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News Feed Latest worldwide news China reiterates opposition to U.S. sanctions on Iran BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - China, Iran's largest trading partner and top oil customer, repeated its opposition on Friday to tougher U.S. sanctions on Iran after the House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at halting Iran's oil exports. Gadgetwise A Tablet Communicator for the Tech-Averse Powered by a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, the Clarion Companion can help caregivers and relatives stay in touch with an older person. Boeing to airlines Inspect aircraft As part of Boeing's ongoing efforts to resolve Dreamliner problems, the passenger jet maker has put out a request that airlines inspect an emergency beacon used to find aircraft in the event of a crash. Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect. Job search dissecting the data Aug 2 - Friday's jobs report was weak on the surface, but a mix of information in the report left many scratching their heads to make sense of the data. Havovi Cooper reports. State of the Art Chromecast, Simply and Cheaply, Flings Web Video to TVs Using Wi-Fi, the Google Chromecast makes Internet material watchable on a television for $35. Repeat, $35. Alaska oil tax referendum headed for tight vote in 2014 ANCHORAGE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Activists hoping to overturn a sweeping tax break for Alaska oil producers have their work cut out for them, even after getting confirmation that they secured enough voter backing to put a referendum on the ballot next year. Japan robot astronaut ready for space launch Aug. 2 - Japanese researchers package robot astronaut Kirobo before its space launch on August 8. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Front Burner An Italian Way to Drink, Tools for At-Home Bartenders and More Florence Fabricants recommendations for the week of July 30. Dot Earth Blog Polar Researchers Explain North Pole Lake Scientists who spend weeks each year camped on North Pole sea ice clarify whats wrong with reports of a lake there. TD Ameritrade CEO Tomczyk signs new contract at $6.5 million a year NEW YORK (Reuters) - The chief executive of discount brokerage firm TD Ameritrade Holding Corp has signed a four-year employment agreement guaranteeing an annual base salary of $900,000 and target annual cash and stock incentives of $5.6 million through October 1, 2017. Cosmos Reawakened in the city that never sleeps Once upon a time there was a galaxy of stars which burned bright in the "Big Apple", a trio of world champions who played football from another planet. Building Blocks An Architect Whose Work Stood Out, Even if She Did Not Almost invisibly in her own day, Natalie de Blois, of Skidmore, Owings Merrill, helped guide the design of three of the most important corporate landmarks of the 1950s and 60s. Jackson went days without real sleep Michael Jackson died while preparing to set a world record for the most successful concert run, but he unknowingly set another record that led to his death. Terror Threat Prompts U.S. to Close Diplomatic Missions Officials gave few details about what prompted the temporary closings but cited credible information that an Al Qaeda affiliate might be plotting an attack. Who wants to win a baby? Plumbing new depths in the battle for television ratings, abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a controversial prime-time game show in Pakistan. 10 classes taught by pros Olympic heroes, NBA stars, World Series of Poker champs, NASCAR legends and more will teach you the tricks of their trades. U.S. issues global travel alert, cites al Qaeda threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States issued a worldwide travel alert on Friday warning Americans that al Qaeda may be planning attacks in August, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. 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. Woodside says variation to Browse retention lease approved PERTH, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Woodside Petroleum Ltd said on Friday changes to its Browse gas field retention lease that would allow it to pursue a wider range of development options have been approved. Watch - Year in Review Take a look back at some of the major events and global elections that CNN Student News covered during the 2012-2013 school year. Is Huma Abedin blaming herself? Huma, please say it isn't so. '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. Well Moon Phases Tied to Sleep Cycles Swiss researchers have found evidence that the lunar cycle may affect sleep patterns, with total sleep time lowest at full moon. Well The Limits of Cosmetic Surgery A new study, the first to try to quantify attractiveness after a face-lift, brow lift or eyelid surgery, found a tiny but insignificant increase in attractiveness. What I Love | Colin and Eric Jacobsen Music to the Rafters in Windsor Terrace The brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen, of the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, share a house in Windsor Terrace. The Learning Network Blog Test Yourself | Math, July 31, 2013 Can you calculate the number of average Brazilian households incomes equals the wealth of a certain billionaire from that country? Eagles Receiver Who Used Racial Slur Takes Leave The team did not say when Riley Cooper would return, but indicated he would seek counseling to help him understand how his words have hurt so many. Small-Business Guide Seeking Capital, Some Companies Turn to Do-It-Yourself I.P.O.s A direct public offering describes a public securities offering similar to an I.P.O., but with one big difference There is no need to hire an investment bank. Postal Service could start shipping alcohol under Senate proposal WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The cash-strapped Postal Service could tap a rich new revenue stream if Congress adopts the idea of two senators who want to allow it to ship alcohol, a business reserved for more than a century for its private competitors. RPT-CORRECTED-FDA issues new rules for labeling 'gluten-free' foods (Corrects headline to show FDA issues rules, not proposed rules; repeats to fix story number) Oregon Football Complex Is Glittering Monument to Ducks Ambitions The University of Oregons Football Performance Center, paid for by Phil Knight, a founder of Nike, is luxurious enough to make N.F.L. teams envious. The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. UPDATE 2-Spicy earnings, outlook lift shares in Chili's Grill owner to new high * Shares rise as much as 8 pct (Adds comments from CEO, analyst; updates shares) A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But would the public accept genetically modified food? Casting Directors Get Their Due in HBOs Film Casting By HBOs documentary Casting By pays tribute to casting directors, who are denied an Oscar category despite a onetime industry campaign to bestow an honorary one. U.S. judge rejects Fed cap on debit card swipe fees WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has sided with retailers seeking a lower cap on fees charged by banks for debit card transactions in a key ruling that dragged down the shares of card companies... Well If This Were Your Mother, Doctor A common question helps family members make sense of the confusion, desolation and powerlessness that so often defines the hospital experience, but leaves a newcomer to clinical medicine feeling vulnerable and violated. Breakingviews Facebook tops IPO price July 31 - Reynolds Holding talks with Breakingviews columnists about the companys shares finally rising above $38 and how breakthroughs in mobile advertising made that possible. G. W. Stocking, 84; Studied Anthropologists Professor Stocking was a historian of science who chronicled the norms, customs and tribal beliefs of modern anthropologists, documenting a history of racial bias and ethnocentrism.

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