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News Feed Latest worldwide news UPDATE 1-OpenTable sacrifices profit to bump up marketing efforts * Sees 3r-quarter adj profit/share .38-.42 vs est .48 Keeping Score With New Book, Seeking Truth in Statistics of Soccer The Numbers Game argues that much of the conventional wisdom in soccer, on subjects as varied as corner kicks and player signings, is wrong. Russians smell something fishy in Putin's latest stunt MOSCOW (Reuters) - There was a time when Vladimir Putin's macho antics inspired pride among Russians, but many are finding it hard to believe the president's latest stunt - catching a huge pike in Siberia. Germany's Kohl sought to repatriate Turks 30 years ago report BERLIN (Reuters) - Former Chancellor Helmut Kohl discussed a secret plan with Margaret Thatcher in 1982 to reduce the number of Turks living in West Germany by 50 percent, according to recently released British documents cited by Spiegel Online in Germany. Snowden dad no 'emotional tool' The FBI planned to fly the Edward Snowden's father to Moscow to encourage the National Security Agency leaker to come home to the United States, his father told the Washington Post. Canada's National Bank to buy TD unit for C$250 mln TORONTO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - National Bank of Canada, Canada's sixth-largest bank, said on Thursday it will buy the institutional services business of larger rival Toronto-Dominion Bank for C$250... 'War Horse' puppet comes to life Nick Glass speaks to the puppeteers behind the stage hit "War Horse" to find out how they bring its equine star to life. Baalbek Treasure beneath rubbish A temple the size of several football fields, the biggest stone monolith ever carved. Regional strife may have scared travelers away from the Beqaa Valley but now could be just the time to go. Drew's RBI Single in 15th Gives Red Sox 5-4 Win Stephen Drew singled in the winning run in the 15th inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners and back into first place in the AL East on Wednesday night. Unsung Receiver Gets Another Shot at the N.F.L. David Ball, 29, who broke Jerry Rices Division I-AA record for touchdown receptions, has a strong connection with Eagles Coach Chip Kelly. U.S. funds' equity allocation at six-year low NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. money management firms trimmed share holdings in July to their lowest in more than six years, taking profits after a strong first-half rally, and also shifted out of bonds... Icahn sues Dell in latest attempt to foil buyout Aug 1 (Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn filed a lawsuit on Thursday to try to block Dell Inc from setting a new record date ahead of a crucial shareholders' vote, raising the stakes in a... A Market Where the Beach Crowd Is Right at Home Pioneer Market in Fair Harbor on Fire Island has been serving the in-season population since 1968. Griner Up for WNBA Adding Dunk Contest Brittney Griner's eyes lighted up at the thought of the WNBA adding a dunk contest to its All-Star weekend festivities. An end to rhino slaughter? D-Day for rhinos is 2026, according to South African officials -- the year the majestic mammals will near extinction if current poaching rates continue. RPT-Singapore wealth fund GIC sees western banks healing, could invest more SINGAPORE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, the single biggest shareholder of UBS, said it believes the western banking industry is healing and it has the capacity to invest... Modern Love Breaking Free From the Nesting Doll She could rescue him from a dead-end life. But was that a good reason to marry him? Firefighter killed battling blaze in Pacific Northwest PORTLAND, Ore (Reuters) - One firefighter was killed and another injured on Thursday while battling a wildfire in central Oregon, one of several blazes that have blackened hundreds of square miles of terrain across the Pacific Northwest. CME Group profit beats Wall St. estimate as trading climbs (Reuters) - CME Group Inc, the world's biggest futures exchange operator, on Thursday reported a 27 percent rise in quarterly profit, beating expectations, as trading jumped both at home and abroad. How to play banker on the web Peer-to-peer lending sites offer anyone the chance to lend money online to registered borrowers. People can lend as much or as little to as many people as they like. The interest rates can generate sizeable returns. Red Bull fined after cameraman hit by tire Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned of the dangers of working in a Formula One pit lane after a wheel from one of the team's cars came loose and struck a cameraman. Signs of a Turnaround as Sony Posts a $35 Million Profit Even as Sonys electronics unit rebounded a bit, the Japanese company said it was weighing carefully a shareholder proposal to spin off part of its entertainment arm. Phys Ed How Exercise Changes Fat and Muscle Cells Several striking new studies provide some clarity by showing that exercise seems able to drastically alter how genes operate, perhaps altering the risk for problems like obesity and diabetes. Warrantless Cellphone Tracking Is Upheld The ruling is the first to address the constitutionality of warrantless searches of historical location data stored by cellphone service providers. Tool Kit With Horns and Lasers, Fighting to Be Noticed Recent innovations for bike devices have safety in mind, including turning signals and brake lights for better visibility and louder horns. Dow, SP 500 end at highs after data, stimulus in place NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow and SP 500 hit record closing highs on Thursday, with the SP 500 topping 1,700 after strong data on factory growth and as major central banks said they would keep monetary stimulus in place. French court overturns ban on Monsanto GMO maize PARIS (Reuters) - France's highest administrative court rejected on Thursday a government ban on growing Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified maize (corn). Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror. Nadal on historic win World Sport's Amanda Davies chats with 2013 French Open champion Rafael Nadal. 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. Spending 5 days in North Korea CNN's Ivan Watson visited North Korea last week and called it the most controlled foreign assignment of his career. But he still managed to find an iPhone connection, a Brad Pitt fan and inescapable political theater. World Briefing | Asia Missing Banker in Kazakhstan Accused of Fraud Is Arrested in Southern France Mukhtar Ablyazov, a Kazakh businessman accused of embezzling $6 billion from BTA, a bank he once controlled, has been arrested near Cannes in southern France, a police official said. A View of the Heavens From Texas Amateur astronomers gathered for the 34th Texas Star Party, which offered them a chance to gaze at a sky full of nothing but stars. UPDATE 5-U.S. buyers snap up vehicles in July, but fleet sales weak DETROIT, Aug 1 (Reuters) - U.S. auto sales to individual U.S. consumers beat expectations in July and major automakers reported low inventories for many hot-selling models, such as Ford Motor Co's Fusion mid-size sedan, suggesting sales would strengthen further this year. Real Estate Q A This weeks subjects include a rent-stabilized tenant being urged to buy; a proposal by co-op shareholders to renovate outdoor space; and a lawsuit over building flaws. Manning Is Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy Pfc. Bradley Manning was convicted of multiple counts of violating the Espionage Act for leaking documents to the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks, but was found not guilty of the more serious charge of aiding the enemy. Uruguay may legalize marijuana Uruguay's lower house of parliament votes in favor of legalizing marijuana. CNN's Rafael Romo reports. World Briefing | Asia China Astronauts Return Safely Three Chinese astronauts returned safely to earth on Wednesday after a 15-day mission that included docking exercises, state television reported. Alexis Sheehan, Adam Barrick The bride is a vice president for a strategy and design firm in Manhattan; the groom is an account executive for the New York Mets. Wilfork Says Hernandez Case Will Test Patriots Chemistry Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork did not mention the full name of their former teammate Aaron Hernandez, but they talked about the sadness of a lost life and the need to move forward.

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