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News Feed Latest worldwide news With Pope in town, ribald Rio a land of outdoor confessionals Often, tourists and travelers leave this hedonist hotspot with a feeling of guilt. This week, however, thousands of young visitors are dropping to their knees and asking for forgiveness. Florida Gives Muschamp $250,000 Raise Annually Florida has given coach Will Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season. Well Keep Cool in the Kitchen With Quick Stir-Fries Minimize your stove time with these quick and easy summer stir-fries from the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman. Millions at Brazil Mass hear pope ask youth to change world RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis left Brazil on Sunday with Rio still pulsating with excitement after a historic beachfront Mass for more than 3 million people in which he challenged young people to build a new world based on tolerance and love. Tulowitzki, Rockies Rally in 8th to Beat Brewers Troy Tulowitzki homered early, then doubled to start a two-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Colorado Rockies over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Sunday. 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. California cop who pepper-sprayed students claims psychiatric damage SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A former University of California policeman who drew widespread scorn for pepper-spraying peaceful student protesters is seeking worker's compensation for psychiatric damage he said he suffered in the 2011 incident. 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. Dance Listings for July 19-25 A selected guide to dance performances in New York. Courting the perfect beach partner When a marriage ends up in court it usually means the end -- but for Todd Rogers it was just the beginning. Players Get Green Light to Compete in Sochi Olympics The National Hockey League (NHL) and International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) reached an agreement to free players for the 2014 Sochi Olympics on Friday after nearly four years of intense and sometimes bitter negotiations. Griner Up for WNBA Adding Dunk Contest Brittney Griner's eyes lighted up at the thought of the WNBA adding a dunk contest to its All-Star weekend festivities. Michigan attorney general backs pensioners in Detroit bankruptcy (Reuters) - Michigan's Attorney General Bill Schuette, a Republican, said on Saturday he would defend retirees who risk losing public pensions because of Detroit's bankruptcy, putting him at odds with the city's emergency manager appointed by fellow Republican Governor Rick Snyder. Sports Briefing | Football Redskins Griffin Passes Test but Wont Play Quarterback Robert Griffin III passed a perfunctory conditioning test on the eve of training camp but said he would not participate in 11-on-11 drills in the early days of camp. Quakes Thought to Help Release Methane From Seabed Seepage of methane, a greenhouse gas, in the Arabian Sea may be linked to a 1945 earthquake, a study suggests. The finding may affect global warming estimates. Publicis CEO says Omnicom deal has government support PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - The merger of Publicis and Omnicom has support from the French government, the head of the French ad group said on Sunday. IMF urges effective Fed communication on exit strategy WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will need to effectively communicate its strategy to exit from its massive monetary stimulus to avoid excessive interest rate volatility, the... In Transit Blog A QE2 Hotel May Ply the Waters QE2 Holdings announced plans to convert the Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the worlds most storied ocean liners, into a floating hotel, most likely in Hong Kong or Singapore. Scene Stealers Once Writer for The Young and Restless, Is Charging Into a New Episode Maria Arena Bell, once the head writer of The Young and Restless, has taken a hit in her career, but shes never let it stop her. Instead, she has charged into a new chapter. ArtsBeat Jane Austen Banknote Earns Huzzahs, Nitpicking Austen is to become only the third woman other than Queen Elizabeth II to appear on a British bank note. Masters of Sex Recalls the Work of Masters and Johnson Masters of Sex, a Showtime drama that will have its premiere on Sept. 29, stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan as the sex researchers Masters and Johnson. Currents | Outdoors Seating Thats Not for Wallflowers Sergio Rodrigues oversaw a colorful reissue of his Taj outdoor-furniture collection. 7 killed in Florida hostage standoff A gunman killed six people overnight at a Florida apartment complex before police shot him dead following a shootout, authorities said early Saturday. The Politics of Black Masculinity The Op-Ed columnist Charles M. Blow on the difficulty of explaining the Zimmerman verdict to his sons. MIDEAST STOCKS-OCI pulls Egypt down after violence; most Gulf mkts soft DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Egypt's bourse fell on Sunday but the main reason was a tumble in the shares of heavyweight Orascom Construction Industries, not the deaths of dozens of supporters of... Brazil asks IMF to review way it calculates debt BRASILIA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil has asked the International Monetary Fund to review the way it measures the nation's gross debt, saying the methodology inflates the indicator, according to a letter the government sent to the multilateral institution. Europe and China Agree to Settle Solar Panel Fight Two of the worlds largest economies have agreed to a deal on solar imports to Europe, settling a dispute that had threatened to set off a wider trade war. Well New Radiation Therapy Prolongs Prostate Cancer Survival A new radiation therapy can extend the lives of men with the most advanced form of prostate cancer, a large new study found. Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. Well Diaries From I.C.U. Aid Mental Recovery Critical care units in several European countries have long been using diaries to help patients, and their families, recover after their ordeal. Asset manager Janus misses estimates as clients exit, managers quit (Reuters) - Asset manager Janus Capital Group Inc reported a weaker-than-expected quarterly profit as clients withdrew money from its underperforming funds and some key managers defected, sending its... Judge delays conservatorship ruling for actress Amanda Bynes LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A judge in Southern California on Friday has postponed ruling on whether the parents of troubled actress Amanda Bynes should be granted legal control over the former teenage star's affairs. Table for Three At Lunch With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric McCormack The actors Eric McCormack and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are known for their groundbreaking TV roles, but both agree that a subtle approach to getting out a message works best. The Amazon's World Cup stadium race For the World Cup in 2014, the 42,618-seater Arena Amazonia will be one of the event's most striking stadiums. If it is finished on time..... Motherlode Blog The Half-Life of the Divorced Parent In the years since my divorce, Ive grown used to our shared custody arrangement, but Ive never fully accepted how estranged Ive become from my daughters other life. Russian web search firm Yandex's co-founder dies MOSCOW, July 28 (Reuters) - The co-founder and chief technology officer of Russia's market-leading internet search engine company Yandex has died after treatment for cancer, the Nasdaq-listed company said on Sunday. T Magazine In Store | Out with F.S.C. Barber, in with Fellow Barber The mens grooming mini-empire F.S.C. Barber is transforming into Fellow Barber, with a new SoHo store, a sleeker look and a fresh slate of products and services. Havas CEO questions Publicis-Omnicom merger rationale PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - The head of French advertising agency Havas on Sunday questioned the logic of a planned merger between larger global rivals Publicis and Omnicom, saying it was not in the... TABLE-Foreign brokers set to sell Japanese stocks TOKYO, July 29 (Reuters) - Following are orders for Japanese stocks placed through six foreign securities houses before the start of trade on Monday. Japanese Stocks SELL 18.1 million shares BUY 12.1 million shares ------------------------------------------------------ SELL 6.0 million shares Royal babies 5 things to know Think you know all you could ever want to about royal babies amid all the excitement about the new arrival? Well did you know this...

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