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News Feed Latest worldwide news Other Agencies Clamor for Data N.S.A. Compiles The National Security Agencys dominant role as the nations spy warehouse has prompted turf fights with other federal agencies that want to use its surveillance tools for their own investigations. Turkey frees bird accused of spying for Israel ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish authorities detained a bird on suspicion it was spying for Israel, but freed it after X-rays showed it was not embedded with surveillance equipment, newspapers said on Friday. Well If This Were Your Mother, Doctor A common question helps family members make sense of the confusion, desolation and powerlessness that so often defines the hospital experience, but leaves a newcomer to clinical medicine feeling vulnerable and violated. Record inflow into U.S. equity funds in July TrimTabs (Reuters) - Investors poured a record $40.3 billion into U.S. equity mutual funds and exchange-trade funds in July, after largely ignoring equities in June, research provider TrimTabs Investment... Streetscapes Ring Around the Collar at 535 Park Avenue The Upper East Side building, completed in 1910, is whitening its soiled terra-cotta base. Egypt's defense minister meets with Islamic leaders Egyptian Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has met with Islamist leaders to discuss the country's political crisis, the country's army said. Bits Blog U.S. Proposes Solutions for Apples E-Book Price-Fixing After the United States government won an antitrust suit against Apple, it now wants to discipline Apple in other markets where it does business, like movies and music. Lloyds CEO sees dividend payout by 2015 -FT Aug 4 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group Chief Executive Antonio Horta-Osorio told potential investors that he expects to see up to 70 percent of the bank's earnings returned to shareholders by 2015, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. Local Guides Share Cities Culinary Secrets So-called food sherpas offer small groups of visitors an intimate encounter with carefully chosen local purveyors, and help them order whats right. Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon. Summers U.S. economy best in 15 years May 16 - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says he feels good about the economy after several rough patches. He also says theres a global shift on austerity. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. Singer-songwriter JJ Cale dead at 74 after heart attack NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter JJ Cale, one of the most versatile musicians of his era who played guitar and spanned music genres from rock 'n' roll to blues and jazz, has died after suffering a heart attack, his official website said on Saturday. Low chance of cyclone east of Melbourne, Florida -NHC Aug 2 (Reuters) - A weak area of low pressure associated with the remnants of tropical storm Dorian, located just east of Melbourne, Florida, has a 30 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Woods eyes eighth WGC Invitational title Tiger Woods remains on course for his eighth WGC-Bridgestone Invitational title after a third round 68 saw him maintain a seven-shot lead at Firestone Country Club, Ohio on Saturday. Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Alaska oil tax referendum headed for tight vote in 2014 ANCHORAGE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Activists hoping to overturn a sweeping tax break for Alaska oil producers have their work cut out for them, even after getting confirmation that they secured enough voter backing to put a referendum on the ballot next year. No charges filed over Chile mine collapse Who's to blame for the mine collapse that trapped 33 workers underground for months in Chile? No one, according to prosecutors, who closed the case after a lengthy investigation. Economix Blog An Employment Number That Isnt Budging Although the unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent, the share of American adults with jobs is stuck at just 58.7 percent. Babies who share the royal birthday get silver pennies July 23 - The Royal Mint adorns families of babies born on the same day as the new royal prince with commemorative silver one penny pieces. Elly Park reports. 300-year-old violin recovered British Transport Police said Tuesday they found a stolen 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth more than $1 million, along with two bows valued at more than $105,000. Essay . . . One Book Out Culling overcrowded shelves is never easy. T Magazine In Store | A Berlin Boutique That Pays Tribute to New York Creative Culture Rats, named for the Big Apples unofficial mascots, offers a curated selection of products from the citys coolest designers and artists. Mermaid school makes a splash July 25 - Mermaid swimming lessons gain popularity in Manila, with women and girls getting the chance to fulfill their underwater dreams. Tara Cleary reports. U.S. Cuts Take Increasing Toll on Job Growth A wave of cuts in domestic and military spending is causing government furloughs as well as job losses and curtailed hours among federal contractors. Low Winter Sun Gives Detroit a Leading Role As AMCs new police drama, Low Winter Sun, makes clear, the city of Detroit is not only highly cinematic, its a leading role all by itself. Hiring slows in July but jobless rate falls to four-year low WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Employers slowed their pace of hiring in July but the jobless rate fell anyway, a pair of mixed signals that could make the Federal Reserve more cautious about drawing down its... 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. Girl amuses dolphin A girl's impromptu gymnastics performance appears to amuse her audience. AP Source Tide Froze Football Staffer's Contract Alabama has penalized director of football operations Joe Pannunzio for his role in the Miami scandal while a member of the Hurricanes' staff, according to a person familiar with the situation. Rio still on Pope's mind at Angelus Aug. 4 - Pope Francis holds first Sunday Angelus prayer since returning from Brazil. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Breakingviews Dell's fearful compromise Aug. 2 - Antony Currie and Breakingviews columnists explain how the prospect of a financial hit all round if the buyout failed brought the board and bidders back to the table. '2 Guns' shoots past 'Smurfs,' 'Wolverine' to claim box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - "2 Guns," starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg as rival federal agents, shot through its weekend competition at movie theaters, collecting $27.4 million to lead the North American box office, according to studio estimates. Tool Kit Virtual Currency Gains Ground in Actual World Bitcoins trade like a commodity, but more businesses are accepting them as money. 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. Katharine Weymouth Takes Charge at the Washington Post Katharine Weymouth has lived much of her life in the shadow of two formidable women. Now, she has a chance to join their ranks. U.S. Week Ahead Tesla and Kors fly high; Fed jobs reaction Aug 2- Two Wall Street darlings, Tesla and Michael Kors, report earnings next week with high expectations from analysts. Disney was hit by ESPN ratings and Fed policymakers react to a weak jobs report. FDA warns of serious rash risk with acetaminophen pain pills WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tylenol and other painkillers containing the ingredient acetaminophen can cause a potentially deadly skin rash known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, U.S. health regulators said on Thursday. Pat Cash's Wimbledon tour Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon. Activist investors keep lower profile in Europe LONDON (Reuters) - As activist investors launch more high profile corporate battles in the United States, in Europe they are eschewing public hectoring for private talks.

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