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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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. Books of The Times Tash Aws Five Star Billionaire Captures Chinas Changes Five Star Billionaire, Tash Aws latest novel, is set in a rapidly changing China. Dell committee and buyout group close to a deal-WSJ Aug 2 (Reuters) - Dell Inc's special committee and the buyout group led by the company's founder and chief executive, Michael Dell, are close to a deal, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing... Samoan airline goes large June 28 - Samoa Air which charges passengers by their weight launches an extra-large seat service for the fuller figure. Paul Chapman reports. ABC Cocina Inside the new restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, where the dishes are influenced by Spanish-speaking countries. Robbers 'This is for Trayvon' A weekend robbery in a racially diverse neighborhood of Washington may have been a hate crime, police said. How to market Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela's name is being used to sell everything from wine to clothing -- but is it harming his image, and his legacy? Tunisian forces dismantle explosive in third bomb scare of day TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian security forces dismantled a bomb found near the home of a military colonel on Friday, witnesses said, the third bomb scare to be reported in the same day. Sculptor Removes Phrase From Memorial to King Critics of the memorial said the phrase, I was a drum major for justice, peace and righteousness, left out the context of words by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Teen plans 'hacker school' in Kenya Martha Chumo, a 19-year-old self-taught programmer, was supposed to be in New York right now, honing her coding skills and mastering cutting-edge technologies in the company of fellow software enthusiasts. CBS goes dark in NY, LA as Time Warner Cable talks collapse (Reuters) - CBS went dark for millions of Time Warner Cable subscribers on Friday after the cable operator and the network's parent company CBS Corp failed to reach an agreement over fees after weeks of contentious negotiations. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Kings Sign Captain Brown to Eight-Year Extension Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown has signed an eight-year contract extension, joining a number of key players committed to the club long-term, the National Hockey League team said on Thursday. Five hurt in accidental fireworks explosion in Beirut An unintentional fireworks explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Thursday, injuring five civilians who were working with a local non-governmental organization, a Lebanese Army spokesman told CNN. Inbee Park Falls 8 Shots Behind at St. Andrews Inbee Park caught bad end of the draw at St. Andrews, made worse by not having her best golf. Ronnie Cutrone, a Man of Another, Cooler City The artist died last month in upstate New York. Hed traveled a long way from his days as a Warhol assistant and downtown fixture. A-Rod Rejoins Double-A Trenton for Rehab Games A seemingly relaxed Alex Rodriguez rejoined the New York Yankees' Double-A farm team on Friday for what might be his final games before a lengthy suspension from Major League Baseball. Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment. One dead in Japan flooding July 29 - Japanese rescuers rush to help hundreds stranded by flooding in villages across western Japan after at least one person died. Rough Cut (no reporter narration) Hungry City Spice Symphony in Midtown East The menu name-checks Sichuan and Manchuria, but the food plays up their differences rather than seeking common ground. Coming to an Old Friends Aid, With an Eye on the Clinton Image Clinton loyalists have rushed to assist Huma Abedin, herself a top Clinton aide and Anthony D. Weiners wife. Hoarders Loot Onstage in The Capables Hoarding might not be much fun, but culling other peoples hoardings to create a set for a play (The Capables) was an enlightening experience for Greg Kozatek and George Hoffmann. United Nations May Fall Short in Food Aid for Syria The World Food Program, which sought to help three million Syrians in July, cited intensified fighting in its inability to distribute more goods. Venezuelan president meets with Fidel Castro Cuban-state media on Sunday published photos of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro meeting with former Cuban leader Fidel Castro in Havana. Texas Monthly Maybe Animals Just Need Quality Time With Friends At the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary near Fort Worth, a self-trained behaviorist is using a method known as emotional enrichment to improve the lives of animals in captivity. Mayer Upsets Top Seed Kohlschreiber at Kitzbuehel Leonardo Mayer of Argentina upset top-seeded Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the bet-at-home Cup. McKesson directors re-elected with solid majority Aug 2 (Reuters) - Drug distributor McKesson Corp revealed shareholder voting results on Friday that showed all of its directors, who faced opposition from prominent proxy advisory firms and investors, were re-elected with solid majorities. CME Group profit beats Wall St. estimate as trading climbs (Reuters) - CME Group Inc, the world's biggest futures exchange operator, on Thursday reported a 27 percent rise in quarterly profit, beating expectations, as trading jumped both at home and abroad. Mylan earnings rise, but dollar drags on revenue (Reuters) - Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc reported a quarterly profit that edged past Wall Street expectations but said weakness of the Indian and Japanese currencies against the dollar would put 2013 revenue at the low end of its forecast range of $7 billion to $7.4 billion. UPDATE 1-U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge move similar cases by 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia back to state courts. Chinese web giants crackdown on 'online rumors' Six major Chinese websites have launched a joint site dedicated to eradicating online rumors, as part of Beijing's efforts to clean up false information on the country's wildly popular microblogs, state media reports. New Music Dumpstaphunk, Five Finger Death Punch and Ben Monder From New Orleans funk to West Coast metal and labyrinthine guitar-based chamber music. Inbee Park Falls 8 Shots Behind at St. Andrews Inbee Park caught bad end of the draw at St. Andrews, made worse by not having her best golf. Exclusive Compuware takes another shot at sale - sources NEW YORK (Reuters) - Management software company Compuware Corp has renewed efforts to sell itself, courting not just the buyers of rival BMC Software Inc but also CA Technologies Inc and other buyout firms, several people familiar with the matter said. U.S. coal state lawmakers seek regulatory relief from EPA chief WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats from West Virginia, concerned about jobs in the major coal-producing state, urged President Barack Obama's chief environmental regulator to be flexible when putting in place future federal curbs on carbon emissions. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Eureka Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death! Astronauts go through years of training. But what can prepare them for millions of miles through nothingness? Bank of England sold off Nazi gold The Bank of England knowingly helped to sell looted Nazi gold from occupied Czechoslovakia months before the outbreak of World War II, according to experts. You're the Boss Blog A Business Owner Weighs the Risks of Choosing the Wrong Investor Does YogaFit need venture capital or a chief operating officer? Sharapova hires Jimmy Connors as new coach After three good years with Thomas Hogstedt, Maria Sharapova has a new coach in former great Jimmy Connors.

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