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News Feed Latest worldwide news '2 Guns' shoots past 'Smurfs,' 'Wolverine' to claim box office LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - "2 Guns," starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg as rival federal agents, shot through its weekend competition at movie theaters, collecting $27.4... U.S. Trade Rep overturns ban on sales of certain Apple iPads and iPhones WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Apple Inc may continue to import and sell certain older iPads and iPhones made to use on ATT's network, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said on Saturday in overturning a ban issued by a trade panel. UPDATE 1-FDA reviewers recommend approval of Bayer hypertension drug Aug 2 (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. Pogue's Posts In the Universe of Printers, One Worth Talking About A home laser printer from Hewlett-Packard has a weird name. But dont let that fool you. INSIGHT-Untangling the UK bid for a Bulgarian pension fund LONDON/SOFIA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - British company United Capital, which agreed last month to buy most of Bulgaria's biggest private pension fund Doverie, has no stock market listing, no website and no... City Room Big Ticket | A Floor With a Key to a Park for $15.175 Million A floor-through residence with 4,207 square feet of space and 40 feet of frontage on Gramercy Park was the most expensive residential sale of the week. REFILE-U.S. lawmaker says al Qaeda threat most serious in years WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The al Qaeda threat that closed U.S. embassies in the Middle East on Sunday is the most serious in years and the "chatter" among suspected terrorists is reminiscent of what preceded the Sept. 11 attacks, a U.S. lawmaker who is briefed on intelligence said. Fox to adapt British crime drama 'Broadchurch' for U.S. audience LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An American version of the popular British television crime drama "Broadchurch" will be landing on U.S. shores next year, TV network Fox said on Thursday. Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. U.S. Week Ahead Tesla and Kors fly high; Fed jobs reaction Aug 2- Two Wall Street darlings, Tesla and Michael Kors, report earnings next week with high expectations from analysts. Disney was hit by ESPN ratings and Fed policymakers react to a weak jobs report. Power plant implosion leaves 3 injured in California Three people were injured during a planned implosion at the Kern Power Plant in Bakersfield, California, on Saturday, police said. 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. Rapper uses wall as 'sketchbook' Mozambican rapper and graffiti painter Shot B's art crowns on an impressive 300 meter wall in downtown Maputo. Terror threat timing 'A good day to die' Terror alerts have closed embassies and put the world on edge. They come, Peter Bergen explains, as would-be martyrs prepare for "Night of Power." Is Huma Abedin blaming herself? Huma, please say it isn't so. Azarenka Edges Ivanovic, Meets Stosur in Final Top seed Victoria Azarenka overcame a lapse of concentration to defeat Ana Ivanovic 6-0 4-6 6-3 and reach the final of the Carlsbad Open on Saturday. China Bans Milk Powder From New Zealand Over Botulism Fears Imports from Australia were also affected by the decision, and economists said that a prolonged ban could produce a shortage of dairy products in China. DOJ again balks at proposed $19.9 mln severance for AMR's Horton Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking its third shot at nixing a proposed $19.9 million severance package for American Airlines Chief Executive Tom Horton, who will step down... Intercepted al Qaeda message led to embassy closures The message among senior al Qaeda operatives led to the closing of embassies and consulates in the Middle East and North Africa, CNN has learned. Gadgetwise A Membrane That Mimics a Keyboard for the iPad While the raised keys help orient fingers, these keys dont click like real ones; they just add a bit of feel. Fast Bolt Usain Bolt returned to the scene of his triple gold medal triumph at the 2012 London Olympics Friday and did not disappoint a capacity crowd soaking up a large dose of nostalgia at a Diamond League meeting. Local Guides Share Cities Culinary Secrets So-called food sherpas offer small groups of visitors an intimate encounter with carefully chosen local purveyors, and help them order whats right. Hearing ends without date for Detroit bankruptcy eligibility trial DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes ended a nearly three-hour hearing on Friday without setting a key date in Detroit's historic bankruptcy petition when a trial on its... 50 percent chance of cyclone east of Melbourne, Florida NHC (Reuters) - An area of low pressure centered about 75 miles east of Melbourne, Florida, associated with the remains of tropical storm Dorian, has a 50 percent of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Car drives into crowd at beach; 1 dead Twelve people were injured -- including two in critical condition and two in serious condition -- Saturday after a car went into a crowd Saturday on the Venice Beach Boardwalk in Los Angeles, fire department spokesman Brian Humphrey said. Analysis In Obamacare rate debate, price gets political NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the October 1 date for enrollment in the health insurance exchanges being created by Obamacare less than two months away, a war of numbers has been escalating. For Combat Veterans, Life During Ice Time The Fort Bragg Patriots are an amateur ice hockey team made up primarily of active-duty combat veterans. UPDATE 3-One dead, 11 injured, when car drives through Los Angeles boardwalk LOS ANGELES, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A motorist drove a car through the popular Venice Beach boardwalk in Los Angeles on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 11 others in a hit-and-run incident that spanned several city blocks, authorities said. INSIGHT-Untangling the UK bid for a Bulgarian pension fund LONDON/SOFIA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - British company United Capital, which agreed last month to buy most of Bulgaria's biggest private pension fund Doverie, has no stock market listing, no website and no... UPDATE 1-Brazil liquidates small bank linked to corruption case BRASILIA, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Friday declared the liquidation of Banco Rural SA due to its poor financial situation and lack of viable plan to rescue the institution. Del Potro Overcomes Shaky Start to Beat Isner in DC Final Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina overcame a shaky opening set to defeat big-serving American John Isner 3-6 6-1 6-2 on Sunday and win the $1.3 million Citi Open, underscoring his status as a major threat at the upcoming U.S. Open. Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration has overturned a U.S. trade panel's ban on the sale of some older iPhones and iPads, reversing a ruling that had favored Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over Apple Inc in their long-running patent battles. DealBook In Complex Trading Case, Jurors Focused on Greed Jurors expressed sympathy for Fabrice Tourre, but their decision to find him liable in a toxic mortgage deal came down to what they saw as the letter of the law and concern about Wall Street greed. 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. Blue Jays Rally Past Angels to Avoid 4-Game Sweep Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with two-out singles in the ninth against Dane De La Rosa after closer Ernesto Frieri was lifted, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. Isner blasts 29 aces to stop Tursunov and reach DC final WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American John Isner moved closer to his second title in as many weeks by blasting 29 aces to defeat Dmitry Tursunov of Russia 6-7 (7) 6-3 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the $1.3 million Citi Open. Securitisation backing could fuel UK mortgage trading LONDON, Aug 2 (IFR) - The re-emergence of cheap securitisation funding should allow funds to help clean up UK banks' balance sheets, allowing them to bid more aggressively for legacy assets. News Analysis A Washington Riddle What Is Top Secret? The government is stumbling in its efforts to protects its secrets in the Internet age. Its Woods vs. Himself Entering Final Round at Bridgestone Tiger Woods shot a two-under-par 68 in the Bridgestone Invitational to keep his seven-shot lead. Henrik Stenson stood alone in second after shooting a 67. Honduras to Militarize Main Prison After Clash Honduran President Porfirio Lobo ordered the militarization after a gunfight at the countrys main prison left at least three gang members dead and 12 people injured, including three guards.

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