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News Feed Latest worldwide news Monaco's F1 transformation The most famous race in Formula One -- the Monaco Grand Prix -- brings a change of pace to Monaco's Mediterranean idyll. Zimbabwe election praised by African Union The African Union on Friday applauded Zimbabwe for holding peaceful elections, and made no mention of rigging accusations by the main opposition candidate. Austrian GP to return? Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. Flip flop stocks land at new records Aug. 2 - Summary of business headlines U.S. hiring slows; Stocks comeback to close higher; Dell gets closer to a deal; Viacom profits jump; Weight Watchers stock sinks. Bobbi Rebell reports. ArtsBeat Fall for Dance Lineup Expands Seven more companies will join the festival running from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5. Dot Earth Blog Polar Researchers Explain North Pole Lake Scientists who spend weeks each year camped on North Pole sea ice clarify whats wrong with reports of a lake there. Gingerly, film-maker tests limits of freedom in Myanmar YANGON (Reuters) - Myanmar movie director Zay Par is doing what would have been unthinkable two years ago - putting the finishing touches to a film that harks back to a 1988 student uprising brutally put down by military rulers. IBT Media to add Newsweek to its digital media stable Aug 3 (Reuters) - IBT Media, a digital-only media company, said on Saturday it was acquiring Newsweek from IAC/InterActive Corp, which took over the venerable title in 2010, stopped its print edition... Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. Scherzer Wins 16th, Tigers Beat White Sox 3-0 With almost two months left in the season, Max Scherzer has already equaled his career high in wins. Shopping With Eve Robinson Kitchen Faucets for Cooks and Wannabes Searching for faucets attractive enough for a hypothetical cook and functional enough to satisfy a real one. Surgery at hands of robot? Every day, we happily entrust more of our lives to automated machines at home and in our cities. But you could be forgiven for blanching at the prospect of a four-armed robot bearing over you, scalpel glinting. Your solstice traditions If Stonehenge is anything to go by, summer celebrations have a millennia-old history. While the ancient druids may have commemorated the fertility of the season, many of us are just happy to get outdoors. Well Summer Taco Nights This week, the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman offers a refreshing take on the taco, beginning with two delicious summer salsas. FEATURE-Small manufacturers bet on Detroit brand despite bankruptcy DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - For nearly six decades Detroit's story has been one of relentless erosion of its once mighty manufacturing base, but even as the Motor City faces a long bankruptcy a clutch... 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. Mugabe supporters cheer latest win Aug 4 - Youth supporters of President Robert Mugabe cheer on his latest victory in Harare. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Music Review Braunfelss Jeanne dArc Plays at the Salzburg Festival Walter Braunfelss Jeanne dArc, presented at the Salzburg Festival, received an inspired performance. UPDATE 5-U.S. seeks tighter control over Apple in e-book case NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Apple Inc is headed for a showdown with the U.S. government and dozens of states, which on Friday urged that tough new restrictions be imposed on the company for illegally conspiring to raise e-book prices. 5 stories missed during royal baby While half of civilization busied itself trying to find out the name, weight, gender, hair color, taste in music and political disposition of the new heir to the British throne, it turns out there was a whole world of other news happening out there. UPDATE 3-NZ's Fonterra finds botulism bacteria in dairy ingredient WELLINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra , the world's largest dairy exporter, said on Saturday it had found bacteria which can cause botulism in some of its dairy products, prompting... Manning Trial Focus Returns to State Dept. Cables Prosecutors of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning are focusing on the damage done by his release through WikiLeaks of more than 250,000 U.S. diplomatic cables. Browsing Crop tops; handbags that carry the essentials in style; and more. Cooper Excused From Team Activities to Undergo Counseling Philadelphia wide receiver Riley Cooper has been excused from training with his team to undergo counseling for making a racially insensitive comment, the Eagles announced on Friday. U.S. restaurant chain says salad linked to virus no longer served NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A salad mix linked to a severe stomach virus that sickened more than 200 people in Iowa and Nebraska has not been served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants there for about a month, a spokesman for the restaurants said on Saturday. 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. Notable diamond heists It was just like a scene from the Alfred Hitchcock crime caper "To Catch a Thief." The same hotel. The sparkly jewels. The robbery. 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. Irans 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. Pro-Mursi protesters signal no plans to quit Aug. 2 - Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mursi continue to protest signaling no plans to quit. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Restaurant Review ABC Cocina in Manhattan Jean-Georges Vongerichtens newest venture is translated from the Spanish. In Missouri, Race Complicates a Transfer to Better Schools Enacting a state law allowing students from failing school districts to transfer to better ones has been complicated by class, race, geography and social perceptions. 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. Fashion designer launches an innovative store A new designer pop-up store drives into London's Covent Garden and raises eyebrows. Rollo Ross reports. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. Bits Blog Obama Administration Overturns Ban on Apple Products The Obama administration has vetoed a product ban that would have forced Apple to stop selling some iPhones and iPads in the United States. Sharks Sign Joe Pavelski to 5-Year Extension The San Jose Sharks signed center Joe Pavelski to a $30 million, five-year contract extension Tuesday that will keep him off the free-agent market next summer. Well Medical Procedures May Be Useless, or Worse Many new techniques and medicines are either no more effective than the old ones, or worse, and many doctors persist in using practices that have been shown to be useless or harmful, a new analysis shows. Cars banned on Colosseum street by Rome's cycling mayor ROME (Reuters) - A busy road that cuts through Rome's ancient forum to the Colosseum was blocked to private traffic on Saturday, in the first stage of a plan to pedestrianise the area that has... World's best fireworks displays From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks.

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