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News Feed Latest worldwide news Obama to Appear on Tonight Show His topics, NBC said, will be job initiatives and the economy. Who is Robert Mugabe? After more than three decades, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is not ready to give up power. 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. Skating with Gandhi - and Tutu too Meet the South African longboard maker decorating his boards with Mandela, Gandhi and Tutu. As Suspension Looms, Rodriguez Practices at Padlocked Stadium Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez played a simulated game, but it would have been hard to tell from the obscured view of the troubled star. The Learning Network Blog News Quiz | August 1, 2013 See what you know about the news of the day. Treasury extends suspension on issuing debt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury Department on Friday extended the period during which it will suspend investments in a government pension fund through October 11, as it continues to rely on cash... U.S. Air Force delays rescue helicopter contract award WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force has delayed the award of a contract valued at up to $6.8 billion for a new combat search and rescue helicopter program until the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, which begins Oct. 1, spokesman Ed Gulick said. Well Making the Case for Eating Fruit Fresh fruit should not become a casualty in the sugar wars, many nutrition experts say. N.F.L. Roundup With Do-Over in Oakland, Flynn Looks Increasingly Like a Starter Matt Flynn received a second chance when the Raiders picked him up from Seattle in the off-season, and he is solidifying his role as the starting quarterback. Trailside Boos at Mayoral Forum but Not for Weiner The noisiest argument at a candidates forum on Thursday night was not between any two of the candidates, but between one of them, George McDonald, and the audience. Essence Magazine Names New Top Editor This is its fifth editor in 13 years. The last one had been dismissed in February. 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. 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. ArtsBeat Video Bryan Cranston, Vince Gilligan and Others on the End of Breaking Bad The cast and creator of Breaking Bad discuss the show and its coming conclusion with Dave Itzkoff, a culture reporter for The Times. Tihosuco Journal A Culture Clings to Its Reflection in a Cleaned-Up Soap Opera Baktun, made in the Mayan language and set in the community, might be the cleanest telenovela in Mexico. General Dynamics wins $212 mln contract for U.S. destroyer deckhouse WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. military shipbuilder General Dynamics Corp has won a contract valued at $212 million to design and construct a new steel deckhouse for the third Zumwalt-class... Shares of Apollo-backed Athlon Energy surge on debut (Reuters) - Athlon Energy became the second Apollo Group-backed company in as many days to make a strong market debut as the oil and gas company's shares rose as much as 34 percent. 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. You're the Boss The I.R.S. Interprets the Employer Mandate, and Businesses Have Questions The biggest issue in interpreting the new health care law appears to involve how a company determines whether employees whose hours fluctuate must be offered insurance. 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. Editor's Choice Our best photos from the past 24 hours. Obama seeks second-term jolt with economic speech July 24 - President Barack Obama hits the road to push his vision for an expanded middle class, hoping to stave off partisan gridlock as economic issues loom. Karen Hendren reports. Even at $700, Apple is not a bubble Felix TV It took 15,000 data points to answer a question millions of investors are asking Is Apple stock overvalued? With the help of friends at Datastream, Reuters blogger Felix Salmon presents a unique visual analysis showing that even at $700 a share, Apple is not overvalued as Microsoft was before its bubble burst. (September 19, 2012) New Jersey Sheriff Plans to Enforce Standards for Commuter Bus Drivers Days after an accident that killed an 8-month-old girl, the Hudson County sheriff said that deputies will make random stops to check for insurance and valid licenses. QA Installing Windows Updates, Automatic or Manually Tips for software updates and scroll bars on the Mac. Organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market's shares double in debut (Reuters) - Shares of organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market Inc , which is backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC , doubled in their market debut, valuing the company at about... Manufacturing growth at highest level in two years in July ISM NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector accelerated in July to the highest level in two years as new orders surged, supporting the view the economy will pick up in the... New record for daredevil skywalker July 31 - Chinese acrobat sets new world record for fastest highwire walk. Sharon Reich reports. Australia shares close at 2-1/2 month high, banks and miners lead SYDNEY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Australian shares climbed 1.1 percent to close at a 2-1/2 month high on Friday, driven by the financial and mining sectors, after Wall Street notched strong gains and metals... In Transit Blog Chasing the Yellow Jersey Two new tours allow people to travel the Tour de France route. Career Couch Avoiding Collisions of Church and the Workplace When it comes to religious expression at work, employers must balance the interests of the business with their employeesx2019; beliefs, workplace experts say. Kerry Same-sex spouses' visas will get equal treatment Legally married same-sex spouses seeking U.S. visas will now be treated the same as opposite-sex spouses, Secretary of State John Kerry announced Friday. Op-ed Netanyahu crying wolf Gary Sick says Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been warning about Iran blowing up the world with a nuke for 20 years. It's time to think diplomacy, not saber rattling. A.S. Roma Routs Best of M.L.S. in All-Star Game The Italian powerhouse A.S. Roma, led by its longtime star Francesco Totti, scored four minutes into the game and added two second-half goals to beat a team of M.L.S. All-Stars. For That All-Important First Tent Gifts to make the outdoorsy couple comfy. 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. President of Bayern Munich Is Charged With Tax Evasion German prosecutors have charged Uli Hoeness, the president of Bayern Munich, with tax evasion after an investigation into his financial dealings with a bank account in Switzerland. Manufacturing growth at highest level in two years in July ISM NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector accelerated in July to the highest level in two years as new orders surged, supporting the view the economy will pick up in the... Coming to an Old Friends Aid, With an Eye on the Clinton Image Clinton loyalists have rushed to assist Huma Abedin, herself a top Clinton aide and Anthony D. Weiners wife.

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