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News Feed Latest worldwide news Dick Kazmaier, a Heisman Winner Who Passed on the N.F.L., Dies at 82 Mr. Kazmaier, a Princeton halfback who won the Heisman in 1951, was drafted by the Bears but declined to join the team, or any other, saying he had achieved all he wanted in the sport. Corner Office A Great Manager Should Expect a Peaceful Vacation Christopher J. Williams, C.E.O. of the Williams Capital Group, says that a manager whose vacations are interrupted should do a better job of developing the team. Study raises new concern about earthquakes and fracking fluids NEW YORK (Reuters) - Powerful earthquakes thousands of miles away can trigger swarms of minor quakes near wastewater-injection wells like those used in oil and gas recovery, scientists reported on Thursday, sometimes followed months later by quakes big enough to destroy buildings. App Smart Apps for Arts and Crafts Projects for Families Apps like Foldify and PaperChibi are jammed with arts and crafts ideas that let you and your children create real-life playthings. Amanda Bynes Then and now Showbiz Tonight takes a look back at the first interviews with Amanda Bynes. Facebook no longer just a fad-CNET Editor July 31 - We talk to Dan Ackerman, Senior Editor at CNET, about the strategies used by Facebook to climb back to its $38 IPO price. Bobbi Rebell reports. A computer display that floats in 'mid air' July 31 - Researchers in Taiwan are developing a wearable computer that allows users to navigate its controls on a 3D virtual display that seemingly floats in mid-air. Ben Gruber reports. DirecTV sides with Time Warner over CBS fee dispute Aug 3 (Reuters) - In an unusual show of solidarity between rivals, satellite TV provider DirecTV issued a statement on Saturday applauding Time Warner Cable's decision to drop CBS programming from... Odyssey puts TNT Crane Rigging on the block -sources NEW YORK, Aug. 2 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Odyssey Investment Partners LLC is exploring a sale of TNT Crane Rigging Inc, one of the largest U.S. crane service providers, in a deal that could... A Move for the Frugal Traveler Starting this week, the Frugal Traveler column is changing its format 8212; though you8217;ll barely notice the difference. From Boston hero to goat, billionaire John Henry takes on Globe challenge BOSTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - As recently as five years ago, billionaire John Henry, could do no wrong in Boston, but since then the image of the man who agreed to buy the Boston Globe on Saturday has... Fed's Bullard says Detroit bankruptcy a 'tragedy' Aug 2 (Reuters) - St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said on Friday that "it was a tragedy to see a great American city declare bankruptcy" when Detroit filed in July. UK factory backshoring from China UK company Hornby's model planes and trains have been made in low-cost emerging markets for decades. Now, piece by piece, production is being brought back home. Earnings at Shell and Exxon Fall Sharply in 2nd Quarter Shell said problems in Nigeria and North America weakened its second-quarter results, and Exxon was hurt by lower margins and reduced volumes at its refineries. Rome Journal Road Through Roman History Creates Colossal Headache A plan to ban private vehicles on Via dei Fori Imperiali, a wide, busy artery that passes the Colosseum, has pitted the mayor and conservationists against residents and shops. Australia grapples with asylum Reinstalled Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd recently announced his Papua New Guinea or "PNG Solution" in an effort to halt the escalating number of unauthorized boat arrivals of asylum seekers to Australia shores. Can a team win 79-0? Two Nigerian matches that produced an incredible 146 goals are referred by the country's football authorities to the police as a "criminal matter." 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. Mexico, beyond stereotypes Ariel Moutsatsos takes issue with a recent Ruben Narrarette CNN column that he says makes sweeping and misinformed generalizations about Mexico. Bolt and Gebrselassie's protege? When Haile Gebrselassie speaks people listen. Getting in a spin over parking July 31 - The difficulty of parallel parking will be a thing of the past, if the designers of a revolutionary new electric car have their way. The prototype vehicle, designed by Chinese, Taiwanese, and New Zealand engineers, has four separate electrically powered wheels, enabling effortless U-turns and sideways parking at the touch of a button. Jim Drury reports. Gun battles in Damascus Aug. 2 - Amateur videos purport to show Syrian rebels attacking government troops in Damascus while explosions rock the central prison in Aleppo. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. UPDATE 2-Business empire under pressure as Berlusconi influence wanes * Court upholds tax fraud conviction against Silvio Berlusconi Kelly Says Deal Is Near, Hopes Irish Repeat Is Too Putting together back-to-back strong seasons has been rare of late at Notre Dame. Rodriguez Contract makes me target Alex Rodriguez says his record contract makes him an attractive target for a baseball ban or suspension, and may play a major role in his current woes. Mark Wiebe Leads 3M Championship Mark Wiebe followed his Senior British Open playoff win with an eight-under-par 64 in the 3M Championship in Blaine, Minn. An Unusual Feat in Congress Student Loan Bill Breezes On Democrats and Republicans eagerly voted to reset and cap student loan interest rates after a failure last month forced rates to double. Wind Suspends 3rd Round at St. Andrews Inbee Park wanted tough conditions at St. Andrews to try to make up an eight-shot deficit in her pursuit of a fourth straight major. BRIEF-Terra firma to sell Carmel Capital fund Aug 2 (Reuters) - Terra Firma * To sell Carmel Capital to Utilities Trust of Australia and UPDATE 1-Smiths terminates talks over medical unit sale LONDON, Aug 2 (Reuters) - British engineering company Smiths Group said it had terminated discussions over a sale of its medical division after it failed to agree terms with the bidder, which a source previously named as U.S. healthcare group CareFusion UPDATE 3-NZ's Fonterra finds botulism bacteria in dairy ingredient WELLINGTON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - New Zealand's Fonterra , the world's largest dairy exporter, said on Saturday it had found bacteria which can cause botulism in some of its dairy products, prompting... Analysis McCain's deals and 'wacko-bird' barbs are priceless for Obama WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator John McCain accidentally walked in on President Barack Obama this week when he was addressing a Democrats-only meeting of senators. Sports Briefing | Soccer FIFAs Inquiry Into Blazers Finances Delayed FIFA has delayed its investigation of the American soccer official Chuck Blazer, who is accused of financial corruption, until next year. The hot albums and festivals this summer Summer is the best time for outdoor musical festivals and blasting music with all the windows open. We've done the legwork for you, and compiled what should be some of the best albums of the season, and the most tent-worthy festivals, organized by region. A New Student-Run Breed Crisis Oriented and Fiercely Competitive Ditch the dtente. For elite clubs, this is a full-fledged sport, complete with rankings and rowdiness. Not everyone is happy about that. 10 smartphone habits to avoid How annoying and rude and antisocial have we all become with our smartphones? We're embarrassing ourselves all over the place. Please stop. Elephant makes a splash Like a graceful swan, baby elephant Belle from the Fort Worth Zoo enjoys splashing around in her new pool. A Race to Save the Orange by Altering Its DNA Growers turned to genetics in hopes of building a tougher orange tree. But would the public accept genetically modified food? Ellen DeGeneres to host Oscars Ellen DeGeneres was so nice as an Oscars host the first time, the Academy has asked her to do it twice. Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers.

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