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News Feed Latest worldwide news Man of Steele in charge at Canadian Open OAKVILLE, Ontario (Reuters) - American Brendan Steele took full advantage of ideal early scoring conditions to forge a one-shot lead after the opening round of the Canadian Open on Thursday. How Detroit can rise again Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley say cities like Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron have reinvented themselves with smart public, private and civic leadership. Detroit can too Schwab executives talk down expectations, drop "Talk to Chuck" NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - Brokerage giant Charles Schwab Corp on Friday gave a cautiously upbeat assessment of client confidence and the outlook for interest rates, but warned investors against... Obama, buoyed by election win, faces new battles WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama had little time to savor victory on Wednesday after voters gave him a second term in the White House where he faces urgent economic challenges, a looming fiscal showdown and a still-divided Congress able to block his every move. Asia demand drives up art sales with China, India targeted LONDON (Reuters) - Increasing demand from Asian buyers boosted sales at major international auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's in the first half of 2013 with expectations of growing participation by Chinese and Indian collectors in the global art marketplace. UPDATE 2-Gilead profit rises, shares jump on Vertex hepatitis setback * Gilead is biggest maker of branded drugs to treat HIV (Adds company and analyst comments, updates share price) NASCAR's 'Bad Brad' NASCAR champion Brad Keselowski talks to CNN's Carol Costello about winning and honoring the tradition of the sport. The Texas Tribune Economics, and Humanity, of Abortion Bill Unlike a 2007 anti-abortion bill that stalled in the Texas House, the new law does not try to calculate its economic or human costs. Wall St Week Ahead Stocks face the Fed, jobs and earnings NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - The coming week on Wall Street could be a summer blockbuster, with the marquee featuring a triple bill the Fed, jobs and earnings. Apple to probe electrocution U.S. electronics giant Apple is investigating reports in China that a woman died after being electrocuted while trying to make a call with her iPhone 5 while it was charging. DealBook Revolution Fund Invests $40 Million in E-Commerce Start-Up A fund started by Stephen M. Case and two former AOL colleagues has invested in Bigcommerce, a start-up whose software helps companies create and manage online stores. 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. BRIEF-Vectura gets positive opinion on Ultibro Breezhaler drug from EMA July 26 (Reuters) - Vectura Group PLC * Ultibro breezhaler gains positive CHMP opinion * Source text for Eikon * For more news, please click here 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. Butler Hires Miller as Coach to Replace Outgoing Stevens Butler announced it was promoting the recently hired assistant Brandon Miller to replace Brad Stevens, who took the head job with the Boston Celtics. 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. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Opera and Classical Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. Scientists Cast Doubt on the Closest Exoplanet A new analysis of what a team of astronomers said was evidence of an Earth-mass planet orbiting Alpha Centauri B raises existential questions. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar - Felix TV People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012) Nonpartisan Fact-Checking Comes to South Africa A fledging Web site seeks to offer South Africa the kind of journalistic fact-checking that is a fixture in America with sites like FactCheck.org. Never Mind the Prince! About Kate Middletons Dress ... A dress worn by his mother almost stole the show from Prince George. U.S. HPV vaccination rates far from goal, officials say WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only slightly more than half of U.S. girls aged 13 to 17 had been vaccinated against a virus that can cause cervical and other cancers last year, and a top U.S. health official said on Thursday that more must be done to bring the rate up to the long-term goal of 80 percent. Chinese Search for Infant Formula Goes Global Fueled by distrust of domestic brands, Chinese parents are buying up foreign-made infant milk powder, and that has led to shortages in at least a half-dozen other countries. Singing priests revive Catholicism A Catholic priest is at the forefront of a Brazilian movement known as the Charismatic Catholic Renovation, trying to invigorate the Church and lure new and old followers back to the fold. Fitch rates Puerto Rico Electric Power Auth. revenue bonds BBB- July 26 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings said on Friday it assigned Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's upcoming $600 million of power revenue bonds a BBB-minus rating. NEWSMAKER Liberian stability will bring foreign investment Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says political stability and targeted double-digit growth will increase foreign interest, and is confident companies like Chevron and Exxon will invest there. Born in Chicago Tells of Titans Who Taught Young Protegs A new documentary, Born in Chicago, looks at an era when blues musicians like Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf took young white neophytes under their wing. Egypt in crisis Reporter's view CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman talks about his experiences covering the Egyptian crisis. Burj Khalifa get Google Street View Fancy a stroll around the observation deck of the tallest building in the world? Hostility radiates as two Egypts take to the streets CAIRO (Reuters) - Rival camps struggling for Egypt's future radiated mistrust and hostility from competing mass protests in Cairo on Friday, with Islamists proclaiming justice as their only weapon and their opponents demanding the army fight terrorism. 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. Wealth Matters That Bland Annuity Notice May Be Anything but Routine Insurance companies that sold annuities before the downturn are sending letters to clients lowering the generous pre-crisis benefits. NASA aborts spacewalk after leak into astronaut's helmet CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A spacewalk to work on the International Space Station ended abruptly on Tuesday when a water-like liquid started building up inside an Italian astronaut's helmet, NASA officials said. Aereo as Bargaining Chip in Broadcast Fees Battle Time Warner Cable may suggest alternatives for watching CBS. Preoccupations An Entrepreneur Who Took a Chance on Herself Prerna Gupta, C.E.O. of Khush Inc. x2014; the creator of an iPhone app called LaDiDa x2014; discusses her journey to entrepreneurship. Marathon Oil's potential Libyan sale unlikely to be swift * Unrest and poor terms likely to reduce pool of interested buyers COMMODITIES-Soy down most in a week since 2009; gold up 3rd week NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. soybeans fell again on Friday to post their sharpest weekly loss since 2009 as a giant crop loomed and gold slipped too although it still recorded a third straight week of gains as investors grew more confident the fed was not yet ready to scale back its stimulus program. The God of golf It was in the majestic surroundings of Muirfield that the original gold-plated superstar of golf secured his first major title. 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.

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