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News Feed Latest worldwide news Yadnya Kasada Festival Throw it, catch it Yadnya Kasada Festival Snooki's plans to set TV show on Jersey shore upset some locals NEW YORK (Reuters) - Even the Jersey shore might have had enough of Snooki. Gallery Artists' African road trip Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa." Meyer Talks Discipline; Pac-12 Rivals Talk Tempo Urban Meyer answered few questions about his talented Ohio State team and its championship aspirations at Big Ten media day. Yankees add slugger Soriano in swap with Cubs NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees made a big move to boost their anemic offense by finalizing a trade for power hitter Alfonso Soriano and inserting him into the lineup for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Big Apple KOs Madison Square Garden "The world's most famous arena," the current version of which opened in 1968, has been given 10 years to relocate, so New York can expand the almost-as-famous Penn Station, which sits below. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Should University Systems Be Graded, Too? Depending on whom you ask, a proposed international testing system will either be the next big thing in higher education or a pointless, expensive exercise. Thirty rescued as ship hits rocks July 26 - Passengers describe their ordeal after being rescued from a sail training ship hit rocks and started to sink off the coast of Ireland. Sarah Charlton reports. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Colorado town mulls issuing licenses to shoot down drones DENVER (Reuters) - The farming and ranching town of Deer Trail, Colorado, which boasts that it held the world's first rodeo in 1869, is now considering starting a 21st century tradition - paying bounties to anyone who shoots down an unmanned drone. Couple travels on two month sojourn to welcome royal baby July 20 - A royal obsessed couple have travelled two months by narrow boat to be in London especially for the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby. Karen Hendren reports. Wiebe and Langer Share Lead at Senior British Open Mark Wiebe of the United States shot a five-under-par 65, and Bernhard Langer shot a 67 and made five birdies. Both players were at five-under 135. UPDATE 3-Pearson puts Mergermarket on the block * Says MA news service does not fit group's education focus 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. Tunisia opposition aims for "alternative government" July 26 - Tunisia's Popular Front party says it will launch an alternative government and force the current government to resign, after its member Mohamed Brahmi is shot dead. Lily Grimes reports. Sports Briefing | Pro Basketball Chicagos Balanced Attack Sinks the Liberty The Sky rookie Elena Delle Donne finished with a career-low 7 points, but Chicago had five scorers in double digits. Balloon crashes into lake Two people suffered minor injuries when a tourist hot-air balloon crashed into a lake in the Netherlands. Dance Review Yoshiko Chuma Brings Her Exotic Blend to La MaMa Yoshiko Chuma presented a multidisciplinary work at La MaMa last weekend that incorporated dance, violin, electric guitar, trombone and the making of a daguerreotype. You're the Boss The Value of Saying No Small-business owners often have trouble turning down business. As a result, they often end up extremely busy doing unprofitable work. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. A Chilly Respite From War The Fort Bragg Patriots are primarily made up of active-duty combat veterans who play to bond with one another and reconnect with the game they love. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. Fidelity's early ETF strategy leans heavily on BlackRock BOSTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Fidelity Investments disclosed on Friday its plans to use U.S. money manager BlackRock Inc as subadviser on a slate of 10 new sector-oriented exchange-traded funds. I Hate to Leave This Beautiful Place, by Howard Norman Howard Normans memoir explores anxiety and displacement. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. Well Australians Are Getting Fatter Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles but recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. Kim Jong Un honors country's war veterans The new leader of this isolated country has inaugurated a new veterans' cemetery, on the first of what are expected to be several days of elaborate ceremonies celebrating the 60th anniversary of the conclusion of the Korean War. Bruce Lee's daughter recalls his energy as fans mark anniversary HONG KONG (Reuters) - The daughter of kung fu legend Bruce Lee spoke fondly on Friday of her father's powerful presence and energy at a preview of an exhibition to mark the 40th anniversary of his death. UPDATE 2-Renault lifts core profit despite European troubles * Renault H1 core auto operating margin rises to 2.9 pct from 2.5 pct New Defaults Trouble a Mortgage Program Loan servicers and banks have kept the money they received, even though more than a third of homeowners who received loan modifications have defaulted again, a report has found. Despots' lairs a tourist attraction? From Tito's nuclear bunker and Stalin's summer house, to Mussolini's villa and Gaddafi's cruise ship, autocrat hideouts have become tourist attractions. Destin working on Mississippi gas plant for July 26/27 restart July 26 (Reuters) - Destin Pipeline Co LLC said it continued to remove liquids from the Pascagoula liquid handling facility in Mississippi and estimates work will be completed late on Friday night or... 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. Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Advertising groups Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. WRAPUP 2-SAC Capital pleads not guilty; reinsurance unit eyed July 26 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Steven A. Cohen's hedge fund pleaded not guilty on Friday to insider trading charges in federal court, as questions also surfaced about the future of SAC Capital's Bermuda-based reinsurance unit, SAC Re. Train crash probe The driver of a train that crashed in Spain, killing at least 78 people, is in police detention "in connection with causing the accident." Insurers Allianz and QBE most exposed to Spain train crash MADRID/LONDON (Reuters) - Germany's Allianz and Australian group QBE bear the bulk of the insurance liability from this week's fatal train crash in northwest Spain, according to sources at the companies. Well Omega-3s May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have many health benefits. But they may have risks as well, including an increased risk for prostate cancer. Should you visit Hitler's holiday home? With Adolf Hitler's WWII Bavarian mountain retreat set to undergo a multi-million dollar makeover, travel to the onetime lairs and luxury retreats of tyrants is in the spotlight.

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