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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bad debts, dividends in focus for Spanish bank trio MADRID, July 25 (Reuters) - Three Spanish banks, including bailed-out lender Bankia, are expected to reveal higher bad debts and more provisions against losses when they report first half earnings on... Campaign Spotlight Collective, a Marketing Agency, Showcases Itself A campaign highlights the kinds of services the digital marketing company can provide to clients. T Magazine Feeling For | Wireless Portable Speakers That Will Dress Up Any Room The new line Grain Audio encases its audio products in solid walnut, infusing technology with an appealing dose of design. Burj Khalifa get Google Street View Fancy a stroll around the observation deck of the tallest building in the world? Serious Investment and Savvy Marketing Revive Soccer in Kansas City Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer has been rebranded and reborn, playing to capacity crowds at its new stadium. On the Market in the Region A renovated four-bedroom home on 1.5 acres in Fairfield and a six-bedroom 1965 Victorian in Westchester with a pool. ArtsBeat MoMAs Rain Room Will Stay Open Late on Sunday The popular Rain Room installation at the Museum of Modern Art will be open until midnight on Sunday, its last day. 2 Men Found Guilty Under Cameroon's Anti-Gay Law A court in Cameroon found two men guilty under the country's harsh law banning gay sex on Tuesday, a lawyer said, continuing a string of recent convictions that has drawn international condemnation. Moody's cuts Chicago Board of Education credit rating to A3 from A2 CHICAGO, July 24 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday downgraded the Chicago Board of Education's credit rating a notch to A3, citing the school system's high debt and pension burden... How safe are Thai roads? A deadly bus crash in Thailand has raised further concerns about travel safety in a country increasingly known for not just its beautiful beaches but the high volume of road-related deaths that occur every year. Apple wobbles in China as rivals offer more, for less SAN FRANCISCO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - A sharp drop in Apple Inc's China revenue in April-June underscores the challenges it faces in its second-largest market as the technology gap with cheaper local rivals narrows and as Samsung Electronics keeps up a steady stream of new models across all price ranges. UPDATE 1-'Despicable Me' minions top Sandler's 'Grown Ups 2' at box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 14 (Reuters) - The mighty minions of "Despicable Me 2" beat human comedy star Adam Sandler's new "Grown Ups 2" at the U.S. and Canadian movie box office this weekend. Bernanke sees need for backstop for mortgage market WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke weighed into the contentious debate over the future of the housing finance system on Thursday, saying some sort of backstop for mortgages... Japan's Fukushima operator acknowledges contaminated water flowing into sea TOKYO (Reuters) - The operator of Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant said on Monday that contaminated ground water had likely been flowing into the sea, acknowledging such a leakage for the first time. Babies who share the royal birthday get silver pennies July 23 - The Royal Mint adorns families of babies born on the same day as the new royal prince with commemorative silver one penny pieces. Elly Park reports. UPDATE 1-E*Trade Financial shares jump on strong outlook July 24 (Reuters) - Discount brokerage E*Trade Financial Corp reported a second-quarter loss of $54 million on Wednesday due to a $142 million charge related to the sale of its market-making unit. Gulf rig on fire as natural gas flows from ruptured well HOUSTON, July 24 (Reuters) - A shallow-water drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana was on fire on Wednesday after natural gas flowing from a ruptured well ignited, authorities said. U.S. lawmakers blast Guantanamo's $2.7 million per prisoner cost WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic lawmakers pushing to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay said on Wednesday its cost has skyrocketed to $2.7 million per inmate this year and argued it is too expensive to keep open while the country is fighting budget deficits. Malala's voice stronger, not silenced The attack was meant to silence the outspoken teenager who dared to defy the Taliban's ban against girls in school. Instead, it only made Malala's voice more powerful. After a school year that started with a shooting, Malala now eyes a summer of speaking at the U.N., telling her story in a new book and amplifying the issue of girls education. Top 10 stopover stays TOKYO (Reuters) - Spending a night between destinations in a stopover city and need a place to stay? Online boutique hotel experts Mr Mrs Smith (www.mrandmrssmith.com) have come up with 10 hotels for a memorable stopover. Reuters has not endorsed this list. Froome wins 100th Tour The apprentice becomes the master Chris Froome wins the 100th Tour de France with a ride into Paris. The 10 worst film and TV bosses Every so often I'll see a movie or a TV show where a boss is over-the-top bad, and it's supposed to be hilarious or terrifying. This is Z10, the first BlackBerry 10 handset Research In Motion is no more! BlackBerry is the new company name and the Z10 is the first BlackBerry 10 handset. Here's a quick overview of the new phone. For 3 Nights, a Legend Lives Again Fans of the closed Philadelphia restaurant get to pretend its 1975 all over again. National Briefing | Science Day of Firsts for a Spaceship Richard Bransons Virgin Galactic, the spaceship that will carry 500 people who have signed up for a trip to space, made its first powered flight and broke the sound barrier for its first time. Abortion Restrictions Become Law in Texas, but Opponents Will Press Fight The law, championed by Gov. Rick Perry, bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy and requires abortion clinics to meet the same standards as hospital-style surgical centers. Pat Cash on Murray triumph CNN's Open Court presenter Pat Cash reacts to Andy Murray's Wimbledon win. 157 survivors rescued from boat accident July 24 - Survivors are rescued after a boat filled with suspected asylum seekers sank off the souther coast of Java in Indonesia. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Canadians Trying to End Home Drought Mike Weir and the other Canadians in the Canadian Open field are well aware that it has been 59 years since a Canadian won the national championship. John Kerry meets with Arab League in Jordan July 17 - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with members of Arab world as part of efforts to relaunch Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Meyer, Ohio St Talk of the Big Ten on Season's Eve Urban Meyer was hailed as a savior when he agreed to take over Ohio State in the wake of the tattoo scandal that sullied the program. That support became even more frenzied when he coached the Buckeyes to a 12-0 record in his first season. Selig, Former Brewers Owner, and Braun Have Milwaukee Talking Baseball Comissioner Bud Selig, the former Brewers owner, may have had a surge in popularity by overseeing the punishment of Ryan Braun for doping. Comic-Con geeks vs. bullying "Raise your hand if you still remember a specific incidence of being taunted," Carrie Goldman told a crowd at San Diego Comic-Con this year. The number of hands that went up told her that the bullying her Star Wars-loving daughter faced is still a problem. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 2000 GMT on Wednesday DealBook In Energy Case, a Fresh Tactic by JPMorgan A Push to Settle JPMorgan Chase wants to settle accusations by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that it gleaned profits from power plants via manipulative schemes. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. UPDATE 2-Raymond James Financial quarterly profit rises 10 pct July 24 (Reuters) - Brokerage and investment bank Raymond James Financial Inc said on Wednesday its quarterly profit rose 10 percent from last year, driven by growth in asset management revenues. Breakingviews Detroits next hurdle July 23 - Breakingviews columnists explain why Detroits bankruptcy filing doesn't just pit bondholders against retirees, but also federal versus states' rights in an 80-year-old legal dispute. Landmine detecting bees create a buzz July 23 - Croatian scientists train colonies of mine clearing bees in an effort to speed up the removal of landmines left over from the 1991-95 war. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 24 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Wednesday

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