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News Feed Latest worldwide news Karen Dasilva, Joseph Gangitano A Love Set to Elevator Music The couple met in an elevator, and four years later the proposal was delivered in the same elevator. Dot Earth Blog Can Genetic Engineering Save the Orange, and Vice Versa? An orange growers wise and promising search for a gene that can save citrus from a spreading scourge. For Ronaldinho, Mission Accomplished Atletico Mineiro of Brazil on Wednesday night came back from a two-goal deficit to win its first Copa Libertadores title. Why Europe's problems will return CNN's Nina dos Santos speaks with economist Bronwyn Curtis about how China's economy slowing down will affect Europe. UPDATE 1-US ITC delays word on whether Samsung infringes Apple's patents WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Thursday it would delay a decision on whether some mobile phones and tablets made by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringe on Apple Inc's patents. UPDATE 1-Morocco to tender for 2 solar plants totalling 300 MW RABAT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Morocco will launch tenders by the start of the fourth quarter for the construction of two concentrated solar power plants, one 200 megawatts (MW) and the other 100 MW, near the southern city of Ouarzazate, its solar energy agency said on Thursday. TIMELINE-Dell's buyout a topsy-turvy affair Aug 1 (Reuters) - The proposal by Michael Dell and Silver Lake to buy out and take private the world's No. 3 PC maker, Dell Inc, for $24.4 billion will be put to the test on Friday, when shareholders gather for a third time in Texas to cast their votes. Football Bayern's Hoeness charged He's been a principal figure in German football for decades, but Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness' world could fall apart after being charged with tax evasion. City Room Death Sticks at Rockaway Beach Will Soon Be No More Wooden groins that extend into the surf at Rockaway Beach are being removed to make it safer for the growing number of surfers that the beach has attracted. Pacira Pharma pain drug fails late-stage trial (Reuters) - Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc said its lead drug did not meet the main goal in a late-stage trial of reducing pain for patients undergoing a surgical procedure called posterolateral thoracotomy. 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. Is N. Korea's economy working? CNN's Ivan Watson has more on the different economic landscapes in North and South Korea. Mother gives birth to 13-pound girl One of the heaviest babies ever born in Germany was born last week at the University Hospital Leipzig. EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX drops on U.S. jobs, manufacturing data RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies dropped on Thursday after stronger-than-expected jobs and manufacturing data in the United States added to concerns about the timing of an... Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. Guy Hands' Terra Firma close to agreeing Phoenix Energy sale -Bloomberg Aug 1 (Reuters) - Terra Firma Capital Partners, the buyout group run by dealmaker Guy Hands, is close to agreeing a deal to sell its Northern Irish gas distribution company Phoenix Energy Holdings... As Afghan Pullout Nears, Civilian Casualties Rise The 23 percent rise in civilian casualties signals the challenge Afghan troops face as they take over the combat role from American forces. QA Installing Windows Updates, Automatic or Manually Tips for software updates and scroll bars on the Mac. Crews battle wildfires threatening homes in Pacific Northwest SEATTLE/ PORTLAND, Oregon (Reuters) - Firefighters in Washington state and Oregon were grappling on Wednesday with blazes that have blackened more than 200 square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest, forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes. CORRECTED-Citigroup to pay $10.75 mln in arbitration (Corrects paragraphs 1-2 to show ruling made by FINRA arbitration panel, not FINRA; adds explanatory paragraph 3 to show arbitration set up; corrects paragraph 4 to ...recently retired from Morgan Stanley, not ....is currently employed with Morgan Stanley) The Trade The Power Behind the Throne at the Federal Reserve Few outside the world of banking regulation understand the influence held by the staff of the Federal Reserve, which includes Scott G. Alvarez, its general counsel. Grand Slam ... Maybe Park Seeks Win at British Open Inbee Park is trying to win her fourth major this year, but the potential historic moment has a wrinkle womens golf now has five majors, so its unclear what constitutes a Grand Slam. Sports Briefing | Soccer Late Goal Lifts Red Bulls Over Real Salt Lake Dax McCarty scored on a header four minutes into extra time to lift the Red Bulls, who blew an early 2-0 lead before rallying. A Days Strike Seeks to Raise Fast-Food Pay From New York to several Midwestern cities, thousands of fast-food workers have been holding one-day strikes during peak mealtimes, drawing attention to their demands for much higher wages. Living Golf meets Bubba Watson A sneak preview of Living Golf's shoot with defending Masters champion Bubba Watson. DealBook Judge Rejects Feds Cap on Debit Card Fees The billions of dollars that banks earn when consumers swipe their debit cards are under threat after a federal court ruling. Milliner Ready to Join Jets Camp After Ending a Weeklong Holdout Entering training camp, the rookie cornerback Dee Milliner is expected to compete for a starting spot alongside Antonio Cromartie. Fox to adapt British crime drama 'Broadchurch' for U.S. audience LOS ANGELES, Aug 1 (Reuters) - An American version of the popular British television crime drama "Broadchurch" will be landing on U.S. shores next year, TV network Fox said on Thursday. Could Russia arrest gay athletes? Critics and human rights activists are concerned that Russia could prosecute gay athletes at the 2014 Sochi Games. Mursi supporters defiantly hold night vigils in Cairo Aug. 1 - The Muslim Brotherhood ignores the army-backed rulers' warning that it will clear vigils as they hold night prayers in the Egyptian capital. Sophia Soo reports. Ask an Expert Answers About Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 3 Dr. Vivian P. Bykerk, a rheumatologist, answers questions about new tests and treatments, diet and medications. Breakingviews Vivendi gets shot of Activision July 26 - Vivendi is to sell most of its stake in the video games provider for $8.2bln, but its shareholders wont get the premium for ceding control says Breakingviews. Interfaith Medical Center Plans to Close The Central Brooklyn hospital, asking a bankruptcy court to approve the plan, outlined a phased shutdown, from mid-August to November. UPDATE 1-Morocco to tender for 2 solar plants totalling 300 MW RABAT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Morocco will launch tenders by the start of the fourth quarter for the construction of two concentrated solar power plants, one 200 megawatts (MW) and the other 100 MW, near the southern city of Ouarzazate, its solar energy agency said on Thursday. Australia's great white avenger Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol. Belles toll Women's game in uproar The English Football Association is facing a backlash from fans of women's football after being accused of throwing the future of one of the country's most loved clubs into jeopardy. The multi-billion-dollar fight for national sovereignty - Felix TV Elliott vs. Argentina is one of those court cases so important and complex that only a Power Ranger, Transformers, Legos and wooden trains can possibly do it justice. (November 30, 2012) UPDATE 2-LinkedIn revenue soars as membership growth rate rises SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - LinkedIn Corp reported revenue jumped 59 percent to $363.7 million in the second quarter after membership grew at a faster pace for the first time since late 2011. Dinosaur Skeletons Headed to Auction, Not Museum Two skeletons found in Montana by commercial fossil hunters are to be auctioned in New York, where they could bring an estimated $7 million to $9 million. Factory, jobless data point to firming economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory activity jumped to a two-year high in July and first-time applications for jobless benefits hit a 5-1/2-year low last week, bolstering views economic growth would accelerate in the second half of the year.

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