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News Feed Latest worldwide news N.H.L. Schedule Shows Realignment and Olympics Break The N.H.L. announced four new division names, the 2013-14 schedule and an agreement to allow players to participate in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. U.N. wants probe into Syrian rebel 'executions' Syrian opposition forces may have executed as many as 30 people, most of them government soldiers, in rural Aleppo, according to the United Nations, which cited videos of the killings posted on the Internet in July. Techquity Facebook's bumpy ride, dude got a Dell problem July 31 - Facebook gets back to IPO price and looks similar to another networking stock. Plus, Michael Dell's bid for Dell faces more hurdles. An Unusual Feat in Congress Student Loan Bill Breezes On Democrats and Republicans eagerly voted to reset and cap student loan interest rates after a failure last month forced rates to double. Square Feet Sublets Lure Manhattan Start-Ups Many tech companies in their early stages rent modest spaces from bigger tech companies, and then rent out any leftover space in turn. 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. Financial Tech shares slump, exchange unit halts forward trading MUMBAI (Reuters) - Shares in Financial Technologies (India) Ltd slumped 64.5 percent on Thursday after a commodity exchange it owns, National Spot Exchange Ltd, suspended trade in most of its forward... Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFAs Inquiry Into Blazers Finances Delayed FIFA has delayed its investigation of the American soccer official Chuck Blazer, who is accused of financial corruption, until next year. 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." Pimco Total Return Fund suffers $7.5 billion outflow in July NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest mutual fund, suffered an outflow of $7.5 billion in July, following record outflows in June, estimated data from Morningstar... Car Drives Onto California Boardwalk, Injuring 12 Two people were critically hurt in Venice, Calif., by a sedan that witnesses said had moved purposefully. The driver fled. Iranian President Is Sworn In and Presents a New Cabinet of Familiar Faces Many members of Hassan Rouhanis cabinet, which must still be confirmed by Parliament, had served under a moderate former president. Spacewalkers leave space station for outside chores CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two astronauts left the International Space Station on Tuesday for a day of maintenance tasks, including installing a power cable needed for a new Russian laboratory due to be installed this year. Florida Gives Muschamp $250,000 Raise Annually Florida has given coach Will Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season. Ivanisevic's 'unsolved mystery' A look back at the 2001 Wimbledon men's final when Goran Ivanisevic became the only wildcard to bag the men's title at noted postcode SW19 in one of the tournament's most dramatic matches. Fangio car sells for nearly $30m A Mercedes more than a half-century old and driven by one of Formula One's most famous racers, Juan Manuel Fangio, became the most expensive car ever sold at an auction, according to the auctioneer. Snowden granted temporary asylum Russia granted NSA leaker Edward Snowden one-year of temporary asylum, enabling him to leave the Moscow airport he had been living in for weeks. Witness Testifies That Paterno Said Penn State Erred on Sandusky Mike McQueary, a former Penn State assistant, said that the longtime football coach Joe Paterno told him the university mishandled its response to the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. WRAPUP 3-World mourns Steve Jobs; Apple shares edge higher * Apple shares up 1 percent (Updates links to stories, graphics, Breakingviews; updates shares) Dell shareholders convene a third time as buyout battle escalates ROUND ROCK, TEXAS/SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Dell Inc shareholders convene for a third time on Friday to vote on CEO Michael Dell's $24.4 billion buyout, helping decide the fate of the No. 3 PC... PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Aug 2 Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Uruguay close to legal marijuana The Uruguayan lower house of parliament votes in favor of legalizing marijuana. Rafael Romo reports. U.S. Farm Credit System quarterly earnings up 3.5 pct CHICAGO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Farm Credit System, a government sponsored enterprise and the single largest lender to U.S. agriculture, on Friday said second quarter earnings rose 3.5 percent,... ArtsBeat Denzel Washington Has Another Strong Movie Opening 2 Guns, starring Mr. Washington and Mark Wahlberg, took in an estimated $27.4 million in North American movie theaters. A Hankering for Hybrids About 298,000 hybrids, or cars that run on batteries and gasoline, have been sold this year while only 36,000 battery-powered vehicles have sold. Off the Charts Jobs Recovery in Europe Is Also Painfully Slow The number of unemployed workers in the euro zone dropped in June, but by only 24,000 jobs, or 0.1 percent of the 19.3 million people out of work in May. Royal baby a retail giant UK retailers are riding the wave of excitement over Prince William and Kate Middletons baby all the way to the bank. Spending, from collectibles to celebratory libations, is expected to exceed $300 million. British Plan on Taxing Gambling Annoys Many in Gibraltar Territory officials are crying foul over Prime Minister David Camerons plan to impose a 15 percent tax on residents of Britain who place bets on any of Gibraltars Internet gambling sites. City Room Aug. 3 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. On the Market in New York City A one-bedroom co-op in Yorkville, a full-floor two-bedroom on the Upper East Side and Dumbo loft with a balcony. Suspect in Crash on California Boardwalk Is Arrested The suspect, Nathan Campbell of Los Angeles, turned himself in to the police after leaving the scene of the crash, which killed one person, on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, police said. Matter Monogamys Boost to Human Evolution Fossil records suggest that by sticking around and protecting and feeding their offspring, early men paved the way for the growth of the human brain. Sports Briefing | College Football Alabama Easily Tops Preseason Coaches Poll Alabama is No. 1 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll. The Crimson Tide were an overwhelming choice, receiving 58 of 62 first-place votes. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. Disqualification in Relay Costs U.S. Men a Gold The United States was disqualified in the 4x100 medley relay at the world championships in Barcelona for a swimmer leaving too early. 'Nollywood Queen's' passion Filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe on giving the African continent a voice on the big screen. Dodgers Win 14th Straight on Road, Top Cubs 1-0 A.J. Ellis hit an RBI single, Stephen Fife pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their franchise-record road winning streak to 14 games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. City Room Aug. 4 Where the Candidates Are Today The candidates daily campaign schedule at a glance. NSA revelations could hurt collaboration with 'betrayed' hackers LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The U.S. government's efforts to recruit talented hackers could suffer from the recent revelations about its vast domestic surveillance programs, as many private researchers express disillusionment with the National Security Agency. Movie Review Cockneys vs. Zombies Stars Harry Treadaway and Alan Ford In Cockneys vs. Zombies, a nursing home and an East London way of life are threatened by a zombie takeover.

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