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Canada draws up directive on beacons in 787 fire investigation
(Reuters) - Canada's air transport regulator is drawing up a safety directive concerning the emergency beacons at the center of an investigation into a fire on a parked Boeing 787 Dreamliner last month, it said on Saturday.


The $4,000 Deal Gone Sour Behind the Doping Scandal
A disgruntled business partner gave a Florida newspaper files that led to scrutiny of Anthony P. Bosch, a clinic operator suspected of supplying ballplayers with banned drugs.


CNNFC stars sign on for UNICEF
Over the past few weeks some of the biggest names in world football have been guests on CNNFC.


Hollywoods Big Bet on Broadway Adaptations
As film companies invest heavily in turning movies into Broadway musicals, they are finding that its not so easy to pinpoint what might ensure a crossover success.


Mermaid school makes a splash
July 25 - Mermaid swimming lessons gain popularity in Manila, with women and girls getting the chance to fulfill their underwater dreams. Tara Cleary reports.


Police fire tear gas at pro-Morsy protesters
A group supporting deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy have called for a million-man march from 33 different mosques Friday following noon prayers under the banner of "Egypt against the coup," according to a statement released Thursday by the Anti-Coup Prodemocracy Alliance.


Aberdeen, a City With One Foot on the Seafloor
Since the early 1970s, Aberdeen, Scotland, has evolved from a gritty fishing town into the world's center of innovation in technology for the offshore energy industry.


Snowden is an 'unwanted guest'
Daniel Treisman says Vladimir Putin likes to use anti-American rhetoric when convenient but isn't seeking a wider break with the U.S.


Michael Ansara, Actor Who Played Cochise and Kang, Dies at 91
Mr. Ansara had a busy career as a guest star on many of the best-known television series in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, everything from Broken Arrow to Star Trek to I Dream of Jeannie to Kojak.


City Room The Week in Pictures, Aug. 2
Slide Show Subjects include hunting for treasure at Jones Beach, an interactive art show in a tunnel and mayoral candidates on the stump.


Under fire, Goldman offers way around warehouse lines
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs responded to mounting political pressure and regulatory scrutiny of its Metro International metals business on Wednesday, by offering customers immediate access to...


Data Show Higher Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts
The NASA findings could lead to a search for better shields to block radiation, measures to shorten the trip or a recalibration of allowable risks.


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 communication their anger about the companys fund-raiser for Senator James Inhofe.


'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son
Michael Jackson often cried after talking to AEG Live executives as he prepared for his comeback concerts, his oldest son testified Wednesday.


T Magazine Market Report | Black and White and Gray All Over
Fall collections offer seasonal staples with stripes and color blocking in these neutral tones.


Spacewalkers leave space station for outside chores
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Two astronauts left the International Space Station on Tuesday for a day of maintenance tasks, including installing a power cable needed for a new Russian laboratory due to be installed this year.


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.


Trade Fight Over Solar Benefits a Bystander
A U.S. tariff ruling against China created a loophole that has benefited Taiwanese manufacturers.


UPDATE 2-Rogers designs plan to thwart Verizon move into Canada
TORONTO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Rogers Communications Inc , Canada's largest wireless company, is attempting to thwart Verizon Communications Inc's entry into the country by backing a private equity bid...


Firestone Boils Down to Race for Second for Woods' Rivals
After Tiger Woods maintained his commanding seven-shot lead at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday, his closest rivals all but conceded that Sunday's final round will come down to a battle for second.


Receiver With Ties to Eagles Coach Gets Last Shot
David Ball, 29, who broke Jerry Rices Division I-AA record for touchdown receptions, played college football at New Hampshire under Eagles Coach Chip Kelly.


Coal India Q1 net falls 16.5 pct, lags estimates
MUMBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Coal India, the world's largest coal miner by output, posted its first quarterly profit decline in five quarters, because of lower sales price and higher fuel and wage costs.


Canada draws up directive on beacons in 787 fire investigation
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Canada's air transport regulator is drawing up a safety directive concerning the emergency beacons at the centre of an investigation into a fire on a parked Boeing 787 Dreamliner last month, it said on Saturday.


PSV Get Off to Flying Start in 3-2 Win at ADO Den Haag
PSV Eindhoven raced into a three-goal lead in 33 minutes and then held on to beat ADO Den Haag 3-2 as they got their Dutch championship campaign off to a winning start on Saturday.


A Midsummer Days Drive
Indoors and out, regional art museums are humming with seasonal discoveries.


Seen in New York, Shirtless Men
The recent heat wave has some New Yorkers wondering if longstanding rules of decorum are gone forever.


You're the Boss The Value of Saying No
Small-business owners often have trouble turning down business. As a result, they often end up extremely busy doing unprofitable work.


Muscle Milk owner CytoSport eyes Q4 IPO, sources say
Aug 2 (Reuters) - Sports nutrition beverage company CytoSport, the parent of Muscle Milk, is considering an initial public offering later this year, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on...


Germany asks Justin Bieber to pay costs for his monkey
German authorities have asked pop star Justin Bieber to hand over nearly $8,000 for the costs of caring for the capuchin monkey he left behind in Munich after bringing it on tour without the right paperwork.


Healthy newborn size varies with ethnicity study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For newborn babies, taking ethnicity into consideration may help determine how small is too small, according to Canadian researchers.


Senate Approves College Student Loan Plan Tying Rates to Markets
The plan would tie interest rates for student loans to the financial markets and brings Congress close to resolving a dispute that caused rates to double in July.


Mother gives birth to 13-pound girl
One of the heaviest babies ever born in Germany was born last week at the University Hospital Leipzig.


Motherlode Blog Its Easy to Be Happy on a Day Like This
How can parents find more to enjoy in their lives with their children?


Prince Harry opens new Royal Navy centre
Britain's Prince Harry opened a new 30 million (GBP) Royal Navy centre in Plymouth.


Social classes unite in protests
During the past two weeks, millions of Brazilians have taken to the streets to protest years of dissatisfaction and discontent with their government. What started as a student mobilization transformed day by day to incorporate professionals, the middle class, and residents of the favelas, or slums.


In Transit Blog Chasing the Yellow Jersey
Two new tours allow people to travel the Tour de France route.


Well Back Pain Remains Overtreated
Conservative management is often recommended for back pain, but doctors are performing more CT and M.R.I. scans, prescribing more opiates and referring more patients to specialists, which may lead to expensive and ineffective surgeries.


Suicide bomber attacks Indian consulate
Aug. 3 - At least six people are dead after a suicide bomber attacked the Indian consulate in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).


MuniLand Puerto Rico returns to market amid huge outflows
Aug 2 - Puerto Rico is turning to investors for the first time in more than year next week, but a shaky U.S. municipal bond market plagued by months of outflows could prove a tough customer for the island.


RPT-Weinstein in early talks with Miramax over possible deal -WSJ
Aug 3 (Reuters) - The Weinstein Co has held preliminary talks with Miramax Co about a possible deal that could create one of the most powerful independent film players, the Wall Street Journal...


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