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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. sets rules to prevent type of rail crash that hit Quebec town WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. rail safety regulator issued rules on Friday meant to prevent the kind of runaway fuel-train accident that devastated a Canadian town last month. United States 1, Panama 0 One Goal, but Plenty for U.S. to Celebrate in Gold Cup Final Landon Donovan was the driving force behind Brek Sheas goal, which broke a scoreless tie in a game marked by sluggish play and gave the United States its fifth Gold Cup title. American Axle co-founder Richard Dauch dies at 71 DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Richard "Dick" Dauch, the outspoken and hard-charging co-founder and executive chairman of American Axle Manufacturing Holdings, whose automotive career spanned about 50 years, died on Friday at age 71. TV soaps avoid Egypt, Syria Ramadan is a key time for the television soap industry. Traditionally, most TV shows are produced in Egypt and Syria. Al Qaeda threat closes some U.S. embassies Al Qaeda is linked to a terror threat that has prompted the State Department to close embassies in key Middle East nations, including Egypt and Israel, as a precaution beginning Sunday, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce told CNN's "New Day" on Friday. 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. China reiterates opposition to U.S. sanctions on Iran BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - China, Iran's largest trading partner and top oil customer, repeated its opposition on Friday to tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran after the House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at halting Iran's oil exports. News Analysis U.S. Balancing Act With Egypt Grows Trickier The Obama administration has prodded Egypts generals to restore a democratic government while trying not to jeopardize any future influence on the military or undermine security arrangements. Brazil thrash Spain in final Hosts Brazil enjoy a triumphant finale to the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain in the Maracana Sunday. Going, Going, Still Going? Voyager 1 at Solar Systems Edge Scientists waiting for the spacecraft to enter the wider reaches of the Milky Way are perplexed Only one of two telltale signs of its departure has been detected. New blade running hero Last year he shocked South Africa's Oscar Pistorius to win over 200m at the Paralympics and Sunday Brazil's Alan Oliveira returned to London's Olympic Stadium to prove he is the fastest amputee sprinter in the world. Morgan Stanley sets aside $199 million more for litigation costs NEW YORK (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley set aside an additional $199 million for expected litigation expenses in the second quarter, much higher than the $4 million increase it reported in the year-ago period, the bank said on 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. UPDATE 4-Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout Aug 1 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn sued Dell Inc and its board on Thursday, his latest attempt to derail a $24.4 billion buyout bid by the computer maker's founder and CEO Michael Dell. Michael Paternitis Telling Room Michael Paterniti seeks out a ruined cheesemaker in a remote Spanish village. What I Wore | Jennifer Weiner An Avid Reader Scribbles a Wardrobe A week of dressing for Cape Cod with the novelist Jennifer Weiner. World Briefing | Asia Missing Banker in Kazakhstan Accused of Fraud Is Arrested in Southern France Mukhtar Ablyazov, a Kazakh businessman accused of embezzling $6 billion from BTA, a bank he once controlled, has been arrested near Cannes in southern France, a police official said. Mali Holds Elections After Year of Turmoil Under pressure from the West to restore a semblance of democracy, voting proceeds peacefully. An August runoff is likely. SE Asia Stocks-Thai stocks fall on political concerns; Philippine drops on SM Investments BANGKOK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Thai stocks slid 1.6 percent on Friday on light volume, poised for their worst weekly loss since late June, as political concerns hit large caps such as PTT , while Philippine index hit a three-week low, led by a fall in SM Investments Corp. Thai benchmark SET index fell to 1,414.61 in the afternoon session, on track to post a weekly loss of about 4 percent, with trade volume at 44 percent of a full day average over the past 30 sessions. Broker Maybank Kim Eng Two to leave 'Parks and Rec' Two residents of Pawnee will soon bid farewell Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are exiting "Parks and Recreation" during the show's sixth season, EW has confirmed. (Buzzfeed first reported the news.) The pair will depart about halfway through the season, in the 13th episode. 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. Property Values What You Get for ... $1,500,000 This weeks homes include a contemporary near St. Louis, a Queen Anne in Massachusetts and a house in Wyomings ski country. Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Treasury extends suspension on issuing debt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department on Friday extended the period during which it will suspend investments in a government pension fund through October 11, as it continues to rely on cash... Exclusive Compuware takes another shot at sale - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Management software company Compuware Corp has renewed efforts to sell itself, courting not just the buyers of rival BMC Software Inc but also CA Technologies Inc and other buyout firms, several people familiar with the matter said. Dell committee and buyout group close to a deal source (Reuters) - Dell Inc's special committee and the buyout group led by company founder and Chief Executive Michael Dell are nearing a deal that would include an offer price of $13.75 per share and a special dividend of 13 cents, a source familiar with the matter said. Woman accused of defacing National Cathedral can leave jail WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A woman accused of splashing green paint on parts of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., can be released to a halfway house to await trial on a property destruction charge, a judge ruled on Friday. Are jihadist jail breaks a new tactic? Hundreds of militants have been freed as jihadists target jails. CNN assesses the damage. UPDATE 9-Oil slips on U.S. jobs data disappointment * U.S. nonfarm payrolls up 162,000, below 184,000 forecast U.S. Envoy and Putin Aide Discuss Snowden There were signs that the United States and Russia might try to contain the fallout over Russias decision to grant temporary asylum to Edward J. Snowden, the fugitive intelligence analyst. Hollywood movies get a makeover What if The Matrix, and other classic Hollywood movies has been made in Africa? This is what they'd look like. Snowden is an 'unwanted guest' Daniel Treisman says Vladimir Putin likes to use anti-American rhetoric when convenient but isn't seeking a wider break with the U.S. The secret behind athlete David Rudisha's speed ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenyan athletes are in danger of hitting the wall unless traditional training methods are replaced with more modern thinking, according to the coach of Olympic 800 meters champion David Rudisha. Russia's Putin says sentences in fraud case involving top critic Navalny were 'strange' LAKE SELIGER, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he was surprised by the five-year jail term a court handed down to Alexei Navalny, his top critic, when another man convicted in the same embezzlement case received only a suspended prison sentence. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. City Room The Week in Pictures, Aug. 2 Slide Show Subjects include hunting for treasure at Jones Beach, an interactive art show in a tunnel and mayoral candidates on the stump. Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. Sports Briefing | Hockey Islanders and Bailey Agree to Five-Year Deal The Islanders agreed to terms with the restricted free agent forward Josh Bailey on a five-year, $16.5 million deal. Escaping record heat in China Scorching temperatures send people packing into swimming pools to take refuge.

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