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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. UPDATE 1-California to sell $5.5 bln RANs mid-August SAN FRANCISCO, July 30 (Reuters) - California will sell $5.5 billion of revenue anticipation notes on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, the state treasurer's office said on Tuesday, nearly half the amount it... UPDATE 1-Applebee's, IHOP parent DineEquity results beat; shares soar July 30 (Reuters) - DineEquity Inc, the owner of Applebee's and IHOP restaurants, reported second-quarter profit on Tuesday that handily beat Wall Street estimates on better-than-expected sales at... Critics Notebook Aspen Music Festival Embarks on New Era The Aspen Music Festival is enjoying a revitalization, with new buildings, a new music director and a celebration of Benjamin Brittens centenary. Why disc drives are an endangered species Could the phrase "burn a disc" soon be interred in the computing graveyard, resting peacefully alongside 8-bit graphics and the chirping, buzzing hum of a dial-up modem? Some of the most influential computer makers in the world say yes. Worker or contractor? U.S. businesses get it wrong IRS watchdog WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. businesses are avoiding millions of dollars a year in federal tax payments by improperly listing employees as independent contractors, despite an Internal Revenue Service... DealBook Deutsche Banks Earnings Tumble on Legal Costs Europes largest investment bank said its net profit fell by half in the second quarter of the year, to $444 million. A 'birther' movement rises in Venezuela Unable to defeat their political rival at the ballot box, some in the Venezuelan opposition are resorting to a tactic familiar to Americans questioning the birthplace of the president. Tropical Storm Dorian weakens on path toward Caribbean MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Dorian weakened on Friday as it moved across the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean toward the Caribbean, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Airports on the Border Make Room for Canadian Fliers Millions of travelers from Canada, lured by expanding facilities and cheaper airfares, start their journeys with a car trip to an American airport. Australia's Nine seeks to raise up to $1.1 bln in IPO - report SYDNEY, July 31 (Reuters) - Australia's Nine Entertainment, owned by two U.S. hedge funds, is looking to raise up to A$1.2 billion ($1.1 billion) in an initial public offering before the end of the... Israel, Palestinians launch peace talks The lead Israeli and Palestinian negotiators marked their first direct talks since 2010 by sitting down Tuesday morning with U.S. President Barack Obama ahead of a meeting intended to schedule and outline what could be a grueling, months-long process. Parker Scores Record 23 to Lead West in W.N.B.A. All-Star Game The Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker earned the games most valuable player honors in her All-Star debut. Beauty School Students Left With Broken Promises and Large Debts Hundreds of women in New York City have found themselves deep in debt and with little training after attending cosmetology schools that falsified applications for student loans. The New Old Age Blog A Novel Way to Document End-of-Life Preferences Researchers have stumbled on a way to persuade patients to plan for end-of-life care convince their doctors to ask about it. Arctic thaw could cost $60 trillion Scientists look at a warming Arctic and see a shift from white to green, as tundra gives way to new plant life. You're the Boss The I.R.S. Interprets the Employer Mandate, and Businesses Have Questions The biggest issue in interpreting the new health care law appears to involve how a company determines whether employees whose hours fluctuate must be offered insurance. Obama Offers to Cut Corporate Tax Rate as Part of Jobs Deal The president would agree to a reduced rate of 28 percent, down from 35 percent, in return for a commitment from Republicans to invest in middle-class jobs. Hollywood gets African makeover What would The Matrix and other classic films look like if they'd been made in Africa? Muirfield puts in the extra mile Muirfield tweaks its historic course as it prepares to host the Open Championship -- golf's third major of 2013. Film examines WikiLeaks Documentary maker Alex Gibney speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about WikiLeaks, Bradley Manning, and Julian Assange. Legal Battle Lifts Profile of a Quiet Empire A legal battle over an obscure investment trust lays bare the private world of Barry Portnoy, who oversees a $25 billion real estate empire stretching from Boston to Honolulu. Cost controls help Pfizer, Merck weather weak quarter (Reuters) - Big Pharma is still relying on belt-tightening to prop up financial results. Wal-Mart, Google, others back U.S. bill to fight 'patent trolls' WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Dozens of major U.S. companies, including Morgan Stanley, Google, Wal-Mart and Dell, on Tuesday urged lawmakers to pass bills that they said would protect new products against "extortive demands" on patents. Stocks mixed ahead of Fed statement July 30 - Summary of business headlines Stocks close mostly higher ahead of FOMC statement; Pfizer beats forecasts; Major shakeup in Potash business weighs on key players; Home prices up. Bobbi Rebell reports. T Magazine Feeling For | Wireless Portable Speakers That Will Dress Up Any Room The new line Grain Audio encases its audio products in solid walnut, infusing technology with an appealing dose of design. TV show gives away babies Plumbing new depths in the battle for television ratings, abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a controversial prime-time game show in Pakistan. On Location | Sagaponack, N.Y. Ross Bleckner Wipes the Canvas Clean The painter removes every trace of his beach houses previous owner. Truman Who? 5 night time nature adventures in U.S. Mystery, moonlight and the sounds of bat wings flapping replace electricity and artificial sound during a night "off the grid" in nature. Kerry Says Goal Is Mideast Peace Deal Within 9 Months Secretary of State John Kerry said that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators would convene again in the Middle East within two weeks. Angerer's penalty heroics boost Germany German goalkeeper Nadine Angerer achieves the rare feat of saving two penalties in a major football final to help her side beat Norway 1-0 Sunday to win Euro 2013. FAO urges developing nations to cut hazardous pesticides MILAN (Reuters) - Developing countries should speed up the withdrawal of highly hazardous pesticides from their markets following the death of 23 children from contaminated food in India, the United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization said on Tuesday. Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? Tour football's spiritual home CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup. For Red Bulls, Another Brother Act The Red Bulls announced the signing of Bradley Wright-Phillips, the brother of Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun. Music Review Jean-Efflam Bavouzet at International Keyboard Institute The French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet played Beethoven and Debussy in the final recital of the International Keyboard Institute and Festival. Barclays to issue 5 bln stg of new shares-source LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Barclays is planning to issue about 5 billion pounds of new shares to help plug a 7 billion pounds capital shortfall triggered by tough new UK rules, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Fox News interview draws ridicule An interview with religious scholar Reza Aslan has Twitter in a tizzy. CNN's Leone Lakhani explains. Microsoft losing money on Surface tablets SEATTLE, July 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's Surface tablets have yet to make any profit as sputtering sales have been eclipsed by advertising costs and an accounting charge, according to the software company's annual report. China's white dolphins at risk China's unique white dolphins -- famous for the actual pink hue of their skin -- face going from endangered to extinct -- with conservationists doubtful they can be saved.

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