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News Feed Latest worldwide news Sports of The Times No Mincing of Words for a Coaching Titan Bill Parcells, who will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, had a no-nonsense approach when it came to motivating players. Irans President Puts New Focus on the Economy President Hassan Rouhani vowed Saturday to work with the outside world to lift the oppressive sanctions crippling Irans economy. CBS, Time Warner Cable fight escalates; network dark in NY, LA (Reuters) - U.S. broadcaster CBS went dark for millions of Time Warner Cable subscribers on Friday in the nation's two largest markets and other cities after the cable operator and CBS Corp failed to reach an agreement over fees following weeks of contentious negotiations. New York City plans beach in Manhattan near Brooklyn Bridge NEW YORK (Reuters) - Manhattan, an island with miles of waterfront, will finally get its own beach. DealBook Chinese Insurer Buys Lloyds Building in London The $388 million purchase is indicative of the growing appetite by Chinese buyers of commercial and residential real estate abroad. Golf's mind doctor on McIlroy When golfers admit to feeling "brain dead" and "unconscious" -- as Rory McIlroy did at Muirfield on Thursday -- perhaps it's time to book an appointment with Dr Bob Rotella. Signs of Rebound 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. A Robber Put Her Bird in Someone Elses Hand Ana Marte and her pet talking parrot were inseparable. Until Monday, when the bird was taken at gunpoint. Currents | Rugs Riding a Carpet Back to the 1950s A group of Raymond Loewy rugs is reintroduced. T Magazine In Store | Out with F.S.C. Barber, in with Fellow Barber The mens grooming mini-empire F.S.C. Barber is transforming into Fellow Barber, with a new SoHo store, a sleeker look and a fresh slate of products and services. What to know when visiting Brazil Brazil might be the biggest country most of the world doesn't know a whole heckuva a lot about. That's changing 5 days inside 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. You're the Boss Blog The Worst Two Weeks of My Business Life When disaster strikes, there are steps to take that can mean the difference between survival and ruin. Final Test for U.S. Solheim Cup Qualifying The Womens British Open is the last opportunity for players like Morgan Pressel and Michelle Wie to earn spots on the American Solheim Cup team. Advocates for Immigrants Up the Ante in a Capitol Sit-In That Brings Arrests Supporters of an overhaul are stepping up their tactics as lawmakers begin an August recess. World's dog-friendliest hotels 12 places dog lovers can leave their pets without the guilt. Soccer Australian National Team Seeks Competition in Asia Since becoming a member of the Asian Football Confederation, Australia has seen a rise in its soccer fortunes as its players take on a more technical aspect. The top films at the North American box office July 7 - Following are the top 10 movies at North American box offices for the three days starting July 5, led by 'Despicable Me 2,' according to studio estimates compiled by Reuters. 1 (*) Despicable Me 2........................$ 82.5 million 2 (*) The Lone Ranger........................$ 29.4 million 3 (2) The Heat...............................$ 25.0 million 4 (1) Monsters University................... $ 19.6 million 5 (3) World War Z............................$ N.F.L. Television Pioneer to Step Down Next Year Steve Bornstein, who secured coverage of N.F.L. games for ESPN and helped establish the NFL Network, will step down in the spring of 2014. ArtsBeat New York Musical Theater Festival Report Legacy Falls James Burn and Ian Poitiers musical is set behind-the-scenes at a long-running television soap opera. An Involuntary Union of Football Rivals for Philadelphia High Schools With the closing of Philadelphias Germantown High, a victim of budget cuts, its football players have to set aside a long-held animosity to join rival Martin Luther King High. 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. $10 challenge Vancouver How much fun can you have in a city on just $10 a day? U.S. soldier convicted of murdering two Afghans is "scapegoat" lawyer (Reuters) - An army lieutenant found guilty of murdering two Afghan civilians was being used as a "scapegoat" by the U.S. Army, his lawyer said on Friday, predicting that the officer's conviction and a 20-year sentence would be overturned on appeal. Where is digital era heading? Meet the future. Her name is Maya Shaoolian. She is 2 years old. Irans President Puts New Focus on the Economy President Hassan Rouhani vowed Saturday to work with the outside world to lift the oppressive sanctions crippling Irans economy. 20 biggest travel mistakes The CNN Travel staff has put in some hard miles. Fair Game Clawbacks in Word, Not Deed Clawbacks, or money returned by an employee committing financial improprieties, are gaining support among investors and companies though examples are rare. U.S. intestinal bug traced to salad greens from Mexican company Aug 2 (Reuters) - U.S. health authorities have traced at least one source of an intestinal bug that has sickened more than 400 people in 17 states to salad greens supplied to restaurants by a company in Mexico. Texas Monthly Maybe Animals Just Need Quality Time With Friends At the International Exotic Animal Sanctuary near Fort Worth, a self-trained behaviorist is using a method known as emotional enrichment to improve the lives of animals in captivity. The Croods Helps DreamWorks Animation Increase Quarterly Profit The company reported net income of $22.2 million, or 26 cents a share, up from $12.8 million a year ago and better than analysts forecasts of 20 cents a share. Mugabe Wins Again in Zimbabwe, Leaving Rival Greatly Weakened President Robert Mugabe won 61 percent of the vote, said the Zimbabwe Election Commission, defeating Morgan Tsvangirai, who denounced the election, saying it had been rigged. Prototype The Hipster Brewmeister of ... Beirut How a former investment banker and airline executive started 961 Beer, a rare Middle East microbrewery. Cleanup worker hits jackpot with art find July 24 - In an unusual rags-to-riches story, cleanup worker Darryl Kelly finds artworks worth a small fortune while cleaning up a deceased photographer's New York City apartment. Tara Cleary reports. How to get employees of small businesses to save for retirement CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and AARP usually can be found on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum when it comes to retirement policy. The two Washington advocacy powerhouses... NBA history maker dies at 94 Ossie Schectman may not have had the hops of Michael Jordan, the strength of Wilt Chamberlain, or the touch of Jerry West. But he'll always be the first -- the first man to score a point in NBA history. A Hankering for Hybrids About 298,000 hybrids, or cars that run on batteries and gasoline, have been sold this year while only 36,000 battery-powered vehicles have sold. Ronnie Cutrone, a Man of Another, Cooler City The artist died last month in upstate New York. Hed traveled a long way from his days as a Warhol assistant and downtown fixture. U.S. restaurant chain says salad linked to virus no longer served NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - A salad mix linked to a severe stomach virus that sickened more than 200 people in Iowa and Nebraska has not been served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants there for about a month, a spokesman for the restaurants said on Saturday. App Smart Using the Masses to Improve Apps Crowdsourced mobile apps can provide new perspectives, but how much may depend on the size of the crowd weighing in.

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