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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 2-DreamWorks sees strong quarter as "Turbo" picks up speed * "The Croods" helps second-quarter profit almost to double Fukushima clean-up turns toxic for Japan's Tepco TOKYO (Reuters) - Two and a half years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima plant faces a daunting array of unknowns. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? U.S. court ends Pemex bribery case against Siemens, SK Engineering July 31 (Reuters) - A U.S. federal judge has dismissed a $500 million lawsuit brought by state-owned Mexican oil company Pemex against Siemens AG and a South Korean company that claimed the defendants bribed Pemex officials to secure oil refinery projects in Mexico. Potash price drop to hit Saskatchewan budget TORONTO, July 31 (Reuters) - Saskatchewan, home to an estimated 40 percent of world's potash, will reduce its potash royalty estimates when it updates its budget forecasts in August, but maintain a... Syrian regime forces take over rebel stronghold The Syrian regime says it has taken over a rebel stronghold in Homs, inflicting a strategic and psychological blow to rebels in the country's 2-year-long crisis. American Homes 4 Rent prices IPO to raise $706 mln - source July 31 (Reuters) - Real estate investment trust American Homes 4 Rent priced its initial public offering of about 44 million Class A common shares at $16 apiece, the low end of its expected price... Yelp reports smaller loss on mobile advertising growth July 31 (Reuters) - Consumer reviews website Yelp Inc reported a smaller quarterly loss, helped by strength in its mobile advertising business. Well Cancer Risk Increases With Height Height is associated with a greater risk of cancer for both men and women, new research shows. What's it like to raise a royal baby? Brian Todd looks at the challenges of bringing up a baby "normally" in the royal family. Horse racing hero's double life Player managers are a dying breed in sport. But in horse racing Johnny Murtagh is bucking the trend as both jockey and trainer. Six Decades Later, a Second Rescue Attempt Harsh weather in North Korea prevented a Navy pilot from retrieving the remains of a fellow airman killed 63 years ago in one of the fiercest battles of the Korean War. Despite Gains, Leader of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Says Troops Must Stay Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the commander of American and allied forces in Afghanistan, said Afghan forces are doing most of the fighting, but they wont be completely independent by 2014. After Detroit, replace public pensions Sen. Orrin Hatch says cities should buy insurance to provide for their employees' retirements Al-Assad all smiles on Instagram It's not quite as epic as posing with a tiger, like Vladimir Putin, but Syria's Bashar al-Assad has joined photo-sharing site Instagram. Dolphin attack She's a charming cetacean who one minute will allow you to put your arm around her -- and the next leave you nursing injuries. As swimmers off the west coast of Ireland are finding out, you don't mess with Dusty the dolphin. Dolphin attack She's a charming cetacean who one minute will allow you to put your arm around her -- and the next leave you nursing injuries. As swimmers off the west coast of Ireland are finding out, you don't mess with Dusty the dolphin. Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at That North Pole Lake A flurry of Web discussion of a North Pole lake misses some important points. Tool Kit With Horns and Lasers, Fighting to Be Noticed Recent innovations for bike devices have safety in mind, including turning signals and brake lights for better visibility and louder horns. Mexico's president to undergo thyroid surgery Mexico's president will undergo surgery next week to remove a thyroid nodule, his office said Wednesday. Obamacare technology testing slated for September official WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is preparing to subject the information technology backbone of the new state and federal healthcare exchanges to final "dress rehearsal" testing that could continue until just before the online marketplaces are slated to begin enrollment on October 1. Second-quarter GDP to slow sharply on tax burden WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Economic growth probably slowed sharply in the second quarter, but its pace is unlikely to change views that the Federal Reserve will start trimming bond purchases later this... City Room New York Today Eyes in the Storm What you need to know for Wednesday A museum calls for submissions, Fiddler on the Roof on the Hudson River and close-ups of the moon. Economic View Owning a Home Isnt Always a Virtue An economist questions whether its wise for government to encourage homeownership over renting. Dell's buyout teeters as it rejects voting change NEW YORK (Reuters) - Michael Dell's and Silver Lake's $24.4 billion bid to take Dell Inc private suffered a blow on Wednesday after the company's special committee rejected their request to change the voting rules in exchange for them offering $150 million more. The Learning Network Blog 6 Qs About the News | A Small, Rainy Harvest for Southern Farms What is the predicted loss of sales for Southern crops like peaches and tomatoes this year? Going to school, instead of work A Nepalese girl has her sights on a medical career because of her mother's blindness. CNN's Fredricka Whitfield reports. Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment. 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. UPDATE 3-Peugeot cutbacks tame cash burn, lifting shares * Shares up as much as 10 pct at highest in over a year (Updates with comments, VW comparisons, details) N.F.L. Television Pioneer to Step Down Next Year Steve Bornstein, who secured coverage of N.F.L. games for ESPN and helped establish the NFL Network, will step down in the spring of 2014. Dreamworks Animation's dreamy quarter July 31 - Summary of business headlines Dreamworks profit surges on "Croods" success; SP 500 best month since January; Fed stays on hold; Soros takes stake in Herbalife; Facebook hits IPO price. Bobbi Rebell reports. Overlooked? All-Star-Laden Lynx Lead League, Again The WNBA has crafted a marketing campaign around a trio of rookies whose popularity has helped boost interest in the league. Anchored putting ban? Former world No.1 Martin Kaymer on the issue which is dividing golf. Scene City Celebrating a Film About a Film Guests gather for the screening, then an after-party. As Work Habits Change, Software Makers Rush to Innovate An increasing focus on office collaboration is creating opportunities for software giants like Microsoft and Google and start-ups like Quip. Singer Selena Gomez tops Billboard album chart for first time LOS ANGELES, July 31 (Reuters) - American pop singer Selena Gomez topped the Billboard 200 album chart for the first time on Wednesday, besting rapper Jay-Z and the soundtrack to "Teen Beach Movie." ArtsBeat Keen Company and Womens Project Announce New Seasons Keen Company will begin its season with a revival of Jon Robin Baitzs 1989 play The Film Society. Crews battle wildfires threatening homes in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE/ PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Firefighters in Washington state and Oregon were grappling on Wednesday with blazes that have blackened more than 200 square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. CCTV video shows Spain train crash July 25 - CCTV footage reveals exact moment a Spanish train derailed, killing at least 80 people and injuring over 130 others. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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