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News Feed Latest worldwide news Will Jane Austen ring be kept in UK? The UK government is appealing for a buyer to ensure a rare piece of jewelery that once belonged to the author Jane Austen remains in Britain. World Briefing | Asia Chinas Next Space Mission is This Month A capsule carrying three astronauts will dock with a small module in Beijings latest attempt to establish a long-term human presence in space. 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. Ron Carlsons Return to Oakpine In Ron Carlsons novel, the members of a 1960s garage band reunite after 30 years. The other F-word Kids and obesity Wendy Sachs' family doesn't use the word "fat." But when coaching her daughter about food, she wonders, is she creating a conscientious eater, or setting her child up for an eating disorder? Japan's deputy PM Aso says he won't resign over Nazi comments TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso said on Friday he has no intention of resigning over comments he made, but were later retracted, that were interpreted as praise for Germany's Nazi regime and Adolf Hitler's rise to power. The Haggler So You Thought You Canceled the Contract A customer of a security-alarm company says she thought she had ended her contract but then the bills kept coming. U.S. Envoy and Putin Aide Discuss Snowden There were signs that the United States and Russia might try to contain the fallout over Russias decision to grant temporary asylum to Edward J. Snowden, the fugitive intelligence analyst. 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. Passengers lack info on cruise ship crime Vegas stole the slogan. But cruise ships can also lay claim Whatever happens on cruise ships, stays on cruise ships. 5 days inside North Korea CNN's Ivan Watson visited North Korea last week and called it the most controlled foreign assignment of his career. But he still managed to find an iPhone connection, a Brad Pitt fan and inescapable political theater. 'After 11 years, I'm finally being heard' Michelle Knight stood near her abductor and captor of more than a decade and told her story. Streetscapes Ring Around the Collar at 535 Park Avenue The Upper East Side building, completed in 1910, is whitening its soiled terra-cotta base. Ecuador's Christian Benitez dies aged 27 Ecuador international Christian Benitez, the top scorer in the Mexican league last season, has died suddenly at the age of 27. Wall Street Sharply Higher The Standard Poors 500-stock index broke through the 1,700 mark as data from around the world pointed to improving economic conditions. UPDATE 3-Another candidate opts out of heading Israel's central bank * Prime minister seeks third candidate for vacant spot (Adds Bank of Israel spokesman on Flug's status, paragraph 12) Dance Review Crazy Legs and His Rock Steady Crew Teach Hip-Hop Crazy Legs and his Rock Steady Crew presented the premiere of Ghetto Made, a hip-hop history lesson of sorts, at SummerStage on Wednesday. Theory on Pain Is Driving Rules for Abortions Measures that ban abortion 20 weeks after conception, on the disputed idea that the fetus can feel pain at that point, have spread by tapping into public concern about late-stage abortions. UPDATE 1-Fisher Communications shareholders want more from Sinclair to sell Aug 2 (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. U.S. storm team slightly lowers 2013 hurricane forecast to eight Aug 2 (Reuters) - The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season will see above-average activity, but cooler ocean waters may make it harder for storms to form, a leading U.S. hurricane forecasting team said on Friday. Corner Office To MasterCardx2019;s Retiring Chief, the X Factor is Presence Robert W. Selander, who is retiring this week as chief executive of MasterCard, says it is important for leaders to relate to stakeholders at different levels of their companies. 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. Pro-Mursi protesters signal no plans to quit Aug. 2 - Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mursi continue to protest signaling no plans to quit. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Japanese utility, and the public, in dark about crippled nuclear plant TOKYO (Reuters) - Two and a half years after the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl, the operator of Japan's wrecked Fukushima plant faces a daunting array of unknowns. UPDATE 1-Cox in talks about merger with Charter -report Aug 2 (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. U.S., Arab nations working to bring Egypt parties together Kerry LONDON (Reuters) - The United States and other nations are working to bring Egypt's interim government and the Muslim Brotherhood together to find a peaceful resolution to the current crisis, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday. Nike Cuts Ties With Drug-Tainted Braun Nike has terminated its deal with Milwaukee Brewers drug-tainted slugger Ryan Braun, the sportswear giant said on Friday. 5 days inside North Korea CNN's Ivan Watson visited North Korea last week and called it the most controlled foreign assignment of his career. But he still managed to find an iPhone connection, a Brad Pitt fan and inescapable political theater. 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. World Briefing | Europe Abortion Bill Becomes Law in Ireland President Michael D. Higgins has signed into law a bill legalizing abortion, though only in exceptional cases where doctors deem a womans life is at risk. Player Defaulted for Hitting Line Judge With Ball A tennis player was defaulted from her match at the Citi Open after hitting a line judge in the knee with a ball after losing a point in the third set. In Transit Blog A New York Pier With Shops in a Box Magic Carpet, on Pier 57 in Manhattan, features pop-up shops and restaurants in repurposed shipping containers. United States 3, Honduras 1 Its Donovans Day as U.S. Advances to Gold Cup Final Landon Donovan scored two goals and set up another as the United States beat Honduras in the Gold Cup semifinals. UPDATE 3-Berkshire profit rises 46 pct, helped by economy Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, boosted by improved demand in such businesses as car insurance, energy and railroads,... EU signs off on China solar deal, no state votes against BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union officials endorsed a deal on Friday to settle a dispute with China over solar panels, the biggest trade row to date between the two powers, after winning almost unanimous backing from member states. Plan to Separate Food Waste Will Expand Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has announced an expansion of New Yorks pilot program for food waste recycling, looking to cities like San Francisco for lessons. Movie Review The Artist and the Model, Starring Jean Rochefort The Artist and the Model centers on an elderly sculptor who finds the inspiration to work on a final masterpiece when a young Spanish woman enters the household. Muslim Brotherhood supporters clash with police at media park Aug. 2 - Egyptian police fire tear gas at Mursi supporters who the Interior Ministry said were blocking traffic near a television production complex outside Cairo. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Start Austins Silicon Hills Builds on Its Infrastructure Austin has plenty of incubators, interest from venture capital and a low cost of living, making it easy for start-ups to set up shop. But can it live up to its hype? Many Bars Misled Drinkers, New Jersey Says The restaurants were accused of charging customers for premium whiskeys and other liquors and serving them cheaper brands instead.

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