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News Feed Latest worldwide news Thai crash highlights tourist risk A deadly bus crash in Thailand has raised further concerns about travel safety in a country increasingly known for not just its beautiful beaches but the high volume of road-related deaths that occur every year. Sports Briefing | Football Jets Sign Veteran Kicker Cundiff The Jets added competition for the incumbent kicker Nick Folk, signing the veteran Billy Cundiff to a one-year deal Tuesday. T Magazine After Hours | The Filibuster, As Performed by a Scary Clown The artist Rachel Mason taps into the creative potential of the controversial legislative tactic. 3 Are Killed in Bus Crash in Indiana A bus carrying teenagers home from a church camp crashed Saturday after exiting an interstate in Indianapolis. Dot Earth Blog Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming. Anchored putting ban? Former world No.1 Martin Kaymer on the issue which is dividing golf. Preview Gold Cup Semifinal U.S. on a Roll The United States mens national team, which has won nine straight games, faces Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday night. U.S. sues Puerto Rico police for racial bias The U.S. Justice Department said Monday it is suing Puerto Rico's police department for discrimination, alleging a female officer suffered three years of harassment for her race, color and religion. Blackhawks Coach Quenneville Gets 3-Year Extension Stan Bowman wanted to keep Joel Quenneville in Chicago, and the coach had no desire to leave. Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? On Par Baltusrol Is a Landmark Course in Almost Every Sense Baltusrol has made its bid to be designated a National Historic Landmark. The course has showcased the work of the architect A. W. Tillinghast for more than a century. Advertising 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. PRESS DIGEST-New York Times business news - July 25 July 25 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the New York Times business pages. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. Dot Earth Blog Can Genetic Engineering Save the Orange, and Vice Versa? An orange growers wise and promising search for a gene that can save citrus from a spreading scourge. Link by Link Historians Seek a Delay in Posting Dissertations The American Historical Association caused a stir by asking universities to allow new Ph.Ds to keep their dissertations from being circulated online for up to six years. Lindy Boggs, congresswoman and civil rights crusader, dies at 97 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lindy Boggs, who took over her husband's congressional seat to become a crusader for women's equality and civil rights, died Saturday at 97. Her death was confirmed by ABC News, where Boggs' daughter, Cokie Roberts, is a journalist. Peru's president touts economy after protest LIMA, July 28 (Reuters) - Peru's economy has the tools to continue growing even as an era of high metals prices ends, President Ollanta Humala said on Sunday, a day after the largest protest of his two-year term. Hot Korean fashion, where to get it From loud street style to runway chic, these 10 South Korean fashion brands are defining Asia's trendiest looks Vettel on his F1 title hopes Two-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel takes CNN's John Defterios for a drive. Royal baby a boost to UK tourism? The royal baby is great news for William and Kate, but is it also good news for British tourism? Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? Bridge Hall of Fame to Honor Four Players The American Contract Bridge Leagues Summer North American Championships begin this week in Atlanta. U.S. appeals court revives lawsuit vs United Airlines over wheelchair SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against United Continental Holdings Inc's United Airlines that was brought by a woman who claimed she was not promptly provided a wheelchair in an airport when she asked for one. Chinese, With Revamped Force, Make Presence Known in East China Sea China sent four ships to patrol waters off disputed islands in the nearby East China Sea, and sent a turboprop early-warning aircraft through international airspace between the islands of Okinawa and Miyako. Report At least 24 killed in bus crash in southern Italy A bus returning pilgrims from a weekend visit to a Catholic shrine goes off a bridge in southern Italy, killing at least 24, says a report. FOREX-Dollar falls as Fed seen keeping U.S. rates low for some time * Speculation rises Fed may tweak its forward guidance on rates * Dollar index hits lowest since June 20 * Investors await U.S. payrolls, ISM data next week By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July... This Life The Care-Package Wars To stop hypercompetitive parents from sending tubs of MMs, camps are outlawing packages. The result? Increasingly elaborate smuggling routines. Modernizing the Maasai A Maasai activist is helping his people adapt to the 21st century, starting radio stations and encouraging women to set up in business. U.S. retail gasoline prices rise for 1st time 10 weeks-survey NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States rose for the first time in 10 weeks, gaining more than 8 cents in the last two, as retailers passed on... UPDATE 1-Steven Cohen throws a party despite his fund's indictment July 28 (Reuters) - Hedge fund billionaire Steven A. Cohen did not let the filing of criminal charges against his $14 billion SAC Capital Advisors get in the way of a party this weekend at his vacation estate in tony East Hampton, New York. Gulf rig on fire as natural gas flows from ruptured well July 24 - Footage shows a shallow-water drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana on fire after natural gas flowing from a ruptured well ignited, according to authorities. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). QA Sharing Files With Mac and iPad Tips for transferring a Word file between a laptop and iPad, and how to reduce e-mail from Twitter. 1,200 escape from Benghazi prison Libyan authorities are trying to round up 1,200 inmates who spilled out of a Benghazi prison. Star says 'treated like a criminal' with doping ban Viktor Troicki believes he has been "treated like a criminal" after being hit with an 18-month ban for flouting doping regulations and plans to take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. National Briefing | Science Day of Firsts for a Spaceship Richard Bransons Virgin Galactic, the spaceship that will carry 500 people who have signed up for a trip to space, made its first powered flight and broke the sound barrier for its first time. Rivals see UBS holding on to clients after trading loss GENEVA (Reuters) - Rich clients of Swiss bank UBS have not yet moved their millions to other banks after its $2.3 billion trading scandal last month, rival private bankers said. Kepler rescue try is under way Stargazers crossed their fingers Thursday as NASA attempted to revive the planet-hunting Kepler probe, idled since a piece of critical equipment gave out in orbit two months ago. Well Whooping Cough Vaccine Lags in Efficacy An analysis of more than 32,000 Californians older than 11 found the acellular pertussis vaccine to be 53 to 64 percent effective. T Magazine Food Matters | Four Monks Walk Into a Bar A group of Buddhist holy men traveled yesterday to Whiskey Soda Lounge Ny, the soon-to-open companion bar to the restaurant Pok Pok Ny, for a house-blessing ceremony. 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."

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