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News Feed Latest worldwide news ArtsBeat Robert Glasper Releasing Sequel to Grammy-Winning Black Radio Unlike its predecessor, which was dominated by covers and won the Grammy for best RB album, the new album will consist almost entirely of originals. U.S. declares new push to defuse Egyptian crisis CAIRO (Reuters) - The United States said on Friday it would work with other nations to resolve Egypt's crisis peacefully, injecting new energy into a push to end a bloody standoff since the overthrow of Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. U.S. Postal Service could start shipping alcohol under Senate proposal WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service could tap a rich new revenue stream if Congress adopts the idea of two senators who want to allow it to ship alcohol, a business reserved for more than a century for its private competitors. Radio show personality Kidd Kraddick died of cardiac arrest coroner (Reuters) - Popular radio and TV host David "Kidd" Kraddick, the host of the syndicated show "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning", died of cardiac disease, according to the deputy coroner of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 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. Young's Rare HR Helps Mets Snap Royals' Win Streak Eric Young Jr. homered with two outs in the 11th inning and the New York Mets overcame a blown lead to beat Kansas City 4-2 on Friday night, snapping the Royals' winning streak at nine. 'Walking Dead' creator on show's success "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman explains why the show resonates. See the full interview Friday at 11 p.m. ET. Three Penn State Officials Are Ordered to Stand Trial The three former university officials, including the former president Graham B. Spanier, are charged with perjury, conspiracy and other crimes in the Jerry Sandusky case. Firefighter killed battling blaze in Pacific Northwest PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - One firefighter was killed and another injured on Thursday while battling a wildfire in central Oregon, one of several blazes that have blackened hundreds of square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest. McEnroe Still going strong Seven-time grand slam champion John McEnroe is delighting fans on his PowerShares tour. CNN's Don Riddell reports. 'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office July 7 (Reuters) - The yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp in the big-budget Western "The Lone Ranger" to win the weekend box office race in the United States and Canada, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Sports Briefing | Soccer New Soccer Stadium Set for Washington D.C. United and city officials signed an agreement for a new $300 million stadium. The city and the team would split the cost of the stadium, tentatively scheduled to open in 2016. Airports on the Border Make Room for Canadian Fliers Millions of travelers from Canada, lured by expanding facilities and cheaper airfares, start their journeys with a car trip to an American airport. Well If This Were Your Mother, Doctor A common question helps family members make sense of the confusion, desolation and powerlessness that so often defines the hospital experience, but leaves a newcomer to clinical medicine feeling vulnerable and violated. Cuba to US paddleboard journey a success Aug. 3 - Tennessee musician becomes first to paddleboard to U.S. from Cuba. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Currents | QA A Blacklist Delays Book on Iran Iranian Living Room presents photos of people at home in Iran. But when the publisher tried to sell it on its Web site using PayPal, the orders were initially blocked. Ammunition explosion kills 40 in Syria At least 40 people were killed in an explosion at an ammunition depot in the embattled Syrian city of Homs, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Thursday. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. U.S. NSA revelations could hurt collaboration with 'betrayed' hackers LAS VEGAS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's efforts to recruit talented hackers could suffer from the recent revelations about its vast domestic surveillance programs, as many private researchers express disillusionment with the National Security Agency. Arkansas Coach Jealously Guards His Outspokenness It has not taken long for the Razorbacks new coach, Bret Bielema, to willingly make waves in a way his predecessor unsuccessfully tried to avoid. Anne Reidy, Timothy Sullivan The bride was until last month a second-grade teacher at Public School 304 in the Bronx; the groom is an owner of Kestrel Aviation, a charter aircraft business in Norwood, Mass. Woods, McIlroy Have Much at Stake in Final Major A deliberate game by its very nature, golf seems to hit warp speed this time of the year. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. Coin of Realm in China Graft Phony Receipts Sales of counterfeit receipts, used to evade taxes and defraud employers, are becoming more sophisticated, putting considerable tax revenue at stake. Germany to Bieber Pay monkey costs German authorities have asked pop star Justin Bieber to hand over nearly $8,000 for the costs of caring for the capuchin monkey he left behind in Munich after bringing it on tour without the right paperwork. Scandal in South Korea Over Nuclear Revelations Revelations about bribery and faked safety tests for critical equipment are causing jitters in South Korea. Andretti Poverty drove me on Don Riddell talks with car racing legend Mario Andretti about his career and his operatic talents. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Tunisian Islamist Finds Hope in Challenging Time An Islamist leader in Tunisia expresses optimism for his movement despite setbacks in Egypt. Mugabe Wins Again in Zimbabwe, Leaving Rival Greatly Weakened President Robert Mugabe won 61 percent of the vote, said the Zimbabwe Election Commission, defeating Morgan Tsvangirai, who denounced the election, saying it had been rigged. Haase Tops Verdasco to Reach Kitzbuehel Semifinals Two-time defending champion Robin Haase reached the semifinals of the bet-at-home Cup on Thursday by defeating third-seeded Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Nine children die in attack in Afghanistan attack Nine children died in a suicide bombing Saturday morning near an Indian consulate in Afghanistan, a governor's spokesman said. Will China's economy crash? After many years of euphoria over China's rapid growth and the country's apparently inevitable rise to global economic dominance, the China story has taken a serious turn for the worse. Dortmund beat Bayern in Super Cup Pep Guardiola's first competitive game in charge of Bayern Munich ended in defeat on Saturday as Borussia Dortmund ran out 4-2 winners in the German Super Cup. Spains Premier Says He Erred, but Rejects Calls to Step Down During a rare appearance before lawmakers Thursday morning, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy admitted errors but denied widespread corruption in his governing party. GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. shares, bond yields, dollar drop after jobs data * Pace of U.S. jobs growth slows but unemployment rate falls Breakingviews Santander, BBVA should cut dividends July 31 - It might sound counter intuitive to some, but now is the time for Spain's Santander and BBVA to cut dividends, says Breakingviews. And BNP Paribas' push into Germany could be challenging. Retired From NHL, Kovalchuk Signs Deal to Play in Russia Ilya Kovalchuk signed a four-year deal with SKA St. Petersburg of the Russian Kontinental Hockey League on Monday, four days after the former New Jersey Devils All-Star forward abruptly retired from the National Hockey League. Detroit art museum warns auction could be death knell (Reuters) - A top officer at the Detroit Institute of Arts predicts near-certain closure for the museum if Detroit sells major pieces from the 60,000 works in the institute's art collection as a way...

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