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News Feed Latest worldwide news PGA ends putter ban opposition The PGA Tour decides to adopt the ban on the use of controversial anchored putters from 2016. Vanda shares jump as sleep disorder drug moves closer to market (Reuters) - Shares of Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc jumped nearly 42 percent on expectations that its sleep disorder drug could reach market earlier than expected after U.S. health regulators said it... Zimbabwean exiles stage Mandela statue 'freedom' protest JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Three Zimbabwean exiles chained themselves to a statue of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela in South Africa on Tuesday, saying they wanted "freedom" for their homeland on... Fitch Places Community Health Systems on Rating Watch Negative (The following statement was released by the rating agency) NEW YORK, July 30 (Fitch) Fitch Ratings has placed Community Health Systems, Inc.'s (CHS) ratings, including the 'B+' Issuer Default Rating (IDR), on Rating Watch Negative. The action follows the company's announcement that it plans to acquire Health Management Associates, Inc. (Health Management, Fitch IDR 'BB-', Rating Watch Negative). A full list of ratings follows at the end of this press release. The ratings apply to approxim For Baseball Old-Timer, Numbers Arent the Story Ken Harrelson, a former player and longtime White Sox announcer, has taken on the increasingly entrenched world of statistical analysis known as sabermetrics. Snedeker Aims for First WGC Win at Firestone Brandt Snedeker has yet to win one of the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) titles but the in-form American goes into this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational firmly installed among the favourites. Spirit AeroSystems shares up 7 percent amid report of possible bid (Reuters) - Shares of Spirit AeroSystems , a supplier to Boeing Co and other jet makers, rose 7 percent on Thursday after a British newspaper reported that car and plane parts maker GKN may launch a... Kerry Says Goal Is Mideast Peace Deal Within 9 Months Secretary of State John Kerry said that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators would convene again in the Middle East within two weeks. News Analysis Weak Finish From Europe on Chinese Solar Panels The European Commissions antidumping case against China started vigorously but foundered amid European political divisions; it may ultimately strengthen Chinas solar industry. Feud overshadows Foe legacy The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death. That shot may not be espresso Shannon Watts and Kate Beck say nobody needs to be armed to buy a coffee and Starbucks must ban loaded weapons from its stores. DealBook Hunting for Luxury, Retail Giant Buys Saks Hudsons Bay Company announced that it had agreed to buy Saks Inc., one of the oldest and most revered names in luxury retailing, for $2.4 billion in cash, uniting it with Lord Taylor. The Lede Video and Witness Accounts of Attack on Islamist Protesters in Cairo Egypts interior minister claimed that his officers have never and will never shoot one bullet at citizens, but video, photographs and written accounts contradicted that assertion. Peace talks resume in Washington July 30 - Israeli and Palestinian negotiators sit down for dinner together in Washington in an effort to resume peace talks. Julie Noce reports. Netanyahu Agrees to Free 104 Palestinians Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel announced on Saturday that he had agreed to release the prisoners to pave the way for a resumption of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in Washington. Critical Shopper Hasenpfeffer Incorporated Kirna Zabte opens its new downtown home on Broome Street. Ricky Williams Eager to Mold Young Minds as Coach Ricky Williams can't change the past and wouldn't want to even if he could. Mickelson Still Pinching Himself After Open Win Phil Mickelson has no doubt what will be most remembered from his career. UPDATE 2-Bloomberg's ban on big sodas is unconstitutional -appeals court NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial plan to keep large sugary drinks out of restaurants and other eateries was rejected by a state appeals court on Tuesday, which said he had overstepped his authority in trying to impose the ban. DealBook Barclays Plans to Raise Up to $12 Billion in New Capital Barclays, which has faced several scandals, has come under pressure from British authorities to improve its capital position. Home prices rise in May, though pace slows NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. home prices rose in May, suggesting the housing market recovery pushed ahead during the spring buying season, though the pace of gains slowed in what analysts said could be... Louisiana Agency Sues Dozens of Energy Companies for Damage to Wetlands The lawsuit argues that the energy companies should be held liable for harm done to the states wetlands in their efforts to obtain oil and gas. At least 175 inmates escape when Taliban attack Taliban gunmen wearing police uniforms attacked a central jail in northwestern Pakistan early Tuesday, allowing about 175 inmates to escape, authorities said. Solheim Cup Teams Decided at St. Andrews Inbee Park isn't the only player in need of a big week at St. Andrews. Son of Fallen Chinese Official Enrolls at Columbia Law School It is unclear how Bo Guagua, the son of Bo Xilai, will pay for his three-year education at Columbia, which has one of the most expensive law schools in the United States. Breastfeeding tied to kids' intelligence NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children who were breastfed for more of their infancy scored higher on language and intelligence tests at three and seven years old, in a new study. Breakingviews SECs Fab bind July 30 - Richard Beales and Breakingviews columnists explain why regardless of the outcome, the SECs case against Fab Tourre can only end with the Wall Street watchdog looking foolish. Dinosaur Skeletons Headed to Auction, Not Museum Two skeletons found in Montana by commercial fossil hunters are to be auctioned in New York, where they could bring an estimated $7 million to $9 million. Snedeker Gifted Canadian Crown After Johnson Collapse American Brandt Snedeker took advantage of a Dustin Johnson meltdown to claim a three-shot victory at the Canadian Open on Sunday. Choir singing harmonises hearts July 25 - A Swedish study shows that when people sing together, their pulse rates synchronise, suggesting health benefits for the heart. White Sox Push Back Peavy's Start Amid Trade Talk Jake Peavy went from starting to sitting and still waiting. REFILE-US STOCKS-Dow, SP 500 dip as materials, energy shares fall * Mosaic, Potash Corp sink after Russia quits top potash cartel Man Who Disappeared From Long Island College Hospital Is Found in Florida Much remains fuzzy about the case of Celso Heredia, 81, whom the New York police discovered last month disoriented and wandering along a Brooklyn highway. NY's political 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. 'I'm not a welfare mom, I'm a soldier' Jaspen Boothe is committed to helping out homeless female veterans. Bryan brothers win Wimbledon Men's Wimbledon doubles champions, the brothers Bryan, discuss their victory with CNN's Amanda Davies. Sharapova Takes Self Out of Rogers Cup Maria Sharapova will miss the Rogers Cup tournament due to a hip injury. Genres, Like Sand, Tricky to Pin Down The Manchester International Festival, which ended last Sunday, features pieces that blur the lines between visual art, theater and dance. Lawyer says A-Rod would fight MLB suspension NEW YORK (Reuters) - Beleaguered New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez plans to fight through the appeals process any suspension or banishment Major League Baseball might hand down following its investigation into doping, his lawyer said on Monday. Recipes for Health Grated Squash, Corn and Tomatillo Tacos Tacos with a light filling make for a perfect summer meal.

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