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News Feed Latest worldwide news Wright Can Relate to Pursuit, but Not Attention Mickey Wright can appreciate Inbee Park's pursuit of a fourth straight major this year at the Women's British Open. COLUMN-Should you worry about Detroit's pension woes? CHICAGO, July 30 (Reuters) - The news from Detroit is enough to rattle anyone relying on a traditional pension an unprecedented bankruptcy filing by a major U.S. city that opens the door to possible... Kerry says Obama has timeline to end U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - President Barack Obama has a timeline for ending the U.S. program of drone strikes, Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, following talks with the new government of Pakistan. Syria's Assad anticipates rebel defeat in defiant speech BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday he was confident of victory against rebels and made a symbolic visit to a town once overrun by insurgents but now mostly retaken by his army. Merck Profit Plunges 50% as Generics Cut Into Sales This year the company has been hurt by plunging sales for Singulair, Maxalt, Propecia and Clarinex. 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. Ricky Williams Eager to Mold Young Minds as Coach Ricky Williams can't change the past and wouldn't want to even if he could. Children power playground toys July 30 - Modern gaming techniques are taken to the playground as children compete to produce energy. Suzannah Butcher reports. Riff Stop Blaming Jaws! Jaws is accused of spawning the summer blockbuster which is weird, given that todays blockbusters have nothing in common with Jaws. Firestone a Perfect Venue for Tiger to Regain Winning Ways If Tiger Woods could single out a venue most likely to inspire his game, he could do no better than Firestone Country Club which is hosting this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Getting in a spin over parking July 31 - The difficulty of parallel parking will be a thing of the past, if the designers of a revolutionary new electric car have their way. The prototype vehicle, designed by Chinese, Taiwanese, and New Zealand engineers, has four separate electrically powered wheels, enabling effortless U-turns and sideways parking at the touch of a button. Jim Drury reports. A Rare Chance to Stroll a Park Avenue Tunnel, in the Name of Art On Saturday, the city will temporarily shut the tunnel to car traffic, and the 1,394-foot cavern will be turned into an incandescent, echoing, interactive art show. Stern Advice Financial advice that is popular - and wrong WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Some financial advice is so oft-repeated that everyone takes it for granted You shouldn't bring debt into retirement. Debit cards are safer than credit cards. Older folks... Randy Travis leaves hospital Country singer Randy Travis left a Texas hospital and entered a physical therapy facility, his publicist said Wednesday. Apple pie warms Spain crisis In the midst of Spain's economic crisis, entrepreneur Burton Novak opened a shop to to make and sell American-style pies and cakes. Two years on the pie shop has created seven jobs, in a nation with soaring unemployment. Environmental Damage in Bangladesh The garment and textile industries in Bangladesh have contributed heavily to what experts describe as a water pollution disaster. Well The Limits of Cosmetic Surgery A new study, the first to try to quantify attractiveness after a face-lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery, found a tiny but insignificant increase in attractiveness. Bartoli romps to Wimbledon title France's Marion Bartoli has claimed the women's singles title at Wimbledon with a crushing 6-1 6-4 victory over Sabine Lisicki. Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased. Many Bars Misled Drinkers, New Jersey Says The restaurants were accused of charging customers for premium whiskeys and other liquors and serving them cheaper brands instead. N.F.L. Roundup Eagles Receiver Cooper Apologizes for Using Racial Slur at Concert Riley Cooper was fined by his team after a video surfaced in which he used a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert, and the N.F.L. issued a statement reprimanding him. Plastic beads are the latest pollution threat to Great Lakes (Reuters) - Tiny plastic beads from beauty products are showing up in North America's Great Lakes, and an environmental group is calling upon companies to stop using the plastic particles. Manning leaks caused diplomatic 'horror and disbelief' testimony FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - U.S. diplomats reacted with "horror and disbelief" when WikiLeaks began publishing classified information in 2010, a U.S. State Department official testified on Thursday at the court-martial sentencing hearing for Bradley Manning, the soldier convicted of the leaks. UPDATE 1-Evonik cuts outlook, to step up cost cuts * Q2 adj EBITDA in line with view, down 23 pct vs yr-earlier 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. 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. World's dog-friendliest hotels 12 places dog lovers can leave their pets without the guilt. 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. Manning Trial Focus Returns to State Dept. Cables Prosecutors of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning are focusing on the damage done by his release through WikiLeaks of more than 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables. Unsung Receiver Gets Another Shot at the N.F.L. David Ball, 29, who broke Jerry Rices Division I-AA record for touchdown receptions, has a strong connection with Eagles Coach Chip Kelly. 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... Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet. Escaping New Orleans' mean streets Nearly 30 years ago, Lisa Fitzpatrick was the target of a gang initiation. New mother Duchess of Cambridge makes best dressed list NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, made Vanity Fair's best dressed list for the fourth time since 2008, the magazine said on Wednesday, in an endorsement of her... Move over Bordeaux French premium winemakers eye China vintage BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - In a few remote corners of China, two of France's top winemakers have more on their minds than a trade row with their most promising export market. At South Alabama, New to Big Time, Big Aspirations Less than six years after deciding to add the sport, the Jaguars are hoping that joining the Football Bowl Subdivision Alabama will bring bowl berths and championships. Obama speaks with Palestinians' Abbas, Israel's Netanyahu WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama spoke separately by phone on Thursday to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as the United States seeks to keep up the momentum for peace negotiations. Motorsport 'Indian GP could continue' A consultant for the Indian Grand Prix remains confident the race has a future, despite admitting it is unlikely to take place in 2014. On Pro Football Jets Ryan, Used to Having Last Word, Becomes Voice in the Mix Rex Ryan lapsed into survival mode a day after G.M. John Idzik refused to acknowledge that Ryan would have the final say in the Jets quarterback competition. Sports Briefing | Soccer Holden Has Ligament Tear The United States national team member Stuart Holden has a torn right anterior cruciate ligament.

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