willing to violate one set of social norms are more likely to be willing to violate far more serious ones.


In cash-strapped Detroit, few question sports arena funding
DETROIT, July 29 (Reuters) - While Detroit has become a top emblem of U.S. urban economic decline with its recent bankruptcy filing, it remains a resilient and vibrant sports town.


Swiss trains collided head on
A Swiss Railways representative tells CNN's Nina dos Santos that at least 44 have been injured a commuter train accident.


Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia
Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League.


Inside Art Loss That Lingers, in Memory and Place
Sophie Calles Last Seen series of photographs and texts, about the 1990 theft of 13 artworks from Bostons Gardner Museum, will be shown there this fall.


A Trail of Masterpieces and a Web of Lies, Leading to Anguish
Investigators are still struggling to penetrate the fog of claims and counterclaims about what happened to seven paintings that were stolen by a Romanian criminal gang from a Dutch museum.


Egypt sides defiant as EU envoy seeks compromise
CAIRO (Reuters) - Europe's top diplomat shuttled between Egypt's rulers and the Muslim Brotherhood on Monday in a mission to pull the country back from more bloodshed, but both sides were unyielding after 80 Islamist supporters were gunned down.


Paperback Business Best Sellers
Rankings are based on October figures.


Meleah Geertsma, Luke Seeman Saying It With Flours
The bride is a lawyer; the groom is a digital designer and Web developer for a magazine.


Amen Corner God's Golfers
Forget hitting the greens -- it's the fairway to heaven which is on the minds of some of the world's top golfers.


Our Generation Reinvented in His 60s, After 26 Jobless Months
Michael Blattman knows what its like to be unemployed for months, but always believing in happy endings, he now has one.


Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery
Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal.


Snedeker profits from Mahan's baby
It was a weekend that Brandt Snedeker and Hunter Mahan will never forget.


For Red Bulls, Another Brother Act
The Red Bulls announced the signing of Bradley Wright-Phillips, the brother of Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun.


CANADA STOCKS-TSX may open lower, eye on U.S. Fed meeting, HBC shares
July 29 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index looked set to extend the previous session's losses on Monday as investors turn cautious ahead of major central bank meetings later this week, of which the U.S. Federal Reserve will be most closely watched.


Dane prepares for Masters
Living Golf meets Thorbjorn Olesen as the rising star of golf prepares for the most important tournaments of his career.


10 most controversial Wiki pages
They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well.


Bits Blog Why the Surface RT Failed and the iPad Did Not
At first glance, the Apple iPad and Microsoft Surface RT tablet computer look somewhat similar. But the Surface RT has not sold well. Heres a theory why.


Black Boxes Found and Driver Arrested in Spanish Train Crash
Francisco Jos Garzn Amo was arrested as investigators examined records from the trains black box to determine the cause of the crash, which killed 78 people.


Halliburton pleads guilty to destroying Gulf oil spill evidence
(Reuters) - Halliburton Co has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and will pay the maximum possible statutory fine, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday.


Spirit AeroSystems shares up 7 percent amid report of possible bid
(Reuters) - Shares of Spirit AeroSystems , a supplier to Boeing Co and other jet makers, rose 7 percent on Thursday after a British newspaper reported that car and plane parts maker GKN may launch a...


T Magazine On View | Potholes as Art, Garbage as Great Books
A new show by Daniel Knorr at Kayne Griffin Corcoran gallery in Los Angeles elevates the banal byproducts of human existence into beautiful objects.


Famed hacker Barnaby Jack dies a week before hacking convention
(Reuters) - Barnaby Jack, a celebrated computer hacker who forced bank ATMs to spit out cash and sparked safety improvements in medical devices, died in San Francisco, a week before he was due to make a high-profile presentation at a hacking conference.


DSP Group sees slowing demand for digital cordless phones
JERUSALEM, July 29 (Reuters) - Multimedia chip maker DSP Group predicted a drop in third-quarter earnings from a forecast-beating second quarter due to slowing demand for digital cordless phones.


Tour stars on God golf
Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson.


Taking on the Taliban
It's time to "start holding rackets and bats rather than holding guns and grenade," says Maria Toorpakai Wazir, who can finally indulge her life's greatest love without fear of persecution.


Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Nonhuman Personhood and Animal Welfare
A closer look at the animals we rely on, and the line between persons and other life.


UPDATE 2-U.S. mall owner General Growth's quarterly profit beats Street
* 2nd-qtr FFO 27 cents/shr vs Wall Street forecast of 25 cents


Famed hacker Barnaby Jack dies a week before hacking convention
(Reuters) - Barnaby Jack, a celebrated computer hacker who forced bank ATMs to spit out cash and sparked safety improvements in medical devices, died in San Francisco, a week before he was due to make a high-profile presentation at a hacking conference.


Raikkonen a wanted man in F1
Lotus says Red Bull is making a push for Kimi Raikkonen, and Sebastian Vettel wouldn't mind having the Finn as a teammate.


Big 12's Bowlsby Says NCAA Changes Needed Now
Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Monday there is "unanimity" among leaders from five power conferences that significant changes are needed now in the NCAA.


Bryan Brothers Pull Out of Washington Tournament
The top-ranked doubles team of American twins Bob and Mike Bryan have pulled out of next week's Citi Open, citing an injury to Bob's shoulder.


Police search pond in Conn. hometown of ex-NFL player in murder probe
BOSTON (Reuters) - Police divers on Monday searched a pond in Bristol, Connecticut, the hometown of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez, for evidence linking him to the murder of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, a law enforcement source said on Monday.


The Texas Tribune How Ted Cruz Is Not Running for President
The junior senator from Texas has joined a select group touring early primary states and denying they are interested in running for Americas top job.


World Briefing | Middle East Egypt 4 Killed in Political Clashes
At least two people were killed Monday as supporters and opponents of former President Mohamed Morsi battled near Tahrir Square in Cairo.


T Magazine On Beauty | Travel-Friendly Products Thatll Make Your Summer a Whole Lot Smoother
Have these nine items at the ready and youll be equipped to deal with warm, sticky weather, wherever you find it.


Black lawyer group urges Florida governor to repeal 'Stand Your Ground'
MIAMI BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - A leading group of black lawyers on Monday urged Florida's governor to call a special legislative session to repeal the state's "Stand Your Ground" law after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin.


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