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News Feed Latest worldwide news Escaping record heat in China Scorching temperatures send people packing into swimming pools to take refuge. ArtsBeat Historians Defend Howard Zinn Against a Former Governors Critique Scholars who have criticized the historian Howard Zinns work defended him against Mitch Daniels, the former governor of Indiana, who called Mr. Zinns work truly execrable. The Pragmatist Banning Guests That Bite or Buzz The battle against ticks and mosquitoes now requires more work and a bit of strategy, as new breeds gain a foothold. Study Air pollution kills two million More than two million people are dying every year from the effects of outdoor air pollution, according to a new study. Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market's shares double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market Inc , which is backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC , doubled in their market debut, valuing the company at about... Gallery Artists' African road trip Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa." Egypt's acting leader hints at state of emergency Egypt's interim president made an executive decision to transfer powers to the prime minister in the case of a state of emergency, state-run media reported. Shirtless Goes the City Is a heat wave enough of an excuse for a man to leave his shirt at home? For some New Yorkers, the answer was yes. ArtsBeat Theater for a New Audience Sets Full Season at New Home The Theater for a New Audience has announced the full schedule for its inaugural season at the Center for Shakespeare and Classical Drama. Corner Office Luc Levesque of Trip Advisor, on Frequent Evaluations Luc Levesque, founder of TravelPod and now at Trip Advisor, manages on the basis of moving very fast, including a user manual to help new hires. Actors From Hostos Community College to Perform at Scotland Event The New York City group will perform a modern take on Shakespeares The Tempest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. UPDATE 2-Sanofi cuts 2013 goal, authorities visit China office * Shares down 6.2 percent (Adds details, CEO comments, background) Sports Spread British Open history favours the heavyweights July 18 - A look at which of the world's top golfers are worth a punt in the chase for the Claret Jug. Plus, betting on the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's. Bangladesh's Islamist party illegal Bangladesh's high court has declared the country's largest Islamist party, the Jamaat-e-Islami, illegal. Bill, Chelsea Clinton return to Africa for foundation work Chelsea Clinton can trace her African awakening to February 11, 1990, when she sat on the kitchen counter of the governor's mansion in Arkansas and watched with her parents as Nelson Mandela walked out of prison in South Africa. AIG profit rises 17 percent, announces dividend Aug 1 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc reported a 17 percent rise in second-quarter profit, helped by strong performance in its insurance operations, and the company reinstated a... In Transit Blog A New York Pier With Shops in a Box Magic Carpet, on Pier 57 in Manhattan, features pop-up shops and restaurants in repurposed shipping containers. Transportation Funding Bill Faces GOP Opposition A measure awarding generous funding to road and bridge projects, community development grants and housing help for the poor is running into stiff Republican opposition in the Senate. U.S. Secretary of State Kerry in Pakistan on unannounced visit Aug. 1 - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry holds talks with Pakistani officials in Islamabad. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). UK playwright Tom Stoppard wins PEN/Pinter prize LONDON (Reuters) - British playwright Tom Stoppard has won the 2013 PEN/Pinter Prize established in memory of the late Nobel laureate and fellow dramatist Harold Pinter, organizers said on Wednesday. Senate Panel Presses N.S.A. on Phone Logs Senators of both parties challenged the collection of records of domestic phone calls, as the latest leak provided new details on the way the agency monitors Web browsing around the world. Dalke, Wagner Lead Junior PGA Brad Dalke retained the lead Wednesday in the Junior PGA Championship and Samantha Wagner topped the girls' leaderboard for the second straight round. Social Qs Girls Not Allowed Answers to questions about sexism in the workplace, dealing with unwanted encouragement and more. Ariel Castro 'I'm not a monster -- I'm sick' Breaking news alert, 102 p.m. ET Kerry Says Goal Is Mideast Peace Deal Within 9 Months Secretary of State John Kerry said Israeli and Palestinian negotiators would meet within two weeks to work out a peace agreement leading to an independent Palestinian state. The Boss Flying the Annin Co. Flag After trying to buy the nationx2019;s oldest flag company, an executive with wide experience ended up running it. Equipment Failure Imperils Keplers Quest for Other Earths If engineers cannot restore a mechanism that keeps the Kepler spacecrafts telescope pointed, one of the most romantic and successful of NASAs missions could end. Marvel at the world's biggest ship When the first Triple E Class cargo vessel sails out of the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering yard in Okpo, South Korea, on July 2, an intriguing new age of container shipping will commence. Sending Message to Iran, House Approves Tougher Sanctions The House overwhelmingly approved legislation on Wednesday that would impose the toughest sanctions yet on Iran, calling the measure a critical step to cripple the countrys disputed nuclear program. F.D.A. Strengthens Warnings on Lariam, an Anti-Malaria Drug The Food and Drug Administration said an anti-malaria drug, known as Lariam, must update its warning label to show that some of its psychiatric side effects can become permanent. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Motherlode Blog Choking Still Sends Too Many Children to the E.R. What food item is most likely to cause children to choke? Candy. Economix Blog Millennials, in Their Parents Basements Last year, a record 36 percent of those 18 to 31 were living in their parents home, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Census Bureau data. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. New Habits Transform Software An increasing focus on office collaboration is creating opportunities for software giants like Microsoft and Google and start-ups like Quip. Pope Being gay not a crime On his flight back to Rome, Pope Francis tells reporters it is not a crime to be gay. Gadgetwise Plantronics Wireless Earbuds Get an Update Plantronics extended the battery life of the BackBeat GO 2 in-ear headphones by adding a travel case that doubles as a charger. FDA warns of serious rash risk with acetaminophen pain pills WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Tylenol and other painkillers containing the ingredient acetaminophen can cause a potentially deadly skin rash known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, U.S. health regulators said on Thursday. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings.

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