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News Feed Latest worldwide news Is this Lindsay Lohan's last shot? Remember when Lindsay Lohan was the next Ann-Margret? Alabama Nuclear plant releases carbon dioxide; no damage, injuries BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - A carbon dioxide spray used as a flame retardant was inadvertently released and an alert declared at a nuclear power plant in southern Alabama early on Saturday, plant owner Alabama Power Company said, adding there were no signs of fire or damage and no injuries or health threats. Breakingviews Exxon's buyback flub Aug 1 - Antony Currie and Christopher Swann explain why the oil giant's lackluster second-quarter showing and cash pile aren't the only reasons why it should reconsider its share repurchase policy. Is Rio ready for the World Cup? CNN travels to Rio to discover whether the city is ready for the 2014 World Cup. Tidemark raises $13 million for cloud-based analytics SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Tidemark said Thursday it has raised $13 million in venture backing for its cloud-based analytics services, boosting the startup's efforts to challenge enterprise giants in... Bits Blog Obama Administration Overturns Ban on Apple Products The Obama administration has vetoed a product ban that would have forced Apple to stop selling some iPhones and iPads in the United States. Rutgers to Retire LeGrand's No. 52 Rutgers has not handed out No. 52 since Eric LeGrand last wore it the day he was injured during a game and left paralyzed. Burj Khalifa get Google Street View Fancy a stroll around the observation deck of the tallest building in the world? N.F.L. Roundup Panthers Doing Best to Limit Tackling To avoid unnecessary injuries as a result of contact, Carolina has been emphasizing form tackling during team drills, with defenders wrapping up ball carriers but not taking them down. Raytheon sees "never-ending opportunity" in Patriot missile system * 12 countries already use Patriot system, others considering Thai king leaves hospital after four years To rousing cheers of "Long live their majesties," Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej left a Bangkok hospital Thursday afternoon after a nearly four-year stay. Dot Earth Blog Two Climate Analysts Fault Gas Leaks, but Not as a Big Warming Threat Two global warming researchers say natural gas leaks are a problem, but not a big part of the climate problem. Awaiting birth of Mideast peace While my esteemed colleagues are covering the extraordinary birth of an ordinary baby to a young, privileged British couple, I have the dubious fortune of being in Jerusalem awaiting the birth of the Mideast peace baby. F1 season off to a racing start Ed Foster of Motor Sport Magazine previews the Formula One season with Amanda Davies. U.S. hero goes back for wingman The last time Thomas Hudner was in North Korea, he was fighting for his life. Dodgers Win 14th Straight on Road, Top Cubs 1-0 A.J. Ellis hit an RBI single, Stephen Fife pitched into the sixth inning in his return from the disabled list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their franchise-record road winning streak to 14 games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Bits Blog Obama Administration Overturns Ban on Apple Products The Obama administration has vetoed a product ban that would have forced Apple to stop selling some iPhones and iPads in the United States. How to watch China's panda 24/7 Internet users love animal videos. So why not watch pandas -- anywhere, anytime? After Early Exits, Federer Pulls Out of Rogers Cup After three consecutive tournament exits against low-ranked opponents, Roger Federer pulled out of next week's Rogers Cup without giving a reason Friday. China to invest $375 billion on energy conservation, pollution paper SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China plans to invest 2.3 trillion yuan ($375 billion) in energy saving and emission-reduction projects in the five years through 2015 to clean up its environment, the China Daily newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing a senior government official. Radwanska Beats Jankovic at Carlsbad Poland's Ursula Radwanska took advantage of Jelena Jankovic's poor serving for a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 victory Thursday in the second round of Southern California Open. UPDATE 2-General Dynamics wins $212 mln deal for U.S. destroyer deckhouse WASHINGTON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. military shipbuilder General Dynamics Corp has won a contract valued at $212 million to design and construct a new steel deckhouse for the third Zumwalt-class destroyer it is building in Bath, Maine, the Pentagon said on Friday. Dot Earth Blog Googles Science Fellows Challenge the Companys Fund-Raising for Senator Inhofe Scientists who were once invited to Google to discussion climate science communication now communicate their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe. Gadgetwise Pairing Two Speakers to Get Stereo Sound For true stereo sound from wireless speakers, HMDX Audio offers a less expensive option with the Jam Plus. Fantasy Football Players to Avoid, Quarterbacks and Running Backs Though these players could be useful depending on where you draft them, we will do our best to keep them off our fantasy football rosters this summer. Morneau and Arcia Homer, Twins Sweep Astros Justin Morneau and Oswaldo Arcia homered as the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 3-2 Sunday for a three-game sweep. Advertising Bass Updates Penny Loafer For Next Generation For the first time in nearly 20 years, G.H. Bass Company is basing an advertising campaign on the penny loafer. NRA opens Midwest museum showing nearly 1,000 firearms KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - The National Rifle Association has opened an elaborate museum in the American Midwest, displaying nearly 1,000 firearms, including those used by French Emperor Napoleon and Hollywood cowboy star John Wayne, along with subtle reminders of the campaign for the right to gun ownership. Although Revenue Rises, Subscribers Drop DirecTV and Time Warner Cable Recent earnings reports from the television distributors have contributed to the growing speculation among industry analysts about the declining number of cable subscribers. Florida Gives Muschamp $250,000 Raise Annually Florida has given coach Will Muschamp a raise after an 11-win season. Alaska oil tax referendum headed for tight vote in 2014 ANCHORAGE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Activists hoping to overturn a sweeping tax break for Alaska oil producers have their work cut out for them, even after getting confirmation that they secured enough voter backing to put a referendum on the ballot next year. Fernando Alonso, a Founder of Cuban Ballet, Dies at 98 Mr. Alonso, who with his brother and then-wife, Alicia Alonso, began the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, was a dancer and teacher who mixed classical rigor with Latin physicality. Golf Capsules Tiger Woods played safe and smart with a big lead, parring 16 holes in an even-par 70 Sunday to coast to a seven-shot victory at the Bridgestone Invitational for his eighth win at the event matching the PGA Tour record he shares for victories in a single tournament. Barclays pays steep price for PRA change of plan * Regulator applies more lenient approach to bank039;s rivals China's city of sinkholes Four months after he built a new, two-story brick house in his village in northern China's Shandong Province, Xiao Guoqiang was alarmed to find a huge crack on the living room wall. Crowdsourcing ideas in Mideast Things are looking up for entrepreneurs in the Middle East as a new breed of crowdfunding is emerging to help bring life to innovative ideas from the region. Well Think Like a Doctor Not Just the Flu, Solved! Readers solve the case of a 59-year-old woman whod been sick for over a week with what she thought was just the flu but then suddenly became deathly ill. CORRECTED-Police in California arrest over 200 at Chevron refinery protest RICHMOND, Calif., Aug 4 (Reuters) - Police arrested more than 200 demonstrators for trespassing at Chevron Corp in the California city of Richmond on Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of a massive refinery fire and to protest a proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Judge in Detroit bankruptcy case approves retiree committee DETROIT, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the city of Detroit's bankruptcy case on Friday approved the formation of a creditor committee representing retired city workers despite objections to... Stevens' Move Comes as Surprise to Bulldogs Hours after Brad Stevens told athletic director Barry Collier he was leaving Butler for Boston, he sat down to explain the decision to his players.

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