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EU says reaches deal with China to resolve solar dispute
BRUSSELS, July 27 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Saturday it had agreed a deal with Beijing to resolve a dispute over alleged Chinese dumping of solar panels in Europe, agreeing a minimum price for China's imports.


NBA Summer of Reunions for Coaches, Players
When Mike Brown first got into coaching in the early 1990s, veteran Bernie Bickerstaff would pull him aside for little chats on climbing the ladder in the NBA. One lesson stood out more than any other.


A Kazakh Spaceport Slowly Declines
Baikonur, in remote southwestern Kazakhstan, was once the pride of the Soviet Union. Today, nomadic herders from the nearby steppe are moving into abandoned buildings.


Soldier returns, but dog is missing
A purebred yellow Labrador retriever, Oakley likes to run, swim and get into most everything -- "whether it's trouble or not," his owner 1st Lt. Brandon Harker affectionately says.


Well Alternatives for Back Pain Relief
How do you solve back pain? Dont ask your doctor.


The toughest shot in golf?
Living Golf takes a a look at the iconic 17th hole with its island green.


DealBook After Filling in a Blank, Trader Finishes Testimony
Fabrice Tourre, a former Goldman trader, jarred his memory to explain a comment he made in an e-mail as he wrapped up testimony in his fraud trial.


Joyce Maynard and Jim Barringer Just the Beginning of Their Growing Time
Each had been divorced since 1990, yet never gave up on finding love.


Button F1 perfect in Austin
Jenson Button says Formula 1 is perfect in Austin, Texas. He talks to CNN about his successes and struggles.


Raytheon CFO Too soon to mull financial consequences for failed missile test
WASHINGTON (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.


Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia
Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League.


Michael Phelps' golf growing pains
As a swimmer, his countless hours of training paid off handsomely -- earning him a record 18 Olympic gold medals. As a golfer, Michael Phelps is wondering what he's got himself into.


San Diego Mayor Says He Will Go Into Therapy
Besieged by accusations of sexual harassment, Mayor Bob Filner of San Diego said Friday that he would enter two weeks of what he called intensive behavior therapy.


Do black tech entrepreneurs face institutional bias?
Wayne Sutton has been asking venture-capital investors and Silicon Valley executives a question that's not often broached here in the epicenter of the technology industry


Music Review Bayreuth Festival Opens With Der Fliegende Hollnder
The Bayreuth Festival opened Thursday night with Jan Philipp Glogers modern-dress take on Fliegende Hollnder, Wagners opera about a sea captain in search of redemption.


Bites Restaurant Report La Buvette in Paris
At this fashionable wine bar that opened over the winter, the owner is also the sommelier, waiter, cook and dishwasher.


UPDATE 1-Activision to spread its wings after Vivendi sale -CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's CEO, who is shelling out $50 million of his own money in an $8.2 billion deal to buy back most of Vivendi's stake, said the world's largest video game publisher will be freer to pursue acquisitions and grow after emerging from its French parent's wing.


Currents | Deals Sheets, Sofas and More
Sales at Jayson Home, Pratesi, Broadway Panhandler and Bobby Berk Home.


The Boss Still Minding the Mill
Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore.


Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19
Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract.


Glory Days at the Abbey as Weir Turns Back Clock
It was approaching noon early into the second round of the Canadian Open on Friday when a blast from the past popped up on the leaderboard, sending a wave of excitement rolling across Glen Abbey Golf Club.


Abe, Than Reach US Girls' Junior Final
Lakareber Abe moved into position to become the first black female player to win a U.S. Golf Association individual championship, winning two matches Friday to advance to the 36-hole final in the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship.


Theater Review Let It Be, a Broadway Tribute to the Beatles
Let It Be A Celebration of the Music of the Beatles, at the St. James Theater, winds its way from the bands Liverpool days to the last album, and back again.


Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home
Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment.


Golden reason to lose weight
The city of Dubai is offering gold as an incentive for a weight loss initiative it will launch this week.


A minute with Wong Kar Wai on 'The Grandmaster' and Kung Fu
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai, best known for pensive dramas "Chungking Express" and "In the Mood for Love," explores the life of Kung Fu master Ip Man in the new film "The Grandmaster," which will be released on August 23 in the United States.


Qualifying fifth feels like a miracle for Alonso
BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso qualified only fifth for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix but the Formula One title contender still felt his spirits lift.


UPDATE 1-Car bomb hits Turkish staff building in Somali capital, 3 dead - police
* Bomber attempted to enter compound housing Turkish embassy staff (Adds details, background, al Shabaab claim of responsibility)


Lady Gaga to perform at MTV awards for first time since surgery
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop star Lady Gaga will debut new music at the MTV Video Music Awards in August in her first performance following hip surgery, the network said on Thursday.


The Lede Tahrir Taken, Some Egyptians Look for Third Square to Resist Islamists and Army
On a day of mass rallies by supporters of Egypts army and the rival Muslim Brotherhood, some activists were left wondering how best to register their disgust with both the military and the Islamists.


The Chatter for Sunday, July 28
Notable quotes from business articles that appeared in The New York Times last week.


Giant King Kong robot storms stage
He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage.


Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse
Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows.


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.


Living With Cancer A Quilt of Poetry
Taking inspiration from a number of cancer poets, Susan Gubar pieced together a quilt of poetry to convey the feeling of chaos so common among people with cancer.


Spectra-NextEra JV wins $3 bln Florida natgas pipeline contract
July 26 (Reuters) - Spectra Energy Corp said its joint venture with NextEra Energy Inc will construct a $3 billion gas pipeline to fuel the rising demand for power generation in Florida.


Falcons and Ryan Agree on Five-Year Contract Extension
Matt Ryan, 28, is entering the sixth and final season of his original rookie contract and will earn a $10 million salary.


Missile Crisis II? Not exactly
The weapons seized on a North Korean ship in Panama are more suited to a Cold War museum than a 21st century arsenal, say experts.


Two Ad Companies Are Said to Merge, Supplanting Industry Leader
The merger of the Omnicom Group and the Publicis Groupe would supplant the current advertising leader.


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.


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