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News Feed Latest worldwide news Floridas Education Chief Quits Amid Report That He Changed a Schools Rating Floridas commissioner of education resigned after news reports said he had changed the grade of an Indiana charter school whose founder donated to a campaign of his. 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. declares new push to defuse Egyptian crisis CAIRO (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday it would work with other nations to resolve Egypt's crisis peacefully, injecting new energy into a push to end a bloody standoff since the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. Benghazi CNN's Arwa Damon speaks to a man who witnessed, and may have played a role in, the Benghazi embassy attack. Book Talk Susan Choi Returns to Probe Love, Youthful Selfishness Author Susan Choi in her latest book starts with a graduate student's fascination with a professor when she arrives at a prestigious university in 1992. But the initial attraction is where similarities between "My Education" and usual tales of college love end. Bits Blog A Cheap Spying Tool With a High Creepy Factor A law student says fear of federal prosecution has kept him from fully carrying out an experiment that shows how cheap and easy it is for ordinary citizens to spy on each other. Dot Earth Blog Daniel Yergin on George Mitchells Shale Energy Innovations and Concerns An energy historian considers the legacy of the energy entrepreneur who unlocked shale gas and oil with fracking. UPDATE 2-Aetna exits Obamacare exchange in Maryland over price Aug 2 (Reuters) - Aetna Inc pulled out of Maryland's health insurance exchange being created under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law after the state pressed it to lower its proposed... 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. New Habits Transform Software An increasing focus on office collaboration is creating opportunities for software giants like Microsoft and Google and start-ups like Quip. Scientists find how 'obesity gene' makes people fat LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have unraveled how a gene long associated with obesity makes people fat by triggering increased hunger, opening up potential new ways to fight a growing global health problem. Modern Love Breaking Free From the Nesting Doll She could rescue him from a dead-end life. But was that a good reason to marry him? Giant King Kong storms the stage He is a towering figure in the history of cinema, a colossus who has frightened and thrilled audiences in equal measure. Now King Kong, the famous silverback from the silver screen, is roaring and pounding his way onto the theatrical stage. Rogers trying to stop Verizon grabbing Canadian rivals - media Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications, Canada's largest wireless phone company, has crafted a plan to grab control of two smaller rivals to try to stop U.S. giant Verizon Communications Inc entering Canada, the Globe and Mail reported. Telecom Italia's Bernabe says Brazil unit remains core asset MILAN, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia Chairman Franco Bernabe said on Friday that its TIM Participacoes unit in Brazil remained a core asset, although a possible sale was not ruled out. Advertising Irritated? He Knows How You Feel Dove Men+Care, a sponsor of the New York City Marathon, has hired John McEnroe, the irascible tennis pro, to represent its deodorant line to runners. Japan robot astronaut ready for space launch Aug. 2 - Japanese researchers package robot astronaut Kirobo before its space launch on August 8. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. TV series 'Glee' to address drug abuse, death of Cory Monteith LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television musical series "Glee" will address the death of star Cory Monteith in the upcoming season, writing his character out of the show and touching on Monteith's... U.S. Treasury extends suspension on issuing debt WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday extended the period during which it will suspend investments in a government pension fund through Oct. 11, as it continues to rely... 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... Limbaugh show still rules GOP LZ Granderson says Rush Limbaugh has been spewing half truths for 25 years, but it became destructive when politicians and others made him their spokesman. Obamas Fall Moscow Trip Is Even More in Doubt The dispute over Edward J. Snowden is less a singular sore point between the United States and Russia than a symptom of a relationship that has soured across the board. Jackson went days without real sleep Michael Jackson died while preparing to set a world record for the most successful concert run, but he unknowingly set another record that led to his death. OpenTable sacrifices profit to bump up marketing efforts (Reuters) - Online restaurant booking service provider OpenTable Inc forecast a third-quarter profit below analysts' estimates as it plans to spend more on marketing and software development in the... Time Warner Cable blacks out CBS in some markets Aug 2 (Reuters) - Time Warner Cable Inc began blacking out broadcast network CBS for customers in New York, Dallas and Los Angeles after fee negotiations between the two companies collapsed, Time Warner Cable said on Friday. Chris Brown ordered booked on hit and run Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash. Berkshire Hathaway 2nd-quarter profit rises 46 pct Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting gains from investments and derivatives and higher earnings from non-insurance businesses. Mugabe Faces Test as Zimbabwe Votes President Robert G. Mugabe has outlived virtually all his African contemporaries. He aims to serve another term as president, extending his rule through his 94th birthday. Top night adventures in the U.S. Mystery, moonlight and the sounds of bat wings flapping replace electricity and artificial sound during a night "off the grid" in nature. Quakes May Help Release Methane Seepage of methane, a greenhouse gas, in the Arabian Sea may be linked to a 1945 earthquake, a study suggests. The finding may affect global warming estimates. Fitch Australia Statement Broadly Consistent with Consolidation HONG KONG/LONDON, August 02 (Fitch) The continued adjustment of the economic assumptions underlying Australia's fiscal consolidation strategy in the latest Economic Statement remains consistent with... 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. China to invest $375 billion on energy conservation, pollution paper SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to invest 2.3 trillion yuan ($375 billion) in energy saving and emission-reduction projects in the five years through 2015 to clean up its environment, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a senior government official. 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. Inmarsat's Q2 earnings edge lower on defence cuts LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - British satellite operator Inmarsat reported a slight dip in second-quarter earnings on Friday as the impact of U.S. defence spending cuts continued to bite. EMERGING MARKETS-Brazil stocks fall on mixed U.S. jobs data * Investors pessimistic about slow U.S. hiring * Brazil Bovespa down 1.36 pct, Mexico IPC up 0.45 pct MEXICO CITY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian stocks fell Friday, reversing early gains after weaker-than-expected jobs growth in the United States contributed to investor pessimism about the pace of the global economic recovery. But Mexico's IPC index continued a three-day rally to close at its highest level in nearly three months as investors placed bets on a sweeping energy reform, d F1 perfects formula for financial success Christian Sylt is the co-author of Formula Money, an annual report examining all aspects of Formula One's finances with detailed data on teams, drivers, sponsors and races. Here, he answers key questions about F1's financial model. Griner to Sit Out All-Star Game Brittney Griner will miss Saturday's WNBA All-Star game while recovering from a sprained left knee she suffered earlier this month. Frugal Traveler Music and Moonshine in the Mellow Ozarks In Part 3 of his summer road trip, the Frugal Traveler hops between Missouri and Arkansas, dropping in on a fiddle jam, sipping spirits and tuning into the regions relaxed groove. DealBook Deliberations Start in Goldman Traders Case Deliberations in the lawsuit against Fabrice Tourre, a former Goldman Sachs trader accused of misleading investors, set up the end to one of the most prominent cases from the financial crisis.

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