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News Feed Latest worldwide news Tunisian forces launch air strikes on Islamist militants TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian forces launched air and ground strikes on Islamist militants near the Algerian border on Friday after fierce overnight clashes in the area, which coincided with increased instability and political turmoil in the North African country. Commodity hedge funds suffer longest losing streak on record LONDON (Reuters) - Funds betting on commodity price moves have lost money every month since January, their joint longest losing streak on record, raising more doubts about their ability to make money... 'Private Benjamin' actress Eileen Brennan dies LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - American actress Eileen Brennan, best known for her Oscar-nominated role in the 1980 film "Private Benjamin," has died from bladder cancer. She was 80. Dick Kazmaier, a Heisman Winner Who Passed on the N.F.L., Dies at 82 Mr. Kazmaier, a Princeton halfback who won the Heisman in 1951, was drafted by the Bears but declined to join the team, or any other, saying he had achieved all he wanted in the sport. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. Wealth Matters That Bland Annuity Notice May Be Anything but Routine Insurance companies that sold annuities before the downturn are sending letters to clients lowering the generous pre-crisis benefits. Hackers break into homes -- electronically Devices that operate "smart homes" are hackable -- and hackers say many aren't ready for prime time. You're the Boss Blog E-Commerce Company Learns to Sell Directly on Facebook For one owner, the biggest challenge was figuring out how to accept payments. IRS tax return fraud increases Aug. 2 - The IRS Acting Commissioner Daniel Werfel testifies that tax return fraud is increasing. Congressman Darrell Issa accuses Werfel of obstruction. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Sketch Guy Some Investing Stories Sound Good Until You Analyze Them Stories about young real estate investors may be persuasive, the author writes, but deciding if similar actions would be good for us is crucial. Snowden dad no 'emotional tool' The FBI planned to fly the Edward Snowden's father to Moscow to encourage the National Security Agency leaker to come home to the United States, his father told the Washington Post. New York Cosmos Soccer stars reborn Once upon a time there was a galaxy of stars which burned bright in the "Big Apple", a trio of world champions who played football from another planet and sparked a U.S. love affair with the beautiful game. Virginia Johnson, Widely Published Collaborator in Sex Research, Dies at 88 Ms. Johnson and William H. Masters helped make the frank discussion of sex in postwar America possible if not downright acceptable. French prosecutors investigate Printemps sale PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Paris prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation into the terms of the sale of French department store chain Printemps to Qatari investors, the prosecutor's office... DreamWorks sees strong quarter as "Turbo" picks up speed (Reuters) - DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc said worldwide box-office takings would propel its latest animated movie, "Turbo", to a profit that few analysts had expected, sending its shares up 6 percent... Media Whirlwind Doesnt Faze Park; Afternoon Gusts Do Inbee Park of South Korea, who is seeking her fourth major title of the season, carded a one-over 73 in the second round of the Womens British Open. Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra targets stereotypes in Hollywood LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra has a higher mission than just making it in Hollywood she wants to break down stereotypes of Indians in Tinseltown's eyes and maybe make things easier for her compatriots who live in the United States. Obama seeks to rally Democrats behind tough budget message July 31 - Barack Obama sought to rally Democrats behind an aggressive approach to the fall budget showdowns with Republicans, making a rare visit to Capitol Hill. Mana Rabiee reports. 10 greatest movie puppets Another year, another summer movie schedule overflowing with big-budget CGI blockbusters. Is the Acer W510 Windows 8 tablet better than Windows RT? Can a Windows 8 tablet running on Intel's Atom be a good middle ground between Windows RT and more expensive devices? Take a look at Acer's W510 great battery life and full Windows 8. PG appears back on track with CEO Lafley's return (Reuters) - Procter Gamble Co forecast a slightly more upbeat 2014 than expected on Thursday as Chief Executive A.G. Lafley tries to get the world's largest household products maker back on track... 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... Soros Angela Merkel was the creator of the European crisis George Soros explains to Reuters' Chrystia Freeland how German Chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in 2008 could lead to the disintegration of the European Union. Consequently, a disorderly default of European sovereignties may lead to a global financial meltdown worse than 2008. He explains his analysis here. The 30-Minute Interview Michael Stern Mr. Stern is the managing partner of the JDS Development Group, which specializes in multifamily homes and retail space in the New York area and in South Florida. Lottery Numbers Lottery numbers for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Taking on the Taliban It's time to "start holding rackets and bats rather than holding guns and grenade," says Maria Toorpakai Wazir, who can finally indulge her life's greatest love without fear of persecution. Task Force Urges Scans for Smokers at High Risk A shift to CT scans from chest X-rays has the potential to save 20,000 lives a year, experts say. Delphi reports higher profit, but outlook disappoints DETROIT (Reuters) - Delphi Automotive Plc on Wednesday posted a stronger-than-expected second-quarter profit, but the auto parts supplier offered a weaker-than-anticipated forecast for the current... NASCAR's pit crew pioneer Christmas Abbott, 5'3 and 115 pounds, is the first woman to join a NASCAR pit crew team. Mediaset shares slide after Berlusconi tax fraud ruling MILAN (Reuters) - Italian broadcaster Mediaset shares were down more 4 percent on Friday in early trade after its controlling shareholder former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was convicted of tax... Sports Briefing | Soccer Dortmund Beats Bayern to Win German Super Cup Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich to hand Pep Guardiola his first defeat while in charge of the European champions. The Sound of Things Falling, by Juan Gabriel Vsquez Juan Gabriel Vsquezs new novel, built on Colombias tragic history, features the cold, bitter poetry of Bogot and the hushed intensity of young married love. City Room A Century in Their Shells If you see a box turtle in New York, dont pick it up and help it on its way; it probably already knows where its going. 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. On Religion A Jewish Pathbreaker Inspired by Her Countryman Mandela Sara Hurwitz was informed by her childhood in South Africa in her quest for an Orthodox ordination. Tour stars on God golf Living Golf explores the role of faith on the PGA Tour and speaks with 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson. Chat Chow How Kathleen King Built Her Chocolate Chip Empire Tates Bake Shop, in Southampton, N.Y, is known for its award-winning cookies, but the story of its owner, Kathleen King, proves to be worth the trip, too. Corner Office Susan Docherty of G.M. What if You Were in My Shoes? Susan Docherty of General Motors says that by asking potential hires how they would perform her job, she gets an idea of how they think on their feet.

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