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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | July 30, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. New York Times Company Swings to a Profit The media company reported net income of $20.1 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $87.6 million in the period a year earlier. 36 Hours in Portsmouth, N.H. This small waterfront town, settled in 1623, boasts a range of options to fill a weekend, from brews to books to boats. Senator urges Obama to recommend moving G20 summit outside Russia WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senator Charles Schumer urged President Barack Obama to retaliate against Moscow for granting asylum to accused national security leaker Edward Snowden by recommending that the upcoming G20 economic summit be moved outside of Russia. Bulger's softer side -- in pictures Trying to show a softer, lighter side of accused killer and crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, his defense lawyers have released photos that they say they would expect to show the jury should Bulger decide to testify. China to invest $375 billion on energy conservation, pollution paper SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to invest 2.3 trillion yuan ($375 billion) in energy saving and emission-reduction projects in the five years through 2015 to clean up its environment, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a senior government official. Wagner birthday "Ring" booed will clan go up in smoke? BAYREUTH, Germany (Reuters) - Richard Wagner made hand grenades for the 1849 Dresden uprising, so maybe he would have cheered the tumultuous end of his 200th birthday "Ring" cycle in Bayreuth, a production that has raised questions over his heirs running the festival. Witness No one quizzed me CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to a man who witnessed, and may have played a role in, the Benghazi embassy attack. U.S. Day Ahead Robust jobs report will "take us higher" Aug 1 - The economy is expected to create 184,000 new jobs in July but that may not be enough to bring down the unemployment rate. Another D-day for Michael Dell and Viacom is betting on Brad Pitt. New blade running hero Last year he shocked South Africa's Oscar Pistorius to win over 200m at the Paralympics and Sunday Brazil's Alan Oliveira returned to London's Olympic Stadium to prove he is the fastest amputee sprinter in the world. Franklin sets personal best in 100 meters freestyle heat BARCELONA (Reuters) - Missy Franklin surprised herself by going second-quickest behind Australia's Cate Campbell with a personal best in the heats for the women's 100 meters freestyle on Thursday as the American teenager chases a fourth world championship gold of the week. Qantas passengers hit by gastro illness on Santiago-Sydney flight SYDNEY (Reuters) - Medical authorities in Australia treated 22 passengers on Thursday for a mystery gastric illness after they became ill on a Qantas Airways Ltd flight from Chile, Qantas said. The Boss Still Minding the Mill Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore. JPMorgan Employee Could Face Charges in Italian Bank Debacle The employee, who was not identified, is suspected of wrongdoing for his role in a transaction in 2008 that the investment bank helped arrange for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. Energizer loses two battery accounts, will buy a JJ unit (Reuters) - Energizer Holdings Inc said on Wednesday that two U.S. retailers planned to stop selling its batteries, adding pressure to its sagging sales. You're the Boss Blog The Worst Two Weeks of My Business Life When disaster strikes, there are steps to take that can mean the difference between survival and ruin. Pentagon to examine missing troops unit over accusations of waste WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The Pentagon will examine possible waste of taxpayer dollars in the government's search for U.S. troops who went missing in action, an official said on Thursday as... $4.1M for man 'forgotten' in jail A U.S. student left handcuffed and unmonitored in a cell for five days where he hallucinated and drank his own urine to survive has been awarded $4.1 million compensation. Inspiration for 'Contact' still listening From a remote valley in Northern California, Jill Tarter is listening to the universe. Breakingviews Santander, BBVA should cut dividends July 31 - It might sound counter intuitive to some, but now is the time for Spain's Santander and BBVA to cut dividends, says Breakingviews. And BNP Paribas' push into Germany could be challenging. Italys Highest Court Upholds Berlusconi Tax Fraud Sentence The ruling by Italys highest court was the first time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi received a definitive conviction in 20 years of tangles with the judiciary. Malians to vote for president after coup Malians head to the polls Sunday to elect a president after a coup last year plunged the nation into chaos and left the north in the hands of Islamists. Inside the homes of dictators From Tito's nuclear bunker and Stalin's summer house, to Mussolini's villa and Gaddafi's cruise ship, autocrat hideouts have become tourist attractions. Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Kerry, in Pakistan Visit, Sees Longer U.S. Role in Afghanistan Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday that he expected the United States and Afghanistan to complete a security agreement allowing American forces to stay in the country after 2014. TransCanada Plans Pipeline to East Coast The $12 billion pipeline could move as many as 1.1 million barrels a day to New Brunswick, to serve a region that relies on imported crude oil for most of its supply. U.S. rethinking Putin summit after Snowden move WASHINGTON (Reuters) - High-level talks between Russia and the United States scheduled for next week in Washington are "up in the air" and a September summit also is in doubt after Russia granted asylum to former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, U.S. officials said on Thursday. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Captain Daniel Packer Inne, in Mystic The Captain Daniel Packer Inne is housed in a 1754 Dutch colonial with a typically antique interior but a menu that isnt fusty. Mediaset does not see any pay-tv partnership for time being MILAN, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest commercial broadcaster Mediaset said on Thursday it did not expect to forge any partnership for its unprofitable pay-TV unit Mediaset Premium at the moment. Scouting Report Openings, Sales and Events from the Week of August 1 Curve and Fellow Barber will open new locations; Stella McCartney debuts a new messenger bag. UPDATE 2-Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers shares double in debut * Shares open at $35 after pricing at $18 (Updates share price, adds background on market, Apollo's investments) Avatar Plans Now Include 3 Sequels James Cameron and 20th Century Fox said they expected to begin production next year and release the first of three additional films in December 2017. Documents Show Thatcher-Reagan Rift Over U.S. Decision to Invade Grenada Documents released by the British government said that Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was angered by a lack of warning from President Ronald Reagan. Illinois governor signs law allowing medical marijuana CHICAGO (Reuters) - A law allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes in Illinois was signed on Thursday by Governor Pat Quinn, making it the second most populous state in the country after California to permit medicinal use of the drug. UPDATE 1-Prysmian keeps full year outlook, shares jump MILAN, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Italy's Prysmian, the world's largest cable maker, on Thursday confirmed its outlook for the full year, even though weakness in the construction sector hit its first-half result. WisdomTree launches small-cap dividend growth ETF (Reuters) - WisdomTree Investments Inc , one of the largest providers of exchange-traded funds, has listed a new ETF it hopes will capture dividend growth through U.S. small-cap stocks. A Days Strike Seeks to Raise Fast-Food Pay From New York to several Midwestern cities, thousands of fast-food workers have been holding one-day strikes during peak mealtimes, drawing attention to their demands for much higher wages. 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. 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. Martino's Barcelona ambitions Gerardo Martino was unveiled as Barcelona's new manager Friday -- promising not to change their attacking style of play but introducing "new ideas" to help the Catalan giants dominate European club football.

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