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News Feed Latest worldwide news U.S. Pakistan drone strikes will end 'soon' The United States is seeking to end drone strikes in Pakistan, Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday. UPDATE 1-Cox in talks about merger with Charter -report Aug 2 (Reuters) - Cox Communications Inc has held talks about merging with cable provider and rival Charter Communications Inc, Bloomberg cited two people with knowledge of the matter as saying on Friday. TransCanada Plans Pipeline to East Coast The $12 billion pipeline could move as many as 1.1 million barrels a day to New Brunswick, to serve a region that relies on imported crude oil for most of its supply. Paris Journal A French Dining Staple Is Losing Its Place at the Table The decline in bread consumption is so worrisome that a nationwide campaign is championing bread as promoting good health, good conversation and French civilization. At 29, With Fifth Team, Jets Receiver Hoping Finally to Stick Titus Ryan, one of 13 receivers in the Jets camp, was a champion sprinter in high school who caught only six passes in college. Battle of the sexes -- on four legs Horse racing is one of the only sports in the world where men and women compete against each other. 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 rates by up to 29 percent. World's largest geyser puts on rare show at Yellowstone (Reuters) - The world's largest geyser has exploded to life at Yellowstone National Park for the first time in eight years, sending a high-pressure burst of steamy water 300 feet into the air, a park official said on Thursday. World's 12 best water parks Sometimes an ice cream only goes so far. U.S. band Bloodhound Gang barred from Russian gig over flag stunt MOSCOW, Aug 3 (Reuters) - American rock group Bloodhound Gang has been barred from a music festival in Russia, the Russian Culture Minister said, after a band member shoved the country's flag into his underpants during a gig. Small businesses with big ideas In the heart of London's bank towers, one floor has been handed over to entrepreneurs. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Brazilian drugmaker Hypermarcas surprises with second-quarter profit SAO PAULO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian drugmaker Hypermarcas posted a second-quarter profit on Friday, beating market estimates for a loss as stronger sales offset higher foreign debt-servicing costs stemming from currency swings. Police fire tear gas at pro-Morsy protesters A group supporting deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy have called for a million-man march from 33 different mosques Friday following noon prayers under the banner of "Egypt against the coup," according to a statement released Thursday by the Anti-Coup Prodemocracy Alliance. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. Briefly Education Britain Seeks Extra 90,000 Overseas University Students by 2018 The United Kingdom aims to encourage more British students to study overseas and expand a program that funds foreign scholars studying in Britain. With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars. Two Cities and Cultures, Linked on a Brooklyn Wall On a small street in East Williamsburg, a Mexico City artist has created a work of art representing New York Citys diversity. Milliner Ready to Join Jets Camp After Ending a Weeklong Holdout Entering training camp, the rookie cornerback Dee Milliner is expected to compete for a starting spot alongside Antonio Cromartie. The $4,000 Deal Gone Sour Behind the Doping Scandal A disgruntled business partner gave a Florida newspaper files that led to scrutiny of Anthony P. Bosch, a clinic operator suspected of supplying ballplayers with banned drugs. Why Zimbabwe's elections matter Zimbabweans are voting in a hotly-contested election as President Robert Mugabe seeks to extend power for a further five years. Mugabe, 89, has been at the helm since 1980, and is the only leader the nation has known since it gained independence from Britain. Stoner comes out of retirement for Honda test Two-wheeled temptation has proved too much for retired MotoGP champion Casey Stoner as he makes a testing comeback. NZ's Fonterra finds botulism-causing bacteria in milk ingredient WELLINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra, the world's largest dairy exporter, on Saturday said it had found that an ingredient in some of its dairy products contains a strain of the... Children power playground toys July 30 - Modern gaming techniques are taken to the playground as children compete to produce energy. Suzannah Butcher reports. Taking the Plunge on Californias Coasters Twist, turn and listen to the screams as we take you on five of the states roller coaster rides. Anger in Norway as Breivik applies to university Reports that Anders Behring Breivik, the man who killed 77 people in a bomb attack and gun rampage in 2011, has applied to study political science at the University of Oslo have prompted anger in Norway. Superman flies in southern California July 3 - A start-up company in California creates life-sized remote controlled superheroes that soar through the air. Elly Park reports. Browsing Crop tops; handbags that carry the essentials in style; and more. ArtsBeat Rashida Jones and Rob Lowe Leaving Parks and Recreation The exits of Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones are the first substantial departures in the run of the NBC comedy. T Magazine Feeling For | An Old-School Hotel in the Berkshires Thats Perfect for Just Staying Put When what youre looking for in a weekend getaway is rustic comfort rather than stimulation and adventure, you cant do better than the Wheatleigh Hotel in Lenox, Mass. Dining Review | Long Island A Review of the Cuddy, in Sag Harbor The Cuddy, named for the little cabin offering shelter on a boat, serves Southern and gastro-pub dishes in a maritime setting. Focus shifts to Obama if Congress axes immigration bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - If immigration reform sputters in the deeply divided U.S. Congress, supporters are planning to push President Barack Obama to act on his own to help 11 million illegal residents, lawmakers and immigration advocates said. United States 1, Panama 0 One Goal, but Plenty for U.S. to Celebrate in Gold Cup Final Landon Donovan was the driving force behind Brek Sheas goal, which broke a scoreless tie in a game marked by sluggish play and gave the United States its fifth Gold Cup title. The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. Despite Administration Promises, Few Signs of Change in Drone Wars Mixed messages by officials reveal a deep-seated ambivalence inside the Obama administration about just how much light ought to shine on Americas shadow wars. Data Points What the Nation Got for $800 Billion The Federal Reserve has spent heavily to buy bonds to reduce long-term rates, but rates are actually higher than when it started. Bits Blog Flares in Canada at the Thought of Verizon Prominent ads have appeared across the country over the last few weeks denouncing any possible incursion by Verizon. Bubba's $40K hovercraft Bubba Watson's golf cart hovercraft will cost you $40,000. Sports Briefing | Basketball Miller Returns to Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies signed Mike Miller in a deal that brings back the best 3-point shooter in franchise history as the Grizzlies try to find a way to improve. Radioactive Fukushima groundwater rises above barrier media TOKYO (Reuters) - Radioactive groundwater at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant has risen to levels above a barrier being built to contain it, highlighting the risk of an increasing amount of contaminated water reaching the sea, Japanese media reported on Saturday. German regulator fires warning shot over insurance rules FRANKFURT, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Germany could quit talks on new risk rules for Europe's insurance industry if regulators try to impose a 'one size fits all' deadline for insurers to adapt to them, a senior official at financial watchdog Bafin said.

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