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News Feed Latest worldwide news Bombings in northwest Pakistan kill 41, official says Twenty-five people were killed and 100 others injured in two bombings Friday in a tribal area of northwestern Pakistan, an official said. Roundup Donovan Leads U.S. Into Gold Cup Semifinals Assists are not an official statistic in the Gold Cup, but Landon Donovan set up three goals in a dazzling performance in a victory over El Salvador. Ruling Party Wins Narrowly in Cambodian Vote The prime minister had faced an opposition riding a wave of disenchantment with his 28 years in power. WPP's Sorrell sees more deals after Publicis Omnicom LONDON (Reuters) - Martin Sorrell, head of world No. 1 ad group WPP, congratulated long-time rival Maurice Levy on persuading Omnicom to merge, adding that further consolidation was inevitable in the... Lew says stubborn Congress risks repeating U.S. fiscal wounds WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Sunday warned Congress against manufacturing a crisis over federal spending in the months ahead, as looming deadlines set the stage for a repeat of the political deadlock which two years ago triggered worldwide financial market turmoil. Top 10 Wikipedia controversies They've long been considered topics that aren't polite to discuss at the dinner table. As it turns out, politics and religion can get touchy on Wikipedia as well. Currents | Deals Sheets, Sofas and More Sales at Jayson Home, Pratesi, Broadway Panhandler and Bobby Berk Home. A Crime Against Gay Israelis Is a Symbol, but of What? When two people were killed at an Israeli L.G.B.T. center in 2009, it was called a hate crime. But the label may have been premature, so now what? Devils Kovalchuk Retires From N.H.L. to Return Home to Russia Ilya Kovalchuk stunned the league by announcing his retirement, walking away from the nearly $77 million left on his contract with the Devils. British banks still credit-shy towards small firms, study finds LONDON, July 29 (Reuters) - Britain's risk-wary banks are reluctant to lend to small firms or pass on cuts in interest rates, according to government-commissioned research that points to a lack of... Well Ask Well Leg Cramp Relief Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem. A handful of remedies may provide relief. Obama disputes job projections for Keystone XL pipeline -NYT WASHINGTON, July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama called into question the number of jobs that would be created from the controversial Keystone XL pipeline in an interview with the New York Times released on Saturday. Books of The Times David Rakoffs Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish, the last book by David Rakoff, who died last year at 47, touches on love and hypocrisy, abuse, AIDS and the 80s all in a strict verse style. 'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son Michael Jackson often cried after talking to AEG Live executives as he prepared for his comeback concerts, his oldest son testified Wednesday. Motive a mystery in Miami area mass shooting MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami police on Sunday searched for a motive for a shooting rampage in which six people were killed by a gunman who set his apartment on fire before shooting several neighbors and taking others hostage. EU regulator finds no new safety issues with diabetes drugs LONDON (Reuters) - European drugs regulators have found no new safety concerns with diabetes drugs known as GLP-1 and DPP-4 therapies after concluding a safety review of possible links to damage to the pancreas. Currents | Housing Renzo Pianos Dream of a Tiny House The architect unveils a prototype house for Vitra. Swiss banks steer clear of consolidation GENEVA (Reuters) - Swiss private bankers say a capital shortfall in the financial sector and a clampdown on tax evasion stand in the way of much-need consolidation in an industry battling rising... Trading at Noon Game over Vivendi sells Activision stake July 26 - Vivendi agrees to sell the majority of its stake in Activision Blizzard for $8.2B. Starbucks profit up on U.S. sales of "Refresher" energy drinks and Frappuccino iced beverages. Meyer Disciplines 4 Buckeyes, Including Hyde, Roby Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has disciplined four players for legal problems, including suspending leading-scorer Carlos Hyde from all team activities in the wake of an alleged assault against a female over the weekend in Columbus. Polar Thaw Opens Shortcut for Russian Natural Gas Less ice along the Northeast Passage means Russian energy companies have more places to drill and a clear shipping lane to reach customers in China. Cleanup worker hits jackpot with art find July 24 - In an unusual rags-to-riches story, cleanup worker Darryl Kelly finds artworks worth a small fortune while cleaning up a deceased photographer's New York City apartment. Tara Cleary reports. Hungary's Orban risks scaring investors -Bank Austria executive VIENNA, July 28 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban risks scaring off investors with populist legislation ahead of 2014 elections that hurts foreign companies, a Bank Austria executive... Baby cracks up at dog A baby girl thinks a dog eating popcorn is the funniest thing on the planet. Lakers' Steve Nash to Try Out for Inter Milan Steve Nash believes Kobe Bryant is ahead of schedule in his recovery from Achilles' surgery, is hopeful that the Los Angeles Lakers will finally find the chemistry they lacked a year ago and is finding himself fueled by the memories of an injury-filled season. Attackers kill 7 at Pakistani coast guard checkpoint Militants killed seven coast guard personnel and injured another seven in a predawn attack Saturday in southwest Pakistan, authorities said. Royals Beat White Sox 4-2 for 6th Straight Win Alex Gordon hit a two-run homer in the 12th inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory. House prices in Monopoly money A UK bank uses Monopoly money to explain the soaring rise in the value of London property. CNN's Jim Boulden reports. Big Hollywood turnout for Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra July 26 - Bollywood star and singer Priyanka Chopra gets warm welcome in Los Angeles. Rough Cut (No reporter narration) Fitch says Detroit's bankruptcy shows state intervention limits July 26 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings said on Friday Detroit's bankruptcy filing demonstrates state intervention limits and does not preclude credit deterioration or default. Brandt Snedeker Wins Canadian Open Brandt Snedeker won the Canadian Open on Sunday for his second PGA Tour title of the year, closing with 2-under 70 for a three-stroke victory. Altana agrees to buy Rockwood Holdings' global rheology business July 28 (Reuters) - German specialty chemicals group Altana said on Sunday it had agreed to buy the global rheology business of U.S. chemicals maker Rockwood Holdings Inc. for $635 million to expand its additives portfolio. FOREX-Dollar falls as Fed seen keeping U.S. rates low for some time * Speculation rises Fed may tweak its forward guidance on rates * Dollar index hits lowest since June 20 * Investors await U.S. payrolls, ISM data next week By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, July... Sports Briefing | Colleges N.C.A.A. Responds to Paterno Lawsuit The N.C.A.A. is asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the family of the Joe Paterno that seeks to overturn the sanctions against Penn State. Carline Ray, an Enduring Pioneer Woman of Jazz, Dies at 88 Ms. Ray, an instrumentalist and vocalist who began performing in the 1940s, worked steadily for seven decades and released her first recording as a lead singer this year. Japan's PM may rethink tax hike; could shake markets, unsettle support TOKYO, July 28 (Reuters) - Japan's most significant fiscal reform in years - a planned increase in the country's sales tax - could be delayed or watered down in a move that might rattle financial... Doctor and Patient When the Patient Is Racist Since Hippocrates, physicians have embraced the ideal of caring for all patients, regardless of who they might be. But what does the doctor do when the patient discriminates? Well Nightmares After the I.C.U. Patients who have prolonged stays, getting intubated and sedated, may experience severe hallucinations, putting them at risk of PTSD for years to come, studies show. Dining Review | New Jersey A Review of Bangkok House, in Eatontown The exterior of the Bangkok House restaurant on Route 35 is uninspiring. But its whats inside that counts. Chinese Search for Infant Formula Goes Global Fueled by distrust of domestic brands, Chinese parents are buying up foreign-made infant milk powder, and that has led to shortages in at least a half-dozen other countries.

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