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News Feed Latest worldwide news Two to leave 'Parks and Rec' Two residents of Pawnee will soon bid farewell Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are exiting "Parks and Recreation" during the show's sixth season, EW has confirmed. (Buzzfeed first reported the news.) The pair will depart about halfway through the season, in the 13th episode. Ex-Chairman of Freddie Mac Nominated to Lead I.R.S. John A. Koskinen, who managed a bankrupt Freddie Mac at the height of the financial crisis, is President Obamas choice to lead the troubled Internal Revenue Service. Pogue's Posts In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But dont let that fool you. Boehner "Obamacare is law of the land" WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top Republican lawmaker John Boehner said on Thursday he would not make it his mission to repeal the Obama administration's healthcare reform law following the re-election of President Barack Obama. White House "disappointed" in Snowden asylum, but public reaction mixed Aug. 1 - The White House is disappointed in Russias decision to grant asylum to fugitive Edward Snowden, but public reaction in New York was mixed. Mana Rabiee reports. UPDATE 2-Sony near buying Ericsson out of phone venture-WSJ * Sony and Ericsson decline to comment on reported talks Sports Briefing | Football Rutgers to Retire LeGrands Jersey Rutgers announced Tuesday that Eric LeGrands No. 52 jersey would be the first retired by the program. LeGrand will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 14. Spice Symphony Inside the Midtown East restaurant that blends Indian and Chinese flavors. Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. Guy Hands' Terra Firma close to agreeing Phoenix Energy sale Bloomberg (Reuters) - Terra Firma Capital Partners, the buyout group run by dealmaker Guy Hands, is close to agreeing a deal to sell its Northern Irish gas distribution company Phoenix Energy Holdings Group to... Your First Crush Times readers share the inspiration that made them devote their lives or careers to popular music. Economix Blog Pick Your Own Judge Rating agencies are in a funny market. To stay in business, they must appear credible to investors. But so long as that criterion is met, the agency that grades the easiest will make the most money. Haase Tops Verdasco to Reach Kitzbuehel Semifinals Two-time defending champion Robin Haase reached the semifinals of the bet-at-home Cup on Thursday by defeating third-seeded Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The power of friendship World number 2 Andy Murray focuses on his friend, ATP doubles player Ross Hutchins, who is battling cancer. Raskin Would Be First Female Deputy at Treasury President Obama has nominated Sarah Bloom Raskin to be deputy Treasury secretary; if confirmed by the Senate, she would be the highest-ranking woman to serve in that department. Eiffel Tower staff strike leaves tourists out of luck June 25 - Thousands of tourists left are stranded at ground level as Eiffel Tower staff go on strike to protest delays in repairs and working conditions. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Cheryl Boone Isaacs Chosen to Head Film Academy Ms. Isaacs, a veteran film marketer, is the first woman to hold the presidency of the motion picture academy since 1983, and the first African-American in the role in the groups 86-year history. Pakistan Chooses Next President After Jailbreak Underscores Threats Legislators elected Mamnoon Hussain, a supporter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, hours after a Taliban attack freed about 250 prisoners. The Boss Margaret Minson When the Gamex2019;s on the Line As an athlete, Margaret Minson of Student Sponsor Partners learned how to take risks x2014; a quality that has helped her in her career. Canada's National Bank to buy TD unit for C$250 mln TORONTO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - National Bank of Canada, Canada's sixth-largest bank, said on Thursday it will buy the institutional services business of larger rival Toronto-Dominion Bank for C$250... Global Soccer After Soccer Players Death, Questions About Qatar When Christian Bentez left the field after making his debut for the Qatari soccer team El Jaish on Sunday, he seemed fit and well. One day later, he was dead. Legal Battle Lifts Profile of a Quiet Empire A legal battle over an obscure investment trust lays bare the private world of Barry Portnoy, who oversees a $25 billion real estate empire stretching from Boston to Honolulu. Grand Slam ... Maybe Park Seeks Win at British Open Inbee Park is trying to win her fourth major this year, but the potential historic moment has a wrinkle womens golf now has five majors, so its unclear what constitutes a Grand Slam. Pressel Has Solheim Cup on Her Mind Morgan Pressel wishes she had a dollar for every time someone asked her about her chances of making the Solheim Cup team. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | August 1, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. Blame the U.S. for Mexico obesity? Experts are putting forward all sorts of reasons Mexico recently became more obese than the United States -- and one of the most overweight countries in the world. Breakingviews DOJ's Cohen scapegoats July 25 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss how criminal charges against SAC may push the hedge fund under, unfairly punishing the fund's current staff. CANADA FX DEBT-C$ eases as U.S. data lifts greenback; focus on U.S. jobs * C$ ends at C$1.0348 vs US$, or 96.64 U.S. cents * U.S. data buoys greenback, boosts Fed "taper" expectations * Market focus on U.S. jobs data on Friday * Canadian bond prices mostly lower By Andrea... Art in Review Robert Arneson New Yorks California summer continues apace with this show of early ceramics by Mr. Arneson, a leader of the California Funk movement. Oil spill forces Thailand beach tourists to scram A picture postcard beach on one of Thailand's most popular tourist islands is now the focus of frantic efforts to staunch a tide of oil sweeping ashore. You're the Boss Blog Why Arent Direct Public Offerings More Common? Still somewhat obscure, D.P.O.s have been around for decades. Would you consider using one? Football Masters at Jets Coordinators Fingertips Marty Mornhinweg is bringing the Jets not only the West Coast offense, but also his experience with the offenses pioneers. Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more. Gadgetwise A Membrane That Mimics a Keyboard for the iPad While the raised keys help orient fingers, these keys dont click like real ones; they just add a bit of feel. Peru's central bank offers to sell dollars to offset weakening sol LIMA, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Peru's central bank offered to sell dollars in the local spot market on Thursday after the sol currency finished 0.32 percent weaker on Wednesday. George H.W. Bush shaves head in support of boy with leukemia DALLAS (Reuters) - Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush shaved his salt and pepper comb-over locks in solidarity with a 2-year-old boy who lost his hair from leukemia treatments, his office said in a statement on Wednesday. In Gaza, Iran Finds an Ally More Agreeable Than Hamas Unlike Hamas, Islamic Jihad, also a militant group, has kept up relations with the government of President Bashar al-Assad, a longtime Iranian ally. Top French court backs stem-cell research PARIS (Reuters) - France's top court approved a law on Thursday making it easier to conduct research on human embryos and stem cells as long as strict rules are followed to prevent cloning. Jacob Solomon Leads Junior PGA Jacob Solomon took the third-round lead Thursday in the Junior PGA Championship and Abbey Carlson and Kristen Gillman shared the top spot in the girls' division. You're the Boss Blog A Virtual Accounting Department for Small Businesses A new accounting Web site says it offers small businesses the same level of service that big businesses get, including help from a team of accountants and bookkeepers.

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