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News Feed Latest worldwide news Support high for travel screening to stem MERS spread poll NEW YORK (Reuters) - Little is known about a SARS-like virus that has infected people in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, but there is strong support around the globe for screening travelers to prevent the spread of the disease, according to a new poll. Bankers warn of long crisis as rich seek comfort LONDON (Reuters) - Private banks are telling their clients financial volatility surrounding Europe's debt crisis will continue for at least a year as more of the continent's rich seek the comfort of... Murray's special victory CNN's Christina MacFarlane reports on Andy Murray's Wimbledon win, a win with special meaning. BRIEF-Michael Dell, Silver lake call for fair Dell vote July 24 (Reuters) - Michael Dell and Silver Lake in a statement on Dell Inc * Offer should not be thwarted by unfair standard that counts shares not voting * Dell vote of the majority of the... ArtsBeat Running the Numbers for Under the Dome Under the Dome makes significant gains on DVR viewing as well. Real Madrid named 'most valuable team' Real Madrid have leapfrogged Manchester United as the most valuable sports team in the world, according to a list released by Forbes on Monday. The Lede Video of Clashes in Brazil Appears to Show Police Infiltrators Among Protesters Supporters of Brazils protest movement and the police in Rio de Janeiro spent much of Tuesday arguing online over which side was to blame for violence at a demonstration on Monday. Egypt army raises pressure on Islamists with call for rallies CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's military chief called for mass rallies on Friday to give him a mandate to confront violence following the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, appearing to raise the pressure on the Muslim Brotherhood. UPDATE 1-NZ c.bank holds rates, prepares tools to cool housing market * RBNZ holds rates at 2.5 pct, sees low rates through yr-end * Policy response will depend on housing market impact on prices * NZD remains high, sees growth and inflation picking up By Naomi Tajitsu... Running the Tour de France A woman is running the Tour de France course for charity -- an 11-week feat of endurance with no known precedent. Theater Review The Designated Mourner by Wallace Shawn, at Public Theater The Designated Mourner, Wallace Shawns unflinching look at New York intellectuals, has been given a not-to-be-missed revival at the Public Theater. Manziel Defends His Whirlwind Off-Season The only freshman to win a Heisman Trophy, Texas AMs Johnny Manziel said he saw himself as a fun-loving student and not as a celebrity. Essay Fanfare for a Fellow Browns Fan, 2 Yards Under When the writer saw the mans obituary request, for six Cleveland Browns pallbearers so the Browns can let him down one last time, he knew they would have had a lot in common. UPDATE 2-Visa raises outlook as card spending accelerates July 24 (Reuters) - Visa Inc's quarterly profit beat estimates as people spent more using its cards, and the largest credit and debit card network raised its full-year outlook for revenue and... ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Volleygirls In this musical by Eli Bolin, Sam Forman and Rob Ackerman, a ragtag high school volleyball team and once-disgraced coach fight for respect. Caroline Kennedy Picked to Be Ambassador to Japan President Obama moved to give the scion of Americas most enduring political dynasty a diplomatic post that had often gone to political heavyweights. World Briefing | Middle East Egypt 4 Killed in Political Clashes At least two people were killed Monday as supporters and opponents of former President Mohamed Morsi battled near Tahrir Square in Cairo. Train Derails in Spain, Killing at Least 35 A passenger train derailed on a high-speed stretch of track in northwestern Spain on Wednesday night, killing at least 35 people and leaving dozens injured in the country's worst rail accident in decades, officials said. Currents | Deals Sales at Angela Adams, Cristina Dos Santos and More Discounts on rugs, textiles and furniture. Australia shares seen posting modest gains on metals prices SYDNEY, July 25 (Reuters) - Australian shares may post modest gains on Thursday as a rise in metals prices is expected to buoy mining stocks, but overnight losses on Wall Street could hamper the... Letter From Paris Fads Aside, the Perfect Macaron Is Timeless Versions of the macaron may be everywhere, from McDonalds to hit TV shows, but for the cookies old guard the focus remains on adherence to tradition. UPDATE 1-Time Warner Cable, Hulu break off talks-sources LOS ANGELES, July 24 (Reuters) - The owners of video streaming site Hulu called off talks with Time Warner Cable Inc over the cable operator's plan to take a 25 percent stake after failing to agree... Listening Post U.S. Urged to Adopt Policy Justifying Intervention A new report argues that the Obama administration should embrace a principle known as responsibility to protect, which it has ignored during two and a half years of civil war in Syria. EU mergers and takeovers (July 23) BRUSSELS, July 23 (Reuters) - The following are mergers under review by the European Commission and a brief guide to the EU merger process High-speed train derails in Spain; death toll rising At least 20 are dead and dozens injured after a train carrying 218 people derails in Spain. Officials rule out terrorism. Sarepta stock falls over doubts of faster approval for lead drug (Reuters) - Sarepta Therapeutics Inc said data from ongoing studies of its lead drug could be enough for the company to apply for a U.S. approval, but that the regulator was unsure if it was enough to fast-track the review process, sparking a sell-off in the company's shares. Weiner Admits Explicit Texting After House Exit A new scandal involving sexually explicit online messages engulfed Anthony D. Weiner, imperiling an improbable political comeback that had catapulted him to the top of the New York City mayors race. SeaWorlds Unusual Retort to a Critical Documentary SeaWorld Entertainment began an aggressive public pushback against the new documentary Blackfish, which makes the case that orca whales in captivity suffer physical and mental distress. Thorpe not ready to write off Rio SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian swimming great Ian Thorpe has not ruled out a crack at competing at the next Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 despite not qualifying for last year's London Games. Bank of America adds two board members July 24 (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp said on Wednesday that its board added two directors, Clayton Rose and Pierre de Weck, effective immediately. Google offers to fund wireless hotspots in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc is offering $600,000 to set up free wireless Internet hotspots in 31 public spaces in San Francisco, but city officials said they need to review annual maintenance costs before it could be approved. UPDATE 1-Baidu's Q3 outlook reassures amid rising competition SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 (Reuters) - Baidu Inc forecast third-quarter revenue well beyond investors' expectations, dispelling fears that growing competition in its home Chinese market was sapping market share and propelling its stock 11 percent higher. Allergies in the Time of Research Developing allergies to animals and substances can be an occupational hazard of science. U.S. appeals court partially upholds ozone pollution rule WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday partially upheld U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations issued by former President George W. Bush's administration that set standards for ozone pollution. ArtsBeat Comic-Con What Channel Are They Promoting Again? The stars on a TV Land panel at Comic-Con make it clear theyre there to discuss new shows, not, say, a certain beloved science-fiction series that boldly went where no program had gone before. Death toll from ethnic clashes in Guinea hits 98 CONAKRY (Reuters) - Three days of ethnic violence in Guinea last week left 98 people dead, nearly double the previous death toll, the government said on Wednesday. Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile... U.S. drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given... U.S. citizen detained as China pharma probe spreads BEIJING (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen has been detained in China in connection with probes sparked by an unfolding corruption scandal in the drugs industry, as China widens the range of international firms and staff under the spotlight. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards.

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