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Potash Corp profit misses, outlook weakens as prices slide
(Reuters) - Potash Corp of Saskatchewan Inc, the world's biggest fertilizer producer, reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday and cut its outlook as prices of its crop nutrients fell.


GKN may buy Spirit Aerosystems plant in Tulsa, Oklahoma -sources
LONDON/NEW YORK July 26 (Reuters) - British aerospace and car parts maker GKN is interested in buying a Spirit Aerosystems wing factory in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the U.S. company has hired Morgan...


UPDATE 2-Was "recklessness" to blame for Spanish train crash?
* Provisional death toll 78 (Adds driver declines to make statement, victim quote, updates victims unidentified)


UPDATE 2-Starbucks profit up, U.S. sales surprisingly strong
* 3rd qtr same-store sales up 9 pct in U.S.-dominated Americas region


The Lede Spanish Train Crash Captured on Video
Security-camera footage leaked to the public via YouTube captured the moment on Wednesday that a passenger train derailed outside Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, killing at least 80 people.


The Lede Witness Accounts of New Violence in Egypt
Clashes between opponents and supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi erupted in Cairo and a province just north of the capital on Monday, killing three people and injuring dozens more.


Etihad and Serbia's JAT to sign partnership deal August 1
BELGRADE (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' Etihad Airways will a sign a strategic partnership deal with loss-making Serbian flag carrier JAT Airways on August 1, a Serbian government source said...


Banks shiver as UBS swallows $885 million U.S. fine
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - UBS will pay $885 million in a settlement with a U.S. regulator over allegations the Swiss bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds during the housing bubble, paving the way for billions more to be paid by other banks.


Throwback lodging Stay in the past
As often as we talk about "getting away from it all," it's rare to find a retreat that drops us in another era. Most accommodations assume guests need soft sheets, WiFi and a certain predictability to feel at home.


Big Hollywood turnout for Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra
July 26 - Bollywood star and singer Priyanka Chopra gets warm welcome in Los Angeles. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)


Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules
A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head.


Besler Elbows His Way Onto U.S. Team
Defender Matt Besler has rejoined the U.S. national team for its Gold Cup quarterfinal match against El Salvador in Baltimore on Sunday.


Cowboys Defensive Tackle Brent, Charged in Fatal Crash, Retires
Josh Brent, 25, said doing the right things in life was more important as he prepared to defend himself against a manslaughter charge in a drunken-driving crash.


Safran raises full-year profit goal
PARIS, July 26 (Reuters) - French aerospace group Safran raised its full-year profit forecast on Friday thanks to improved currency hedging and lucrative aftermarket maintenance contracts.


City Kitchen A Flavorful Alternative to Shrimp Cocktail Cctel de Mariscos
A treat of Mexican coastal towns, the cctel de mariscos replaces the rubbery, ketchup-flavored appetizer, adding a rush of flavor and variety.


Hair raising celebs continue to set trends
July 26 - From bangs to extensions many are taking their hair cues from Hollywood. Alicia Powell reports.


Can Sharapova retain title?
Maria Sharapova reflects on her chances of repeating last year's French Open success.


Protests over Tunisia killing
The assassination of an opposition leader in Tunisia has many in the streets wondering if the government was behind it.


Phys Ed Exercise in a Pill? The Search Continues
Two recent studies investigate the enticing possibility that we might one day be able to gain the benefits of exercise by downing a pill, rather than by actually sweating. But the question of whether its wise remains.


Dog and crow play ball
An unlikely pair enjoy a game of ping pong.


Kasparov Cracks in Putin's Russia
World chess champion and democracy activist Garry Kasparov argues that Vladimir Putin's position in Russia is under threat.


UPDATE 3-JPMorgan to quit physical commodity trade amid scrutiny
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - JP Morgan Chase Co is exiting physical commodities trading, the bank said in a surprise statement on Friday, as Wall Street's role in the trading of raw materials...


At War Blog Tales of White Taliban Sketch a New Legend
In Kandahar Province, one of the most volatile regions in Afghanistan, locals talk about a different breed of American Special Operations forces who settled in around 2005.


Merrick Ties Course Record, Grabs Early Second Round Lead
American John Merrick shot a sizzling 10-under 62 that tied the Glen Abbey Golf Club course record and vaulted him into the second round clubhouse lead at the Canadian Open on Friday.


The Little Prince Gets a Name George
On his birth Monday, the infant George Alexander Louis became third in line to the British throne, after his grandfather Prince Charles and his father, William.


Activision to spread its wings after Vivendi sale -CEO
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26 (Reuters) - Activision Blizzard Inc's CEO, who is shelling out $50 million of his own money in an $8.2 billion deal to buy back most of Vivendi's stake, said the world's...


Gazas Economy Suffers From Egyptian Militarys Crackdown
As Egypts military steps up its campaign against Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula, the closing of tunnels into Gaza has meant hardship for Palestinians.


Hedge fund exits rise in June as investors reposition at mid-year
LONDON (Reuters) - Requests to pull money out of hedge funds rose in June as investors used the mid-year point to review their portfolios and release cash to spend elsewhere.


An end to rhino slaughter?
D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue.


Pakistan pulls 'immoral' condom commercial off air
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan has pulled a condom commercial off the air following more than 1,000 complaints that its broadcast was immoral during the fasting month of Ramadan.


Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers
Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354.


Humpback whale freed from shark net
July 26 - Rescuers free a humpback whale after it became tangled in a shark net off the coast of Noosa on Australia's Sunshine Coast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Dot Earth Blog Iridescent Rivers, Then (Hudson Valley) and Now (Bangladesh)
Bangladeshs streams made iridescent by factory pollution hark back to those of the Hudson River Valley in the 1950s.


Dance Review Yoshiko Chuma Brings Her Exotic Blend to La MaMa
Yoshiko Chuma presented a multidisciplinary work at La MaMa last weekend that incorporated dance, violin, electric guitar, trombone and the making of a daguerreotype.


Caroline Kennedy, Catching the Torch
In a public role that friends say she has been building a lifetime toward, Caroline Kennedy, the guardian of the flame, is poised to add to her familys rich legacy.


Abe vows action after election wins
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to move forward swiftly with his plans to revive Japan's staggering economy after weekend elections gave his Liberal Democratic Party control of the upper house of parliament.


Jacksons Mother, Defiant and at Times Forgetful, Wraps Up Her Testimony
Katherine Jackson, 83, faced cross-examination in the wrongful-death lawsuit she brought against the promoters of her sons comeback tour.


ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Legacy Falls
James Burn and Ian Poitiers musical is set behind-the-scenes at a long-running television soap opera.


Record eighth for Nadal
Rafael Nadal races to a record eighth French Open title Sunday with a straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-3 dismissal of fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in a final briefly interrupted by a protestor brandishing a lighted flare.


The top films at the North American box office
July 7 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 5, led by 'Despicable Me 2,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Despicable Me 2........................$ 82.5 million 2 (*) The Lone Ranger........................$ 29.4 million 3 (2) The Heat...............................$ 25.0 million 4 (1) Monsters University................... $ 19.6 million 5 (3) World War Z............................$


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