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News Feed Latest worldwide news DealBook Dell and Buyers Reach Compromise on Takeover Bid Under the terms of the new agreement, Michael S. Dell and his partner, the investment firm Silver Lake, would pay $13.75 a share plus a special dividend. 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. Whats On Friday Television highlights. Keeping Score With New Book, Seeking Truth in Statistics of Soccer The Numbers Game argues that much of the conventional wisdom in soccer, on subjects as varied as corner kicks and player signings, is wrong. Berkshire Hathaway 2nd-quarter profit rises 46 pct Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting gains from investments and derivatives and higher earnings from non-insurance businesses. Fringe Festival's funniest females Who says females aren't funny? CNN takes a look at the best female comedians to watch at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Eagles Receiver Who Used Racial Slur Takes Leave The team 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. Chinese Journalist Is Detained in Beijing The journalist, Chen Min, who had pressed for the release of a prominent human rights activist, was called to a meeting with security officials in Beijing at around noon Friday. Chinas Feud With West on Solar Leads to Tax The tariffs could exceed 50 percent on materials imported from the United States and South Korea used to build solar panels, a move seen as retaliation for an American trade lawsuit. Prince Harry opens new Royal Navy centre Britain's Prince Harry opened a new 30 million (GBP) Royal Navy centre in Plymouth. Los Angeles' Forum Arena to Reopen in Jan 2014 After Renovation The Forum, the erstwhile home of pro basketball's Los Angeles Lakers and hockey's Los Angeles Kings, will reopen in January following a $100 million renovation, event venue operator The Madison Square Garden Co said on Tuesday. Modern Love Uh, Honey, Thats Not Your Line A screenwriter tries and fails to make an actual human girlfriend fit into a tempting cinematic trope. Dropped off at Grandma's ... for good It's often the grandparents who step up when a parent dies or is unable to take care of a child for other reasons, such as incarceration, abuse or mental illness. But the sudden shift in responsibility can be incredibly stressful. Sports Briefing | Football Rutgers to Retire LeGrands Jersey Rutgers announced Tuesday that Eric LeGrands No. 52 jersey would be the first retired by the program. LeGrand will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 14. MuniLand Puerto Rico returns to market amid huge outflows Aug 2 - Puerto Rico is turning to investors for the first time in more than year next week, but a shaky U.S. municipal bond market plagued by months of outflows could prove a tough customer for the island. Senate Easily Approves Obamas U.N. Nominee Samantha Power received the Senates approval as the next ambassador to the United Nations without the partisan acrimony of other recent nominations. Veteran Time for U.S., N. Korea to talk An American veteran who traveled to North Korea to look for an old friend has a message for the U.S. Essence Magazine Names New Top Editor This is its fifth editor in 13 years. The last one had been dismissed in February. Movie Review The Canyons Is an Erotic Thriller With Lindsay Lohan The Canyons, Paul Schraders new film, written by Bret Easton Ellis and starring Lindsay Lohan, is a dispiriting work that addresses the dirty business of making movies. U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts (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 to move similar cases by 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia back to state courts. Shares of uranium miner Paladin dive after canceled sale Aug 2 (Reuters) - Shares of Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy Ltd fell as much as 29 percent in Toronto on Friday after the company canceled plans for now to sell a minority interest in an African mine, and instead raised funds through a private placement of shares. Should We Build a Fence So Buyers Wont Worry About Privacy? If neighbors can see into a house that is for sale, planting trees may be a better option than having a fence built. At Home With George McDonald A Mayoral Candidate Reflects on the Mosaic of His Life Grand Central Terminal has been a touchstone of sorts throughout George McDonalds life. Now he has a house that matches it. Telecom Italia cuts 2013 core profit guidance MILAN, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest phone group Telecom Italia cut on Friday its guidance on 2013 core profits citing the difficult economic situation, tough competition and adverse regulation. Dining Review | Connecticut A Review of Captain Daniel Packer Inne, in Mystic The Captain Daniel Packer Inne is housed in a 1754 Dutch colonial with a typically antique interior but a menu that isnt fusty. Cooper excused from team activities to undergo counseling NEW YORK (Reuters) - Philadelphia wide receiver Riley Cooper has been excused from training with his team to undergo counseling for making a racially insensitive comment, the Eagles announced on Friday. Even when jobs return, Detroit's workers fall short on skills DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr has a long list of things to fix in the city and among them is one that may sound surprising there are not enough skilled workers to... Pressel, Lennarth Lead as Park Fades at British Open American Morgan Pressel and Sweden's Camilla Lennarth shared the lead at the women's British Open on Thursday as grand slam-hunting South Korean Inbee Park slumped to finish three shots off the pace in the first round. N.F.L. Roundup Eagles Receiver Cooper Apologizes for Using Racial Slur at Concert Riley Cooper was fined by his team after a video surfaced in which he used a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert, and the N.F.L. issued a statement reprimanding him. New RBS boss McEwan tasked with restoring bank to health LONDON (Reuters) - New Zealander Ross McEwan was confirmed as boss of Royal Bank of Scotland on Friday, tasked with laying the foundations for Britain to start selling its 81 percent stake in the bank. Bits Blog U.S. Proposes Solutions for Apples E-Book Price-Fixing After the United States government won an anti-trust suit against Apple, it now wants to discipline Apple in other markets where it does business, like movies and music. Report Says Spanish Train Driver Admits Reckless Speeding A statement to prosecutors also quoted the driver as saying he would have to live with guilt for the rest of his life after the crash killed 79 people. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. Bits Governments, Led by U.S., Seek More Data About Twitter Users In its semiannual transparency report, the micro-blogging service said it received 1,157 data requests, mostly from United States government officials, in the first half of 2013. US lawmakers press Energy Dept on power to revoke LNG permits * Lawmakers ask what would prompt DOE to revoke export permit Crime boss suspect Trial is 'sham' Defense attorneys said Friday that James "Whitey" Bulger is prepared to forfeit the assets found in his Santa Monica, California, apartment to the families of two men he is accused of murdering. 'The Wolverine' earns $55 million Sometimes even earning the No. 1 spot can be seen as a modest disappointment, or at least that's what the new narrative around The Wolverine (CinemaScore A-) would have you believe. Katharine Weymouth Takes Charge at the Washington Post Katharine Weymouth has lived much of her life in the shadow of two formidable women. Now, she has a chance to join their ranks. Top-Seeded Kerber Tops Falconi at Citi Open Jack Sock was asked about his upcoming match with No. 11-ranked Kei Nishikori, a query that ended with high praise for Nishikori's level of play. Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn sued Dell Inc and its board on Thursday, his latest attempt to derail a $24.4 billion buyout bid by the computer maker's founder and CEO Michael Dell.

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