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News Feed Latest worldwide news Russia's MTS to pay 5.22 rbls/shr in interim dividend MOSCOW, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Russia's biggest mobile phone operator MTS said on Friday it plans to pay an interim dividend of 5.22 roubles (16 cents) per share. 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. TV film 'Sharknado' inches to cult status with midnight showings LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Three weeks after its premiere, "Sharknado" is still raining down great whites and hammerheads for the U.S. cable television network Syfy - and even splashing them across movie screens. British summer of pride This summer has Britain basking in the historical success of its athletes. CNN's Amanda Davies reports. Berkshire profit rises 46 percent, helped by economy (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, boosted by improved demand in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads, as well as gains from investments and derivatives. CUNY TV Station Turns Over an Old Leaf, Transmitting by Air to Widen Its Reach The City University station, available in the five boroughs on cable since the 8os, now also broadcasts over the air, with a signal reaching 35 miles. T Magazine Letter from Paris | Much Ado About the Legion of Honor Frances award of merit is increasingly being given out like jujubes, causing some of the French to look down their noses at it. Americans, however, seem to love it. Prince William makes first appearance since son's birth Aug. 3 - Prince William makes his first public appearance since the birth of his son, Prince George, at charity polo match near Windsor Castle. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Ask an Expert Design Advice on Reconfiguring an Emptying Nest Danielle Galland, an interior designer, will answer readers questions about how to reconfigure living spaces as children head for college. Wind Suspends 3rd Round at St. Andrews Inbee Park wanted tough conditions at St. Andrews to try to make up an eight-shot deficit in her pursuit of a fourth straight major. Eagles Receiver Who Used Slur Takes Leave Amid Uproar The Eagles did not say when Riley Cooper would return but indicated he would seek counseling to help him understand how his words have hurt so many. Australia shares set to rise on strong Wall St, focus turns to US jobs SYDNEY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares are set to open higher on Friday after Wall Street notched strong gains and metals prices rose, though buying could be tempered ahead of key U.S. non-farm... Hollywoods Big Bet on Broadway Adaptations As film companies invest heavily in turning movies into Broadway musicals, they are finding that its not so easy to pinpoint what might ensure a crossover success. 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. Vintage tech 'firsts' for sale In this era of ever-accelerating technological development, we all tend to be so fixated on the gizmos of the future that we rarely take the time to think about the glorious technology of the past. Study raises new concern about earthquakes and fracking fluids NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles (km) away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. Burj Khalifa get Google Street View Fancy a stroll around the observation deck of the tallest building in the world? Summer concert tickets scarce, expensive If someone in your house is mad for One Direction, get ready to lay out some serious cash. Scorer of first league goal identified after 125 years LONDON (Reuters) - A 125-year-old mystery surrounding the scorer of the world's first league goal has ended with the publication of a new book identifying James Kenyon "Kenny" Davenport of Bolton Wanderers as the man. Does plastic surgery make you pretty? The jury's out NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who get facial plastic surgery may look younger than they did before the procedure, but that doesn't mean they're more attractive, according to a new study. 15-love Top tennis romances The life of a tennis professional is tough, but the rewards are plentiful -- and not just in a financial sense. COMMODITIES-Oil down as U.S. jobs data disappoints; gold, crops up NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Friday after weak U.S. job numbers disappointed investors, but crude still posted a weekly gain, and copper closed the day up modestly and notched its first weekly gain in three weeks. 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. How to get employees of small businesses to save for retirement CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AARP usually can be found on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum when it comes to retirement policy. The two Washington advocacy powerhouses... Gary Player. Why I love horses The nine-time Major Champion tells CNN's Errol Barnett about his passions beyond golf. Woods Just Ordinary, Still Up by 7 at Bridgestone With an elite field chasing the lead, Tiger Woods decided to play keep-away. Aresco American Expects Inclusion at Top Level With change on the horizon for college sports, American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco wants everyone to know his league has the resources and the will to be included with the top football conferences in the country. The world's 12 best water parks Sometimes an ice cream only goes so far. Fair Game Clawbacks in Word, Not Deed Clawbacks, or money returned by an employee committing financial improprieties, are gaining support among investors and companies though examples are rare. Wealth Matters A Public Debate Over the Wisdom of Gandolfinis Will Did James Gandolfini, the actor who played the mob boss Tony Soprano, exercise sound financial judgment about his estate? GOP wrong on immigration Steve Israel says offensive remarks by Steve King and procedural tactics aimed at thwarting bipartisanship are putting Republicans on the wrong side of U.S. history on immigration. The Learning Network Blog Teenagers in The Times | July, 2013 The latest monthly collection of stories about young people published in The New York Times. Norway's Arctic idyll shivers at oil plans SVOLVAER, Norway (Reuters) - Oil companies seeking new Arctic areas for exploration face a battle with environmentalists, fishermen and hotel owners over Norwegian islands where jagged snow-capped peaks rise sheer from the sea. TV soaps avoid Egypt, Syria Ramadan is a key time for the television soap industry. Traditionally, most TV shows are produced in Egypt and Syria. Belles toll Women's game in uproar The English Football Association is facing a backlash from fans of women's football after being accused of throwing the future of one of the country's most loved clubs into jeopardy. State of the Art Chromecast, Simply and Cheaply, Flings Web Video to TVs Using Wi-Fi, the Google Chromecast makes Internet material watchable on a television for $35. Repeat, $35. Missouri Citizens Face Obstacles to Coverage The insurance marketplace established under President Obamas health law has no visible presence in Missouri, which stands out among states resisting the effort. Elizabeth Kennedy, James Schibuk The couple met at Hamilton College. Inside the List Shirley Joness tell-all memoir, at No. 9 on the hardcover nonfiction list, makes clear that her off-screen life has been anything but prim. 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...

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