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News Feed Latest worldwide news 12 VIP experiences worth the cash Where and when does it pay up for the VIP package? Here are 12 answers. From the Civil Wars, an Aptly Named Album The folk-rock duo the Civil Wars have a new album mirroring the tensions that led to their split. Will the lack of a concert tour hurt sales? Padres 7, Yankees 2 Sabathias Woes Continue as Yankees Struggle to Find Groove C.C. Sabathia, who has been one of the Yankees few healthy stalwarts but has hardly pitched like one, struggled with his command and fell to 0-4 in his last five starts. Colorado Presses for Uninsured to Enroll Colorado is embracing the health care overhaul, with a vast marketing push to educate residents about it. Al Qaeda leader tells Mursi supporters democracy not the way ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri urged Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and its supporters to abandon democracy and seek to govern through the full implementation of Islamic law. BlackRock launches first retail alternative funds NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc is launching its first alternative mutual funds for retail investors. How to read pope's gay remarks Kevin Clarke says that Pope Francis speaking about homosexuality so frankly was remarkable in and of itself. House Votes to Bar I.R.S. Action on Health Law The bill passed by the House, which has now voted about 40 times to repeal or roll back the 2010 health care law, has virtually no chance of approval in the Senate. 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. Thai crash highlights tourist risk A deadly bus crash in Thailand has raised further concerns about travel safety in a country increasingly known for not just its beautiful beaches but the high volume of road-related deaths that occur every year. U.S. NSA revelations could hurt collaboration with 'betrayed' hackers LAS VEGAS, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. government's efforts to recruit talented hackers could suffer from the recent revelations about its vast domestic surveillance programs, as many private researchers express disillusionment with the National Security Agency. In Transit Blog Lonely Planets Plans to Make Up for Job Cuts Lonely Planet plans to beef up its user-generated content and video in the wake of a restructuring that will eliminate 70 to 80 jobs. 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. Benchmark's Bill Gurley on network effects and local commerce What the VC firm learned from eBay. 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. Data Points What the Nation Got for $800 Billion The Federal Reserve has spent heavily to buy bonds to reduce long-term rates, but rates are actually higher than when it started. Who is in charge now? A month after mass protests led to the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy, Egypt is still in turmoil. DealBook Michael Dell Salvages Bid for His Company Under the terms of the new agreement, Michael S. Dell and his partner, the investment firm Silver Lake, would pay $13.75 a share plus a special dividend. U.S. awards grant for health services a year after Wisconsin Sikh shooting (Reuters) - The U.S. government awarded a $512,000 grant on Friday to fund trauma and mental health services for the Sikh community in southern Wisconsin, nearly a year after a white supremacist killed six Sikh worshippers at a temple near Milwaukee. Well Anemia Tied to Dementia Risk A large study finds further evidence that anemia a common condition in the elderly increases the risk for dementia. Well Making the Case for Eating Fruit Fresh fruit should not become a casualty in the sugar wars, many nutrition experts say. 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. DirecTV subscriber growth in Latin America slows (Reuters) - Satellite TV provider DirecTV missed earnings estimates and added fewer subscribers than expected in Latin America, raising concerns the company's biggest growth engine had slowed, which sent its shares lower. Suns Trade Scola to Pacers in Three-Player Deal The Pacers bolstered their front-line depth with the acquisition of Luis Scola from the Suns. Indiana traded away Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee and a draft pick. Federer withdraws from Rogers Cup A week after saying his back was bothering him, Roger Federer pulled out of a Masters tournament in Montreal. Currents | Deals Sales at Angela Adams, Cristina Dos Santos and More Discounts on rugs, textiles and furniture. Well Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer Some of the top scientists in cancer research are recommending sweeping changes in the approach to detection and treatment, including eliminating the word cancer entirely from some common diagnoses. Hackers 'Smart homes' vulnerable Hacking into a $6,000 Japanese "smart" toilet and taking control of the bidet is a neat trick or a mean prank, but it's not the type of security issue most people will ever have to worry about. Music Review Bombino Brings Tuareg Rhythms to Brooklyn Bowl The Niger-born guitarist and songwriter Bombino, backed by his three-man band, had the audience dancing at Brooklyn Bowl on Tuesday night. Crowds flock to a giant pool in China to escape heat July 31 - Thousands of people squeeze into a swimming pool in southwest China to cool down during a heat wave, as temperatures in parts of China soar to more than 35 degrees celcius, state media reports. Sarah Toms reports. UPDATE 1-U.S. says states' lawsuits vs SP belong in state courts Aug 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. government, which is pursuing a $5 billion lawsuit accusing Standard Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings, on Friday asked a federal judge to... Elite coaching with Graf, Agassi CNN's Patrick Snell looks at how the famous couple is helping groom the next generation of tennis stars. Tiny island boasts golf legacy Shane O'Donoghue explores how golf legend Harry Vardon helped the British island of Jersey develop a golf legacy. The very welcome death of the potash cartel James Saft (Reuters) - The death of the potash cartel is not only a great story, it is a great example of how hard human ingenuity makes it to fix markets. Israeli Troupe Has Hearts Wide Open Sharon Eyal, recently of the Batsheva Dance Company in Israel, and Gai Behar have formed a new company, L-E-V, which will have its American premiere this week. Florida governor orders review of election laws after voting snafus TALLAHASSEE, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered his top elections official on Wednesday to figure out what caused long lines at polling stations and delays in ballot counting in the battleground state on Election Day. Browsing Crop tops; handbags that carry the essentials in style; and more. Pigs escape from overturned truck Aug. 3 - Dozens of pigs run amok on a Chinese expressway. Rough Cut (no reporter narration). Mets 4, Royals 2 (11 innings) Mets Win Is Overshadowed by Loss of Wright Eric Young Jr.s two-run homer in the 11th inning gave the Mets a hard-fought victory after David Wright limped off in the 10th with a hamstring injury. In Transit Blog Brides Steal His Heart, but Borrow the Jewelry A few hotels, undeterred by the theft in Cannes, are allowing brides to borrow jewelry as part of their wedding package.

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