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News Feed Latest worldwide news N.F.L. Roundup Packers Rodgers Says Hes Shocked Braun Broke Baseballs Drug Rules Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters that Ryan Braun, his friend and business partner, repeatedly denied the allegations to him. UPDATE 1-Kazakh miner ENRC disputes effort to block buyout bid LONDON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Kazakh miner ENRC on Thursday dismissed as "unfounded" what it said were efforts by an anti-corruption pressure group to block a buyout bid by its founders, citing allegations one of the company's subsidiaries breached sanctions against Zimbabwe. 'Joy of writing' helps Seles move on She spent her teenage years ruling the tennis world, and now Monica Seles is hoping her world of tennis can rule today's teenagers. Women on male-only courses CNN's Christina MacFarlane reports on the all-male clubs which still exist. Girls flee war, find 'worse' in camp Feet stumbling in the pitch darkness over the uneven ground we make our way with a group of women to one of the bathrooms in the Zaatari camp. UPDATE 4-Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout Aug 1 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn sued Dell Inc and its board on Thursday, his latest attempt to derail a $24.4 billion buyout bid by the computer maker's founder and CEO Michael Dell. Pfizer Settles a Drug Marketing Case for $491 Million The Justice Department announced that the drug maker would settle criminal and civil charges over illegal marketing of the kidney-transplant drug Rapamune. Square Feet Tarrytown, N.Y., Charms Residents and Retailers Businesses are thriving in an economically and ethnically diverse Westchester County village of 11,354. Vettel claims 'unbelievable' win Sebastian Vettel moved 34 points clear in the Formula One title race following his maiden German Grand Prix victory. Australia's Magnussen wins 100 meters freestyle gold BARCELONA (Reuters) - Australian James Magnussen won a second consecutive gold in the men's 100 meters freestyle at the world championships in Barcelona on Thursday. Bill, Chelsea Clinton return to Africa for foundation work Chelsea Clinton can trace her African awakening to February 11, 1990, when she sat on the kitchen counter of the governor's mansion in Arkansas and watched with her parents as Nelson Mandela walked out of prison in South Africa. As tallying goes on, top Florida Democrat cheers Obama's win MIAMI (Reuters) - The chairman of Florida's Democratic Party congratulated President Barack Obama on Thursday on winning the battleground state on Tuesday, while blasting the state's Republican governor for his handling of the election. How to nominate a CNN Hero A CNN Hero's journey to global recognition begins with a nomination by someone who's been touched by their efforts. Square Feet Buried Garage to Help Pay for New Park in Brooklyn The high-tech 700-car garage will sit beneath the downtown park under a deal negotiated by the city. Italys Highest Court Upholds Berlusconi Tax Fraud Sentence The ruling by Italys highest court was the first time former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi received a definitive conviction in 20 years of tangles with the judiciary. Mexico's Televisa says acquires control of cable firm MEXICO CITY, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Mexico's top broadcaster Televisa on Thursday said it paid 7 billion pesos ($545 million) to acquire a controlling stake in Mexican cable company Cablecom. Beating the 'French Open curse' Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg and Pete Sampras explain why the French Open was so tough to win. Frederik Pleitgen reports. Weight Watchers cuts profit forecast, says CEO resigns Aug 1 (Reuters) - Weight Watchers International Inc cut its profit forecast as competition from free apps ate into its business, sending its shares down 17 percent in after-hours trading. N.F.L. Roundup Panthers Doing Best to Limit Tackling To avoid unnecessary injuries as a result of contact, Carolina has been emphasizing form tackling during team drills, with defenders wrapping up ball carriers but not taking them down. Sweet 16th slam for Serena Serena Williams powers her way to the French Open title Saturday with a straight sets win over defending champion Maria Sharapova to claim her 16th grand slam title. Bubba Watson on shaping shots Defending Masters champion Bubba Watson talks family, Golf Boys, that playoff and shows us how he shapes those shots. Bucks Blog Wednesday Reading Travel Warnings Issued on Egypt Travel warnings are issued on Egypt, the Ford F-250 is now thieves favorite target, regulators crack down on abusive debt collection and other consumer-focused news from The New York Times. BRIEF-Investcorp buys Tyrrells Potato Crisps for 100 mln stg Aug 1 (Reuters) - * Investcorp acquires tyrrells the premium crisp maker from Langholm Capital * Investcorp - deal for 100 million Arctic thaw could cost $60 trillion Scientists look at a warming Arctic and see a shift from white to green, as tundra gives way to new plant life. NIESR raises UK growth forecasts as consumers spend more LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - More spending by Britain's consumers suggests the economy will grow faster than previously thought this year and in 2014, a leading macroeconomic think tank said on Friday. Fugitive Snowden leaves Moscow airport representative MOSCOW (Reuters) - Fugitive former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden has left Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, an airport representative said on Thursday. U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan The Department of Defense has identified 2,241 American service members who have died as a part of the Afghan war and related operations. An Unusual Feat in Congress Student Loan Bill Breezes On Democrats and Republicans eagerly voted to reset and cap student loan interest rates after a failure last month forced rates to double. Advertising Songs and Sunscreen Spread the Health Insurance Message Advertising is upbeat in the states that are setting up marketplaces where residents will buy health insurance in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. Living in Springdale, Conn., a Small Town in a High-Rise City A self-contained and evolving neighborhood of Stamford has modest homes with tiny, trim lawns, housing a population of about 12,000. Berlusconi says tax fraud sentence completely unfounded ROME (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said a prison sentence against him for tax fraud confirmed by the country's supreme court on Thursday was completely unfounded and that he would push for reforms of the justice system. Move over Bordeaux French premium winemakers eye China vintage BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - In a few remote corners of China, two of France's top winemakers have more on their minds than a trade row with their most promising export market. Dance Review Mark Morris Presents Purcell and Britten at Tanglewood Mark Morris presented two dance dramas Henry Purcells Dido and Aeneas and Benjamin Brittens Curlew River in a double bill at Tanglewood. New record for daredevil skywalker July 31 - Chinese acrobat sets new world record for fastest highwire walk. Sharon Reich reports. Golf Park on verge of golf history On May 31st 1930, on this very course, Bobby Jones won the British Amateur. Could drones be highways future? Going off-road used to mean tearing up dirt tracks in a powerful four-by-four or gigantic monster truck. Factory, jobless data point to firming economy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory activity jumped to a two-year high in July and first-time applications for jobless benefits hit a 5-1/2-year low last week, bolstering views economic growth would accelerate in the second half of the year. 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. Egypt's rulers tell pro-Mursi protesters to quit camps CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed government warned supporters of deposed President Mohamed Mursi on Thursday to abandon their Cairo protest camps, promising them a safe exit if they gave up without a fight. Central Bank Signals Slight Optimism For Europe, but Interest Rates Stay Low Mario Draghi, the European Central Bank president, reiterated that interest rates would be kept low for a while, and offered a slightly upbeat outlook for the euro zone.

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