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World's best fireworks displays
From Bastille Day and 4th July to Chinese New Year and Disney Land, your shots of the world's greatest fireworks.


Pope, in candid speech, speaks of 'exodus' from the Church
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis, in a stunningly candid assessment of the state of the Catholic Church, said on Saturday it should look in the mirror and ask why so many people are leaving the faith of their fathers.


Character Study The Art of War
Noriko and Ushio Shinohara, the subjects of a new documentary film, have been locked in marriage and a kind of creative combat for four decades.


Well Ask Well Leg Cramp Relief
Nighttime leg cramps are a common problem. A handful of remedies may provide relief.


Singer-songwriter JJ Cale dead at 74 after heart attack
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) - Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter JJ Cale, one of the most versatile musicians of his era who played guitar and spanned music genres from rock 'n' roll to blues and jazz, has died after suffering a heart attack, his official website said on Saturday.


U.S. says it intends to send two Guantanamo detainees to Algeria
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States intends to repatriate two detainees held at its controversial prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Algeria, the White House said on Friday, marking the first such transfer to another country in nearly a year.


On the Market in New York City
A two-bedroom in the Gramercy area with a roof terrace, a second floor walk-up in Chelsea with one-bedroom and a two-family in Bushwick.


Mexico rescues migrants in 'subhuman' conditions
Mexican authorities say they've rescued 94 migrants who were crammed into the back of a hauling truck in "subhuman conditions."


How horses inspired great art
The animal kingdom is full of big beasts, but it's the graceful nature of the horse which speaks loudest on the artist's canvas.


Review 'The To Do List'
Brandy Klark (Aubrey Plaza), the prim yet irresistibly outrageous valedictorian at the center of "The To Do List," is the latest in what has become a big-screen tradition of rambunctious, headstrong Girls With a Plan.


Chris Brown ordered booked on hit and run
Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash.


Consumer Confidence Revisits High Set in 2007
Rising home prices and job gains are bolstering household wealth and income.


Genres, Like Sand, Tricky to Pin Down
The Manchester International Festival, which ended last Sunday, features pieces that blur the lines between visual art, theater and dance.


Motherlode Blog Secondary Infertility I Have One Child. Why Cant I Get Pregnant Again?
My husband and I planned to have more than one child. Sometimes I wish we hadnt been so confident. At least we chose the single stroller.


UPDATE 1-'Despicable' minions upset Depp's 'Lone Ranger' at box office
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, July 7 (Reuters) - The small yellow minions of "Despicable Me 2" upstaged Johnny Depp at the weekend movie box office.


Federer Stunned by Brands in Swiss Open
Top seed Roger Federer suffered a shock 6-3 6-4 defeat by Germany's Daniel Brands in his opening match at his home Swiss Open on Thursday - the latest setback for the former world number one.


Haiti's 'Garden of Eden'
Living amid the garbage-strewn sewage canals, residents of Haiti's Cite Soleil endure a grim battle for survival every single day. But now, one man is transforming a garbage dump into a vibrant urban garden.


San Diego Mayor Says He Will Go Into Therapy
Besieged by accusations of sexual harassment, Mayor Bob Filner of San Diego said Friday that he would enter two weeks of what he called intensive behavior therapy.


Should Reddit Be Blamed for the Spreading of a Smear?
When the Sunil Tripathi rumor went viral after the Boston Marathon bombing, it laid bare the dysfunctional codependence between new and old media.


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.


Pop Mrs. Carter on Her Tour
Beyonc troupes on with a tour she calls the Mrs. Carter Show in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.


Small businesses see growth, but eye interest rates
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Small business owners plan for growth this year but are closely tracking recent interest rate rises and any impact they might have on their business and customers, according to a...


Wall St. Week Ahead Stocks face the Fed, jobs and earnings
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The coming week on Wall Street could be a summer blockbuster, with the marquee featuring a triple bill the Fed, jobs and earnings.


UPDATE 2-Britain's FTSE snaps 4-week winning streak
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 took its first weekly fall in more than a month, faltering at resistance levels and led lower by weakness in BSkyB and Rolls Royce on Friday.


A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA
Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But what intervention would the public accept?


US STOCKS-Wall St wipes out losses late to end with slim gain
NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks erased losses late in Friday's session to close slightly higher on investors' optimism about the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will keep its easy money policy in play a while longer.


Brazil Treasury says may sell global bonds in next few weeks
BRASLIA, July 26 (Reuters) - Brazil is considering a global bond sale in the next few weeks to pave the way for domestic companies seeking to tap international capital markets, Treasury Secretary...


Historic venue welcomes top golfers
Ernie Els, Nick Faldo and Gary Player on what makes Muirfield one of the world's best golf venues.


Japanese Minister Proposes More Active Military Presence in Region
Actions by China and North Korea are leading Japan to consider a more aggressive military posture after decades of postwar pacifism.


He 'got away with murder'
A juror in the George Zimmerman trial says she feels the man who killed Trayvon Martin "got away with murder."


Luxury brands embracing babies
Baby fashion expert and consultant Rachel Florio-Urso discusses baby fashion trends with Nina dos Santos and Maggie Lake


UPDATE 1-Bankers in line for telecom and media fees windfall
LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Bankers working on the sale of the bulk of Vivendi's stake in Activision Blizzard Inc to the video games maker and its management could earn advisory fees of up to $80...


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...


Business Spending Lifts Orders for Durable Factory Goods
The Commerce Department said that orders for durable goods increased 4.2 percent last month, suggesting American companies are more confident in the economy.


Soldier returns, but dog is missing
A purebred yellow Labrador retriever, Oakley likes to run, swim and get into most everything -- "whether it's trouble or not," his owner 1st Lt. Brandon Harker affectionately says.


U.S. court rejects firm's challenge to Obamacare contraception mandate
July 26 (Reuters) - A divided federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Pennsylvania cabinet maker's religion-based challenge to the 2010 healthcare law's requirement that larger companies provide workers with health insurance covering birth control.


Navratilova vs. Cash
Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova.


Soldiers Mass Execution Reported by Syria Group
Extremists in Syrias insurgency killed 150 government fighters, including 51 who were executed after they had surrendered, a monitoring group said.


Feud overshadows Foe legacy
The paint is peeling, puddles litter the inside of the building, putrid water lies in what was supposed to be a swimming pool and even the statue of the man who had the vision to build the sports complex is cracked -- a sad and inglorious tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe 10 years to the day after the Cameroonian's tragic death.


With Gibbs' Return, Creighton Star Likely Walk-On
The NCAA awarded Creighton's Grant Gibbs a sixth season of eligibility on Tuesday a decision that could end up costing coach Greg McDermott tens of thousands of dollars.


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