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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tennis baby takes Internet by storm The daughter of Bob Bryan, part of of tennis' greatest double act in history, has become a social media phenomenon. Op-Ed Contributor Apes Need Vaccines, Too Research on captive chimps can help save the lives not just of humans but also of wild chimps. Global Soccer Soccer, Faith and Technology A Tunisian soccer club and one from Brazil have recently used technology in unique ways, one to help its team to victory and the other to aid in public health. Anthology Film Archives Celebrates Georges Simenon Anthology Film Archives celebrates the work of Georges Simenon with 14 feature films that have been adapted from his stories. Cleveland abductor moved to state prison for evaluation COLUMBUS, Ohio (Reuters) - The Cleveland bus driver sentenced to life in prison for abducting three women and repeatedly raping them over a decade has been moved to an Ohio state prison for evaluation, a county spokesman said on Saturday. 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. National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic Maryland Sentencing Hearing Continues for Manning Access to an intelligence-sharing system had to be restricted after Americas biggest leak of classified information, a former official said at the sentencing hearing of Pfc. Bradley Manning. UPDATE 2-Obama administration overturns ban on some iPad, iPhones WASHINGTON, Aug 3 (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. Bucks Computer Snag Limits Insurance Penalties on Smokers A software glitch involving the new health care law may mean that some smokers wont bear the full brunt of tobacco-user penalties that could have made their premiums much higher, at least for the first year. UPDATE 2-Medical supplies group Arseus optimistic on second-half * Says starts strategic review of two units (Adds detail on strategic review, share reaction, analyst comment) Rouhani becomes new Iranian president Aug. 3 - Moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani takes office as Iran's president, after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei endorses him. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Turkish court to announce verdicts in Ergenekon conspiracy case ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish court will pass judgment on Monday on nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to topple the government in a battleground case in the decade-long conflict between Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and Turkey's secularist establishment. World's largest geyser puts on rare show at Yellowstone (Reuters) - The world's largest geyser has exploded to life at Yellowstone National Park for the first time in eight years, sending a high-pressure burst of steamy water 300 feet into the air, a park official said on Thursday. Shining sun welcomes wacky and wonderful to Edinburgh Fringe EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Sunshine welcomed in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Friday with more than 2,800 shows from comedians to ballet vying for audiences as the world's biggest annual arts festival opened its doors for another record year. FEATURE-Government subsidies fire up London property hotspots LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Tony Richmount is thankful he procrastinated. Macy, Penney to wrap up trial on Martha Stewart home goods dispute NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York state judge could decide as soon as Thursday whether J.C. Penney Co Inc can sell certain Martha Stewart-branded home goods despite rival Macy's Inc's exclusive deal... Dining | New Jersey In New Jersey, Crepes Have a Moment Creperies in New Jersey are stuffing the thin pancakes not only with classics like Nutella, but with spicy pork, too. Nickelodeon on the Mend, Profit Soars at Viacom Better ratings at the childrens network raised revenue, as did streaming services like Amazon and Hulu. Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. Art Review Alfonso Ossorio, Who Knew Both Pollock and Dubuffet Angels, Demons, and Savages Pollock, Ossorio, Dubuffet pivots around the artist and collector Alfonso Ossorio, a go-between Jackson Pollock and Jean Dubuffet, who is fascinating in his own right. HSBC set for 15 pct profit jump as cost cuts pay off * Costs, bad debts set to fall, offsetting drop in revenue Movie Review Europa Report, Directed by Sebastin Cordero Europa Report imagines a space voyage to the moons of Jupiter that goes drastically awry. Horse racing hero's double life Player managers are a dying breed in sport. But in horse racing Johnny Murtagh is bucking the trend as both jockey and trainer. College guys don't all 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. You're the Boss Blog The Worst Two Weeks of My Business Life When disaster strikes, there are steps to take that can mean the difference between survival and ruin. Whats On Thursday Television highlights. Dot Earth Blog Googles Science Fellows Challenge the Companys Fund-Raising for Senator Inhofe Scientists who were once invited to Google to discussion climate science communication now communicate their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe. Pressed on Syria, Hezbollah Leader Urges Focus on Israel Hassan Nasrallah said his Shiite followers would not bend in the face of rising anti-Shiite sentiment among those who oppose his support for the Syrian government. Fight Over Plan for Natural Gas Port Off Long Island Supporters say the port would create jobs and lower energy costs, but opponents worry that it could be exploited as an export business. Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July. Top-Seeded Azarenka Reaches Carlsbad Final Victoria Azarenka beat seventh-seeded Ana Ivanovic to advance to the final in the Southern California Open. Geoffrey Zakarian Has Become the Culinary Director of the Plaza Mr. Zakarian will be responsible for reinvigorating the iconic Palm Court; and other restaurant openings. Streetscapes Ring Around the Collar at 535 Park Avenue The Upper East Side building, completed in 1910, is whitening its soiled terra-cotta base. World Briefing | Africa Nigeria Deadly Explosions Hit Christian Area in North Multiple explosions on Monday night rocked a Christian area in the northern city of Kano. Security forces ferried scores of wounded to hospitals. 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. China halts import of New Zealand milk powder China has halted all imports of milk powder from New Zealand and Australia after a company in New Zealand disclosed that three batches of an ingredient used in sports drinks and baby formula tested positive for a strain of bacteria that causes botulism. UPDATE 2-Australian PM calls Sept. 7 poll against resurgent conservatives * Rudd's Labor hamstrung by lack of clear majority (Adds opposition leader's comments, paragraphs 13-14, links) FOREX-Dollar falls broadly after weaker-than-forecast jobs data * U.S. hiring slows in July but jobless rate falls to 4-year low 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.

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