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Snowden dad no 'emotional tool'
The FBI planned to fly the Edward Snowden's father to Moscow to encourage the National Security Agency leaker to come home to the United States, his father told the Washington Post.


After two decades, U.S. Navy near deal to settle 'Flying Dorito' suit
* Navy would receive $400 million in equipment, lawmaker says


Notable diamond heists
It was just like a scene from the Alfred Hitchcock crime caper "To Catch a Thief." The same hotel. The sparkly jewels. The robbery.


UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada
TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid for two small carriers that the U.S. telecom giant wants to acquire.


Mermaid school makes a splash
July 25 - Mermaid swimming lessons gain popularity in Manila, with women and girls getting the chance to fulfill their underwater dreams. Tara Cleary reports.


The most dangerous hobby?
Unpaid and overworked - why global motorsport relies on its marshals to keep its wheels turning.


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.


Senate Panel Presses N.S.A. on Phone Logs
Senators of both parties challenged the collection of records of domestic phone calls, as the latest leak provided new details on the way the agency monitors Web browsing around the world.


ArtsBeat Theater for a New Audience Sets Full Season at New Home
The Theater for a New Audience has announced the full schedule for its inaugural season at the Center for Shakespeare and Classical Drama.


Low Winter Sun Gives Detroit a Leading Role
As AMCs new police drama, Low Winter Sun, makes clear, the city of Detroit is not only highly cinematic, its a leading role all by itself.


Big 12 Unlike Others With 10-Team Round-Robin
For the first time in three years, the Big 12 Conference has the same teams coming back from the previous season.


How to get employees of small businesses to save for retirement
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AARP usually can be found on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum when it comes to retirement policy. The two Washington advocacy powerhouses...


Op-Ed Contributors A Republican Case for Climate Action
The United States must move now on substantive steps to curb climate change, at home and internationally.


Woman survives 12 days in the Canadian wild
The family of a 25-year-old Canadian woman, who authorities say survived 12 days in the bush, said Thursday she is recovering but still in bad shape.


Would you have surgery at hands of robot?
Every day, we happily entrust more of our lives to automated machines at home and in our cities. But you could be forgiven for blanching at the prospect of a four-armed robot bearing over you, scalpel glinting.


Berkshire Hathaway 2nd-quarter profit rises 46 pct
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Friday said second-quarter profit rose 46 percent, reflecting gains from investments and derivatives and higher earnings from...


UPDATE 3-AIG investors cheer first capital return since bailout
* Shares rise 6 pct after the bell (Adds background, analyst comment, life insurance unit results; updates shares)


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.


Meyer Talks Discipline; Pac-12 Rivals Talk Tempo
Urban Meyer answered few questions about his talented Ohio State team and its championship aspirations at Big Ten media day.


UK statistics office revises up number of zero-hours workers
LONDON (Reuters) - Many more Britons than previously thought are working in jobs offering very little security, according to a sharp upward revision to official data on zero-hours contracts on...


Movie Review Rising From Ashes, Narrated by Forest Whitaker
Narrated by Forest Whitaker, the documentary Rising From Ashes focuses on Rwandas fledgling national cycling team and its American coach.


Recipes for Health Blender Gazpacho With Celery, Carrot, Cucumber and Red Pepper
A version of gazpacho that is essentially a tangy, pungent vegetable smoothie.


Top night adventures in the U.S.
Mystery, moonlight and the sounds of bat wings flapping replace electricity and artificial sound during a night "off the grid" in nature.


Presidential elections to enter run-off in Mali
Aug. 2 - Presidential elections will go to a run-off in Mali, after no candidate won an outright majority. Tom Dinham reports.


REFILE-TABLE-AnGes MG -6-MTH group results
(Adds company forecast) Aug 2 (Reuters)- AnGes MG Inc CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in billions of yen unless specified) 6 months ended 6 months ended Year to Jun 30, 2013 Jun 30, 2012 Dec 31, 2013 LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST Sales 314 mln


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.


Pictures From the Week in Business
Two big advertising companies merge, fast-food workers strike for higher wages and a former Goldman Sachs trader is found liable for fraud in a mortgage-backed security deal.


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.


Brokerages cut down on novice hires, turn to experience
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As brokerages search for ways to grow in a tight economy, many firms are cutting back on new adviser training programs and instead investing in experience.


Hagel Budget Cuts Could Harm Nation's Defense
Pentagon officials insist they are not crying wolf when they say proposed budget cuts could severely harm the military.


Footballers and speed
The love affair between football stars and flash cars goes back years -- but what does the number of players being hit with driving bans say about footballers' need for speed?


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,...


Preview Reborn Cosmos Return to the Field
After being dormant, but not forgotten for 29 years, the New York Cosmos of the N.A.S.L. return to play Saturday night.


Bubba Watson on shaping shots
Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots.


A New Student-Run Breed Crisis Oriented and Fiercely Competitive
Ditch the dtente. For elite clubs, this is a full-fledged sport, complete with rankings and rowdiness. Not everyone is happy about that.


QA Forwarding Multiple Messages in Outlook
Tips for Microsoft Outlook and using Java on Firefox.


RPT-U.S. bankruptcy court to shed light on Detroit case timeline
Aug 2 (Reuters) - A court hearing on Friday may provide a roadmap for how Detroit's historic bankruptcy filing will unfold as the judge overseeing the case could set a speedy schedule, appoint a...


Ellen DeGeneres to Host Next Years Oscars
The shows producers chose a popular television star to follow Seth MacFarlane, who received some harsh reviews.


Fusion Announces Premiere Date and Prime-Time Schedule
The channel, a joint venture of ABC News and Univision, has broadened its target audience to include millennials as well as bilingual Latinos.


Perfect timing Murray's triumph
Andy Murray tells CNN he was unable to sleep after his historic victory over Novak Djokovic to become Britain's first men's singles champion at Wimbledon since 1936.


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