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News Feed Latest worldwide news Pope 'Who am I to judge' gay clergy Pope Francis says he will not "judge" gays and lesbians -- including gay priests. Is the church now changing its approach to historically marginalized groups? The God of golf It was in the majestic surroundings of Muirfield that the original gold-plated superstar of golf secured his first major title. Ossie Schectman, N.B.A.s First Scorer, Dies at 94 The 6-foot Knicks guard and captain made history on a layup a minute or so into a game against the Toronto Huskies on Nov. 1, 1946. Skating with Gandhi ... and Tutu, too The faces Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu all grace the boards created by a South African longboard maker. Olympians to march in gay parade as Sochi outrage grows (Reuters) - Canadian Olympians will march in the Vancouver Pride Parade this weekend in a display of solidarity with the gay community that would land them in jail or kicked out of next year's Sochi Olympics. Comcast and CBS Post Strong Results, Aided by Web Comcast surpassed analysts earnings projections while CBS Corporation reported its highest quarterly profits ever. The Caucus Congress Passes First Significant Energy Legislation Since 2009 Congress is heading home on recess after the Senate voted Thursday for two bills to streamline the licensing of hydroelectric projects. The bills are hardly radical, but Congress had not agreed on energy legislation in four years. Koehler, Marlins Beat Harvey, Mets 3-0 Tom Koehler focused on the opposing hitters, rather than the other team's pitcher. No matter that it was NL All-Star starter Matt Harvey. Shortcuts Unemployed and Older, and Facing a Jobless Future Those over 50 who lose their jobs are confronting the possibility of never working again. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, July 31, 2013 Can you calculate the number of average Brazilian households incomes equals the wealth of a certain billionaire from that country? Whats On Thursday Television highlights. For Red Bulls, Another Brother Act The Red Bulls announced the signing of Bradley Wright-Phillips, the brother of Queens Park Rangers midfielder Shaun. U.S. STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 end at record for 2nd day despite tepid jobs data * Dell committee and buyout group announce agreement, shares up Girl, 11 'I ran away from marriage' A young Yemeni girl made a YouTube video accusing her parents of trying to marry her off in exchange for money. Her parents dispute the allegation, but the video went viral and has put a spotlight once more on Yemen's child marriages. Editors Choice Recently reviewed books of particular interest. Protesters clash with security forces in Egypt Thousands of supporters of Egypt's deposed president were able to protest in Cairo after Friday prayers -- but the relative calm was interrupted when police fired tear gas at them Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra targets stereotypes in Hollywood LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has a higher mission than just making it in Hollywood she wants to break down stereotypes of Indians in Tinseltown's eyes and maybe make things easier for her compatriots who live in the United States. Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks. Wealth Matters A Public Debate Over the Wisdom of Gandolfinis Will Did James Gandolfini, the actor who played the mob boss Tony Soprano, exercise sound financial judgment about his estate? Movie Review Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg Star in 2 Guns The Baltasar Kormakur buddy film 2 Guns turns on a pair of seemingly bad guys who may be good, out to rob a drug cartels money from a bank. How Mandela became a brand He has not formally appeared in public for years, and recently he's been battling illness inside a Pretoria hospital. But former South African president Nelson Mandela is still a beloved icon across the world, an international symbol of courage, strength and hope. Raburn Homers Twice, Has 4 RBIs as Indians Win 6-1 Justin Masterson was quick to pass along credit for Cleveland's eighth straight victory to the guy he provided him all the support he needed in a 6-1 decision over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. Dot Earth Blog Googles Science Fellows Challenge the Companys Fund-Raising for Senator Inhofe Scientists who were once invited to Google to discussion climate science communication now communication their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe. The very welcome death of the potash cartel James Saft (Reuters) - The death of the potash cartel is not only a great story, it is a great example of how hard human ingenuity makes it to fix markets. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) U.S. raises concerns over Russian opposition leader conviction July 18 - The White House raised concerns over the conviction of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Water "the teeth" of climate change - World Bank June 19 - Growing pressure over water remains the most worrying symptom of climate change, argues the World Bank President, while a projected 2C rise in temperature by 2030 could submerge Bangkok. With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves In deluged Southern states, the quantity, and quality, of fruits and vegetables are suffering. FOREX-Dollar falls broadly after U.S. jobs report * U.S. hiring slows in July but jobless rate falls to 4-year low Defending Champ Haase Reaches Kitzbuehel Quarters Defending champion Robin Haase stayed on course for a third straight title at the bet-at-home Cup by beating Daniel Brands of Germany 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday. Benghazi CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to a man who witnessed, and may have played a role in, the Benghazi embassy attack. Social Qs Girls Not Allowed Answers to questions about sexism in the workplace, dealing with unwanted encouragement and more. Firefighter killed in Oregon was a 60-year-old tree-cutter (Reuters) - A firefighter killed while battling a central Oregon wildfire has been identified as John Hammack, 60, of Madras, Oregon officials said. Skating with Gandhi, Tutu and... The faces Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Archbishop Desmond Tutu all grace the boards created by a South African longboard maker. Simpson Makes Most of His First Bridgestone Round Webb Simpson, playing his first competitive round at Firestone Country Club, shot a six-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead in the Bridgestone Invitational. U.S. Carmakers Post Strongest July Sales Since 2006 Pickup sales continued to be strong across the industry, but companies were also helped by increased demand for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. S.Korean shares up, headed for 4th straight weekly gain SEOUL, Aug 2 (Reuters) - South Korean shares rose on Friday morning, thanks to strong U.S. factory activity data and a commitment to easy policy by European central banks, but gains were limited by caution ahead of U.S. jobs data later in the day. Tennis Federer to miss Rogers Cup Roger Federer, hampered by a back injury in recent weeks, pulled out of the Rogers Cup in Montreal with the U.S. Open just around the corner. Louis Begleys Memories of a Marriage Louis Begleys novel unfolds in the midst of high-WASP society.

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