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Economix Spending and Growth A Rejoinder
Casey Mulligan may take issue with my view that weak consumer spending undermines economic growth, but he misses some of the nuances of my position, an economist writes.


The Haggler So You Thought You Canceled the Contract
A customer of a security-alarm company says she thought she had ended her contract but then the bills kept coming.


A Chilly Respite From War
The Fort Bragg Patriots are primarily made up of active-duty combat veterans who play to bond with one another and reconnect with the game they love.


Christine Mott, Amir Feder
A wedding at the couples country home.


Button F1 perfect in Austin
Jenson Button says Formula 1 is perfect in Austin, Texas. He talks to CNN about his successes and struggles.


Lawyers in Detroit bankruptcy may face scrutiny on fees
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Detroit's bankruptcy filing last month brought a double-barreled bonus for lawyers - lots of much-needed work, and, due to a quirk of municipal bankruptcy law, no apparent need to disclose the fees they charge.


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.


Al Qaeda's new image won't help
Peter Bergen says al Qaeda's attempts to rework its image with happy videos, tugs of war and ice cream eating contests won't fool anybody.


UPDATE 1-Republicans say ex-staffers of consumer financial agency profiting
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives demanded information on Thursday about several former top staffers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who the...


Possibilities Are Swirling as Rodriguez Confronts a Race Against Time
Alex Rodriguez, close to being able to rejoin the Yankees, is expected toreceive alengthy suspension, but Major League Baseballs tough posture may be modified as a result of current talks.


Nadal's road to redemption
Rafael Nadal walked on to the clay court at the 2013 VTR Open in Chile not sure if this would be the beginning of a comeback or the end of a career. Rolando Santos was there for CNN with his camera to record what happened.


Military Continues Crackdown in Egypt
As a top European Union official visited to mediate the crisis, the military arrested more Islamist leaders and reports emerged about the possibility of a state of emergency.


Murray wins Wimbledon
CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936.


A Market Where the Beach Crowd Is Right at Home
Pioneer Market in Fair Harbor on Fire Island has been serving the in-season population since 1968.


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.


Dot Earth Blog Can Genetic Engineering Save the Orange, and Vice Versa?
An orange growers wise and promising search for a gene that can save citrus from a spreading scourge.


Civilian casualties up in Afghanistan
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan increased 23% in the first six months of this year, the United Nations said in a report released Wednesday.


Decades-old defect caused Exxon's Arkansas oil spill regulator
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leak in Exxon Mobil Corp's nearly 70-year-old Pegasus pipeline, which spilled thousands of barrels of crude oil in a small Arkansas town in March, appears to have been caused by an original manufacturing defect, U.S. regulators said on Thursday.


Real deal for Ancelotti
Football's managerial merry-go-round swung into action Tuesday as both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain ended months of speculation by appointing new coaches.


Ohio State RB Hyde Suspended For at Least 3 Games
Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde was suspended Tuesday for at least three games and will be required to meet additional obligations before he plays again for the Buckeyes.


UPDATE 3-U.S. judge rejects Fed cap on debit card swipe fees
* Visa, MasterCard shares fall after ruling (Updates with share price moves)


Fugitive Snowden leaves Moscow airport representative
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Fugitive former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden has left Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, an airport representative said on Thursday.


Inside Art Yves Kleins Monotone Symphony Is Headed to New York
In a re-creation of a legendary 1960 art event, the dealer Dominique Lvy has arranged a performance of Yves Kleins Monotone-Silence Symphony.


The historic jet the public can't see
It may be the most historic plane in the world Special Air Mission 26000, SAM for short. Not familiar? Maybe you know its nickname. Back in its heyday the sleek, blue and white airliner was called Air Force One.


Economix Blog Pick Your Own Judge
Rating agencies are in a funny market. To stay in business, they must appear credible to investors. But so long as that criterion is met, the agency that grades the easiest will make the most money.


GDP grew 2.8 percent in 2012, faster than earlier reported
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - America's economic output grew much more quickly than previously estimated in 2012, according to revised data that bolsters the view that the U.S. economy may have turned a...


U.S. House passes Iran sanctions bill to slash oil exports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives easily passed a bill on Wednesday to tighten sanctions on Iran, showing a strong message to Tehran over its disputed nuclear program days before President-elect Hassan Rouhani is sworn in.


Kirilenko 'Time to Take a Shot to Win a Title'
When Andrei Kirilenko opted out of a $10.2 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the 32-year-old forward did so presumably looking for one last long-term deal of his career.


Mother gives birth to 13-pound girl
One of the heaviest babies ever born in Germany was born last week at the University Hospital Leipzig.


The Lede Reaction to the Manning Verdict
Pfc. Bradley Manning was an Army intelligence analyst who provided some 700,000 secret documents to WikiLeaks.


World Briefing | Europe Abortion Bill Becomes Law in Ireland
President Michael D. Higgins has signed into law a bill legalizing abortion, though only in exceptional cases where doctors deem a womans life is at risk.


The 30-Minute Interview Samuel Schneider
Mr. Schneider is a managing partner of Imperium Capital, a real estate development and investment company based in New York; its holdings include the Apple Store in SoHo.


Inside a $200m yacht hotel
With land at a premium, an increasing number of developers are turning to floating hotels. Introducing Gibraltar's new $200m five-star yacht hotel.


Two health workers among latest Saudi cases of MERS virus
LONDON (Reuters) - Two Saudi health workers who had been in contact for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections are among three new cases reported to the World Health Organization, the U.N. agency said on Thursday.


Fortress profit soars in second quarter as funds perform
NEW YORK, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Fortress Investment Group's pre-tax distributable earnings rose significantly in the second quarter as strong performance across its various fund offerings led to higher...


GLOBAL MARKETS-Central bank pro-growth policies boost oil, stocks
* Europe's central banks follow Fed in leaving policy unchanged


Military Continues Crackdown in Egypt
As a top European Union official visited to mediate the crisis, the military arrested more Islamist leaders and reports emerged about the possibility of a state of emergency.


Dot Earth Blog A Closer Look at Nonhuman Personhood and Animal Welfare
A closer look at the animals we rely on, and the line between persons and other life.


Embattled head of American Academy of Arts and Sciences to step down
BOSTON (Reuters) - The head of the American Academy of Arts Sciences will resign effective July 31 amid a controversy over whether she lied about her academic degrees, the honorary society said on Thursday.


Grapefruit-sized RadBall proposed for Fukushima clean-up
July 11 - The world's largest floating power station is about to set sail from Tokyo bay for deployment off Fukushima, while officials struggle to clean up radioactive waste inside the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power station. Soon however, they may have a grapefruit-sized ball made of aluminium and tungsten to help them. Called RadBall, the device is designed to locate sources of radiation in difficult to reach places. Jim Drury has more.


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