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News Feed Latest worldwide news Unsung Receiver Gets Another Shot at the N.F.L. David Ball, 29, who broke Jerry Rices Division I-AA record for touchdown receptions, has a strong connection with Eagles Coach Chip Kelly. China's Alibaba bans customers from using Tencent's WeChat BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Alibaba Group, whose expected IPO could value the e-commerce company as high as $100 billion, has banned its customers from using Tencent Holdings' popular WeChat mobile messaging app to do business on Alibaba sites like Tmall and Taobao. Stewart on U.S. Grand Prix Racing legend Jackie Stewart gives his thoughts on the United States Grand Prix and how the title race may end. Pressel, Lennarth lead as Park fades at British Open (Reuters) - American Morgan Pressel and Sweden's Camilla Lennarth shared the lead at the women's British Open on Thursday as grand slam-hunting South Korean Inbee Park slumped to finish three shots off the pace in the first round. Senate Easily Approves Obamas U.N. Nominee Samantha Power received the Senates approval as the next ambassador to the United Nations without the partisan acrimony of other recent nominations. UPDATE 2-Goldman's aluminium offer may soothe but leave costs high LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs' olive branch to beleaguered metals customers will do little to help bring down the high cost of securing aluminium, but even critics praised the proposal as a smart move to placate regulators and silence complaints. The Lede Video of the Popes Gay Lobby Remarks We must distinguish the fact that a person is gay from the fact of lobbying, because no lobbies are good, Pope Francis told reporters on Monday. If a person is gay, and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge? Revised Plan for Taller Midtown Fails to Assuage Critics Some find little comfort in modifications to a proposal to rezone a 70-block area around Grand Central Terminal for even taller skyscrapers. A Hamptons Beach House Where Everyone Is Welcome With plenty of bunk beds, lockers and towels. City Room New York Today Before Weiner and Spitzer What you need to know for Thursday An earlier scandalous politician, umbrella weather returns, and a hip-hop King Kong performance. The Consumer Concerns About Dementia Screening A push for early detection and treatment, even in the absence of cognitive symptoms, of the amyloid plaques that indicate a risk for Alzheimers and other dementias has some researchers worried. 'Space stations' to transform Riyadh Can car-loving Saudis be convinced to step out of their air-conditioned comfort and take public transport? Number of Catfish Inspectors Drives a Debate on Spending The inspection of catfish is at the heart of a dispute as the House and Senate prepare to work out their differences on a new five-year farm bill. Should We Build a Fence So Buyers Wont Worry About Privacy? If neighbors can see into a house that is for sale, planting trees may be a better option than having a fence built. How to invent your own holiday If you could invent a holiday, what would it be? It's easier than you think. Meet the real holiday makers (plus, the man responsible for Be a Dork Day). UPDATE 4-Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout Aug 1 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn sued Dell Inc and its board on Thursday, his latest attempt to derail a $24.4 billion buyout bid by the computer maker's founder and CEO Michael Dell. CORRECTED-Fairfax Financial takes quarterly loss on bond investments (Corrects currency throughout to U.S. dollars from Canadian dollars) Afghans Yield in Dispute With U.S. Over Stiff Fines for Cargo Shipments Under the threat of losing hundreds of millions of dollars in American aid, Afghan officials backed down in an argument that had threatened to drive up the cost of the Western military withdrawal. Whats on Monday Television highlights. Facebook may face prosecution over teen's suicide in Italy Facebook may face prosecution over bullied teenager's suicide in Italy Mexico president to present energy reform next week MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said on Thursday his sweeping energy reform, which is expected to include constitutional changes to lure private investment and boost output, will be presented to Congress next week. Critics Notebook The Plan to Swallow Midtown Mayor Michael R. Bloombergs plan for East Midtown, which would add giant new buildings without upgrading streets and subways, would only set New York City back. Dance Listings for July 26-Aug. 1 A selected guide to performances of movement in New York and the area. Election blurring of church, state separation draws complaints CHICAGO (Reuters) - Political watchdog and secularist groups are asking the U.S. government to investigate whether Catholic bishops and a Christian evangelical group headed by preacher Billy Graham should lose tax breaks for telling followers how to vote in this year's election. Malians to vote for president after coup Malians head to the polls Sunday to elect a president after a coup last year plunged the nation into chaos and left the north in the hands of Islamists. Simpson Makes Most of His First Bridgestone Round Webb Simpson, playing his first competitive round at Firestone Country Club, shot a six-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead in the Bridgestone Invitational. One Direction star turns pro-footballer One Direction have already taken the music world by storm and now Louis Tomlinson is hoping to become a star in the football world after signing a deal with English second division club Doncaster Rovers. UPDATE 3-U.S. judge rejects Fed cap on debit card swipe fees * Visa, MasterCard shares fall after ruling (Updates with share price moves) Firestone a Perfect Venue for Tiger to Regain Winning Ways If Tiger Woods could single out a venue most likely to inspire his game, he could do no better than Firestone Country Club which is hosting this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Obama defends Summers as he mulls Fed pick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama defended Lawrence Summers on Wednesday in the face of concerns by fellow Democrats that the president may name his former economic adviser as chairman of... Case Study A Bakery Is Relieved to Have the Employer Mandate Delayed So far, the insurance plans Rachel Shein has reviewed have not seemed terribly attractive for her business. Federer's slump continues Roger Federer's first appearance in Gstaad for nine years lasted just over an hour as the former World No.1 made an untimely exit to Germany's Daniel Brands. Bad drop costs Woods CNN's Patrick Snell and Shane O'Donoghue discuss the penalty officials gave Tiger Woods for a bad ball drop. UK playwright Tom Stoppard wins PEN/Pinter prize LONDON (Reuters) - British playwright Tom Stoppard has won the 2013 PEN/Pinter Prize established in memory of the late Nobel laureate and fellow dramatist Harold Pinter, organizers said on Wednesday. LPL Financial's quarterly profit rises 14 percent (Reuters) - LPL Financial Holdings Inc, the largest U.S. independent brokerage network, reported on Wednesday that second-quarter profit jumped 14 percent on increased revenue from commissions and... At Street Fair, Science Replaces Sausage Google teamed up with the New York City government as part of an effort to try to entice more children to pursue careers in science. Corner Office Ken Lombard, on Staying a Student of Business The former business partner of Magic Johnson advises business school students to be hungrier than youve ever been after graduation, because competition will be intense. Can Detroit reinvent itself? Detroit has delcared itself bankrupt, but could there be reason for a revival? Maggie Lake speaks with Bruce Katz from the Brookings Institute to find out. Emily Triebwasser, Matthew Bandelt The bride is a high school English teacher; the groom is pursing a Ph.D. in civil and environmental engineering. Corner Office Ken Lombard, on Staying a Student of Business The former business partner of Magic Johnson advises business school students to be hungrier than youve ever been after graduation, because competition will be intense.

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