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News Feed Latest worldwide news Rays 1, Yankees 0 Rays Archer Throws 2-Hitter Chris Archer threw a two-hitter for his second shutout in three starts, outpitching Ivan Nova and leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a victory over the Yankees. N.F.L. Roundup N.F.L. Will Collect Blood Samples From Players The samples will help create a benchmark for testing the players for human growth hormone, if the N.F.L. and the players union can agree on a plan. U.S. muni board watching general obligation debt in Detroit case WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - The municipal bond market's self-regulator on Friday said the Detroit emergency manager's proposed treatment of general obligation bonds in the city's bankruptcy case... 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. Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect. Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. Gandolfini TV pilot not likely to air, "Sharknado" is back July 26 - The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Gandolfini's new TV show unlikely to air, another Pussy Riot member loses appeal and "Sharknado" is back. Lindsay Claiborn reports. A Label Mr. Dolce and Mr. Gabbana Dont Like After they were called tax dodgers, the designers Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce went on the offensive, even shutting stores in Milan to protest their treatment. Fangio car sells for nearly $30m A Mercedes more than a half-century old and driven by one of Formula One's most famous racers, Juan Manuel Fangio, became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction, according to the auctioneer. Frequent Flier When the Stanley Cup Missed its Connection Phil Pritchard is curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Keeper of the Stanley Cup, which he transports to games and events. Genres, Like Sand, Tricky to Pin Down The Manchester International Festival, which ended last Sunday, features pieces that blur the lines between visual art, theater and dance. 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. Michigan attorney general backs pensioners in Detroit bankruptcy July 27 (Reuters) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette said on Saturday he would join Detroit's federal bankruptcy case to defend retirees who risk losing public pensions, arguing that the... Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters in Tunis TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian police fired tear gas in front of parliament on Saturday to disperse secular protesters demanding the dissolution of the assembly and Islamists defending the legitimacy of their rule. The Lede Tahrir Taken, Some Egyptians Look for Third Square to Resist Islamists and Army On a day of mass rallies by supporters of Egypts army and the rival Muslim Brotherhood, some activists were left wondering how best to register their disgust with both the military and the Islamists. News Analysis Quiet Rivalry Over the Next Fed Leader Comes Out of the Shadows The choice of the nations most powerful technocrat, the head of the Federal Reserve, has rarely generated this much public anticipation or political debate. Rival groups in Alexandria standoff Over a hundred supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi are holed up inside a mosque following deadly clashes in the city of Alexandria. Andrew Raven reports. Singer-songwriter JJ Cale dead at 74 after heart attack NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter JJ Cale, one of the most versatile musicians of his era who played guitar and spanned music genres from rock 'n' roll to blues and jazz, has died after suffering a heart attack, his official website said on Saturday. You're the Boss Blog Deciding How Important It Is for a Business to Grow An owner decides its time to go after the middle-hanging fruit. Talking peace with backdrop of war North Koreans celebrate "Victory Day" on the anniversary of the Korean War armistice. You're the Boss The I.R.S. Interprets the Employer Mandate, and Businesses Have Questions The biggest issue in interpreting the new health care law appears to involve how a company determines whether employees whose hours fluctuate must be offered insurance. Transparency needed on spying Sen. Al Franken says we can't debate the legality of domestic spying if it's a secret program authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Grosjean quickest in final Hungary practice BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Romain Grosjean put Lotus on top of the timesheets in final practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday with the fastest lap of the weekend so far. 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. In Lieu of Money, Toyota Donates Efficiency to New York Charity Toyota engineers brought kaizen, a Japanese word meaning continuous improvement, to the Food Bank for New York City, cutting wait times at soup kitchens and streamlining procedures. Scheffler, Riley Reach US Junior Amateur Final Scottie Scheffler and Davis Riley won quarterfinal and semifinal matches Friday at Martis Camp Club to advance to the 36-hole final in the U.S. Junior Amateur. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. Internet companies, stung by earnings, still look pricey NEW YORK (Reuters) - Expedia Inc can send people to destinations around the world, but it can't send investors back in time so they can avoid the stock's massive selloff on Friday. Opting Out of Emergency Alerts People can decline to receive Amber Alerts and alerts for imminent threats on their phones, but not alerts issued by the presidents office. As Bayern Meets Barcelona, Guardiola Pivots Bayern Munich was reshaping its team to fit Pep Guardiola years before he arrived as the clubs new coach. Snedeker Takes Canadian Open Lead Hunter Mahan gave up the lead in the Canadian Open when his wife went into labor, and Brandt Snedeker grabbed the top spot a few hours later Saturday. Asia demand drives up art sales with China, India targeted LONDON (Reuters) - Increasing demand from Asian buyers boosted sales at major international auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's in the first half of 2013 with expectations of growing participation by Chinese and Indian collectors in the global art marketplace. 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. Concussion Study Makes Case for Reducing Contact Drills for Youth Players Youth players who took part in a limited number of contact drills in practice were no more likely to absorb head hits during games, a study showed. U.S. Week Ahead GDP, Jobs and D-Day for Dell July 26 - Economists expecting meager growth when second quarter GDP is released, but factory jobs are improving. Michael Dell tries one more time to convince shareholders to approve his buyout plan. Spanish Train Inquiry Focuses on Driver With a Taste for Speed The driver of a high-speed passenger train involved in one of Europes worst rail accidents in recent years had openly relished the idea of racing past the authorities. FOREX-Caution before next week's Fed meeting hurts dollar LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - The dollar fell to a five-week low against a basket of major currencies on Friday on concerns that possible tweaks to the Federal Reserve's forward guidance next week... Home sales take a breather, but prices hit five-year high WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. home resales unexpectedly fell in June after two straight months of hefty increases, but a surge in prices to a five-year high suggested the housing market recovery... Front Burner A Cookbook for Locavores, Prawns for Summer and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 23.

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