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News Feed Latest worldwide news Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. Amsterdam tourism What's legal? You may have noticed an interesting reaction when you tell people you're traveling to Amsterdam. They sometimes get that curious look, that knowing half-smile on their faces. "Amsterdam," they say with a mischievous grin, "lucky you!" UPDATE 2-Better Diamond Offshore profits outshone by rig delays * One ultra-deepwater unit in shipyard 10 months (Rewrites with rig delays, share price move) Revelations by Rowling J. K. Rowling, of Harry Potter fame, shared a bit of the back story of her new book, written as Robert Galbraith. Amazon warns, Starbucks sales perk up July 25 - Amazon reports loss, warns; Starbucks profits up; stocks edge higher after mixed day, SAC Capital faces insider trading charges. Bobbi Rebell reports. UPDATE 1-Raytheon CFO Too soon to mull financial consequences for failed missile test WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - Raytheon Co's chief financial officer said on Thursday that it was too soon to discuss whether the company would have to take any charges for a failed U.S. missile-defense test this month, when its interceptor failed to separate from the rest of the rocket. A Burst of Solar Power A NASA physicist explains why scientists are increasingly concerned about the effect of solar flares on our wired world. All flights to and from Tunisia cancelled on Friday TUNIS (Reuters) - All flights to and from Tunisia will be canceled on Friday after a general strike was called by the main labor organization in protest at the killing of a prominent opposition figure, the civil aviation office said. Gallery Goldfish art in Tokyo Live exhibit uses 5,000 goldfish in 70 aquariums. 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. Is China's debt nightmare a province called Jiangsu? WUXI, China (Reuters) - The nightmare scenario for China's leaders as they try to wean the country off a diet of easy credit and breakneck expansion is a local government buckling under the weight of its own debt. Few provinces fit that bill quite like Jiangsu, home to China's most indebted local government. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - July 25 July 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Maggie Careys To Do List Images from the film. Advertising Online, a Cereal Maker Takes an Inclusive Approach General Mills created a cereal lovers group on Facebook that welcomes mentions and even recipes made with cereals made by its competitors. Minority juror tells TV interviewer Zimmerman 'got away with murder' (Reuters) - A second juror in the trial of George Zimmerman has given a TV interview saying the former neighborhood watch volunteer "got away with murder" when he was acquitted earlier this month in the shooting death of black, unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin. National Briefing | South Virginia Under Scrutiny, Governor Repays Loans to Business Executive Gov. Bob McDonnell said Tuesday that he had repaid a political donor more than $120,000 in loans to the governors wife and a business Mr. McDonnell owns with his sister. You're the Boss Blog Deciding How Important It Is for a Business to Grow An owner decides its time to go after the middle-hanging fruit. Thailand to nominate a 119-year old man as oldest person July 11 - A Thailand provincial authority intends to nominate 119-year old Kamu Tongnumchokdee as the country's oldest person. Tara Cleary reports. Recipes for Health Amazingly Sweet Slow-Roasted Tomatoes This method of roasting wont dry out the tomatoes completely but will intensify everything about them. Federer Stunned by Brands in Swiss Open Top seed Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 6-4 defeat by Germany's Daniel Brands in his opening match at his home Swiss Open on Thursday - the latest setback for the former world number one. Company News Judge Rules Against BP Attempt to Suspend Payments A federal judge said BP could not suspend payments for damages related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill while an investigator looks into possible misconduct in the payout process. Turmoil hits Tunisia after secular politician shot dead July 25 - Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi is shot dead Thursday in the second such assassination this year, setting off violent protests. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Scouting Report Pop-Ups, Sales and Events for the Week of July 25 This is the week for out-of-the-box pop-ups. 'Nollywood Queen's' passion Filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on giving the African continent a voice on the big screen. Player Ratings United States (5), El Salvador (1) Rating the performance of the United States players in Sundays Gold Cup quarterfinal match against El Salvador. Movie Review Cate Blanchett Stars in Woody Allens Blue Jasmine Cate Blanchett plays a wealthy woman who has lost her money and her bearings in Blue Jasmine, directed by Woody Allen. Manning Up in the Heat Gaming a heat wave is no walk in the park. Designers share their strategies. White House urges restraint by Egyptian military ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday urged the Egyptian military to exercise "maximum restraint" and to do its utmost to prevent clashes between rival protesters. Pounds and Prejudice Bank of England puts Jane Austen on banknote LONDON (Reuters) - British 19th century novelist Jane Austen will become the face of the new 10 pound note, the Bank of England said on Wednesday, defusing criticism that women are under-represented... UNC Tells Company Not to Use McDonald on Website North Carolina athletic officials have ordered a company that makes designer mouth guards to stop using a Tar Heels basketball player to promote its brand. UPDATE 3-Zynga folds on U.S. gambling bet, shares plummet SAN FRANCISCO, July 25 (Reuters) - Zynga Inc will largely abandon its long-running efforts to build a real-money gaming business in the United States, a prospect investors once believed to be the struggling company's sole lifeline. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Almost 1,700 Riverdance to a new world record July 22 - 1,693 people set a new Guinness World Record for the longest Riverdance line of dancers, beating the previous record by over a thousand. Elly Park reports. Trailside Poll Shows Virtual Tie in Comptrollers Race Eliot Spitzer and Scott M. Stringer were within the margin of sampling error, though only a quarter of respondents said Mr. Spitzers prostitution scandal should disqualify him from office. You're the Boss The Owner of YogaFit Ponders Taking Venture Capital Lets face it, said Beth Shaw. If I could grow my company past where its at in a big way, I probably would have done it. UPDATE 9-Brent crude up slightly; gasoline falls nearly 4 cents July 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices inched higher in quiet trade on Thursday with help from a slightly weaker dollar, while gasoline futures dropped nearly 4 cents per gallon, dragged down by a rapid plunge in the cost of ethanol credits. Golf Fans get PGA Championship chance Golf fans from around the world will have a chance to make history at next month's PGA Championship with just a click of a button. Jacksons Mother, Defiant and at Times Forgetful, Wraps Up Her Testimony Katherine Jackson, 83, faced cross-examination in the wrongful-death lawsuit she brought against the promoters of her sons comeback tour. Federer to Start 2014 Season in Brisbane Roger Federer will start his 2014 campaign at the Brisbane International next January, underlining the tournament's status as the biggest of the Australian Open warm-ups.

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