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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat McSweeneys Archive Acquired by Ransom Center in Austin The publishing companys archive, containing manuscripts and correspondence from writers like David Foster Wallace, Rick Moody and Zadie Smith, is headed to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Dance Listings for July 19-25 A selected guide to dance performances in New York. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. UPDATE 3-Obama defends Summers as he mulls Fed pick WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama defended Lawrence Summers on Wednesday in the face of concerns by fellow Democrats that the president may name his former economic adviser... 300-year-old violin recovered British Transport Police said Tuesday they found a stolen 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth more than $1 million, along with two bows valued at more than $105,000. State of the Art Chromecast, Simply and Cheaply, Flings Web Video to TVs Using Wi-Fi, the Google Chromecast makes Internet material watchable on a television for $35. Repeat, $35. Chris Brown ordered booked on hit and run Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash. 12 VIP experiences worth the cash Where and when does it pay up for the VIP package? Here are 12 answers. Chromecast Google TV game-changer? Google rolled out a new Nexus 7 tablet on Wednesday. But a much smaller, much cheaper new gadget may be the one that makes a seismic impact in the consumer technology world. Skin Deep Seeking a Middle-Aged Look Women looking for the right image often seek out Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, a New York dermatologist. The top films at the North American box office July 21 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 19, led by "The Conjuring," according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) The Conjuring..........................$ 41.5 million 2 (1) Despicable Me 2........................$ 25.1 million 3 (*) Turbo..................................$ 21.5 million 4 (2) Grown Ups 2............................$ 20.0 million 5 (*) Red 2..................................$ 18.5 mill Scott wins his first major title Adam Scott claims his first major after winning the Masters at Augusta and in doing so becomes the only Australian to have ever worn the famous green jacket. Skin Deep Seeking a Middle-Aged Look Women looking for the right image often seek out Dr. Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, a New York dermatologist. Obama to Appear on Tonight Show His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy. A Good Appetite Ice Cream Is a Cold, Sweet Way to Show Off Corn Ripe summer corn is as sweet as many of the fruits we habitually make into dessert, but rarely do we see it at the end of the meal. NEC to Exit Japanese Smartphone Market The former leading mobile phone maker in Japan had watched its share of the domestic market dwindle to 5.3 percent, down from 28 percent in 2001. ArtsBeat Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe Said to Be Leaving Parks and Recreation The exits of Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones would be the first substantial departures in the run of the NBC comedy. McIlroy Once Again Looks to Regain Form at Firestone Dispirited and frustrated after missing the cut at the British Open 12 days ago, Rory McIlroy was in a much more upbeat mood on Wednesday as he prepared for this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. UK plays catch-up with $380 mln spend on cancer-zapping beams LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Britain's state-run health service is to spend 250 million pounds ($382 million) on two proton beam cancer therapy centres, offering patients the opportunity to receive the modern treatment in London or Manchester from 2018. Controlling Emotions Is a Major Goal for McIlroy Rory McIlroy has sponsors logos on his sleeves. He doesn't want his emotions there as well. Sports Briefing | Soccer Dortmund Beats Bayern to Win German Super Cup Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich to hand Pep Guardiola his first defeat while in charge of the European champions. US STOCKS-Wall St cuts data-driven gains ahead of Fed statement * Shares of Herbalife climb on report George Soros has taken a stake Bits Blog Is Google More Like Microsoft or Apple? Microsoft has a tech culture that yearns for more features. Apple prizes design and simplicity. Where is Google at on the spectrum? As Training Camp Starts, Only Thing Missing for Giants Is a Motto There were no salary disputes and no unexpected injuries as a smiling Tom Coughlin welcomed 90 players for a brief evening workout. Gallery Artists' African road trip Every year a group of African photographers and artists takes a road trip across the continent in a bid to show the "real Africa." Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? Many French can only dream of 35-hour work week, report shows PARIS (Reuters) - A work week famously limited by law to 35 hours has become a distant dream for many French, as executives chase ever tougher deadlines and the rank and file look to make ends meet... HPV tied to higher esophageal cancer risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new review of previous research links infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) to a three-fold greater chance of esophageal cancer. Oil spill blackens popular Thai beach Tourists on one of Thailand's popular holiday islands, Koh Samet, are evacuated as a bay turns black from an oil spill. Monogamy Who needs it in nature? Scientists are still asking Where did the tendency to form lasting relationships with just one other person come from? Thinking Entrepreneur Help! Im Not a Numbers Person! In debt and barely breaking even, the owner of a small business goes looking for help I just want out! Al-Assad all smiles on his new Instagram account It's not quite as epic as posing with a tiger a la Vladimir Putin. But Syria's Bashar al-Assad has joined Instagram and the photos are propagandastically fantastic. Mexico's opposition party proposes sweeping energy reform MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's opposition conservative party proposed sweeping energy reform on Wednesday to change the constitution to allow more private investment and promote competition, while the ruling party is expected to present its own plans for an overhaul next week. In Tunisian protest square, barriers reflect deeper divide TUNIS (Reuters) - The red Tunisian flags they wave are the same, but the divide between opposition and pro-government protesters in the capital's main square is much wider than the 150-metre gap between barriers put there to separate them. On the Market in the Region A meticulously renovated 1883 Victorian in Sea Cliff and a five-bedroom contemporary in Maplewood built on 11 levels and offering views of Manhattan. China to invest $375 billion on energy conservation, pollution paper SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to invest 2.3 trillion yuan ($375 billion) in energy saving and emission-reduction projects in the five years through 2015 to clean up its environment, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a senior government official. Well Omega-3s May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have many health benefits. But they may have risks as well, including an increased risk for prostate cancer. Does Morsy hold key to Egypt's future? Could Mohamed Morsy save Egypt from further instability and loss of life by officially stepping down? Insight Science for hire - Trial over plastic exposes disclosure deficit NEW YORK (Reuters) - By 2012, Eastman Chemical seemed to be perfectly positioned when it came to producing plastic for drinking bottles. Concerns about a widely used chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) had become so great that Walmart stopped selling plastic baby bottles and children's sippy cups made with it and consumer groups were clamoring for regulators to ban it. Medical societies were warning that BPA's similarity to estrogens could disrupt the human hormone system and pose health risks, es Wealth Matters That Bland Annuity Notice May Be Anything but Routine Insurance companies that sold annuities before the downturn are sending letters to clients lowering the generous pre-crisis benefits.

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