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News Feed Latest worldwide news Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. Observatory Tracking a Spinning Ball, With Math Australian physicists lifelong cricket fans have come up with equations that calculate the effect of wind on balls that are spinning in arbitrary directions. 'War Horse' puppet comes to life Nick Glass speaks to the puppeteers behind the stage hit "War Horse" to find out how they bring its equine star to life. Small-Business Guide With Sales Collapsing, an Owner Turns to a Consultant A fresh look at sales operations yielded some important benefits. Two of Plutos Moons Get Names From Greek Mythologys Underworld After an online contest, an astronomical union selected the names Styx, a river souls had to cross to get to Hades, and Kerberos, the many-headed guard dog. U.S. groups call on Obama to suspend trade talks with Vietnam WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A coalition of labor and human rights groups on Wednesday urged President Barack Obama to suspend free trade negotiations with Vietnam because of concerns over that country's treatment of workers and people who criticize the government. Dance Listings for July 19-25 A selected guide to dance performances in New York. UPDATE 1-Falling Apple dents TD Ameritrade's margin loan balances NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - The drop in Apple Inc's stock over the last year spread to a core business of discount broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp - lending to customers against their stock portfolios. Thailand 19 killed in fiery collison At least 19 people died as a bus collided into a truck and burst into flames in central Thailand. Police said most of the passengers were trapped on the bus as it burned. Better healthcare for less money, if you can find it NEW YORK (Reuters) - Consumers intrigued by the new model of accountable healthcare - which promises better-coordinated care that could save lots of money - are going to have to actively seek out... Marc Andreessen Why I hate going public - Felix TV The Netscape co-founder and high-profile venture capitalist tells Reuters' Felix Salmon that he hates selling companies -- nearly as much as he hates taking them public. What will his investors say? Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Travel Warnings Issued on Egypt Travel warnings are issued on Egypt, the Ford F-250 is now thieves favorite target, regulators crack down on abusive debt collection and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Solar plane lands in New York, completing U.S. journey NEW YORK (Reuters) - An airplane entirely powered by the sun touched down in New York City late on Saturday, completing the final leg of an epic journey across the United States that began over two months ago. Facebook blogger goads Zimbabwe's ruling party JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A mysterious Facebook blogger purporting to be a disgruntled "Deep Throat" in President Robert Mugabe's party has become an unlikely election campaign star in Zimbabwe,... Rapper uses wall as 'sketchbook' Mozambican rapper and graffiti painter Shot B's art crowns on an impressive 300 meter wall in downtown Maputo. Pet pig Nemo's lymphoma treatment makes research history WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When George Goldner went to feed his six pet pigs earlier this year, his 730-pound (331-kg) companion Nemo was acting strangely. Nemo had suddenly stopped eating and laid in the mud. Balloon full of people crashes into lake Two people suffered minor injuries when a tourist hot-air balloon crashed into a lake in the Netherlands. Mayhem at S. Korea mud festival Call it the world's biggest mud fight or its largest group cosmetic treatment -- either way, millions of visitors are making their way to Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province this week for South Korea's most popular festival. Real-time sky shopping taxies to the runway NEW YORK (Reuters) - Want to order a snack or drink on a plane without flagging down a flight attendant? Book dinner and theater tickets at your destination? Watch a catalog of TV shows on demand? Campbell Soup strikes cautious note on 2014 outlook July 24 (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co stood by its growth forecast for 2013 on Wednesday but sounded a slightly cautious tone for next year, saying results would be affected by currency movements and... Pope, in Brazil, speaks out against liberalization of drug use RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis took an unequivocal stand on Wednesday against legalization as a means to fight drug addiction and criticized the trend in Latin America to decriminalize... Senate Scrutiny of Potential Risk in Markets for Commodities Some witnesses warned a Congressional subcommittee that taxpayers, as well as the economy, could be vulnerable to banks actions in the commodities market. UPDATE 1-U.S. government extends review of Smithfield sale to Chinese firm WASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has decided to take an additional 45 days to review a Chinese company's plan to purchase Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork producer said on Wednesday in a statement that expressed confidence the deal would close in the second half of 2013. At least 45 killed as train derails in Spain July 24 - At least 45 people were killed and 70 injured when a train derailed on the outskirts of the northern Spanish city of Santiago de Compostela. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Dash cam shows Russia bus crash A dash cam was recording the moment a truck crashed into the side of a bus carrying children in Russia. ArtsBeat Comic-Con Superheroes of Varying Sizes and Shapes At Comic-Con, Jack Black could be spotted in his Nacho Libre mask by those in the know. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. US STOCKS-Wall St backs off record highs, Apple jumps NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks pulled back from record highs Wednesday afternoon, as losses in utility and commodity stocks more than offset significant gains in the tech sector on Apple's stronger-than-expected earnings. Op-ed Netanyahu crying wolf Gary Sick says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been warning about Iran blowing up the world with a nuke for 20 years. It's time to think diplomacy, not saber rattling. You're the Boss Blog Why We Fire Lenders (and Borrowers) A loan broker writes that it is important for both parties in a loan negotiation to be forthright in their dealings. Scene City Woody Allen Skips His Own Premiere Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and other stars of Blue Jasmine toast the directors latest film in New York. Strip mall owners struggle with lack of demand in second quarter NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. strip mall owners struggled with a lack of demand in the second quarter, although limited construction of new space led to a modest improvement in vacancy rates and slightly... 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. The 30-Minute Interview Samuel Schneider Mr. Schneider is a managing partner of Imperium Capital, a real estate development and investment company based in New York; its holdings include the Apple Store in SoHo. Editorial Mr. Weiner and the Elusive Truth Anthony Weiners sexting scandal hasnt gone away. He should take himself out of the mayoral race. Last year's top ten The top 10 Heroes In their own words Bote Manon, a Vast, Ornate Club in the Meatpacking District Manon, a club that opened in May in the meatpacking district, where the music is loud and the crowd likes to flaunt its wealth. UPDATE 2-Iberdrola warns of 260 mln euro hit from energy reforms * First-half core profit 4.1 billion euros, down 0.9 percent MAC Remains Stable Amid Realignment Drama The Mid-American Conference will have a hard time topping the last 12 months, when Northern Illinois made it to the Orange Bowl and Central Michigan's Eric Fisher was the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Prosper and Live Long Health-Minded Manhattan Leads in Increased Life Span A new analysis attributed the increase to gentrification and to a healthier lifestyle.

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