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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. "Most Wanted" app brings gamers into hunt for suspects July 5 - Police in Warsaw have come up with an innovative way to enlist the public in their hunt for wanted criminal suspects, by incorporating a rogue's gallery of faces as part of a smartphone app which tests players' memory for faces. Jim Drury reports. Motor racing-Williams make their point at last BUDAPEST, July 28 (Reuters) - Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado crossed the finish line in 10th place on Sunday to put former Formula One champions Williams out of the misery of a 10-race streak without a point. Bloomberg Media Recruits a New Chief From the Atlantic Justin B. Smith, a president of the Atlantic Media Company who earned a reputation as an aggressive promoter of digital media, will be named chief executive of the Bloomberg Media Group. Was London Olympics worth $14B? Over two-thirds of Britons believe the 9 billion ($13.8 billion) bill for the London Olympics was worth it, but economists and business leaders argue it could take years to see the economic benefits. Meyer Talks Discipline; Pac-12 Rivals Talk Tempo Urban Meyer answered few questions about his talented Ohio State team and its championship aspirations at Big Ten media day. Bits Wirelessly Expand Your Smartphone or Tablet Memory The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive allows user to plug an SD memory card into a tiny hard drive and then wirelessly retrieve photos, videos or files on a tablet or smartphone. Delay in Disclosing Leaks at Fukushima Is Criticized The lack of transparency by the operator, Tokyo Electric Power Company, in revealing that contaminated water from the site had been flowing into the ocean has renewed public frustration. Oman's first chocolatiers Unlike many in Oman, Salma and Aisha Al Hajri are turning away from government jobs and heading into the private sector. Why Kennedy is good for Japan On Wednesday, President Obama nominated Caroline Kennedy to be U.S. ambassador to Japan. Col. Bud Day, Vietnam War Hero, Dies at 88 Colonel Day, an Air Force fighter pilot, earned the Medal of Honor for enduring more than five years of brutality without divulging sensitive information to his captors. Karrie Webb Wins Ladies European Masters Hall of Famer Karrie Webb rallied to win the Ladies European Masters on Sunday, making two eagles in a 7-under 65 for a one-stroke victory. Music Review The JACK Quartet Plays Bryant Park The JACK Quartets concert was part of a free music series at Bryant Park in Manhattan. Brutal Zetas under microscope A Mexican military helicopter hovered south of the border in the early morning darkness. U.N. Millions of girls at risk of mutilation The largest report into the extent of female genital mutilation has shed new light onto a practice that affects tens of millions of women and girls worldwide, U.N children's agency UNICEF said. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. Labor Leaders Seek Government Aid for Detroit Top leaders of the A.F.L.-C.I.O. on Thursday called on President Obama and the Congress to offer an immediate financial infusion to Detroit, which filed for bankruptcy last week. New Michael J. Fox show highlights humor in Parkinson's fight LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Michael J. Fox said he aimed to bring laughs and a dose of reality about day-to-day living with Parkinson's disease to a new NBC comedy loosely based on his life, his first lead role in a television show in 13 years. Movie Review Frankensteins Army Pits World War II Soldiers and Cyborgs Frankensteins Army, directed by Richard Raaphorst, has a plethora of unsettling and refreshingly nondigital zombie robots. Liberty Global ups stake in Dutch cable group Ziggo BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. cable group Liberty Global has increased its stake in Dutch cable operator Ziggo to 28.5 percent, the Dutch company said on Saturday. Hungary to pay off IMF loans this summmer, earlier than planned-PM Orban BUDAPEST, July 27 (Reuters) - Hungary will repay its loans from the International Monetary Fund this summer, months earlier than was planned, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Saturday. South Carolina Looking Into Clowney Contact South Carolina's athletic compliance department is looking into contact between defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and rap mogul turned sports agency head, Jay-Z. Elkington Could Be Disciplined for Twitter Remarks Australian golfer Steve Elkington could be disciplined for what he says was his inadvertent "use of language in relation to the Pakistani people" in a Twitter message. He apologized for "comments borne out of frustration" and will accept any punishment he is given. Firefighters hold line against California blaze July 19 - Flames engulfing the San Jacinto Mountains are threatening several towns despite efforts underway since Monday (July 15) to contain the large wildfire. Lindsey Parietti reports. Durant, Love to Keep Playing for US Kevin Durant shied away from swarming media after Wednesday's Team USA practice in UNLV's Mendenhall Center. Consumer sentiment rises to highest level in six years in July NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment rose in July to the highest level in six years as Americans felt better about the current economic climate, though they expected to see a slower rate of... Thailand to nominate a 119-year old man as oldest person July 11 - A Thailand provincial authority intends to nominate 119-year old Kamu Tongnumchokdee as the country's oldest person. Tara Cleary reports. Super freak to super stud? How will Frankel, widely considered the finest thoroughbred every produced, perform in his new career at stud? KKR hires MG's Moore for European property push LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has hired Martin Moore, the former head of Prudential's real estate arm, to help with its push into the property sector. U.S. PGA ends putter opposition The U.S. PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. U.S. agents 'got lucky' pursuing accused Russia master hackers SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The two Russians arrested in what prosecutors call the largest online fraud case brought in the United States were caught through a combination of high-tech tools, dogged detective work and sheer luck. Bits Blog What Are Apples Amazing New Products? Timothy D. Cook, Apples chief executive, alluded to amazing new products that the company will introduce in the fall and across 2014. What could these secret gadgets be? News Analysis Fighting Back Against Wretched Wages Low-wage workers pay has flatlined while median pay for chief executives at the nations top corporations jumped 16 percent last year. Advertising Air Force Asks Students to Solve Real-World Problems People will be challenged to develop technologies for search-and-rescue operations, create software code for an unmanned aerial vehicle and to help start the newest GPS satellite. 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. Snowden a month in an airport Fugitive Edward Snowden remains in the transit lounge of Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport -- here's how he might be killing time Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Bucks The Impact of Adding a Teenager to Your Auto Policy Good student discounts can lessen the financial hit from adding a teenage driver to a car insurance policy. GLOBAL ECONOMY-Reading the runes in Washington and Frankfurt * U.S. Q2 growth set to halve, monthly jobs growth to dip UPDATE 3-EU, China resolve solar dispute - their biggest trade row by far * China allowed to provide almost half EU solar consumption

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