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News Feed Latest worldwide news Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. Jose Bautista's Double Lifts Blue Jays Past A's Jose Bautista hit a go-ahead double in the top of the 10th inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on Wednesday for a series win. Mandela on posters Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday is being marked by an exhibition of stunning new posters of South Africa's former president. The Sweet Spot Why Netflix Matters In this week's episode, A. O. Scott and David Carr talk about Netflix's amazing evolution, and how people are watching its critically acclaimed shows. Thief Gets Away With Estimated $50 Million in Jewelry at a French Riviera Hotel The crime at the Carlton Intercontinental came days after a member of a gang of jewel thieves escaped from a Switzerland prison. T Magazine On View | Potholes as Art, Garbage as Great Books A new show by Daniel Knorr at Kayne Griffin Corcoran gallery in Los Angeles elevates the banal byproducts of human existence into beautiful objects. Watch - Year in Review Take a look back at some of the major events and global elections that CNN Student News covered during the 2012-2013 school year. RPT-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 30 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday Harry F. Byrd, Virginia Senator, Dies at 98 The son of a senator and originally appointed to his seat, Mr. Byrd was a conservative Democrat turned independent. N.F.L. Roundup Panthers Doing Best to Limit Tackling To avoid unnecessary injuries as a result of contact, Carolina has been emphasizing form tackling during team drills, with defenders wrapping up ball carriers but not taking them down. Obama Says Hell Evaluate Pipeline Project Depending on Pollution President Obama said that he would evaluate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline on the basis of whether or not it would add significant amounts of carbon to the atmosphere. Dollar briefly extends losses vs euro, erases gain vs yen after Fed statement NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - The dollar briefly extended losses versus the euro and temporarily erased gains versus the yen on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve said offered not hints of a... India Ink Dreams of a Mother The struggles and ambitions of a domestic help in Delhi. N.F.L. Roundup Ravens Pitta Out for Year; Broncos Lose Koppen, Their Center Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta is out for the season after having hip surgery, and Broncos center Dan Koppen will also miss the season after tearing the A.C.L. in his left knee. COMMODITIES-Mostly up on Fed, US data; corn, soy slump for July NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - Metals, oil and crop prices mostly rose on Wednesday on bullish U.S. data and the likelihood of ongoing Federal Reserve stimulus, although corn and soybeans posted steep monthly losses as July trade ended. U.S. corn fell nearly 27 percent on the month, its most in 17 years, following expectations earlier in the month about a looming big harvest. Soybeans lost 12 percent for July, the biggest monthly decline since September 2011. The Fed helped send prices of Jackson's consultant helps defense in trial A lawyer for Michael Jackson's estate gave an entertainment industry consultant permission to help AEG Live in its defense of the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the pop singer's mother, the expert testified. Pimco avoiding commercial paper, bullish on short-term Treasuries NEW YORK (Reuters) - Commercial paper and certificates of deposit are overpriced, the head of short-term portfolios for Pimco said on Monday, saying he favors short-term Treasuries in expectation of... Jury Clears Pataki Over Post-Prison Detention of Sex Offenders Former Gov. George E. Pataki was found not liable for violating the rights of six men kept in psychiatric hospitals after completing prison sentences. Stella McCartney's rise to the top CNN's Monita Rajpal meets Stella McCartney, one of the world's most celebrated fashion designers. AP Source Tide Froze Football Staffer's Contract Alabama has penalized director of football operations Joe Pannunzio for his role in the Miami scandal while a member of the Hurricanes' staff, according to a person familiar with the situation. U.S. judge rejects Fed cap on debit card swipe fees WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has sided with retailers seeking a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions in a key ruling that dragged down the shares of card companies... Second-quarter GDP to slow sharply on tax burden WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth probably slowed sharply in the second quarter, but its pace is unlikely to change views that the Federal Reserve will start trimming bond purchases later this... Bucks Blog Thursday Reading How Faith Can Affect Therapy How faith can affect mental health therapy, freshening up a kitchen for a home sale, creating your own personal weather station and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Mickelson Still Pinching Himself After Open Win Phil Mickelson has no doubt what will be most remembered from his career. Recipe Lab Jerusalem Has All the Right Ingredients Why do certain cookbooks catch fire? Jerusalem A Cookbook is the first in a long time to ignite. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. 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. In raging Middle East, Israel wins time with Palestinian peace talks JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Pressured by Washington, worried about its international standing and perturbed by Middle East turmoil, Israel had many reasons to return to peace talks with the Palestinians this week after a three year hiatus. World Briefing | Middle East Saudi Arabia 600 Lashes for Editor The founder of a liberal Web site has been sentenced to seven years in prison and 600 lashes after angering Islamic authorities in Saudi Arabia, the newspaper Al Wattan reported. Obama to Appear on Tonight Show His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy. Recipe Lab Jerusalem Has All the Right Ingredients Why do certain cookbooks catch fire? Jerusalem A Cookbook is the first in a long time to ignite. Gadgetwise The Argus App Can Help to Keep You Fit Argus, a free fitness app, can help track your activity and hold you accountable, with the help of some other apps. Sun, Missy gleam on golden day for South Africa BARCELONA (Reuters) - Sun Yang broke down in tears after claiming the second of a possible three distance golds with victory in the 800 meters freestyle and American teenager Missy Franklin captured her third title of the world swimming championships on Wednesday. US STOCKS-SP 500 ends flat; Fed gives no word on tapering * Dow off 0.1 pct; SP 500 off 0.01 pct; Nasdaq up 0.3 pct Breakingviews SECs Fab bind July 30 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists explain why regardless of the outcome, the SECs case against Fab Tourre can only end with the Wall Street watchdog looking foolish. An end to rhino slaughter? D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue. Egypt's Rulers Signal Move Against Brotherhood Vigils Egypt's new rulers said on Wednesday vigils by supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi threatened national security, and signalled that they would end them, setting up a potentially bloody showdown with the Muslim Brotherhood. Square Feet Buried Garage to Help Pay for New Park in Brooklyn The high-tech 700-car garage will sit beneath the downtown park under a deal negotiated by the city. Bucks Blog Friday Reading What Parents Mean by Part-Time Work What parents mean by part-time work, why the future of your Nook books is uncertain, free theater in the park (and parking lot) and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times.

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