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News Feed Latest worldwide news 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 favorites. UPDATE 1-Japan to resume imports of U.S. western white wheat TOKYO, July 30 (Reuters) - Japan will resume buying U.S. western white wheat, the nation's farm minister said on Tuesday, after halting imports of the grade following the discovery of a genetically modified strain in an Oregon field earlier this year. Wiebe Wins Senior British Open Mark Wiebe beat Bernhard Langer on the fifth playoff hole to win the Senior British Open, for his first senior major title. UPDATE 4-Barclays seeks $9 bln from shareholders to appease regulator * UK regulator identifies 12.8 bln stg capital gap at bank Wendi Murdoch Hires a New Lawyer, Suggesting a Divorce May Turn Messy A month after Rupert Murdoch surprised his wife with divorce papers, Wendi Murdoch has hired a lawyer with a track record of representing women separating from powerful men. European Union Official Says Ousted Egyptian Leader is Doing Well Catherine Ashtons talks with Mohamed Morsi are the first time Mr. Morsi, the former Egyptian president, has met with an international diplomat since he was taken into military custody. The man who could have been Pele? Women wanted him. Men wanted to be him. Critics Notebook Aspen Music Festival Embarks on New Era The Aspen Music Festival is enjoying a revitalization, with new buildings, a new music director and a celebration of Benjamin Brittens centenary. Advertising Merger as a Career Capstone for the Chief of Publicis The merger with Omnicom has been widely seen as a coup for Publicis and a career capstone for Maurice Lvy. China's city of sinkholes Four months after he built a new, two-story brick house in his village in northern China's Shandong Province, Xiao Guoqiang was alarmed to find a huge crack on the living room wall. Sen. McCain calls for pause in funding of U.S. Navy's ships WASHINGTON, July 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator John McCain, who has railed for years against wasteful Pentagon arms programs, on Tuesday took aim at the Navy's new Littoral Combat Ship program, urging... Looking forward to Muirfield Phil Mickelson won the Scottish Open to end a 20-year drought in Europe. With the British Open starting this week, it was perfect timing. On Gay Priests, Pope Francis Asks, Who Am I to Judge? If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? Francis was quoted as saying on Monday. Cambodia Government Rejects Opposition Call for Poll Inquiry Cambodias government rejected calls by the newly energized opposition for an international inquiry into allegations it used massive fraud to win re-election. Murray's historic Wimbledon win Andy Murray won Wimbledon, breaking Britain's 77-year drought for a men's singles champion. While Parks Quest Unfolds, a Trailblazer Dies Inbee Park, who could sweep this seasons L.P.G.A. majors, follows the path set by the South Korean Ok-Hee Ku in 1988. Bronx Courts Trim Big Backlog, With Outside Judge at the Helm Justice Patricia DiMango has handled 500 cases since January, leading officials to declare a partial victory after years of failed efforts to break the logjam. UPDATE 4-Community Health faces investor fight in $3.9 bln HMA deal * Health Management says gets new subpoenas about ER units With Pope in town, ribald Rio a land of outdoor confessionals Often, tourists and travelers leave this hedonist hotspot with a feeling of guilt. This week, however, thousands of young visitors are dropping to their knees and asking for forgiveness. 'Big Bang' writers tease Shamy details Fans of "The Big Bang Theory" gathered at Comic-Con for a panel about what happens inside the writers' room of the the mega-popular CBS series, and they got more than they bargained for when some special guests made surprise appearances. Teen plans 'hacker school' in Kenya Martha Chumo, a 19-year-old self-taught programmer, was supposed to be in New York right now, honing her coding skills and mastering cutting-edge technologies in the company of fellow software enthusiasts. Clowney, Jay-Z Talks Were Within NCAA Rules A South Carolina spokesman says the school found no impermissible contact between All-American defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and Jay-Z, the rap mogul turned sports agency head. Program Compelling Outpatient Treatment for Mental Illness Is Working, Study Says An analysis showed that Kendras Law in New York has had positive results for some of the most difficult and expensive patients to care for. British advert watchdog rules for Tesco in spat with Sainsbury's LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Britain's advertising watchdog ruled in favour of supermarket leader Tesco in a spat over price comparisons with third-largest J Sainsbury, which reacted by launching a campaign to emphasize product quality. India's Wipro shares rally on dollar revenue guidance MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Wipro Ltd shares surged as much as 5.9 percent on Monday, after the software services exporter issued dollar revenue guidance that was above estimates. Doing Vancouver on $10 a day? How much fun can you have in a city on just $10 a day? Affiliated Managers profit rises on higher fund inflows July 30 (Reuters) - Asset manager Affiliated Managers Group Inc's second-quarter profit more than doubled as the inflows of new client money increased. Despite Gains, Leader of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan Says Troops Must Stay Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the commander of American and allied forces in Afghanistan, said Afghan forces are doing most of the fighting, but they wont be completely independent by 2014. Dusty the dolphin 'threat' to divers She's a charming cetacean who one minute will allow you to put your arm around her -- and the next leave you nursing injuries. As swimmers off the west coast of Ireland are finding out, you don't mess with Dusty the dolphin. Well Australians Are Getting Fatter Australia may be known for its rugged outdoor lifestyles but recent statistics suggest a different reality. Australia and its equally outdoorsy neighbor, New Zealand, are now two of the fattest countries in the developed world. Gadgetwise A Galaxy Tablet for Older People Powered by a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the Clarion Companion can help caregivers and relatives stay in touch with an older person. QA Verifying Gmail on the Road If you do not have access to your cellphone for Gmails verification process, there is an option to print out a set of codes. Olympic, Bandon to Host New 4-Ball Championships The U.S. Golf Association wanted to make a splash in its selection of sites for the new U.S. Amateur Four-Ball championship announced earlier this year. You're the Boss The Owner of YogaFit Ponders Taking Venture Capital Lets face it, said Beth Shaw. If I could grow my company past where its at in a big way, I probably would have done it. Muslim Brotherhood supporters demand Mursi re-instatement July 30 - Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters sitting in front of a Cairo mosque vow to continue their protest until Mursi is re-instated. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). U.S. Senate Republicans feud over defunding 'Obamacare' * Republican feud over shutdown threat turns to name-calling Home Prices Jumped 12.2% in May Home values are rising as more people are bidding on a relatively tight supply of houses for sale. Mickelson Still Pinching Himself After Open Win Phil Mickelson has no doubt what will be most remembered from his career. New EPA chief takes on critics of U.S. agency's policies CAMBRIDGE, Mass./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Delivering her first speech as the top U.S. environmental steward, Gina McCarthy on Tuesday pre-empted a frequent mantra of critics of the Environmental Protection Agency - that the agency's regulations disrupt the economy and cost jobs. From home builder to biscotti baker Jessica Vu started making biscotti to save money on holiday gifts. Now, she's selling them to grocery stores in her own version of the American dream.

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