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News Feed Latest worldwide news Republicans Refuel Effort to Cripple Health Care Law Republicans say they persist in their efforts to repeal President Obamas health care law because it is an example of government overreach. 'Big Bang' writers tease Shamy details Fans of "The Big Bang Theory" gathered at Comic-Con for a panel about what happens inside the writers' room of the the mega-popular CBS series, and they got more than they bargained for when some special guests made surprise appearances. Mickelson Not in Right State of Mind at Firestone He was in the Buckeye state, but his head was still in Scotland. For $50,000, a floating hotel room in Denver's skyline is yours DENVER (Reuters) - If being a mile above sea level is not high enough for visitors to Denver, guests at one hotel can pay a cool $50,000 to get an additional 22-foot (7-meter) boost in an inflatable room hoisted into the downtown skyline. Republicans Refuel Effort to Cripple Health Care Law Republicans say they persist in their efforts to repeal President Obamas health care law because it is an example of government overreach. A Truce in Hand-to-Hair Combat The Tangle Teezer line of brushes was greeted with skepticism and is now in demand by stars and mothers alike. Hoarders Loot Onstage in The Capables Hoarding might not be much fun, but culling other peoples hoardings to create a set for a play (The Capables) was an enlightening experience for Greg Kozatek and George Hoffmann. TransCanada ramps up East Coast pipeline as Keystone stalls CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - TransCanada Corp announced plans on Thursday for Canada's largest pipeline, a 2,700-mile, $12 billion line to ship crude from the oil sands of Western Canada to the Atlantic, as its U.S.-bound Keystone XL project stalls in Washington. Fight Over Plan for Natural Gas Port Off Long Island Supporters say the port would create jobs and lower energy costs, but opponents worry that it could be exploited as an export business. How to watch China's panda 24/7 Internet users love animal videos. So why not watch pandas -- anywhere, anytime? Official Security tightened in Yemen Security has been greatly tightened in Yemen's major cities as a result of Yemeni-gathered intelligence that al Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula was planning attacks in major cities, such as the capital, Sanaa, or Aden, a senior Yemeni national security official told CNN on Friday. 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,... Berlusconi lays out price of preserving Italian government ROME (Reuters) - Italy's center right must push through justice reform or withdraw from the coalition government, Silvio Berlusconi told his People of Freedom (PDL) party on Friday after his conviction for tax fraud was upheld by the supreme court. Penn State Heading Into Year 2 Under O'Brien Bill O'Brien thinks he can do a better job of managing the clock. He wants to improve his communication with his coaches in the press box. Then there are the adjustments for recruiting, practice and team meetings. U.S. Adds 162,000 Jobs as Growth Remains Sluggish The employment gains in July, which were fewer than expected, were not on track to absorb the backlog of unemployed workers anytime soon. The jobless rate ticked down to 7.4%. Sports of The Times Baseballs Bullying Makes It Tempting to Root for Rodriguez Major League Baseballs heavy-handed approach in its Alex Rodriguez inquiry has almost turned him into a sympathetic figure. Building the Team My Second Chance in My Second Job A business owner learns from the mistakes he made at his first job and applies the lessons successfully at his next. Carlyle's CommScope files for IPO of up to $750 mln Aug 2 (Reuters) - Telecommunications equipment maker CommScope Holding Co Inc, which is owned by private equity firm Carlyle Group LP, filed with U.S. regulators on Friday to raise up to $750 million in an initial public offering. Crime John Dufresnes No Regrets, Coyote, and More In John Dufresnes No Regrets, Coyote, a crime-solving therapist investigates what appears to be a case of parental murder-suicide. 'Best Season of My Life', Manassero Says of 2013 Italian golf sensation Matteo Manassero may have missed the cut in the first three majors of this season but the 20-year-old rates his 2013 campaign overall as the best of his burgeoning career. Whats On Thursday Television highlights. TV show gives away babies Plumbing new depths in the battle for television ratings, abandoned babies are being given out as prizes on a controversial prime-time game show in Pakistan. Prince Harry opens new Royal Navy centre Britain's Prince Harry opened a new 30 million (GBP) Royal Navy centre in Plymouth. A Collective Lets Small Coffee Shops Roast Their Own Beans The Pulley Collective, a warehouse where the citys coffee shops can roast their own beans and brew new ideas. T Magazine Visiting the Source | A Chef in the Field Striped Bass Chefs on Long Island count the days until striped bass, the prize fish in the waters around Montauk, becomes available. UPDATE 1-U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge to move similar cases by 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia back to state courts. Michigan Finance Authority revenue notes rates SP-1 -SP Aug 2 (Reuters) - Standard Poor's Ratings Services on Friday assigned its SP-1 short-term rating to the Michigan Finance Authority's series 2013C state aid revenue notes, which are issued for the... Currents | QA A Blacklist Delays Book on Iran Iranian Living Room presents photos of people at home in Iran. But when the publisher tried to sell it on its Web site using PayPal, the orders were initially blocked. 30 Seconds With Matthew Berry Before fantasy sports was a multibillion-dollar industry, Matthew Berry was finding his voice as the Talented Mr. Roto. Now hes a leading voice as ESPNs senior fantasy sports analyst. UPDATE 2-Lufthansa sees Asia as particular challenge, no recovery signs yet * Shares down 4.1 pct, hit lowest in more than three months (Adds comments from Menne, analysts) Spain's Bankia sells Indra stake to state holding company SEPI MADRID, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Spanish nationalised bank BFA-Bankia said on Friday it sold a 20.1 percent stake in technology company Indra to state holding company SEPI for 337 million euros ($447.6 million). Emmy Awards See who's nominated The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, with help from "Breaking Bad's" Aaron Paul and this year's host, Neil Patrick Harris, has revealed the nominees for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards. A Rare Chance to Stroll a Park Avenue Tunnel, in the Name of Art On Saturday, the city will temporarily shut the tunnel to car traffic, and the 1,394-foot cavern will be turned into an incandescent, echoing, interactive art show. 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. This Week's Movies Aug. 2, 2013 The New York Times movie critic Manohla Dargis on "2 Guns," "The Canyons" and "Our Children." Isner Hits 18 Aces, Beats Baghdatis in Washington As usual, 6-foot-9 John Isner's big serve was key to his success. In Transit Blog Brides Steal His Heart, but Borrow the Jewelry A few hotels, undeterred by the theft in Cannes, are allowing brides to borrow jewelry as part of their wedding package. 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. Hollywood's top-earning females Angelina Jolie has beaten some of Tinseltown's best-known starlets to top spot in Forbes' annual list of highest-paid actresses. How did she do it? The top news headlines on current events News to find breaking news, current events, the latest headlines, news photos, analysis & opinion on top stories, world, business, politics

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