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News Feed Latest worldwide news Kerry Appoints Veteran Diplomat to Manage Mideast Talks Martin S. Indyk, a former American ambassador to Israel, will represent the United States as peace talks resume. 1,200 inmates break out of Benghazi prison after riot Libyan authorities are trying to round up a sea of inmates who escaped from a Benghazi prison. Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. FBI arrests 150 in three days in sex-trafficking sweep WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI arrested 150 people across the United States on charges of holding children against their will for prostitution, a three-day weekend sweep that officials on Monday called the largest-ever operation against child sex-trafficking. 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. Hit political blogger Nate Silver on future of predictive modeling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nate Silver is an oxymoron come to life the famous statistician. T Magazine On View | Potholes as Art, Garbage as Great Books A new show by Daniel Knorr at Kayne Griffin Corcoran gallery in Los Angeles elevates the banal byproducts of human existence into beautiful objects. Green Column A Carbon Tax by Any Other Name Australia is changing from a carbon tax system to a cap-and-trade system, a change in methodology but not necessarily in mission. Pairings Blanco Tequila, a Handy Pantry Staple A layer of pineapple confit steeped in bracing blanco tequila makes a cake with kick. Searching for Meaningful Markers of Aging Biomarkers of age can help in the prediction and prevention of age-related diseases, drug discovery and forensics. In Paris, Underneath It All Hoops and padded socks tell the story at La Mcanique des Dessous (Behind the Seams An Indiscreet Look at the Mechanics of Fashion.) U.S. panel backs lung cancer screening for high-risk groups CHICAGO, July 29 (Reuters) - After decades of debate, an influential U.S. panel has endorsed the use of low-dose CT scans to detect lung cancer in high-risk individuals, paving the way for insurance coverage of the test for as many as 10 million smokers and former smokers. Despots' lairs a tourist attraction? From Tito's nuclear bunker and Stalin's summer house, to Mussolini's villa and Gaddafi's cruise ship, autocrat hideouts have become tourist attractions. German Magazine Accused Over Historical Views A Jewish groups complaint against the magazine Der Landser has added to the debate over the balance between free speech and efforts in Germany to eradicate the neo-Nazi movement. Chicago's Elena Delle Donne Suffers Concussion Chicago's Elena Delle Donne suffered a concussion Wednesday and is questionable for the All-Star game this weekend. Tevez's community service? Carlos Tevez may have escaped the clutches of the Premier League by joining Italian giant Juventus -- but the long arm of the law could yet bring the striker back to English shores. Girl amuses dolphin A girl's impromptu gymnastics performance appears to amuse her audience. Bits Blog The Bible Gets an Upgrade Is it possible to improve on the word of God? If not, one very successful app shows how to enhance the user experience of the Bible. IMF approves $2.3 billion aid for Greece WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Monday approved a further 1.7 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in funds for Greece's bailout program after completing the fourth review of the cash-strapped euro zone state. CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. POSH Semco seeks S$300-S$500 mln IPO in Singapore - sources SINGAPORE, July 29 (Reuters) - Offshore marine services provider POSH Semco, controlled by Malaysia's richest man Robert Kuok, is seeking to list shares in Singapore in a deal worth S$300 million to S$500 million ($237 million to $395 million), sources said on Monday. Women tackle 'Everest of sailing' Sailing around the world is one of the most grueling challenges on the planet, with muscle-bound skippers steering 20-meter yachts through everything from tropical cyclones to Antarctic storms. How far can you get in a city on $10? Three days, $30 and only one free activity per day. Tiny hooks revolutionize concrete Nick Glass meets the Dramix inventor Ann Lambrechts who has managed to increased concrete durability using steel fibers. Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Deals of the day -- mergers and acquisitions July 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday Amazon's Cup stadium race A few kilometers from the city center of Manaus, Brazil, is a natural phenomenon called "the meeting of the waters." NEWSMAKER Carney on IMF, inflation how he got his new job Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney explains where he differs with the IMF on austerity, central bank inflation targeting and how he was made Bank of England chief even though he's Canadian. Verdict to Be Read on Tuesday for Bradley Manning WikiLeaks Case The verdict will be read on Tuesday at the court-martial of the soldier accused of the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history, the judge said, with the biggest question whether he will be convicted of the most serious charge of aiding the enemy, carrying a life sentence. Radio show personality Kidd Kraddick died of cardiac arrest coroner (Reuters) - Popular radio and TV host David "Kidd" Kraddick, the host of the syndicated show "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning", died of cardiac disease, according to the deputy coroner of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Hedge fund star Narula's main fund off 10.4 percent in second-quarter BOSTON (Reuters) - Deepak Narula's main hedge fund, of one last year's best performers, fell 10.4 percent in the second quarter, its deepest quarterly loss ever, pummeled by fears that interest rates... Mahan's Priceless Moment Might Have Cost $1 Million Hunter Mahan turned his back on potential million dollar pay day walking away from a two-shot lead at the Canadian Open on Saturday to return home for the birth of his first child. Lindy Boggs, congresswoman and civil rights crusader, dies at 97 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lindy Boggs, who took over her husband's congressional seat to become a crusader for women's equality and civil rights, died Saturday at 97. Her death was confirmed by ABC News, where Boggs' daughter, Cokie Roberts, is a journalist. Merger Is Set To Create Worlds No. 1 Ad Company Together, Omnicom Group and the Publicis Groupe would become the worlds biggest advertising company, setting their sights on digital media. UPDATE 2-U.S. mall owner General Growth's quarterly profit beats Street * 2nd-qtr FFO 27 cents/shr vs Wall Street forecast of 25 cents 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. Observatory Dwarf Galaxy May Be Answer to Predictions Known as Segue 2, the galaxy consists of just 1,000 stars. Dot Earth Blog Daniel Yergin on George Mitchells Shale Energy Innovations and Concerns An energy historian considers the legacy of the energy entrepreneur who unlocked shale gas and oil with fracking. You're the Boss Blog A Social Entrepreneur Transforms a Nonprofit Into a Profit-Making Enterprise Saul Garlick responds to reader comments about a case study that looked at ThinkImpact, an organization he founded.

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