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News Feed Latest worldwide news The Complete Short Stories of James Purdy A story collection charts the overlooked career of James Purdy. Canada's Harper insists Keystone XL is important for jobs OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper contradicted on Friday U.S. President Barack Obama's dismissal of the job-creation potential of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, saying the project is important both for jobs and for energy security. Manassero Masters incredible The youngest-ever player to qualify for the Masters reflects on his career and the boy who will break one of his records. Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters (Reuters) - Former world number one Roger Federer has pulled out of next week's Montreal Masters, organizers said on Friday. Threat to U.S. embassies appears al Qaeda-linked lawmaker WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee said al Qaeda appears to be behind a threat that has prompted several U.S. embassies to close on Sunday. Best Rough Cuts of the Month July 2013 Aug. 2- A look back at some of the best video captured in July, including security camera footage of deadly train derailments in Spain and Quebec, the Asiana crash landing in San Francisco and a jetman doing aerobatics alongside an airplaine. Rough Cut (no reporter narration/part no audio). Produced by Natalie Armstrong. (July, 2013) Gay laws protest hits Russian vodka Bars in London are joining a global protest against new anti-gay laws on Russia. CNN's Erin McLaughlin reports. Bucks Blog Tuesday Reading Tough Competition for New York Apartments Tight supply spurs bidding wars for New York apartments, becoming the poorest kid in a rich town, possible air delays because of the San Francisco crash and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. House Votes to Bar I.R.S. Action on Health Law The bill passed by the House, which has now voted about 40 times to repeal or roll back the 2010 health care law, has virtually no chance of approval in the Senate. Kerry Same-sex spouses' visas will get equal treatment Legally married same-sex spouses seeking U.S. visas will now be treated the same as opposite-sex spouses, Secretary of State John Kerry announced Friday. DealBook Former Trader Is Found Liable in Fraud Case Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs trader at the center of a toxic mortgage deal sold to investors on the eve of the financial crisis, was found liable on six of the seven civil charges against him. Ride on the new Formula One track CNN's Rob Marciano experiences the thrills of the new $400 million Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. Op-Ed Contributor Apes Need Vaccines, Too Research on captive chimps can help save the lives not just of humans but also of wild chimps. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. The Learning Network Blog Student Crossword | The Renaissance Learn more about The Renaissance by playing our crossword, either online or in print. N.H.L. Stars Are Invited to Camps for Olympics Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are among the N.H.L. players whom the United States, Canada and Russia have asked to participate in orientation camps. Tens of thousands march to support Egypt's ousted Mursi Aug. 2 - Thousands of Mursi supporters march in Cairo demanding Mursi's reinstatement amid the looming threat that sit-ins will be cleared by force. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bruins Sign Gritty Bergeron to Eight-Year Extension Patrice Bergeron, who led the Boston Bruins in post-season goals and played the Stanley Cup Finals with a punctured lung, was rewarded with an eight-year $52 million contract extension, the NHL team said on Friday. A Farewell to Maxwells, in Reminiscences Todd Abramson, who estimates that he booked more than 200 gigs a year at Maxwells, the little music club in Hoboken that is closing on Wednesday, shares some memorable moments. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad. Small-Business Guide Sell a Business to Cover Retirement? Dont Count on It Many businesses simply cannot be sold and others end up being sold for far less than expected. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Singer Randy Travis sent to physical therapy center DALLAS (Reuters) - Country singer Randy Travis has been moved to a physical therapy facility from a Texas hospital, where he had spent several weeks recovering from a viral heart infection and stroke, his spokesman Kirt Webster said on Wednesday. Terror Threat Prompts U.S. to Close Diplomatic Missions Officials gave few details about what prompted the temporary closings but cited credible information that an Al Qaeda affiliate might be plotting an attack. T Magazine Feeling For | The Timeless Warm-Weather Style of the Bucket Hat The soft, floppy headwear, beloved by fishermen and 80s rappers alike, is making a welcome comeback. Devils Kovalchuk Retires From N.H.L. to Return Home to Russia Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the league by announcing his retirement, walking away from the nearly $77 million left on his contract with the Devils. Flip flop stocks land at new records Aug. 2 - Summary of business headlines U.S. hiring slows; Stocks comeback to close higher; Dell gets closer to a deal; Viacom profits jump; Weight Watchers stock sinks. Bobbi Rebell reports. Should We Build a Fence So Buyers Wont Worry About Privacy? If neighbors can see into a house that is for sale, planting trees may be a better option than having a fence built. DealBook Dell and Buyers Reach Compromise on Takeover Bid Under the terms of the new agreement, Michael S. Dell and his partner, the investment firm Silver Lake, would pay $13.75 a share plus a special dividend. Fire rips through historic church in Chile's Valparaiso Aug. 2 - Fire rips through Valparaiso's historic church, leaving it in ruins. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). London Monopoly priced property A UK bank uses Monopoly money to explain the soaring rise in the value of London property. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. 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. The other F-word Kids and obesity Wendy Sachs' family doesn't use the word "fat." But when coaching her daughter about food, she wonders, is she creating a conscientious eater, or setting her child up for an eating disorder? Court Rulings Blur the Line Between a Spy and a Leaker Disclosures made possible by digital media, government surveillance and unorthodox publishers have unsettled understandings of mass medias place in American democracy. Traders add to bets Fed will raise rates in early 2015 (Reuters) - Traders of short-term U.S. interest-rate futures boosted bets that the Federal Reserve will wait until 2015 before raising short-term borrowing costs after a government report showed the... How Mandela became a brand He has not formally appeared in public for years, and recently he's been battling illness inside a Pretoria hospital. But former South African president Nelson Mandela is still a beloved icon across the world, an international symbol of courage, strength and hope. Head of Krupp Foundation dies at 99 FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Berthold Beitz, the 99-year-old conservative head of the Krupp Foundation, died on Tuesday, potentially opening the way for deeper change at Germany's largest steelmaker ThyssenKrupp, already in the midst of a major strategic shift. World's messiest festivals There is something innately messy about summer. The air's more pungent, bodies are stickier, and people seem more willing to make a mess. That must be why some of the world's filthiest festivals bide their time until the warmer months. Sports of The Times Baseballs Bullying Makes It Tempting to Root for Rodriguez Major League Baseballs heavy-handed approach in its Alex Rodriguez inquiry has almost turned him into a sympathetic figure.

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