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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe Leaving Parks and Recreation The exits of Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are the first substantial departures in the run of the NBC comedy. Three Penn State Officials Are Ordered to Stand Trial The three former university officials, including the former president Graham B. Spanier, are charged with perjury, conspiracy and other crimes in the Jerry Sandusky case. India Ink How Not to Talk About Poverty in India The callous lexicon Indias politicians deploy to describe the challenge of poverty. India Ink Image of the Day August 2 Muslims breaking their fast at Jama Masjid, a mosque in Old Delhi. Pro-Mursi protesters angered over Kerry endorsement of army-installed government Aug. 2 - Supporters of Mohamed Mursi, Egypt's deposed president, decry comments by US Secretary for State John Kerry endorsing his toppling by the military. Tom Dinham reports. Paleontologists discover dinosaur tail in northern Mexico MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A team of paleontologists have discovered the fossilized remains of a 72 million-year-old dinosaur tail in a desert in northern Mexico, the country's National Institute for Anthropology and History (INAH) said on Monday. Dell committee and buyout group close to a deal-source Aug 2 (Reuters) - Dell Inc's special committee and the buyout group led by company founder and Chief Executive Michael Dell are nearing a deal that would include an offer price of $13.75 per share... Is Huma Abedin blaming herself? Huma, please say it isn't so. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Dell committee and buyout group close to a deal source (Reuters) - Dell Inc's special committee and the buyout group led by company founder and Chief Executive Michael Dell are nearing a deal that would include an offer price of $13.75 per share and a special dividend of 13 cents, a source familiar with the matter said. Discovering unchartered waterfalls Explorer Adam Shoalts makes big finds on northeastern Canada's remote Again River. Speculators cut long USD bets in latest week-CFTC NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Currency speculators decreased their bets in favor of the U.S. dollar in the latest week, according to data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission released on... Burj Khalifa get Google Street View Fancy a stroll around the observation deck of the tallest building in the world? UPDATE 3-LinkedIn membership and revenue soar, mobile outlook promising * Q2 revenue up 59 pct to $363.7 mln vs $353.8 mln consensus Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. Tiger Woods Makes Run at 59 at Bridgestone Tiger Woods had a shot at making history with a magical 59. A Truce in Hand-to-Hair Combat The Tangle Teezer line of brushes was greeted with skepticism and is now in demand by stars and mothers alike. Sports Briefing | Soccer Columbus Crew Change Hands The Columbus Crew announced that Precourt Sports Ventures LLC acquired the operating rights to the Major League Soccer club from Hunt Sports Group. U.S. Postal Service could start shipping alcohol under Senate proposal WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service could tap a rich new revenue stream if Congress adopts the idea of two senators who want to allow it to ship alcohol, a business... Thai crash highlights tourist risk A deadly bus crash in Thailand has raised further concerns about travel safety in a country increasingly known for not just its beautiful beaches but the high volume of road-related deaths that occur every year. India's frugal entrepreneurs In 2001 a huge earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in India. Riot erupts after surf competition First, police say, came a fight in a crowd at the end of a multiday surfing and skateboarding competition in Southern California's Huntington Beach on Sunday evening. New EPA chief takes on critics of U.S. agency's policies CAMBRIDGE, Mass./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delivering her first speech as the top U.S. environmental steward, Gina McCarthy on Tuesday pre-empted a frequent mantra of critics of the Environmental Protection Agency - that the agency's regulations disrupt the economy and cost jobs. In Sentencing, U.S. Tries to Prove Harm by Manning The government sought a 136-year prison term for Pfc. Bradley Manning, saying his leaks eroded trust among nations and between American soldiers and Afghans. Miller Says He's Returning to Grizzlies Mike Miller is going back to a former home, agreeing to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Briton Crutchlow to join Ducati (Reuters) - British rider Cal Crutchlow will ride for Ducati for the next two seasons after reaching an agreement with the Italian MotoGP outfit. 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. Odyssey puts TNT Crane Rigging on the block -sources NEW YORK, Aug. 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Odyssey Investment Partners LLC is exploring a sale of TNT Crane Rigging Inc, one of the largest U.S. crane service providers, in a deal that could... Kerry says Pakistan drone strikes to end 'very soon' Following talks with the Pakistani government, Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States is making progress in the war on terror, and hopes to end the use of drone strikes "very soon." Ricky Williams Eager to Mold Young Minds as Coach Ricky Williams can't change the past and wouldn't want to even if he could. Virginia Johnson, Widely Published Collaborator in Sex Research, Dies at 88 Ms. Johnson and William H. Masters helped make the frank discussion of sex in postwar America possible if not downright acceptable. Performing From Space, Chris Hadfield Is Canadas Low-Orbit Star Chris Hadfields exploits in space may have cemented his reputation as the worlds best-known singing astronaut, not to mention Canadas newest celebrity. Terror Threat Prompts U.S. to Close Diplomatic Missions Officials gave few details about what prompted the temporary closings but cited credible information that an Al Qaeda affiliate might be plotting an attack. Hackers 'Smart homes' vulnerable Hacking into a $6,000 Japanese "smart" toilet and taking control of the bidet is a neat trick or a mean prank, but it's not the type of security issue most people will ever have to worry about. Ravens CB Asa Jackson Suspended for PED Use Baltimore Ravens cornerback Asa Jackson has been suspended without pay for the first eight games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Iran President-Elect Provokes Furor Abroad With Remarks on Israel Hassan Rouhanis remarks were reported as being more harsh by the Iranian media, and Israel said Mr. Rouhani showed his true face with the comments. The Week in Pictures, Aug. 2 A look back at the weeks events in New York City and the region. UPDATE 1-'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - The small yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp at the weekend movie box office. T Magazine About Last Night | Hot Rods and Hot Nights at a Hamptons Party for Kenny Scharf An opening for the artist Kenny Scharf, which brought out Cindy Sherman, Calvin Klein, Patrick Demarchelier and others, offered a playful respite from the seriousness of the Hamptons party circuit. BSB never said they're cool On a cooler-than-usual summer evening in Los Angeles, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, A.J. McClean and Kevin Richardson -- aka the Backstreet Boys -- got back to what made them famous singing and dancing in front of hoards of screaming (mostly female) pop music fans.

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