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News Feed Latest worldwide news Mediating as French Culture and Economics Collide Aurlie Filippetti, a novelist, is finding new kinds of criticism as Frances minister of culture and communication. Sports Spread British Open history favours the heavyweights July 18 - A look at which of the world's top golfers are worth a punt in the chase for the Claret Jug. Plus, betting on the 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's. U.S. to declassify documents on spy programs, surveillance court WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. spy agencies plan to declassify documents about the National Security Agency surveillance programs revealed by former contractor Edward Snowden, and also material related to a secret intelligence court, a U.S. intelligence official said. Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey Suspended for NCAA Game Baylor basketball coach Kim Mulkey was suspended from her team's next NCAA tournament game for criticizing the officiating after a loss to Louisville last spring. Florida propane plant blasts injure 8 Equipment failure and human error likely caused propane tank cylinders to explode at a central Florida refilling plant late Monday, a fire official said Tuesday. Intersection Modern Takes on Tradition In Jackson Heights, Queens, some residents discuss how their style represents their culture just as much as their favorite trends. Dance Listings for July 19-25 A selected guide to dance performances in New York. U.S. navy to recover bombs from Great Barrier Reef SYDNEY (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy said on Friday it would lead the effort to recover four unarmed bombs it was forced to drop in Australia's World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef marine park. Bits Blog Twitter Will Make It Easier to Report Abusive Posts Responding to an online petition campaign, the service said it would make it easier for users to report abusive posts and spam and to block offensive accounts. Small-Business Guide With Sales Collapsing, an Owner Turns to a Consultant A fresh look at sales operations yielded some important benefits. SoftBank CEO says nothing decided on possible Alibaba IPO TOKYO (Reuters) - Softbank Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday no decision had been made regarding a possible initial public offering for Alibaba, China's and the world's largest Internet retailer which is 36.7 percent owned by the Japanese mobile carrier. Economic Scene Inequality in America the Data Is Sobering Despite its riches, in many areas the United States looks depressingly backward. Addressing that will take more than the presidents words. Gadgetwise Plantronics Wireless Earbuds Get an Update Plantronics extended the battery life of the BackBeat GO 2 in-ear headphones by adding a travel case that doubles as a charger. Murphy Has 3 RBIs to Lead Mets to Win Over Marlins Ike Davis had a go-ahead RBI double in a three-run seventh inning, Daniel Murphy drove in three runs, and the New York Mets snapped a five-game skid against the Miami Marlins with a 6-5 victory Monday night. Frugal Traveler Memphis on the Cheap Elvis, Barbecue and Baseball Part 2 of the Frugal Travelers summer road trip takes him to Memphis, where he searches for the tacky and the tasty while (generally) trying to avoid the touristy. Advertising Air Force Asks Students to Solve Real-World Problems People will be challenged to develop technologies for search-and-rescue operations, create software code for an unmanned aerial vehicle and to help start the newest GPS satellite. Was London 2012 worth $14B? Over two-thirds of Britons believe the 9 billion ($13.8 billion) bill for the London Olympics was worth it, but economists and business leaders argue it could take years to see the economic benefits. Manning had 'great sense of justice' Bradley Manning is naturally adept at computers, smart and opinionated, even brash, according to those who say they know him. 'Intelligent' surgical knife can sniff out cancer tissue LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have created an "intelligent" surgical knife that can detect in seconds whether tissue being cut is cancerous, promising more effective and accurate surgery in future. Inside China's 'falcon' village In Jilin province, a small village keeps alive Manchu tradition of falcon training. Belichick Speaks as Patriots Camp Opens, With Focus on Hernandez Coach Bill Belichick spoke publicly for the first time about the Aaron Hernandez murder case, expressing sympathy for Odin Lloyds family and saying the allegations had come as a shock. Wiebe Wins Senior British Open Mark Wiebe beat Bernhard Langer on the fifth playoff hole to win the Senior British Open, for his first senior major title. Well Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer New research shows that white women with breast cancer live three years longer than black women because of a troubling pattern of inferior care and a delay in treatment for black women. 'Intelligent' surgical knife can sniff out cancer tissue LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have created an "intelligent" surgical knife that can detect in seconds whether tissue being cut is cancerous, promising more effective and accurate surgery in future. Indyk tapped as Washington's Middle East peace envoy July 29 - Former U.S. ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk is named as Washington's Middle East peace envoy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Bats Triple Play Week 17 Results Put your predictive skills to the test each week of the baseball season. Sketch Guy Squeezing the Most Out of 401(k)s, for Now There are clearly some issues with the current retirement system and while we need to think of a better one, there are ways to make the most of it. UPDATE 1-Japan to resume imports of U.S. western white wheat TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan will resume buying U.S. western white wheat, the nation's farm minister said on Tuesday, after halting imports of the grade following the discovery of a genetically modified strain in an Oregon field earlier this year. REFILE-Facebook stock almost hits IPO price, 14 months after rocky debut (Corrects typographical error in paragraph two to "concerns" instead of "concerts") FOREX-Dollar edges up on Fed "tapering" prospect, Aussie slides * Aussie falls on RBA comment, weak GDP dents Swedish crown CANADA FX DEBT-C$ falls back against greenback before Fed news * C$ at C$1.0302 or 97.07 U.S. cents * Market watches two-day Fed meeting for stimulus policy move * Domestic data shows some inflation in industrial prices * C$ hits almost three-year high vs A$ as... Wall Street Closes Mixed The markets ended mixed; while gains in technology shares and stronger-than-expected earnings from Pfizer gave some lift, a selloff in the potash sector limited the advance. No more bling for Beijing? Some state-run enterprises in China have opulent headquarters more suited to the court of Louis XIV of France, while other local government-owned buildings even replicate the home of the President of the United States. Isner, Anderson to Meet in Atlanta Open Final The two top seeds American John Isner and South African Kevin Anderson will meet in the Atlanta Open final after securing semi-final victories on Saturday. F.D.A. Says Importers Must Audit Food Safety If the rules are made final, they would shift the responsibility for ensuring that food is safe from the F.D.A. to companies like Walmart and Cargill. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. Will 5 Power Conferences Break Away From FBS? The five power conferences are trying to redefine what it takes to operate a Division I college athletic program, with their commissioners calling out the NCAA at media days around the country. Fitch Affirms Texas Instrument's IDR at 'A+/F1'; Outlook Revised to Stable (The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, July 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings for Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) and revised the Rating Outlook to Stable from Negative. Fitch's actions affect approximately $7.2 billion of total debt, including the company's undrawn revolving credit facility (RCF). The ratings and Outlook reflect TI's resumption of revenue growth and profitability expansion, which should enable TI to meet Fitch's expectations On Par Baltusrol Is a Landmark Course in Almost Every Sense Baltusrol has made its bid to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The course has showcased the work of the architect A. W. Tillinghast for more than a century. News Analysis U.S. Balancing Act With Egypt Grows Trickier The Obama administration has prodded Egypts generals to restore a democratic government while trying not to jeopardize any future influence on the military or undermine security arrangements.

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