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News Feed Latest worldwide news A women's Tour de France? Could a women's Tour de France become a reality? With75,000 people having signed an online petition and the social media campaign having captured the imagination, the quest for equality is well and truly underway. 'Brian dead' play costs McIlroy at Open Unconscious. Brain dead. Rory McIlroy was in a brutally reflective mood in the words he chose to describe his opening round in the British Open Green Column A Carbon Tax by Any Other Name Australia is changing from a carbon tax system to a cap-and-trade system, a change in methodology but not necessarily in mission. CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Tourre on stand says email in SEC case 'not accurate' NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) - Fabrice Tourre, the former Goldman Sachs trader accused of secretly helping the hedge fund of billionaire John Paulson construct a $2 billion deal it could bet against,... Miller Says He's Returning to Grizzlies Mike Miller is going back to a former home, agreeing to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Jackman's 'Wolverine' a great wingman When we think of the perfect summer blockbuster, we think of action -- and July's "The Wolverine" will have more than enough, star Hugh Jackman says. IMAX growing, confident in China Richard Quest speaks with IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond about why China is a such a good fit for the company. The American dream in Mexico After awaiting reforms that may or may not come, thousands of young undocumented immigrants have abandoned their American Dream voluntarily or because they were deported. They still consider themselves DREAMers, but now they dream in Mexico. The most dangerous hobby? Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning. Yankees 2, Rangers 0 Kuroda and Rivera Combine for a Shutout Hiroki Kuroda pitched seven scoreless innings for his 10th win, and Mariano Rivera recorded another save as the Yankees beat the Rangers to split their four-game series. CBS and Time Warner Cable Call a Timeout in Dispute The network and cable company announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to an extension of their current contract, as they continue to wrangle over fees for CBS programs. Real-time sky shopping taxies to the runway NEW YORK (Reuters) - Want to order a snack or drink on a plane without flagging down a flight attendant? Book dinner and theater tickets at your destination? Watch a catalog of TV shows on demand? T Magazine Feeling For | Nikes Limited-Edition Free Flyknit Sneaker Celebrates New York City The brands latest slick, technologically sophisticated line of running shoes includes a special model that pays tribute to the Big Apple. Roundup Donovan Leads U.S. Into Gold Cup Semifinals Assists are not an official statistic in the Gold Cup, but Landon Donovan set up three goals in a dazzling performance in a victory over El Salvador. Disappointing mobile growth takes shine off Samsung Elec Q2 profit record SEOUL, July 26 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is under mounting pressure to produce eye-catching new smartphones after its mobile business shrank 3.5 percent in the second quarter, taking the gloss off a record $8.5 billion operating profit. UPDATE 2-MetroPCS doubles operating markets to compete with Leap NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - T-Mobile US Inc, the No. 4 U.S. mobile service provider, said on Thursday that its MetroPCS prepaid wireless business has doubled the number of markets where it operates, putting it head-to-head against smaller rival Leap Wireless in many of its new markets. A Religious Legacy, With Its Leftward Tilt, Is Reconsidered After decades of focusing on evangelicals, historians are reassessing the legacy of liberal Protestantism. Colorado town mulls issuing licenses to shoot down drones DENVER (Reuters) - The farming and ranching town of Deer Trail, Colorado, which boasts that it held the world's first rodeo in 1869, is now considering starting a 21st century tradition - paying bounties to anyone who shoots down an unmanned drone. Well Omega-3s May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have many health benefits. But they may have risks as well, including an increased risk for prostate cancer. ArtsBeat Presenting an Infant, and an Image The announcement and introduction of the royal baby has been an artful display of salesmanship. SAB and GKN knock UK's FTSE 100 off 7-week highs LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - A fall in drinks group SAB and engineer GKN knocked Britain's main equity index off seven-week highs on Thursday, with some traders expecting the market's recent rally to... Bangladesh Pollution, Told in Colors and Smells A deadly building collapse brought the dangers of Bangladeshs clothing manufacturing to world notice, but the environmental destruction is taking a daily toll as well. Obama Nominates Caroline Kennedy to Be Ambassador to Japan President Obama moved to give a scion of Americas most enduring political dynasty a diplomatic post that had often gone to political heavyweights. History of royal baby's name The new addition to the royal family has been named. Here's the history behind his title. No laughing matter, Mexican clowns make annual pilgrimage July 25 - Hundreds of colorfully-dressed clowns march towards the Basilica of Guadalupe to give thanks for employment and good health in an annual pilgrimage to Mexico's holiest site. Tara Cleary reports. SAB and GKN knock UK's FTSE 100 off 7-week highs LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - A fall in drinks group SAB and engineer GKN knocked Britain's main equity index off seven-week highs on Thursday, with some traders expecting the market's recent rally to... Motherlode Blog The Half-Life of the Divorced Parent In the years since my divorce, Ive grown used to our shared custody arrangement, but Ive never fully accepted how estranged Ive become from my daughters other life. Out There Timeless Questions About the Universe Is time an illusion? Is there a universe, or multiverse? Finite or infinite? Will we ever know, and does it matter? Brutal Zetas under microscope A Mexican military helicopter hovered south of the border in the early morning darkness. Bits Google Debuts an Updated Nexus 7 Tablet The Nexus 7, Googles less expensive rival to the iPad Mini, is lighter and faster than the original and was introduced a day after Apple reported declining iPad sales. The ups and downs of a sex scandal It sounds like a plot line straight out of the TV show "Scandal" In the midst of an attempted comeback, a disgraced politician finds himself tarred by a fresh round of lurid revelations. Here's a look at the typical life cycle of a sex scandal. Celebrating Yadnya Kasada Festival Throw it, catch it Yadnya Kasada Festival Brazil's Embraer posts unexpected net loss in second quarter SAO PAULO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's Embraer SA , the world's third-largest commercial planemaker, posted a second-quarter net loss of 10 million reais ($4.5 million), down from a profit of 62 million reais a year earlier, according to a Thursday securities filing. Scientists smell success with durian wine July 21 - Scientists in Singapore are turning their hands to wine-making, using the pungent-smelling durian as a replacement for grapes. They're still a long way from commercializing durian wine, but the researchers are confident that the so-called "King of Fruits" has potential for producing a wine that people will want to drink. Tara Cleary reports. 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. Ecuador's poor press freedom Ecuador has a poor track record on press freedom, so why would it help Edward Snowden? CNN speaks to a local investigative journalist who blew the whistle in a presidential corruption case. 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. Brazil's Embraer posts unexpected net loss in second quarter SAO PAULO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's Embraer SA , the world's third-largest commercial planemaker, posted a second-quarter net loss of 10 million reais ($4.5 million), down from a profit of 62 million reais a year earlier, according to a Thursday securities filing. Brantly Scores Go-Ahead Run in Marlins' Victory Rob Brantly scored on a wild pitch to break up a scoreless game in the eighth inning, Donovan Solano homered in a four-run ninth, and the Miami Marlins overcame a 93-minute rain delay to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Thursday. U.S. -- Kardashians, Brits -- royals Dan Jones says it makes sense for England to rejoice over a new royal baby it's a living link with its national history. Why Americans care is harder to figure out.

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