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News Feed Latest worldwide news What to know when visiting Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing Food Sherpas Guide You to a Citys Culinary Secrets So-called food sherpas offer small groups of visitors an intimate encounter with carefully chosen local purveyors, and help them order whats right. DealBook Hunting for Luxury, Retail Giant Buys Saks Hudsons Bay Company announced that it had agreed to buy Saks Inc., one of the oldest and most revered names in luxury retailing, for $2.4 billion in cash, uniting it with Lord Taylor. London 2012 legacy? Over two-thirds of Britons believe the 9 billion ($13.8 billion) bill for the London Olympics was worth it, but economists and business leaders argue it could take years to see the economic benefits. Op-ed Netanyahu crying wolf Gary Sick says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been warning about Iran blowing up the world with a nuke for 20 years. It's time to think diplomacy, not saber rattling. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. Work starts on new tallest building Dubai's 828-meter Burf Khalifa has less than a year left as the world's tallest building. Hoarders Loot Onstage in The Capables Hoarding might not be much fun, but culling other peoples hoardings to create a set for a play (The Capables) was an enlightening experience for Greg Kozatek and George Hoffmann. Zombie airports Back from the dead Unused airports are finding new life as race tracks, schools and homes. Massive landslide in Sichuan July 24 - Hundreds of people are relocated to safety after a massive landslide in China's Sichuan Province. Julie Noce reports. UPDATE 1-IVG says creditor talks on debt overhaul collapsed FRANKFURT, July 30 (Reuters) - German property company IVG Immobilien said late on Tuesday it has failed to reach agreement with creditors on restructuring its debt and said its future as a going... Boeing to airlines Inspect aircraft As part of Boeing's ongoing efforts to resolve Dreamliner problems, the passenger jet maker has put out a request that airlines inspect an emergency beacon used to find aircraft in the event of a crash. NBC plans Hillary Clinton miniseries, part of TV event strategy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC plans to air a four-hour miniseries starring Diane Lane as former U.S. Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Clinton, part of the broadcast TV network's strategy to improve its ratings by luring viewers to one-time event programming. Gotham Raising Questions of Professional Conduct as Brooklyns Prosecutor Pursues Votes Charles J. Hynes appeared to violate the states rules of professional conduct when he offered an opinion about a rapidly disintegrating case. Boeing to airlines Inspect aircraft As part of Boeing's ongoing efforts to resolve Dreamliner problems, the passenger jet maker has put out a request that airlines inspect an emergency beacon used to find aircraft in the event of a crash. Food Corporations Turn to Chefs in a Quest for Healthy Flavor At companies like PepsiCo and Kellogg, white-coated lab technicians join with white-jacketed chefs to give consumers the taste they want with less salt, fat and sugar. Two Ad Giants Chasing Google in Merger Deal The merger of Omnicom and Publicis signals that advertising is now firmly in the business of collecting and selling the personal information of millions of consumers. Devils Kovalchuk Retires From N.H.L. to Return Home to Russia Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the league by announcing his retirement, walking away from the nearly $77 million left on his contract with the Devils. U.S. differences on abortion widen along regional lines survey (Reuters) - U.S. attitudes on abortion are split along regional lines, and opposition to legal abortion has grown in some parts of the South while Americans in the Northeast and on the West Coast still strongly favor abortion rights, according to a new study. Syrian Government Blamed for Ballistic Missile Attack At least 29 people were killed in a missile attack by government forces on Aleppo, Syria, monitors there said Saturday. 1,200 inmates escape Benghazi prison after riot Libyan authorities are trying to round up a sea of inmates who escaped from a Benghazi prison. Small Kentucky liberal arts college gets $250 million donation (Reuters) - Centre College, a tiny school in Kentucky that has hosted vice presidential election debates, announced on Tuesday a $250 million donation from a computer company founder's family foundation, which the college said was the largest ever to a liberal arts institution. 60 tons of Eiffel Tower trinkets seized in Paris PARIS (Reuters) - Paris police have seized 60 tons of miniature Eiffel Towers that black-market vendors were hoping to sell to tourists. Guardiola Experiments as Bayern Munich Beats Barcelona Pep Guardiola, still working his way into his new job at Bayern Munich, made sweeping role changes, and his club beat his former club, Barcelona, 2-0, in a friendly. In Transit Blog At Museum of London, Royal Babies Through the Ages Booties and clothing worn by members of the royal family are part of A Royal Arrival, an exhibition at the Museum of London. In Transit Blog A QE2 Hotel May Ply the Waters QE2 Holdings announced plans to convert the Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the worlds most storied ocean liners, into a floating hotel, most likely in Hong Kong or Singapore. U.S. Says Rwanda Aids Congo Rebels Recent clashes between the M23 rebels and troops belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo have heightened concern about reviving violence in the region. First Date Was Born Out of Its Writers Romantic Distress The three collaborators on First Date started writing about first dates after possibly having their last. The New Old Age Blog More on Preventing Hospital Readmissions Experts offer suggestions for ensuring that discharged patients stay out of the hospital. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. Art Audubons Words, Worthy of Show John James Audubons writing is now getting equal billing with his hand-colored prints. Indian GP to Miss a Year, Aiming for 2015 Return The Indian Formula One Grand Prix will be dropped from next year's calendar with organisers targeting a return in 2015, they said on Tuesday. Small-Business Guide With Sales Collapsing, an Owner Turns to a Consultant A fresh look at sales operations yielded some important benefits. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. The Flexitarian The Complex World of Whole Grains, Made Simple Putting half-truths about cooking and taste to rest in the complex world of whole grains. T Magazine Feeling For | A Travel-Size Fragrance Pouch in Monogrammed Leather This elegant beauty from Atelier Cologne raises the bar for stylish travel. Homesick Serena back to form World No.1 Serena Williams put her Wimbledon loss behind her with a solid win in the Swedish Open. Muslim Brotherhood supporters demand Mursi re-instatement July 30 - Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters sitting in front of a Cairo mosque vow to continue their protest until Mursi is re-instated. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Sweltering in Shanghai July 30 - Residents try to beat the heat as Shanghai records one of its hottest summers in 140 years. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). On the road to see 'the real Africa' Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa."

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