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News Feed Latest worldwide news Today's Economist A Better Way to Think About Trade A senior Democrat has proposed that the United States seek stronger trade agreements that would better protect the economy. Revelations by Rowling J. K. Rowling, of Harry Potter fame, shared a bit of the back story of her new book, written as Robert Galbraith. Devils Star Ilya Kovalchuk Retires From NHL Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, retiring from the NHL to return to his native Russia. Bert Trautmann, Who Won Iron Cross and F.A. Cup, Dies at 89 Mr. Trautmann, who once played with a broken neck, said that his training as a paratrooper had made it easy to perform acrobatic dives as a goalkeeper. Falling Apple dents TD Ameritrade's margin loan balances NEW YORK (Reuters) - The drop in Apple Inc's stock over the last year spread to a core business of discount broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp - lending to customers against their stock portfolios. U.S. makes it easier to sell medical supplies to Iran WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday expanded the list of medical devices that can be exported to Iran without special permission, as it seeks to show support for humanitarian needs in a country that has been hit hard by Western sanctions. Phys Ed Can You Get Too Much Exercise? The Vasaloppet ski marathon provides a convenient venue for studying the impacts of intense, prolonged aerobic exertion on the human body. MIDEAST DEBT-Gulf issuers offer premiums as primary market reopens * Two issues this week after two months of near-inactivity World Briefing | Middle East U.N. Official Asks Israel to Reconsider Bill on Bedouins The legislation, which aims to resolve Bedouin landownership claims, could lead to the demolition of villages in the Negev desert. DealBook Trader and S.E.C. Lawyer Spar Over E-Mail Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs trader, was questioned by a Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer over what could be a critical misstatement in an e-mail regarding a trade. You're the Boss Blog Should a Social Enterprise Go for Profits? The time and effort spent on fund-raising for a nonprofit has left its founder debating whether it is worth it to change the groups business model. Sudeikis Says He Will Leave Saturday Night Live The actor and writer Jason Sudeikis had been with NBCs popular late-night show for 10 years, playing several notable characters, including Mitt Romney. For South Sudan and the U.N., a Relationship of Growing Distrust South Sudan, which the United Nations helped midwife into existence, has become one of the most dangerous theaters of operations for the world body. Art in Review Beverly McIver Ms. McIvers self-portraiture, her signature mode, is sometimes disarming, other times wearyingly theatrical. ArtsBeat Faulkner Case Against Midnight in Paris Is Dismissed A judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by the rights-holders of Faulkners novels against the studio that released the Woody Allen film. Penguin promises EU regulator to scrap Apple ebook deals BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU regulators accepted on Thursday a pledge by British media group Pearson's Penguin unit to scrap its ebook deals with Apple which set price curbs on Amazon and other retailers, closing an antitrust case against the company. Bolt and Gebrselassie's protege? When Haile Gebrselassie speaks people listen. U.S. uses Syrian rebel supply lines as it prepares to send arms WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has quietly been testing the Syrian opposition's ability to deliver food rations, medical kits and money to rebel-held areas as Washington prepares to send arms to the rebel fighters. Serbia's Troicki Suspended for Doping Violation Serbia's former world number 12 Viktor Troicki has been handed an 18-month suspension by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) after violating doping regulations. Facebook shares soar on earnings Strength in advertising helps Facebook's earnings beat expectations. CNN's Felicia Taylor reports. T Magazine All the Rage | The Next Great Cocktail Craze? Boozy Punches At the 11the annual Tales of the Cocktail convention in New Orleans, revelers embraced large-batch, high-proof drinks served in giant bowls. Alabama set to execute man for murder of World War Two veteran BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama is scheduled on Thursday to execute a 28-year-old man, who has been described by an advocacy group as mentally ill, for the 2005 killing of an 80-year-old D-Day paratrooper. UPDATE 1-Ghosts beat minions as 'Conjuring' horror flick leads box office NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES, July 21 (Reuters) - "The Conjuring," a low-budget horror movie about a haunted farmhouse, spooked two pricey competitors and the "Despicable Me" minions to win a crowded weekend box office contest at U.S. and Canadian theaters. DealBook SAC Capital Indicted on Fraud Charges in Insider Trading Case The unusually aggressive move by federal officials, the culmination of an investigation that spanned a decade, could debilitate one of Wall Streets most successful hedge funds. Netiquette Saying farewell So many folks manage to lose their netiquette heads when they scramble, legs flailing and akimbo, toward the denouement of events and life chapters. So here is the ultimate (get it?) digital-etiquette guide to a polite big finish. UPDATE 2-Colgate-Palmolive lowers profit view as dollar gains July 25 (Reuters) - Colgate-Palmolive Co cut its 2013 profit forecast due to the stronger dollar as it posted a lower second-quarter net profit on Thursday, citing restructuring and other charges. U.S. uses Syrian rebel supply lines as it prepares to send arms WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has quietly been testing the Syrian opposition's ability to deliver food rations, medical kits and money to rebel-held areas as Washington prepares to send arms to the rebel fighters. Wimbledon's wild card returns home Goran Ivanisevic, 2001 Wimbledon champion, is back in Croatia. CNN's Pedro Pinto reports. Shark attack claims teen's life As lifeguards approached to pull a drowning Brazilian teenager from the water, she suffered a second, fatal misfortune -- a shark attack. Dot Earth Blog Arctic Methane Credibility Bomb An overheated scenario for an Arctic methane pulse masquerades as a climate and economic forecast. Tiger Aims to Regain Winning Ways at Happy Hunting Ground Frustrated after a wasted opportunity to win last week's British Open, Tiger Woods will be back in PGA Tour action for next week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at one of his favorite venues as he hunts a fifth victory this year. Slumping Federer Loses to Brands at Swiss Open His game inconsistent and his new racket not offering much help, Roger Federer lost yet again to a player way down in the rankings. Scott NCAA Changes Can Come Without Confrontation Larry Scott of the Pac-12 joined the chorus of commissioners calling for sweeping change in the NCAA, and said it can happen without confrontation and with the five most powerful football conferences still competing on the field with the other five. Glenn Britt to Retire as Time Warner Cable Chief Mr. Britt, 64, will be succeeded by Robert Marcus, who at 48 represents generational change both for the company and the industry. Balloon full of people ditches in lake Two people suffered minor injuries when a tourist hot-air balloon crashed into a lake in the Netherlands. Chance of cyclone northeast of Bermuda now 10 pct -NHC Thunderstorm activity associated with a weak surface low located a few hundred miles northeast of Bermuda has become less organized, and this system now has only a 10 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory. Girl amuses dolphin A girl's impromptu gymnastics performance appears to amuse her audience. Detroit can rise again Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley say cities like Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron have reinvented themselves with smart public, private and civic leadership. Detroit can too UPDATE 1-SAC gets cut by "edge", a word Cohen hated By Lauren Tara LaCapra, Matthew Goldstein and Emily Flitter Splashing the cash for a vintage Mercedes An unidentified buyer paid about $30 million at an auction for a car formerly used by Formula One great Juan Manuel Fangio. The selling price is a record, the auctioneer said.

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