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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mentally Fatigued Mickelson Battles to a 72 at Firestone Euphoric after winning his fifth major crown at the British Open last month, Phil Mickelson had a tough time mentally re-adapting to the rigors of the PGA Tour at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday. Sweet 16th slam for Serena Serena Williams powers her way to the French Open title Saturday with a straight sets win over defending champion Maria Sharapova to claim her 16th grand slam title. Weighing Choice for Fed, Obama Offers His Party a Defense of Summers The president also attended a closed-door meeting with House Democrats, to be followed by a session with party senators. 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. Illinois governor signs law allowing medical marijuana CHICAGO, Aug 1 (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. Michigan Signs Beilein Through '18-19 Fresh off the first Final Four appearance of his career, Michigan coach John Beilein has a new contract. Whooping cough booster not enough to stop outbreaks NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving adolescents and adults a booster shot of the whooping cough vaccine offers some protection against the infection - but not enough to prevent outbreaks, according to a new study. Small businesses see growth, but eye interest rates NEW YORK (Reuters) - Small business owners plan for growth this year but are closely tracking recent interest rate rises and any impact they might have on their business and customers, according to a... CORRECTED-Citigroup to pay $10.75 mln in arbitration (Corrects paragraphs 1-2 to show ruling made by FINRA arbitration panel, not FINRA; adds explanatory paragraph 3 to show arbitration set up; corrects paragraph 4 to ...recently retired from Morgan Stanley, not ....is currently employed with Morgan Stanley) Penney says CIT still funding vendors; others keep same terms (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Thursday that commercial lender CIT Group Inc continued to support deliveries from suppliers, and claimed reports to the contrary were untrue. Arctic thaw could cost $60 trillion A long-trapped store of methane could rapidly speed up global warming if it escapes from the thawing Siberian tundra, adding as much as $60 trillion to the expected costs of climate change, scientists reported Wednesday. TABLE-Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through July Aug 1 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through July as reported by the automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. in July RANK VEHICLE... UPDATE 1-U.S. municipal bond funds report $2.24 bln weekly outflows WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. municipal bond funds reported $2.24 billion of net outflows in the week ended July 31, nearly twice the previous week's $1.23 billion, according to data released by Lipper on Thursday. Lloyds shares surge on sharp profit rise Shares in Lloyds Banking Group surged on Thursday as it signalled that a resumption of dividend payments was on the horizon and the Group's CEO fuelled expectations that the government would sell its stake in the bank. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. Firestone delight for in-form Stenson AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Resurgent Swede Henrik Stenson could hardly be in a more different position at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational since he most recently competed in the World Golf Championships (WGC) event three years ago. Exxon's quarterly profit falls short of Street view (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp on Thursday reported a sharp fall in quarterly profit on lower oil and gas output production and weaker earnings from its refining business. Suarez Navarro Wins Opener in Carlsbad Carla Suarez Navarro used a strong return game for a 6-4, 6-3 win over Sachie Ishizu in the first round of the Southern California Open on Tuesday. 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. Ice melt speeding up, study finds Two decades of satellite readings back up what dramatic pictures have suggested in recent years The mile-thick ice sheets that cover Greenland and most of Antarctica are melting at a faster rate in a warming world. House Proud Life on the Farm E-I-E-I ...Oh? Tara Smith and her husband, Craig, knew nothing about farming. But that didnt stop them from buying and operating a 300-acre spread in Northern California. Obama to Appear on Tonight Show His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy. T Magazine All the Rage | The Next Great Cocktail Craze? Boozy Punches At the 11the annual Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, revelers embraced large-batch, high-proof drinks served in giant bowls. UPDATE 4-TransCanada ramps up East Coast pipeline as Keystone stalls CALGARY, Alberta, Aug 1 (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp announced plans on Thursday for Canada's largest pipeline, a 2,700-mile (4,400 km), $12 billion line to ship crude from the oil sands of Western Canada to the Atlantic, as its U.S.-bound Keystone XL project stalls in Washington. Peru's central bank sells $180 million, sol ends stable LIMA, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Peru's central bank sold $180 million in the local spot market on Thursday and the sol currency ended stable at 2.794/2.795 per dollar. 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. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Disappointing Finish Slows Inbee Park The South Korean, who is seeking her fourth victory in a major this season, three-putted two of her last three holes at the Womens British Open. Zuccarello Re-Signs With Rangers The power-play and shootout specialist had three goals and five assists in 15 regular-season games last season. Britains Benchmark Rate Stays Unchanged on Signs of Improvement With signs that the British economy is picking up, the Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate at 0.5 percent. The Hunt The Wind Shifts to Buy and East Harlem Beckons After years as a renter, David Karpa was hoping to buy a one-bedroom. 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. 'Private Benjamin' actress Eileen Brennan dies LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actress Eileen Brennan, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1980 film "Private Benjamin," has died from bladder cancer. She was 80. Washington prepares to send off FBI chief 'Bobby Three Sticks' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - FBI Director Robert Mueller was given the U.S. Justice Department's highest award on Thursday at a ceremony a month before he completes what colleagues called a transformative tenure atop the nation's largest investigative agency. Israeli researchers walk the walk with gait analysis device July 14 - An Israeli company is developing an inexpensive gait analysis device it believes will help doctors diagnose previously undetected medical conditions. The study of a person's walking style can reveal much about their health, and the company says it can now done at a price that most people can afford. Jim Drury has more. Marlins 3, Mets 0 Harvey Is Again Foiled by Lowly Marlins The Mets ace is 0-1 with a 3.52 earned run average in four starts against the Marlins this season. Spotify Losses Grow, Despite Successful Expansion A quarter of the streaming services 24 million customers pay for their music, but that hasnt been enough for Spotify to turn a profit. TBR Inside the List Keith Richardsx2019;s autobiography, x201C;Life,x201D; hits the hardcover nonfiction list at No. 1, unsurprisingly. Suns Trade Scola to Pacers in Three-Player Deal The Pacers bolstered their front-line depth with the acquisition of Luis Scola from the Suns. Indiana traded away Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee and a draft pick. ArtsBeat The Consolations of a Schubert Sonata Surplus Pondering the happy results of listening to three performances of Schuberts final piano sonata, the B flat, in one week.

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