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Prosecutors say U.S. WikiLeaks soldier was seeking notoriety
FORT MEADE, Maryland (Reuters) - Military prosecutors said the U.S. soldier accused of the largest leak of classified information in the nation's history was hoping to make a name for himself by releasing documents on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.


KKR hires MG's Moore for European property push
LONDON, July 25 (Reuters) - U.S. private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has hired Martin Moore, the former head of Prudential's real estate arm, to help with its push into the property sector.


Radwanska Upset by Polish Uproar to Nude Photo Shoot
Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska is upset and surprised about the negative reaction in her home country after posing nude for ESPN The Magazine's "Body Issue."


CORRECTED-FDA puts hold on Vertex oral hepatitis drug trial and shares fall
(Corrects third paragraph to show hold on U.S. trial, not European study)


No more bling bling for Beijing?
Some state-run enterprises in China have opulent headquarters more suited to the court of Louis XIV of France, while other local government-owned buildings even replicate the home of the President of the United States.


In Transit Blog Calendar Coming Events in Jamaica; Jerusalem; Serbia
A weekly capsule of events around the globe curated by our writers and editors.


Dot Earth Blog Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy
Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming.


UPDATE 2-Shire boosts shares to record high with earnings upgrade
* Revenue $1.27 billion, up 6 percent, vs f'cast $1.22 bln


House rejects bid to curb spy agency data collection
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. spy program that sweeps up vast amounts of electronic communications survived a legislative challenge in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the first attempt to curb the data gathering since former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed details of its scope.


NEWSMAKER Liberia will reform land ownership law, education
Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says the audit of her country's government has not dampened growth momentum, and feels further reforms will be implemented in land laws and in education


Turning Addiction Into a Sideshow
The actress and author Kristen Johnston takes issue with how addicts are portrayed on television shows, in news reports and on social media.


Balloon full of people ditches in lake
Two people suffered minor injuries when a tourist hot-air balloon crashed into a lake in the Netherlands.


BlackBerry plans security feature for Android, iPhone
TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry will offer technology to separate and make secure both work and personal data on mobile devices powered by Google Inc's Android platform and by Apple Inc's iOS operating system, the company said on Thursday.


A-Rod, Yankees Agree on Timetable for Return From Injury
Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees on Thursday agreed on a timetable for his return from a strained quadriceps, a day after clashing on the beleaguered slugger's use of a second opinion to support a claim he was ready to play.


Criminal case against SAC is strong lawyers
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The decision by federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors LP, rather than its billionaire owner, Steven A. Cohen, makes it more likely that the government will be able to secure a guilty verdict, lawyers say.


Human-powered helicopter flies into aviation history
July 11 - A team from Toronto has won the long-coveted Sikorsky prize by using human power alone to fly an aircraft. The team, called AreroVelo Inc., achieved the feat on June 13, securing a $250,000 prize that has been on offer for 33 years, but never before awarded. Rob Muir reports.


The Missing Pieces of an Untold Story About a Jet
Friends and family described George Sauer Jr., a former Jet who died in May, as a man who had a story to tell, but never got the chance to.


Mandela art exhibt on display
U.S. museum exhibits collectables from his 1994 election win.


Political trials in Ukraine, Tajikistan draw U.N. rebuke
GENEVA (Reuters) - A United Nations human rights watchdog on Thursday deplored "politically motivated" prosecutions in Ukraine and Tajikistan and told the two former Soviet republics to make sure judges were impartial.


Tiny lab under the skin could stop drug cheats
July 18 - Amid yet more claims of illegal drug-taking by high-profile athletes, scientists in Switzerland say they may have found a foolproof way to prevent the use of banned substances in sports. They say their chip implant, designed to monitor naturally-occurring substances in the blood, could also be used as a weapon against drug cheats. Jim Drury reports.


