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News Feed Latest worldwide news Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. 36 Hours in the Hudson Valley, New York From art and antiques to history and hiking to restaurants and river views, get ready for a packed weekend in this region north of New York City. Media Decoder Outcry Against a Tooth Fairy Web Site The Real Tooth Fairies site raised the ire of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood for commercializing a rite of passage. UPDATE 2-Sudan delays blockage of South Sudan oil flows for two weeks (New throughout, updates with two-week time frame, confirmation from Sudan) T Magazine Feeling For | A Pimped-Out Bling Ring This rare piece from the rough-diamond jewelry brand Diamond in the Rough is a must-have for the girl who prefers to go big or go home. On Rooftops, a Rival for Utilities Big power companies say that incentives for solar power are robbing them of paying customers, setting up a fight for the future of renewable energy. Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. Advertising Giants Announce $35.1 Billion Merger Together, Omnicom Group and the Publicis Groupe would become the worlds biggest advertising company, setting their sights on digital media. TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Monday. Japanese Stocks SELL 18.1 million shares BUY 12.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 6.0 million shares Hernandez Among Many Who Found Trouble at Florida in the Meyer Years There have been dozens of arrests of members of the Gator football teams coached from 2005 to 2010 by Urban Meyer. Chinese land available for development at record in H1 BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - Chinese authorities made a record amount of land available for property development in the first half of this year, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday, as strong demand boosted the property sector even as the broader economy slowed. UPDATE 4-Amazon's overseas weakness overshadows strength at home * Amazon US sales jump 30 pct, while International sales climb 13 pct Businesses set to step up capital goods spending WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A gauge of planned business spending on capital goods rose in June, buoying hopes of an acceleration in economic growth in the second half of 2013. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Motherlode Blog Confessions of a Mother Who Couldnt Say No Because I was unable to tolerate my childrens disappointment, I never gained fluency with a very important two-letter word. "Pink Panther" jewel thief escapes Swiss jail ZURICH (Reuters) - Armed men have broken a member of the so-called Pink Panther gang of jewel thieves out of a Swiss prison, police said on Friday. Russia loses $200 million satellites as launch ends in flames ALMATY, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - A Russian rocket carrying three navigation satellites worth around $200 million crashed shortly after lift-off from the Russian-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan on Tuesday after its engines suddenly switched off. Theater Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A guide to theater productions in New York, with a special note of shows in previews or about to open. UPDATE 3-JPMorgan to quit physical commodity trade amid scrutiny NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - JP Morgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street039;s role in the trading of raw materials comes under intense political and regulatory pressure. Winners Top travel photo award A selection of winning and commended entries from one of the most prestigious travel photography competitions on the planet. Aisha Tyler feels like an outsider Actress and author Aisha Tyler tells George Stroumboulopoulos that she wants to be a voice for nerds and outsiders. Global Soccer Soccer, Faith and Technology A Tunisian soccer club and one from Brazil have recently used technology in unique ways, one to help its team to victory and the other to aid in public health. Turkey frees bird accused of spying for Israel ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained a bird on suspicion it was spying for Israel, but freed it after X-rays showed it was not embedded with surveillance equipment, newspapers said on Friday. Lindy Boggs, congresswoman and civil rights crusader, dies at 97 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lindy Boggs, who took over her husband's congressional seat to become a crusader for women's equality and civil rights, died Saturday at 97. Her death was confirmed by ABC News, where Boggs' daughter, Cokie Roberts, is a journalist. Sharing the Wealth as a Comic Book Goes to Hollywood The movie 2 Guns, adapted from the comic books from Boom Studios, opens this week. Thanks to Booms creator share model, both the publisher and comics writer reap benefits. Amid Protests, Inmates Escape From Libyan Prison Protesters attacked the offices of the Muslim Brotherhood of Libya and the liberal National Forces Alliance party, after demonstrations set off by killings turned violent, witnesses said. Family farming to cut poverty In just 12 years leading up to 2010, Vietnam cut the country's malnutrition rate in half by investing in small scale farming. Bits Blog Pinterest Allows Users to Opt Out of Being Tracked On Friday, Pinterest, a kind of virtual pinboard, announced that it would enable Do Not Track functionality to let users opt out tracking their behavior on site. Israel to release prisoners ahead of talks Israel approves the release of 104 Arab prisoners in a move to facilitate the restart of peace talks. Andrew Raven reports. Chipping Away at the Smartphone Leaders The competition in high-end cellphones is stirring, and consumers are giving a new look to brands they once ignored, a factor Samsung acknowledged in its latest earnings report. Millions at Brazil Mass hear pope ask youth to change world RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis left Brazil on Sunday with Rio still pulsating with excitement after a historic beachfront Mass for more than 3 million people in which he challenged young... Women on male-only courses CNN's Christina MacFarlane reports on the all-male clubs which still exist. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Anne Reidy, Timothy Sullivan The bride was until last month a second-grade teacher at Public School 304 in the Bronx; the groom is an owner of Kestrel Aviation, a charter aircraft business in Norwood, Mass. City Room In the Bronx, Honoring a Virtuoso of Latin Music Yomo Toro, a celebrated musician, lived in the Bronx until his death, staying true to his roots. On Saturday, Mr. Toros street corner was renamed in his honor. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn. Malians flock to vote in bid to rebuild broke nation BAMAKO (Reuters) - Malians turned out in large numbers to vote on Sunday in a presidential election they hope will provide a fresh start for the West African nation after more than a year of turmoil, war and an army coup. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. 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. MIDEAST STOCKS-OCI pulls Egypt down after violence; most Gulf mkts soft DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Egypt's bourse fell on Sunday but the main reason was a tumble in the shares of heavyweight Orascom Construction Industries, not the deaths of dozens of supporters of...

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