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News Feed Latest worldwide news Woman accused of defacing National Cathedral can leave jail WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A woman accused of splashing green paint on parts of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., can be released to a halfway house to await trial on a property destruction charge, a judge ruled on Friday. Actress Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab after 90 days LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actress Lindsay Lohan on Wednesday completed her 90-day stint in a rehabilitation facility to comply with court-ordered treatment for a reckless driving charge, but still faces more than year of weekly therapy sessions, a Los Angeles judge said. 'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son Michael Jackson often cried after talking to AEG Live executives as he prepared for his comeback concerts, his oldest son testified Wednesday. Bits Blog U.S. Proposes Solutions for Apples E-Book Price-Fixing After the United States government won an anti-trust suit against Apple, it now wants to discipline Apple in other markets where it does business, like movies and music. Childhood lost in Syria In my nine years as a UNICEF ambassador, I've been to camps for people displaced by conflict. Though hardly luxurious, they usually have some kind of structure a water source, latrines, even schools. Dropped off at Grandma's ... for good It's often the grandparents who step up when a parent dies or is unable to take care of a child for other reasons, such as incarceration, abuse or mental illness. But the sudden shift in responsibility can be incredibly stressful. Serena on French triumph CNN's Amanda Davis interviews Serena Williams after winning her second French Open title. Eldorado profit falls, plans less generous dividends Aug 2 (Reuters) - Eldorado Gold Corp reported a small decline in second quarter profit on Friday despite a big increase in production, as the price of gold dropped, and the company revised its dividend policy. Efforts to Recruit Poor Students Lag at Some Elite Colleges A comparison of low-income enrollment shows wide disparities among the most competitive private schools. Fisher Communications shareholders want more from Sinclair to sell (Reuters) - Three minority shareholders of Fisher Communications Inc said a $373 million takeover bid by Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc undervalues the TV broadcaster and are looking to activist investor Mario Gabelli to derail the offer. Mermaids and an octopus breakfast In a tiny Korean fishing village, "mermaids" dive for abalone and conch while their sisters cook up a breakfast few foreigners know about. Cox in talks about merger with Charter Bloomberg (Reuters) - Cox Communications Inc has held talks about merging with cable provider and rival Charter Communications Inc , Bloomberg cited two people with knowledge of the matter as saying on Friday. Books of The Times Tash Aws Five Star Billionaire Captures Chinas Changes Five Star Billionaire, Tash Aws latest novel, is set in a rapidly changing China. The One-Day Contract, a Last Hurrah for Athletes As Hideki Matsui and Donovan McNabb illustrated this week, the one-day contract has become a rite of passage for modern athletes a select few, anyway before they retreat from the spotlight. CUNY TV Station Turns Over an Old Leaf, Transmitting by Air to Widen Its Reach The City University station, available in the five boroughs on cable since the 8os, now also broadcasts over the air, with a signal reaching 35 miles. North Korea's peace message? North Korea says the ball is now in the U.S. court after offering to resume the search for MIA Americans. Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Travel Warnings Issued on Egypt Travel warnings are issued on Egypt, the Ford F-250 is now thieves favorite target, regulators crack down on abusive debt collection and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. Player Ratings U.S. (1) vs. Panama (0) Players ratings from the United States national teams 1-0 victory over Panama in the Concacaf Gold Cup final in Chicago. Woods to Play With Bradley, Love in PGA Tiger Woods was grouped with Keegan Bradley and Davis Love III for the first two rounds of the PGA Championship next week at Oak Hill. State of the Art Leap Motion Controller, Great Hardware in Search of Great Software The controller promises to let you control your computer with hand motions, and the hardware does that, but its software is scattershot, inconsistent and frustrating. Critics Notebook The Margins of a Form Are, Increasingly, Not Where They Used to Be Festival TBD Emergency Glitter shows how a generation of choreographers is embracing pop culture and pushing dance beyond its conventions. Opera and Classical Music Listings for Aug. 2-8 A selected guide to classical music performances in the New York area. Modern Love Breaking Free From the Nesting Doll She could rescue him from a dead-end life. But was that a good reason to marry him? Wizard trainer's apprentice The man they call the "Wizard of Ballydoyle" has got a master apprentice -- his son Joseph. Well Making the Case for Eating Fruit Fresh fruit should not become a casualty in the sugar wars, many nutrition experts say. 'Indian GP could continue' A consultant for the Indian Grand Prix remains confident the race has a future, despite admitting it is unlikely to take place in 2014. Wealth Matters What to Do When a Friend Pitches an Investment Idea The decision to decline or invest requires an analysis of the offer and the person making it, and an assessment of the pain of losing a friend if the investment turns sour. Michael Paternitis Telling Room Michael Paterniti seeks out a ruined cheesemaker in a remote Spanish village. Woods Paired With Bradley and Love at PGA Championship Four-times winner Tiger Woods has been drawn to play alongside former champions Keegan Bradley and Davis Love III in the first two rounds of next week's PGA Championship, organizers announced on Friday. Media Whirlwind Doesnt Faze Park; Afternoon Gusts Do Inbee Park of South Korea, who is seeking her fourth major title of the season, carded a one-over 73 in the second round of the Womens British Open. Ex-Bank of America trader launches credit hedge fund - source LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran credit trader Iftikhar Ali is launching his own hedge fund firm, a source close to the new company told Reuters, as traders look to cash in on turbulent bond markets. Pro-Mursi protesters angered over Kerry endorsement of army-installed government Aug. 2 - Supporters of Mohamed Mursi, Egypt's deposed president, decry comments by US Secretary for State John Kerry endorsing his toppling by the military. Tom Dinham reports. Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup A week after saying his back was bothering him, Roger Federer pulled out of a Masters tournament in Montreal. SEC charges Green Mountain employee with insider trading Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it had filed charges against a former employee of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters for insider trading that netted $7 million in profit. 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. Berkshire Hathaway 2nd-quarter profit rises 46 pct Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting gains from investments and derivatives and higher earnings from non-insurance businesses. Surprise at TV Critics Gathering DeGeneres Is to Host the Oscars At a preseason press tour, the newsmakers of the industry gave a preview of offerings. Securitisation backing could fuel UK mortgage trading LONDON, Aug 2 (IFR) - The re-emergence of cheap securitisation funding should allow funds to help clean up UK banks' balance sheets, allowing them to bid more aggressively for legacy assets. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Paris Journal A French Dining Staple Is Losing Its Place at the Table The decline in bread consumption is so worrisome that a nationwide campaign is championing bread as promoting good health, good conversation and French civilization.

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