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With Pope in town, ribald Rio a land of outdoor confessionals
Often, tourists and travelers leave this hedonist hotspot with a feeling of guilt. This week, however, thousands of young visitors are dropping to their knees and asking for forgiveness.


Growing crops in the desert
In the scorching desert of Qatar, scientists are showing that saltwater can be used to help grow crops.


How to Land a Loft
Some adventurous buyers are mining the commercial market for residential space.


FDA reviewers recommend approval of Bayer hypertension drug
(Reuters) - Bayer AG's experimental drug to treat two types of pulmonary hypertension worked well in clinical trials and should be approved, but at lower doses than those proposed by the company, according to medical reviewers at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


Pro-Mursi protesters angered over Kerry endorsement of army-installed government
Aug. 2 - Supporters of Mohamed Mursi, Egypt's deposed president, decry comments by US Secretary for State John Kerry endorsing his toppling by the military. Tom Dinham reports.


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.


Yellowstone geyser puts on a show
Everyone knows the story of Old Faithful. Here's the story of Old Unreliable.


Detroit proposes new health care plan to save $12 million a year
DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr on Friday proposed a new healthcare plan for city workers that is projected to save the city $12 million a year by raising deductibles...


New Rule at N.F.L.s Camps No Tackling. Its Just Practice.
With salaries and concerns about injuries soaring, N.F.L. teams are increasingly limiting contact during training camps, which were once grueling ordeals under a merciless sun.


The Getaway Finding a Seat That Fits on a Flight
If youre tired of stuffing yourself into tight airline seats, some digital tools could offer you a little relief.


Serena I apologized to Maria
Serena Williams refuses to get drawn into a pre-Wimbledon war of words with Maria Sharapova Sunday -- claiming she has apologized to her Russian rival for comments made about her personal life.


Embattled head of American Academy of Arts and Sciences to step down
BOSTON (Reuters) - The head of the American Academy of Arts Sciences will resign effective July 31 amid a controversy over whether she lied about her academic degrees, the honorary society said on Thursday.


RLPC-Pret A Manger completes 375 mln stg debt refinancing
LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Bridgepoint's coffee and sandwich chain Pret A Manger has raised a new 375 million pound ($568.5 million) loan to refinance existing debt and pay a 150...


T Magazine Market Report | Black and White and Gray All Over
Fall collections offer seasonal staples with stripes and color blocking in these neutral tones.


Next Doctor Who to be revealed ...
Whovians, clear your calendars -- the next star of the British science-fiction series "Doctor Who" will be unveiled Sunday during a live half-hour television special on the BBC.


F.D.A. Sets a Standard on Labeling Gluten Free
Health officials said the step would help the three million Americans with celiac disease and bring uniformity to the $4 billion market for gluten-free foods.


Well Back Pain Remains Overtreated
Conservative management is often recommended for back pain, but doctors are performing more CT and M.R.I. scans, prescribing more opiates and referring more patients to specialists, which may lead to expensive and ineffective surgeries.


Sports Briefing | Soccer Dortmund Beats Bayern to Win German Super Cup
Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich to hand Pep Guardiola his first defeat while in charge of the European champions.


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,...


Bored? Invent your own holiday
If you could invent a holiday, what would it be? It's easier than you think. Meet the real holiday makers (plus, the man responsible for Be a Dork Day).


Not all college guys want to hook up
Daniel Yellin says an article about casual sex among some women at UPenn unfairly depicts young men as taking advantage of drunk women. Many men there wouldn't dream of doing this, he says.


Fed stays on track with bond buying, for now
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said the economy continues to recover but is still in need of support, offering no indication that it is planning to reduce its bond-buying...


Ohio kidnap hell
No one heard their screams, but the terror of Ariel Castro's victims finally came to light in court.


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.


Obama to Appear on Tonight Show
His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy.


U.S. seeks tighter control over Apple in e-book case
NEW YORK (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.


Man Pleads Guilty in Plot to Defraud Broadway Producers
A former stockbroker admitted he invented investors and a phantom loan as part of a sham effort to rescue a failed production of Rebecca.


Canada's Harper insists Keystone XL is important for jobs
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper contradicted on Friday U.S. President Barack Obama's dismissal of the job-creation potential of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, saying the project is important both for jobs and for energy security.


Mugabe Wins Again in Zimbabwe, Leaving Rival Greatly Weakened
President Robert Mugabe won 61 percent of the vote, said the Zimbabwe Election Commission, defeating Morgan Tsvangirai, who denounced the election, saying it had been rigged.


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.


Theory on Pain Is Driving Rules for Abortions
Measures that ban abortion 20 weeks after conception, on the disputed idea that the fetus can feel pain at that point, have spread by tapping into public concern about late-stage abortions.


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.


World Briefing | Middle East Iraq 1,057 Killed in July, U.N. Says
The United Nations said July was Iraqs deadliest month in more than five years, describing a series of bombings and shootings as an epidemic of sectarian-tinged violence.


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.


ArtsBeat Fall for Dance Lineup Expands
Seven more companies will join the festival running from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5.


Plane flying too low, and too slow NTSB
July 10 - Investigators release new information into the deadly Asiana plane crash in San Francisco. Julie Noce reports.


Far-Flung Students
Back to school? Students submitted photographs of themselves and where they come from.


'Record' tourists at N Korea games
Acrobats, dancers and singers -- under normal circumstances, a festival featuring such tried and true attractions might not send you rushing to the Internet to book travel.


Telecom Italia's Bernabe says no need of cash call, Brazil sale
MILAN, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecom Italia chairman Franco Bernabe said on Friday the phone company will not need to raise capital or sell its TIM Participacoes unit in Brazil to reach targets.


Bits Blog A Shifting Workplace Experience
As mobility and collaboration become standards of work, the design and function of things like document creation and sharing are changing, too.


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