Obama says 'Trayvon Martin could have been me, 35 years ago'
July 19 - U.S. President Barack Obama says Trayvon Martin case demands 'soul searching' from Americans on issues of race, but also says 'things are getting better'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Bessemer goes on defense, on pace for best year
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Portfolio managers at Bessemer Trust, financial adviser to ultra-wealthy U.S. families, took an extremely defensive posture a few weeks ago amid some of the most volatile...


Mickelson's British Open win gives Couples a Cup boost
(Reuters) - United States captain Fred Couples says he is excited by how his Presidents Cup team is shaping up, with Phil Mickelson's brilliant victory at last week's British Open the highlight among several recent eye-catching displays.


T Magazine After Hours | The Filibuster, As Performed by a Scary Clown
The artist Rachel Mason taps into the creative potential of the controversial legislative tactic.


Boxing gives teenagers hope
Her gloves held high, Rita Mrwebi dances in the middle of a blue boxing ring. Eyes focused straight ahead, she unleashes a flurry of thudding jabs and powerful hooks.


US farm bill on hold while House tries again on food stamp cuts
WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House will try to cut billions of dollars from the food stamp program before negotiating an overall farm bill with the Senate, the House majority leader said on Thursday two months before the current farm law expires.


Source Yankees Plan A-Rod Discipline Over Doctor
Already in trouble with Major League Baseball, Alex Rodriguez now faces a penalty from his own team.


Techquity Facebook jumps but can it pass IPO price?
July 25 - Facebook surges but still trades below its $38 offer price. A look at how analysts see the stock. Plus, new features from LinkedIn.


T Magazine Food Matters | Four Monks Walk Into a Bar
A group of Buddhist holy men traveled yesterday to Whiskey Soda Lounge Ny, the soon-to-open companion bar to the restaurant Pok Pok Ny, for a house-blessing ceremony.


Yandex co-founder and chief technology officer dies
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ilya Segalovich, the co-founder and chief technology officer of Russian internet group Yandex, has died after a long battle with cancer, aged 48, the company said on Thursday.


Turmoil hits Tunisia after secular politician slain
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi was shot dead on Thursday in the second such assassination this year, setting off violent protests against the Islamist-led government in the capital and elsewhere.


Hopes up for Israel-Palestine peace concession
Could Israel be considering a momentous concession that would change the course of 46 years of history with the Palestinians? Tel Aviv has denied it.


Scientists report newly discovered horned dinosaur unearthed in Utah
(Reuters) - A big-nosed dinosaur that may have used its impressive horns as a mate magnet and to ward off competitors has been unearthed in a fossil-rich deposit in southern Utah, scientists said on Wednesday.


F.D.A. Closer to Decision About Menthol Cigarettes
The agency released its own scientific review that found the mint flavoring made it easier to start smoking and harder to quit, and it opened a 60-day public comment period.


Snowden Gets Novel and Change of Clothes, but No Clearance to Exit Airport
The lawyer helping Edward J. Snowden said more work was needed on his asylum request.


BT scores with live TV sport
July 25 - More than half a million customers have signed up to BT's new sports service ahead of its launch next week. As the group reported forecast-beating profits Hayley Platt asks whether the new service will further improve the fortunes of the 167-year-old former state monopoly.


Dot Earth Blog Harvesting the Biosphere Bill Gates on Vaclav Smil
Bill Gates explores a new book by Vaclav Smil tallying the growing human demands on the biosphere.


Pope Francis makes house call in Rio slum
July 25 - Pope Francis visits with a family in a Rio de Janeiro "favela" slum neighborhood during World Youth Day visit. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


Smiths Knee Surgery Does Not Surprise the Knicks, Who Are Investing Less
The timing of J. R. Smiths knee surgery raised questions about whether the Knicks should have invested four years and $24.5 million in him. It turns out they didnt.


Brazil central bank sells 20,000 currency swaps, offers more
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank on Thursday sold 20,000 traditional currency swaps at auction and immediately offered to sell another 20,000 contracts on Friday, propping up...


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