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News Feed Latest worldwide news Randy Travis released from the hospital Country singer Randy Travis left a Texas hospital and entered a physical therapy facility, his publicist said Wednesday. Oprah Winfrey Network finally making money for Discovery (Reuters) - The Oprah Winfrey Network is making money four years after its debut, as stronger ratings and advertising growth helped turn around the joint venture with Discovery Communications Inc sooner than expected. Hamilton's first Mercedes win Lewis Hamilton revives his world title hopes with a storming drive in Hungary. The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. Tastes Like Home Across the Hudson, Closer to India Floyd Cardoz, executive chef at North End Grill in Manhattan, enjoys four consecutive lunches in New Jersey. Analysis In Baseball vs. Rodriguez, a Show of Tough Posturing Negotiating through the news media, Major League Baseball is hoping to persuade Alex Rodriguez to accept a lengthy ban, but Rodriguez is prepared to contest any suspension. Art Review A Visit to Thomas Hirschhorns Gramsci Monument Thomas Hirschhorn has built Gramsci Monument, a sprawling, participatory sculpture, on the grounds of the Forest Houses. Ronaldinho leads Mineiro to Libertadores triumph Ronaldinho rounded on critics who said he was finished after he helped lead Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro to the Copa Libertadores title after a penalty shootout victory over Olimpia. You're the Boss The Value of Saying No Small-business owners often have trouble turning down business. As a result, they often end up extremely busy doing unprofitable work. REFILE-Banca Carige says net H1 net loss 29.4 mln euros MILAN, July 31 (Reuters) - Italy's Banca Carige made a net loss of 29.4 million euros ($39.04 million) in the first half of 2013, the mid-sized bank said on Wednesday. Wizard trainer's apprentice The man they call the "Wizard of Ballydoyle" has got a master apprentice -- his son Joseph. 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. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. 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. Ferrari rebuke Alonso for recent comments Fernando Alonso's Ferrari future takes a new twist as the Spaniard is publicly rebuked by the Italian team's president Luca di Montezemolo on his birthday. Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail eyes end of state control * Government wants to sell majority stake by March 31, 2014 Real-life transformers take to skies Is it a plane? Is it a drone? Next time you look up and see vapor trails spreading across the sky, bear in mind that the aircraft you're looking at might just be both. Dispute Blocks Hollywoods Share of Chinese Box Office A disagreement has taken root over whether to apply a new tax in China to the share of movie ticket sales that is owed to American film studios. Recipe Lab Jerusalem Has All the Right Ingredients Why do certain cookbooks catch fire? Jerusalem A Cookbook is the first in a long time to ignite. As Afghan Pullout Nears, Civilian Casualties Rise The 23 percent rise in civilian casualties signals the challenge Afghan troops face as they take over the combat role from American forces. 'HIMYM' team previews final season Last season's finale of "How I Met Your Mother" finally answered the lingering question of who exactly is the mother of the TV series' title. Sports Briefing | Soccer Late Goal Lifts Red Bulls Over Real Salt Lake Dax McCarty scored on a header four minutes into extra time to lift the Red Bulls, who blew an early 2-0 lead before rallying. China Molybdenum shares open up 5.1 pct after Rio Tinto deal HONG KONG, July 31 (Reuters) - Shares of China Molybdenum Co Ltd rose 5.1 percent on Wednesday as its Hong Kong-listed stock resumed trade after Australian regulators cleared its purchase of a... Spotify Losses Grow, Despite Successful Expansion A quarter of the streaming services 24 million customers pay for their music, but that hasnt been enough for Spotify to turn a profit. Oceans Eco-victim or savior? My grandfather Jacques Cousteau and my father Philippe dedicated their lives to revealing the ocean's wonders and helping us understand our connection to this vast expanse of water. Their work inspired generations and filled people with awe. Task Force Urges Scans for Smokers at High Risk A shift to CT scans from chest X-rays has the potential to save 20,000 lives a year, experts say. Obama defends Summers on 2009 economic stimulus WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama pushed back on Wednesday against critics who complain that his former top economic adviser, Lawrence Summers, was not aggressive enough in seeking more economic stimulus funds than Congress ultimately approved in 2009. Girl, 11 'I ran away from marriage' A young Yemeni girl made a YouTube video accusing her parents of trying to marry her off in exchange for money. Her parents dispute the allegation, but the video went viral and has put a spotlight once more on Yemen's child marriages. To Make It Up to Rowling, Law Firm Makes a Donation Russells, the law firm responsible for revealing that J.K. Rowling wrote a mystery novel under a pen name, also apologized to her. Versace Mansion, a South Beach Star, Faces Auction The tenement that Gianni Versace transformed into an opulent palace after he bought it in 1992, signaling the areas arrival, is being offered at a reduced price as part of a bankruptcy proceeding. A computer display that floats in 'mid air' July 31 - Researchers in Taiwan are developing a wearable computer that allows users to navigate its controls on a 3D virtual display that seemingly floats in mid-air. Ben Gruber reports. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. US STOCKS-SP 500 ends flat; Fed gives no word on tapering * Dow off 0.1 pct; SP 500 off 0.01 pct; Nasdaq up 0.3 pct WPP eyes Publicis-Omnicom clients WPP, the world's largest advertising company, is hoping to lure away disgruntled clients from rivals Publicis and Omnicom after the two companies announced a $35 billion (23 billion) merger at the weekend. In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in New Orleans; Wisconsin; Goteborg, Sweden A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors. WRAPUP 5-Fed stays on track with bond buying, for now WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the U.S. economy continues to recover but is still in need of support, offering no indication that it is planning to reduce its... Bits Blog OpenTable Begins Testing Mobile Payments OpenTable, the worlds largest online reservation service, is getting ready to take the next step and let diners pay for the meal with its app, too. Addictive gaming more common with autism and ADHD NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with an autism spectrum disorder spend about twice as much time playing video games as kids who don't have a developmental disability, according to a new study. Advertising New Unit to Turn Brands Into Publishers Following its own move into automated buying, IPG Mediabrands announced a plan to help clients create content for online platforms. US high-grade market braces for more supply after record July NEW YORK, July 31 (IFR) - A record USD75.773bn of new issuance was placed by investment-grade borrowers in July, and if the building pipeline for August is any indication, it appears syndicate bankers will be lucky to enjoy any lazy days of summer this season.

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