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News Feed Latest worldwide news Syrian refugees resettle in a former shopping center in Lebanon Aug. 2 - A female Syrian refugee in Lebanon says "We try to forget our neighbors' names," as she resettles in a former shopping center in Lebanon, now home to nearly 1,000 refugees. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. Sketch Guy Its Not Everyones Time to Buy a Home Expert advice to buy real estate does not make sense for everyone, the author writes, and a little time with paper and pencil is a wise investment. DealBook Royal Bank of Scotland Names Chief Executive The British bank named Ross McEwan, the head of its retail operation, as chief executive. George Clooney takes aim at Sony investor Loeb over spin-off plan LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor-producer George Clooney criticized the growing influence of hedge fund head Daniel Loeb, a big Sony Corp shareholder who wants the conglomerate to spin off part of its entertainment division. Lens Blog A Monday, or Any Day, in Kabul In Kabul, so often depicted as impoverished and war-ravaged, Marieke van der Velden chose to focus on the people living the story, asking them, What is your favorite place in your city? Study Air pollution kills two million More than two million people are dying every year from the effects of outdoor air pollution, according to a new study. Bored? 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). Spanish train driver was going too fast court video Aug 2 - A leaked video of court proceedings shows the driver of a train that derailed in northwestern Spain knew he was going too fast. Jessica Gray reports. Bats The Bullpen Takes a Hit Josh Edgin was placed on the disabled list, and Bobby Parnell will be held out of at least two games this weekend against the Royals. Analysis Poland to get dirtier as it leans towards lignite coal WARSAW/LONDON (Reuters) - Poland, one of the heaviest polluters in Europe, will become even dirtier now that its shale gas ambitions have faded and it turns to cheap domestic lignite coal to secure its energy supply. Paperback Row Paperback books of particular interest. Milliner Ready to Join Jets Camp After Ending a Weeklong Holdout Entering training camp, the rookie cornerback Dee Milliner is expected to compete for a starting spot alongside Antonio Cromartie. The Wimbledon greats Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews. Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra takes on Hollywood Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra reveals her mission to fight Indian stereotypes in Hollywood. Sarah Mills reports. AP Source Tide Froze Football Staffer's Contract Alabama has penalized director of football operations Joe Pannunzio for his role in the Miami scandal while a member of the Hurricanes' staff, according to a person familiar with the situation. Brazil cenbank calls FX swap auction as real underperforms peers RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Friday offered to sell as many as 40,000 traditional currency swaps as the real underperformed its peers even after disappointing U.S. jobs... On Location | Amagansett, N.Y. Welcome to Summer Camp The bunk-bed aesthetic appeals to design-minded guests. So does the well-stocked vintage bar cart. India Ink Image of the Day August 2 Muslims breaking their fast at Jama Masjid, a mosque in Old Delhi. 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. The Lede Jailed Pussy Riot Activists Defiant Speech at Parole Hearing The literary journal n+1 published an English translation of the Pussy Riot activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikovas defiant statement at a parole hearing in Russia last week. Why the brand Mandela sells Nelson Mandela's name is being used to sell everything from wine to clothing -- but is it harming his image, and his legacy? Russians welcome asylum for Edward Snowden Aug. 2 -Russians relaxed about giving asylum to U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden which sparks anger in the U.S. and raises specter of diplomatic retaliation from Washington. Tom Dinham reports. Berlusconi future After 25 years and nearly 30 trials, Italy's disgraced former PM has been handed a jail sentence. Can Silvio Berlusconi bounce back again? Personal Health Understanding Eczema to Treat It New discoveries shed light on a skin condition that afflicts 15 million Americans. U.S. Farm Credit System quarterly earnings up 3.5 pct CHICAGO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Farm Credit System, a government sponsored enterprise and the single largest lender to U.S. agriculture, on Friday said second quarter earnings rose 3.5 percent,... Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues Aug 2 (Reuters) - The following are lists of upcoming high-grade and high-yield corporate bond offerings in the United States. The information was gathered from Thomson Reuters U.S. new issues team,... Mars Science Lab launch delayed two years NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. T Magazine All the Rage | An Ancient Japanese Hand-Dyeing Technique Makes a Comeback Shibori, a craft technique said to have originated in the eighth century, is cropping up in a variety of clothes and home accessories. Bits Blog From North Korea With Love a Tablet With No Internet Access A tourist bought a North Korean tablet computing device and found it similar to other tablets, except for a lack of real Internet access. But it has Angry Birds. STOCKS NEWS INDONESIA-Nomura cuts XL Axiata target price Nomura Equity Research lowered its target price on shares of PT XL Axiata Tbk to 5,700 rupiah from 6,000 after the cellular operator cut its full-year revenue forecast. Morgan Stanley sets aside $199 million more for litigation costs NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley set aside an additional $199 million for expected litigation expenses in the second quarter, much higher than the $4 million increase it reported in the year-ago period, the bank said on Friday. Economix The Age Equation in Employment Numbers Some of the decline in the unemployment rate may be attributable to baby boomers reaching the end of their working years. But the picture remains weak for those in their prime. Clip Air brings air travel by train June 19 - Swiss researchers have released futuristic designs for attachable modular aircraft that will allow passengers to board a plane at a railway station and disembark at their destination without ever setting foot in an airport. EPFL says its Clip Air project is no flight of fancy. Jim Drury reports. Aetna exits Obamacare exchange in Maryland over price (Reuters) - Aetna Inc pulled out of Maryland's health insurance exchange being created under President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law after the state pressed it to lower its proposed rates by up to 29 percent. New Habits Transform Software An increasing focus on office collaboration is creating opportunities for software giants like Microsoft and Google and start-ups like Quip. Two Cuba state workers arrested for deadly bootleg rum The death toll from a batch of poisoned, bootleg rum climbed to nine people, Cuban state TV said Thursday. The Learning Network Blog Word of the Day | unkempt This word has appeared in 182 New York Times articles in the past year. The secret behind athlete David Rudisha's speed ITEN, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenyan athletes are in danger of hitting the wall unless traditional training methods are replaced with more modern thinking, according to the coach of Olympic 800 meters champion David Rudisha. T Magazine All the Rage | An Ancient Japanese Hand-Dyeing Technique Makes a Comeback Shibori, a craft technique said to have originated in the eighth century, is cropping up in a variety of clothes and home accessories. Hamilton's first Mercedes win Lewis Hamilton revives his world title hopes with a storming drive in Hungary.

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