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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Fire at Gulf rig wanes, gas flow stops regulators HOUSTON (Reuters) - The flow of natural gas from a ruptured well at a shallow-water Gulf of Mexico drilling rig has stopped, and the fire on the rig off the coast of Louisiana has been reduced to a small flame, U.S. regulators said on Thursday. 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. Mongolia to Mexico Edinburgh's military tattoo ready to roll EDINBURGH (Reuters) - A Mongolian "throat singer", Mexican dancers and a native New Zealand Maori "war dance" will join bagpipers and martial bands from around the world at Edinburgh's Royal Military Tattoo when it opens on Friday for its annual three-week run. N.F.L. Roundup Packers Rodgers Says Hes Shocked Braun Broke Baseballs Drug Rules Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters that Ryan Braun, his friend and business partner, repeatedly denied the allegations to him. Sea this Inside $200m yacht hotel With land at a premium, an increasing number of developers are turning to floating hotels. Introducing Gibraltar's new $200m five-star yacht hotel. Aide to former U.S. President Carter denies he plans North Korea visit WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - A representative for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter denied reports on Monday that he was planning to visit North Korea soon to try to win the release of an American... The 30-Minute Interview Khashy Eyn Mr. Eyn is the chief executive of Platinum Properties, a boutique brokerage firm that specializes in the downtown residential market of Manhattan, and now Miami. Dot Earth Blog Another View on Gas Drilling in the Context of Climate Change Cornell researchers come to different conclusions about the climate impact of fracking. Insight Science for hire - Trial over plastic exposes disclosure deficit NEW YORK (Reuters) - By 2012, Eastman Chemical seemed to be perfectly positioned when it came to producing plastic for drinking bottles. Concerns about a widely used chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) had become so great that Walmart stopped selling plastic baby bottles and children's sippy cups made with it and consumer groups were clamoring for regulators to ban it. Medical societies were warning that BPA's similarity to estrogens could disrupt the human hormone system and pose health risks, es Israeli Troupe Has Hearts Wide Open Sharon Eyal, recently of the Batsheva Dance Company in Israel, and Gai Behar have formed a new company, L-E-V, which will have its American premiere this week. Lottery Numbers Winning numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Thompson, Summerhays Lead at Sanderson Farms Daniel Summerhays had to think about his upcoming birdie putt on the 18th hole for 1 hour, 17 minutes before finally stepping on the green. Scientists find how 'obesity gene' makes people fat LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have unraveled how a gene long associated with obesity makes people fat by triggering increased hunger, opening up potential new ways to fight a growing global health problem. Spacewalkers leave space station for outside chores CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two astronauts left the International Space Station on Tuesday for a day of maintenance tasks, including installing a power cable needed for a new Russian laboratory due to be installed this year. Canadians paying coffee forward What's in the coffee in Canada? Apparently something that's making a few folks pretty generous. N.F.L. Roundup Packers Rodgers Says Hes Shocked Braun Broke Baseballs Drug Rules Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters that Ryan Braun, his friend and business partner, repeatedly denied the allegations to him. Barclays plans to raise capital-WSJ July 26 (Reuters) - Barclays Plc is in the final stages of executing a plan to boost its capital levels that will likely involve the bank issuing billions of pounds worth of new securities, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. Frugal Traveler Memphis on the Cheap Elvis, Barbecue and Baseball Part 2 of the Frugal Travelers summer road trip takes him to Memphis, where he searches for the tacky and the tasty while (generally) trying to avoid the touristy. U.S. Korea vets honor fallen comrades For many U.S. veterans it's a trip they thought they'd never take; returning to South Korea, the land where so many of their brothers-in-arms lost their lives. White House Muted in Response to New Mass Killing of Egyptian Protesters Democratic and Republican lawmakers, while condemning the second mass killing of demonstrators following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi, stopped short of calling for cutting aid to Egypt. UPDATE 3-Pfizer to split generic, branded drugs units July 29 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc, in what could be the prelude to spinning off its generics drug business, said it plans to separate its commercial operations into two units, mainly for patent-protected brands and a third for generics. Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. Square Feet Chinese Investors Pursue U.S. Property Deals Chinese investors have been buying marquee commercial properties in New York and other American cities, in many cases encouraged and aided by the Chinese government. Twelve injured by tornado that sweeps through industrial zone in eastern Milan July 29 - A tornado rampages through an industrial area in eastern Milan causing extensive damage and injuries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). T Magazine Feeling For | A Sexy Clutch Thats Fit for a Duchess (and New Mom) This glam bag from Valentino would make the perfect birth present for Kate Middleton. Soccer Martino May Feel Right at Home With Bara Tested in South America, Barcelona's new coach, Gerardo Martino, brings a sense that it's a players' game. Well In Terms of Injury, Cities Safer Than Country If you want to avoid death by injury, live in a large city a new study has found they are safer than rural areas. Britain's newest royal heir stirs Scottish independence debate LONDON (Reuters) - The birth of Britain's Prince George has reopened a rift among those campaigning for Scotland to vote for independence next year, playing into the hands of those who want it to... Trevino Merion win changed me Lee Trevino recounts his 1971 victory at Merion Golf Club, which will also host this year's U.S. Open. Maasai culture in the modern world Maasai elder, Martin Saning'o Karioni has dedicated his life's work to help his people adapt to a changing world. No Starting QB Yet for Oklahoma; Texas Has Answer Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops was quick to point out there still is no final decision on who will be the starting quarterback for the Sooners this season. Jobs and education needed to win British over to fracking-survey LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) - Government incentives for affected communities must be followed up by education and job creation to convince a sceptical British public that fracking for shale oil and gas is right, according to a survey of industry professionals. US STOCKS-Futures dip before key data, Fed meeting this week * Perrigo to buy Elan, Lord Taylor's parent to acquire Saks Child Prostitution Raids Rescue 105 Young People Declaring child prostitution a "persistent threat" in America, the FBI said Monday that authorities had rescued 105 young people and arrested 150 alleged pimps in a three-day sweep in 76 cities. Whats On Friday Television highlights. Football Masters at Jets Coordinators Fingertips Marty Mornhinweg is bringing the Jets not only the West Coast offense, but also his experience with the offenses pioneers. Opinionator | The Stone Found in Translation For students of my generation in Iran, translated works opened a wider philosophical imagination, where borders between East and West dissolved. Living Golf meets Bubba Watson A sneak preview of Living Golf's shoot with defending Masters champion Bubba Watson.

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