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David to Get Fewer Cracks at Goliath
College football's Davids will get fewer chances to knock off the Goliaths in the coming years.


12 VIP experiences worth the cash
Where and when does it pay up for the VIP package? Here are 12 answers.


Doh! 20 biggest travel mistakes
How many of these classic travel blunders have you made?


Fast Bolt
Usain Bolt returned to the scene of his triple gold medal triumph at the 2012 London Olympics Friday and did not disappoint a capacity crowd soaking up a large dose of nostalgia at a Diamond League meeting.


UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury to cut auction sizes as borrowing needs fall
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - The United States plans to decrease the auction sizes of two- and three-year notes over the coming months because improving government finances have reduced the need for debt financing, the U.S. Treasury said on Wednesday.


World's hottest wearable tech
Two major conferences on wearable technology are taking place in the U.S. this week -- Wear Tech Con in San Francisco and Wearable Tech Expo in New York City. CNN spoke to keynote speakers from both events to imagine a day in the life of a wearable technology user in the year 2015.


World's messiest festivals
There is something innately messy about summer. The air's more pungent, bodies are stickier, and people seem more willing to make a mess. That must be why some of the world's filthiest festivals bide their time until the warmer months.


Exclusive Romanian expert believes three artworks from Dutch heist destroyed
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian experts believe that three out of seven paintings stolen last year from a Dutch museum, a haul that included works by Picasso and Monet, have been destroyed by fire, the team's head told Reuters on Monday.


Granderson in Lineup, but Rodriguez Is Focus
Curtis Granderson returned to the Yankees lineup after a lengthy absence because of a broken pinkie, but his arrival was equally important for the insight he could provide on Alex Rodriguez.


DirecTV sides with Time Warner over CBS fee dispute
Aug 3 (Reuters) - In an unusual show of solidarity between rivals, satellite TV provider DirecTV issued a statement on Saturday applauding Time Warner Cable's decision to drop CBS programming from its lineup in the nation's two largest markets after the two failed to reach an agreement over fees.


Dot Earth Blog With Arrests, Signs of Justice in Slaying of Costa Rican Turtle Guardian
Eight arrests are made two months after the brutal murder of a young sea turtle guardian in Costa Rica.


RPT-Weinstein in early talks with Miramax over possible deal -WSJ
Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Weinstein Co has held preliminary talks with Miramax Co about a possible deal that could create one of the most powerful independent film players, the Wall Street Journal...


Dining Review | Westchester A Review of So Gong Dong Tofu, in Hartsdale
So Gong Dong Tofus small menu spins variations on three basic entrees soondubu jjigae, a tofu stew; bibimbap, sauted vegetables and meat over rice; and barbecue.


The 30-Minute Interview Khashy Eyn
Mr. Eyn is the chief executive of Platinum Properties, a boutique brokerage firm that specializes in the downtown residential market of Manhattan, and now Miami.


Rogers trying to stop Verizon grabbing Canadian rivals - media
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications, Canada's largest wireless phone company, has crafted a plan to grab control of two smaller rivals to try to stop U.S. giant Verizon Communications Inc entering Canada, the Globe and Mail reported.


Conservationists excited by tiger population rise in Nepal
KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The number of wild Royal Bengal tigers in Nepal has increased to 198, a 63.6 percent rise in five years, a government survey of the big cats showed.


You're the Boss Blog Help! Im Not a Numbers Person! (Part 2)
In the second part of their conversation, Jay Goltz and Michelle VanAllsburg talk about the difference between a profit problem and a cash flow problem.


'Indian GP could continue'
A consultant for the Indian Grand Prix remains confident the race has a future, despite admitting it is unlikely to take place in 2014.


A Collective Lets Small Coffee Shops Roast Their Own Beans
The Pulley Collective, a warehouse where the citys coffee shops can roast their own beans and brew new ideas.


Carlyle's CommScope files for IPO of up to $750 mln
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker CommScope Holding Co Inc, which is owned by private equity firm Carlyle Group LP, filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise up to $750 million...


N.F.L. Roundup Eagles Receiver Cooper Apologizes for Using Racial Slur at Concert
Riley Cooper was fined by his team after a video surfaced in which he used a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert, and the N.F.L. issued a statement reprimanding him.


UPDATE 2-Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers shares double in debut
* Shares open at $35 after pricing at $18 (Updates share price, adds background on market, Apollo's investments)


EU urges 'inclusive' political deal in Egypt
Egypt's factions must find a way to bridge their differences and pave the way for an inclusive political solution if the country is to leave its current chaos behind, the EU's top diplomat said.


Ford to offer F-150 pick-up that can run on compressed natural gas
DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co, the second-largest U.S. automaker, will offer this fall an F-150 pickup truck that can run on compressed natural gas to take advantage of the resurgence in truck demand.


Istanbul's last White Russians pray for church's survival
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - About 25 Russian Orthodox celebrated a divine liturgy on Friday for the first time in four decades at their rooftop church they fear may be demolished to make way for a tourism...


Scott happy after revising his Firestone goals
AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Having lowered his sights on a second-place finish at this week's Bridgestone Invitational where Tiger Woods is running away with the tournament, Adam Scott was happy with his progress in Saturday's third round.


A Days Toil in the Suicide Bombers Graveyard
Khwaja Naqib Ahmad lays claim to one of the toughest jobs in the Afghan capital burying the unclaimed dead, including suicide bombers.


In Transit Blog Greyhound Rolls Out Streaming Movies and Music for Passengers
Greyhound offers streaming service for its passengers.


Bank of England's sales of Nazi gold
The Bank of England knowingly helped to sell looted Nazi gold from occupied Czechoslovakia months before the outbreak of World War II, according to experts after the bank published its digital archives for the first time.


Well Nightmares After the I.C.U.
Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show.


The airplane 'vasectomy' inventor
A consultant for Disney's new animated film "Planes" reveals how he prevented propellers from turning backwards and what it was like to invent an airplane "vasectomy."


Tennessee musician becomes first to paddleboard to U.S. from Cuba
KEY WEST, Florida (Reuters) - A Tennessee musician on Friday became the first paddleboarder to cross the Florida Straits between Cuba and the United States, making the 110 mile journey in 28 hours as...


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.


Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk
A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia.


U.S. STOCKS-Wall Street flat after disappointing jobs report
* Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up


Brazil's real erases losses as U.S. jobs data disappoints
RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The Brazilian real erased early losses and firmed on Friday after data showed the number of jobs created in the United States in July was lower than forecast,...


Carlyle's CommScope files for IPO of up to $750 million
(Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker CommScope Holding Co Inc, which is owned by private equity firm Carlyle Group LP , filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise up to $750 million in...


Thai oil spill tourists evacuated
Resorts close on western part of Koh Samet island due to Sunday's spill.


UPDATE 2-Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones
WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Obama administration has overturned a U.S. trade panel's ban on the sale of some older iPhones and iPads, reversing a ruling that had favored Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over Apple Inc in their long-running patent battles.


Op-Ed Contributor Apes Need Vaccines, Too
Research on captive chimps can help save the lives not just of humans but also of wild chimps.


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