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AEG tries to show star had secret addiction
Michael Jackson "had a real monkey on his back" with a longtime drug addiction, his family kept it secret from the world and it led to his overdose death, a lawyer for AEG Live said.


Sports Briefing | Basketball Pondexter Leads Liberty Over Fever
Cappie Pondexter scored 24 points and the Liberty overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to defeat the Indiana Fever, 77-72, in Indianapolis.


Long backlog for godless wedding services in Ireland
(Reuters) - Traditionally Catholic Ireland has allowed an atheist group to perform weddings this year for the first time, and the few people certified to celebrate them are overwhelmed by hundreds of couples seeking their services.


Global shares, dollar fall on mixed earnings, China fears
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Global equity markets and the dollar fell on Thursday after mixed results from blue-chip companies on both sides of the Atlantic and renewed concerns about the slowing pace of growth in China weighed on investor sentiment.


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.


TriQuint forecasts results above estimates; shares jump
(Reuters) - TriQuint Semiconductor Inc forecast current-quarter results well above market expectations, buoyed by demand for its chips used in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.


Dr Who turns 50, unveils new Doctor
BBC science-fiction series "Doctor Who" originally premiered in 1963, enticing viewers with its depiction of a time traveler known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a spaceship called the TARDIS. The series has since aired 33 seasons and nearly 800 episodes with 11 actors portraying the Doctor over time.


Fox Viewers May Be Graying, but Their Passion Still Pays
The median age of a Fox News viewer is over 65, which could be a cause for concern given that advertisers aim for the 25-to-54 age bracket.


MJ's mom 'I want to know what happened'
Michael Jackson's mother told jurors she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live "because I want to know what really happened to my son."


Nonpartisan Fact-Checking Comes to South Africa
A fledging Web site seeks to offer South Africa the kind of journalistic fact-checking that is a fixture in America with sites like FactCheck.org.


Global climate deal a must despite Copenhagen trauma - Kim
June 19 - A pledge by President Obama and Xi to fight climate change is a good first step but its still imperative to broker a global deal, argues World Bank President Jim Yong Kim.


Deadly car bomb hits Damascus suburb
July 25 - A car blast in the edge of the Syrian capital kills at least 10 people and wounds over 60 others. Karen Hendren reports.


Side Street A One-Episode Show With a Lasting Impact on Hip-Hop
Michael Holman, the host of the short-lived Graffiti Rock, talked about its influence and future.


Escape Best places to hide out
Fleeing US law enforcement, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seems stuck for where to go next. CNN Travel's own top secret document reveals which countries should be on his list ...


Living In Larchmont, N.Y.
Housing in this picturesque area near Long Island Sound are high, but entry-level prices for co-ops are lower than they were five years ago.


The Texas Tribune Texas Bid to Ease Mandatory Exams for Public School Students
The Legislature passed a bill to reduce the number of tests, currently 17, public school students must take before high school, but a federal waiver is probably needed.


Why the silence on jailed rape victims?
Nina Burleigh says the Norwegian woman put in a Dubai jail after she reported a rape can go home now, but how many Arab women are languishing in prison for going to the police?


MJ's mom 'I want to know what happened'
Michael Jackson's mother told jurors she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG Live "because I want to know what really happened to my son."


Well Black-White Divide Persists in Breast Cancer
New research shows that white women with breast cancer live three years longer than black women because of a troubling pattern of inferior care and a delay in treatment for black women.


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.


Tiny hooks revolutionize concrete
Nick Glass meets the Dramix inventor Ann Lambrechts who has managed to increased concrete durability using steel fibers.


U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes
By Emily Flitter, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel


Next Stop Action Off the Mountains in Salt Lake City
Thanks to a recent surge of places to eat, shop and explore, downtown Salt Lake City is offering new reasons to visit, even outside ski season.


Festival Style Looking Hip in the Chicago Heat
Clothing at this weekends Pitchfork music festival demonstrated as much variety as the acts.


Art in Review Mind Is Outer Space
One of the summers better gallery group shows is this presentation of some two dozen works in various mediums by 17 artists.


UPDATE 1-U.S. regulator announces $885 million settlement with UBS
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. regulator on Thursday said it reached an $885 million settlement with UBS over allegations the bank misrepresented mortgage-backed bonds that were sold to...


12 Die in Clashes in Egypt as New Leaders Find Security Elusive
In the latest sign of Egypts political impasse, at least six people were killed Tuesday, bringing to at least nine the number of deaths in clashes over the last 24 hours.


Pogue's Posts Two Tips for Facebook Users
Two features, the Other folder and privacy settings, may be hard to find but are handy to know about.


8 spectacular infrastructure projects
Austerity, spending cuts and deficit reduction.


U.S. charges SAC Capital with insider trading crimes
By Emily Flitter, Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Jonathan Stempel


DealBook Dell Founder Raises Takeover Bid, With Conditions
Michael S. Dell has increased his takeover bid for the computer company by 7 percent, to $13.75 a share, and a shareholder vote has been moved for a second time, to Aug. 2.


Martin Kaymer's iron game
2010 PGA Champion Martin Kaymer gives CNN a master class in consistency.


U.S. seeks asset forfeiture, money laundering fines from SAC
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors filed civil charges on Thursday against SAC Capital Advisors hedge fund seeking forfeiture of what they said were illegal profits made from insider trading,...


State of the Art A Console With Quirks, for Tinkerers
Ouya is an economy-model game console with open-source, hackable innards and a collection of some truly great and some completely dreadful games.


Google unveils $35 video-to-TV device
Google has a simple and inexpensive new way to stream Internet videos on your TV.


The Learning Network Blog Summer Reading Contest | What Interested You Most in The Times This Week?
The sixth week of our Summer Reading Contest will be judged by editors at Edutopia.


U.S. Navy defends new warship, warns against slowing production
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Navy officials on Thursday staunchly defended the newest class of U.S. warships despite a spate of technical glitches, and they warned lawmakers that halting funding for the ships or their equipment could drive up costs.


Sauers Leads Senior British Open After 1st Round
Gene Sauers mastered a stiff breeze to shoot a 3-under 67 Thursday for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Senior British Open.


All flights to and from Tunisia cancelled on Friday
TUNIS, July 26 (Reuters) - All flights to and from Tunisia will be cancelled on Friday after a general strike was called by the main labour organisation in protest at the killing of a prominent opposition figure, the civil aviation office said.


Why was doomed Spanish train going so fast?
MADRID (Reuters) - Why was the train going so fast? Did the driver fail to heed speed limits on a sharp curve? Did brakes fail? What about the safety system meant to force the train or the driver to slow down if going too fast?


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