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News Feed Latest worldwide news Muni board watching general obligation debt in Detroit case WASHINGTON (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 risks changing how investors view what has long been considered the safest class of municipal debt. Political Memo Fed Chairmans Departure Casts a New Light on the Bush Legacy Even some political rivals give the former president partial credit for helping avert a second Great Depression, showing how historys view can shift. T Magazine On View | Why You Should Visit a 13-Foot-Long Art Museum in Southern California The Los Angeles Museum of Art, housed in a small backyard in the residential neighborhood of Eagle Rock, transforms the experience of viewing art in unexpected ways. "Stolen masters incinerated" report July 18 - Media reports say a Romanian woman has admitted burning stolen masterpieces by Picasso, Monet and Matisse. Paul Chapman reports. UPDATE 2-Was "recklessness" to blame for Spanish train crash? * Provisional death toll 78 (Adds driver declines to make statement, victim quote, updates victims unidentified) 60 tons of Eiffel Tower trinkets seized in Paris PARIS (Reuters) - Paris police have seized 60 tons of miniature Eiffel Towers that black-market vendors were hoping to sell to tourists. Karlberg Takes 2-Shot Lead at Russian Open Rikard Karlberg of Sweden took a two-stroke lead over four others after the second round of the Russian Open, shooting a 4-under 68 Friday to move to 9 under overall. The American dream in Mexico After awaiting reforms that may or may not come, thousands of young undocumented immigrants have abandoned their American Dream voluntarily or because they were deported. They still consider themselves DREAMers, but now they dream in Mexico. Halliburton plea may help BP in spill liability battle (Reuters) - BP Plc appeared to gain an edge in the battle over liability for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico spill on Friday, after Halliburton abandoned one of its arguments that tried to paint the British oil company as unconcerned about well safety. TPG, Warburg, Berkshire, Ares vie for CPG International -sources NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - TPG Capital LP, Warburg Pincus LLC, Ares Management LLC and Berkshire Partners LLC are competing for building products maker CPG International Inc, whose sale could... Why Arabs don't like the U.S. Aaron Miller says millions of Arabs and Muslims don't like the U.S., not because of who we are; but because of what we do. It's our inconsistent policies. ArtsBeat No Parole for Imprisoned Members of Pussy Riot Two members of the Russian activist collective Pussy Riot are not expected to be released until next year. Rays 1, Yankees 0 Shutout by Rays Rookie Caps Week of Drama for Yankees Derek Jeter was eligible to be activated from the D.L. but instead played a simulation game. Without him, the Yankees offense, facing Chris Archer, remained in a state of disrepair. 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. 60 tons of Eiffel Tower trinkets seized in Paris PARIS (Reuters) - Paris police have seized 60 tons of miniature Eiffel Towers that black-market vendors were hoping to sell to tourists. Scouting Report Pop-Ups, Sales and Events for the Week of July 25 This is the week for out-of-the-box pop-ups. Murder and suspicion haunt town Beaten. Dragged. Burned. Lisa Kudrow No 'Friends' movie Lisa Kudrow is notably normal compared with the kooky roles she's known for playing. Whether it's her 10-season stint as Phoebe Buffay or the fame-starved Valerie Cherish on just one season of "The Comeback," the actress admits a fondness for delusional characters. Accused Cleveland abductor pleads guilty to kidnapping, rape July 26 - Accused Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro pleaded guilty to kidnapping and rape, in a plea deal that spares him from the the death penalty. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. court rejects firm's challenge to Obamacare contraception mandate (Reuters) - A divided federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Pennsylvania cabinet maker's religion-based challenge to the 2010 healthcare law's requirement that larger companies provide workers with health insurance covering birth control. Astronauts Replace a Pump, Hoping to Stop Leak Two astronauts spent five and a half hours outside the International Space Station. They were unable to locate the source of the leak, but did install a new pump, which appeared to solve the problem. Tennessee victims in U.S. meningitis outbreak win new avenue for lawsuits BOSTON (Reuters) - Victims in Tennessee of a deadly U.S. meningitis outbreak won the right to pursue a new avenue of litigation against healthcare facilities and doctors there, after a ruling by a U.S. bankruptcy judge this week. The Media Equation TV Foresees Its Future. Netflix Is There. Netflix has given a good shaking to the settled world of television it has provided its own series, streamed them over the Internet and made them available all at once everywhere. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. 'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son Michael Jackson often cried after talking to AEG Live executives as he prepared for his comeback concerts, his oldest son testified Wednesday. Courting the perfect partner Looking for the right person can be fraught with difficulties but Todd Rogers knew he'd met the perfect 'wife' when he fell upon Ryan Doherty. Daniel Inside Daniel Bouluds restaurant, where the service can be among the best in the city. Russia's Putin gets big fish, quality time with protege PM MOSCOW, July 26 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin landed a giant pike and then shared the delicacy with Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev, who many say is battling for survival, as both men were pictured together on relaxed weekend fishing expedition. Snowden dad 'He shared the truth' Edward Snowden did the right thing by leaking U.S. intelligence and helping the American people see the truth, his father, Lon Snowden, said Friday on NBC's "Today." Classical Britten Serenade in the Park Although it has generated less hoopla than the Verdi and Wagner bicentennials, the English composer Benjamin Brittens 100th birthday is also cause for celebration. Bits Wirelessly Expand Your Smartphone or Tablet Memory The SanDisk Connect Wireless Media Drive allows user to plug an SD memory card into a tiny hard drive and then wirelessly retrieve photos, videos or files on a tablet or smartphone. Sports Briefing | Football Ryan and Falcons Agree to Terms on Five-Year Contract Extension Quarterback Matt Ryan, 28, is entering the sixth and final season of his original rookie contract. Norris Hits 2-Run HR in A's 3-1 Win Over Angels Derek Norris had a pinch-hit two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning in the Oakland Athletics' 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Advertising Glenn Britt to Retire as Time Warner Cable Chief Mr. Britt, 64, will be succeeded by Robert Marcus, who at 48 represents generational change both for the company and the industry. Revelations by Rowling J. K. Rowling, of Harry Potter fame, shared a bit of the back story of her new book, written as Robert Galbraith. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of Buoy One, in Huntington Seafood of all varieties rules the tabletops at the newly opened restaurant Buoy One in Huntington. Natalie Portman to debut as director with film of Amos Oz memoir JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman will direct her first feature film based on "A Tale of Love and Darkness," a memoir by Israeli novelist Amos Oz, the author said on Wednesday. Somali lawmaker's car bombed; 1 dead At least one person was killed in Somalia's capital of Mogadishu on Wednesday when a bomb hidden in a lawmaker's car blew up, authorities said. Ad firms Publicis, Omnicom in merger talks - report July 26 (Reuters) - Advertising groups Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc are in late-stage merger talks, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. Sea this Inside $200m yacht hotel With land at a premium, an increasing number of developers are turning to floating hotels. Introducing Gibraltar's new $200m five-star yacht hotel.

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