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News Feed Latest worldwide news Techquity Sign of another Apple product, more mobile gains August 1 - Apple reportedly updating one of its iPads. Plus, mobile gains for Yelp and Trulia. How Georgetown Became a Gay-Friendly Campus The gay-rights movement is being felt at many of the nations Catholic colleges and universities, perhaps nowhere as visibly as at Georgetown, the countrys oldest Catholic university. Bank of America expects civil charges over mortgage bonds Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department intends to file civil charges against Bank of America Corp linked to a sale of one or two mortgage bonds, the bank said on Thursday in a regulatory... Open Text software license sales miss forecasts, shares fall (Reuters) - Business software maker Open Text Corp earned less in long-term license fees than analysts had expected in the fourth quarter, offsetting gains from its push into cloud computing. Oil spill forces Thailand beach tourists to scram A picture postcard beach on one of Thailand's most popular tourist islands is now the focus of frantic efforts to staunch a tide of oil sweeping ashore. Exclusive Frost damages nearly fifth of Brazil sugar cane crop analyst SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Last week's frosts in southern Brazil damaged nearly a fifth of the unharvested cane crop in the principal growing region, an event likely to cut sugar exports from the world's largest producer, agriculture research company Datagro said Wednesday. 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... A Farewell Party for Maxwells in Hoboken Closing night at Maxwells offered a glimpse of the ghosts of the clubs past as the home of jangly, Britpop-inspired, postpunk indie rock. Homesick Serena back to form World No.1 Serena Williams put her Wimbledon loss behind her with a solid win in the Swedish Open. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. 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. Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports. U.S. economy finds momentum in second quarter, eyes further gains WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth unexpectedly accelerated in the second quarter, laying a firmer foundation for the rest of the year that could bring the Federal Reserve a step closer to... Whats On Wednesday Television highlights. Home Prices Jumped 12.2% in May Home values are rising as more people are bidding on a relatively tight supply of houses for sale. MercadoLibre profit beats as more customers sell goods online Aug 1 (Reuters) - Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre Inc reported quarterly results above analysts' expectations as more customers used its platform to trade merchandise online. Driver in Fatal Spanish Train Was on Phone, Court Says Data from two black boxes show that the driver, Francisco Jose Garzon Amo, was on the phone with a colleague and traveling at almost twice the speed limit. N.F.L. Roundup Packers Rodgers Says Hes Shocked Braun Broke Baseballs Drug Rules Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters that Ryan Braun, his friend and business partner, repeatedly denied the allegations to him. 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. CORRECTED-Fairfax Financial takes quarterly loss on bond investments (Corrects currency throughout to U.S. dollars from Canadian dollars) 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. CIT's clampdown only affects future shipments source (Reuters) - The tightened credit terms now being offered by CIT Group Inc to small vendors supplying J.C. Penney Co Inc only affects future shipments, a source familiar with the situation said on... 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. Currents | Open Midcentury, Even for Baby A new shop called Triangle in the East London borough of Hackney is devoted to a midcentury modern aesthetic for a variety of products. United States 3, Honduras 1 Its Donovans Day as U.S. Advances to Gold Cup Final Landon Donovan scored two goals and set up another as the United States beat Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals. Exports key to U.S. success Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says that the American consumer is no longer the driver of the global economy and that high-tech exports are the key to future growth of the U.S. economy. Solid earnings lift Britain's FTSE LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Britain's top shares edged up on Thursday, trading around two-month highs, as robust corporate earnings including from Lloyds Banking Group helped keep the market buoyant. Orioles manager sees Yankees edge if A-Rod suspended (Reuters) - Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter believes the New York Yankees could end up as the big winners if slugger Alex Rodriguez was given a lengthy suspension by MLB commissioner Bud Selig. 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. 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. UK playwright Tom Stoppard wins PEN/Pinter prize LONDON (Reuters) - British playwright Tom Stoppard has won the 2013 PEN/Pinter Prize established in memory of the late Nobel laureate and fellow dramatist Harold Pinter, organizers said on Wednesday. RPT-Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest July 30 (Reuters) - The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media on Tuesday Fringe Festival's funniest females Once a year, the largest arts festival in the world takes over Scotland's capital turning the city into a smorgasbord of comedy, theater, dance and more. World's largest geyser puts on rare show at Yellowstone (Reuters) - The world's largest geyser has exploded to life at Yellowstone National Park for the first time in eight years, sending a high-pressure burst of steamy water 300 feet into the air, a park official said on Thursday. Pakistan Chooses Next President After Jailbreak Underscores Threats Legislators elected Mamnoon Hussain, a supporter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, hours after a Taliban attack freed about 250 prisoners. 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. One day in the world's priciest city For the second time in three years, the African city of Luanda has been declared the most expensive city in the world for expats. Sports Briefing | Football Rutgers to Retire LeGrands Jersey Rutgers announced Tuesday that Eric LeGrands No. 52 jersey would be the first retired by the program. LeGrand will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 14. Apps That Know What You Want, Before You Do Technology companies are rushing into predictive search, developing apps like Google Now that process digital clues to anticipate what users want to know. ArtsBeat Anatomy of a Scene Video The Spectacular Now The director James Ponsoldt narrates a scene from his film featuring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley.

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