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News Feed Latest worldwide news Gadgetwise The Argus App Can Help to Keep You Fit Argus, a free fitness app, can help track your activity and hold you accountable, with the help of some other apps. Cisse and Newcastle at odds English Premier League club Newcastle United and striker Papiss Cisse are at odds over the club's sponsorship deal with a finance company, according to the player's agent. Can a case boost your iPhone 5's WiFi? Check the Linkase The Linkase for iPhone 5 boasts up to a 50 percent boost in Wi-Fi signal strength thanks to a small electromagnetic waveguide extension. Does it work? See for yourself in these mobile speedtests where Wi-Fi is usually terrible. Dictators' lairs With Adolf Hitler's WWII Bavarian mountain retreat set to undergo a multi-million dollar makeover, travel to the onetime lairs and luxury retreats of tyrants is in the spotlight. Czechs seize 24 rhino horns, charge 16 traffickers PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech authorities seized 24 white rhino horns and charged 16 suspected members of an international ring smuggling the prized material to Asia, the customs department said on Tuesday. William and Kate name Britain's new royal heir George LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate have chosen three traditional royal names by calling their new-born baby boy George Alexander Louis, William's office said on Wednesday. Sports Briefing | Football With Barth Set to Miss Season, Buccaneers Sign Tynes Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth will miss the season with a torn Achilles tendon, and the team signed Lawrence Tynes, a former Giant, as his replacement. UPDATE 2-Raymond James Financial quarterly profit rises 10 pct July 24 (Reuters) - Brokerage and investment bank Raymond James Financial Inc said on Wednesday its quarterly profit rose 10 percent from last year, driven by growth in asset management revenues. House Votes to Shift No Child Left Behind Oversight to States The measure, passed largely along party lines, faces significant challenges from Senate Democrats and a veto threat. Roman ruins that outstrip Rome's A temple the size of several football fields, the biggest stone monolith ever carved. Regional strife may have scared travelers away from the Beqaa Valley but now could be just the time to go. Currents | Lighting Bathed in the Glow of Splashing Water Tony Duquettes Splashing Water chandeliers are put into production by Remains Lighting. Alicia Shay, Justin Gould The bride is a sales associate for Lululemon, the yoga and athletic clothing company; the groom is the director of the brand services division of OPT Central, a marketing and media company. Australian Leader Scraps Tax on Carbon Emissions Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia announced a plan to replace a deeply unpopular tax on carbon emissions with a market-based trading system a year ahead of schedule. Preview Gold Cup Semifinal U.S. on a Roll The United States mens national team, which has won nine straight games, faces Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. Golf Capsules Phil Mickelson is mystified no more by links golf. He has his name etched in a silver claret jug to prove it. Coaches share their wisdom The world's best golf coaches share their wisdom with CNN's Living Golf. O'Meara Returns to Royal Birkdale for Senior Open Fifteen years after winning the British Open at Royal Birkdale, Mark O'Meara will be making a return to the course for the Senior British Open. After Protest, China Cancels Plans for Uranium Plant The decision not to proceed with a uranium processing plant could complicate Chinas plans to rely more on nuclear energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. SP cuts Markham, Illinois, GO bond rating to BBB-minus July 24 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services said on Wednesday it cut Markham, Illinois, general obligation bond rating to BBB-minus from BBB with a stable outlook. City Room New York Today Impact of Weiners Disclosures What you need to know for Wednesday aftermath of Anthony D. Weiners press conference, stolen books returned to Sweden and Sandy babies start arriving in the world. The Shift the Goalpost Home Sale Not too long ago, an accepted offer marked the home stretch of the deal; now many sellers renege on their word and repeatedly up their prices. POSCO's global expansion plan hits India roadblock SEOUL, July 25 (Reuters) - Some investors in South Korean steelmaker POSCO are starting to sour on a long-delayed $12 billion project for a steel mill in India's Odisha state that was once hailed as a profit driver. Op-Ed Contributor Our Coming Food Crisis Farmers must adapt to the new reality of scorching summers. Sports Briefing | Colleges N.C.A.A. Responds to Paterno Lawsuit The N.C.A.A. is asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of the Joe Paterno that seeks to overturn the sanctions against Penn State. Corner Office The Limitedx2019;s Chief Re-Recruit Your Team Every Day Linda Heasley of The Limited says she should always be able to show her workers why they should work for her and her company. U.S., Vietnam to intensify talks despite protests WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Vietnam have agreed to intensify talks on a regional free-trade agreement in hopes of finishing by the end of the year, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office said on Wednesday, following a call by labor and human rights groups for negotiations with Hanoi to be suspended. Lester Pitches Red Sox to 6-2 Win Over Rays Extra rest helped Jon Lester slow down the Tampa Bay surge that nearly knocked Boston out of first place. Murray wins Wimbledon CNN's Pedro Pinto talks to Andy Murray who made history by becoming the first British man to win Wimbledon since 1936. You're the Boss Blog This Week in Small Business Hire an English Major Gas prices are spiking. An owner talks about growing without debt. How to compete with Google. Have you ever hired an English major? Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. Walter Energy shares drop 10 percent after slashing dividend (Reuters) - Shares of Walter Energy Inc fell over 10 percent on Wednesday after the coal miner slashed its dividend to 1 cent a share, from 12.5 cents a share, citing the tough market for... 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. The Tile House The home of George T. McDonald, Republican candidate in the New York City mayoral race, was built by Rafael Guastavino Jr., whose tiled vaulting system was used in Grand Central Terminal. Traditional beliefs pin Mandela's health to family dispute In South Africa's deeply traditional heartland many believe his precarious condition has been adversely affected by a messy, public family dispute. Shopping With Fiyel Levent Furnishings With a Middle Eastern Flavor A designer uses geometry and repetition as her guide. Breakingviews Michael Dell's next trick July 24 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists discuss how the computer company founder's bid to change voting rules may affect the outcome of the long-running buyout saga. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam currencies drop as US data raises Fed fears RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies weakened on Wednesday after strong U.S. manufacturing and housing data rekindled fears of an early withdrawal of the Federal Reserve's... DealBook JPMorgan Executive May Escape Penalty While the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and JPMorgan are negotiating a settlement, Blythe Masters, a top bank executive, is not expected to face a separate action. The top films at the North American box office July 14 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 12, led by "Despicable Me 2," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 44.8 million 2 (*) Grown Ups 2............................$ 42.5 million 3 (*) Pacific Rim............................$ 38.3 million 4 (3) The Heat...............................$ 14.0 million 5 (2) The Lone Ranger........................$ 11.1 mi Joy, frustration for pope in Rio Joy and frustration inhabit Rio de Janeiro during Pope Francis' historic visit. CNN's Shasta Darlington reports.

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